Mills on Givens: "Good stuff and it's coupled with confidence"

Mills on Givens: "Good stuff and it's coupled with confidence"
Mychal Givens is providing the ultimate example of a pitcher who's picking up right where he left off. From last year's wild card game in Toronto to a dominant 2017 regular season. And without the hassles at customs. Givens retired all seven Blue Jays that he faced at Rogers Centre, striking out three of them, before the Orioles lost 5-2 in 11 innings. (In case you are unaware, Zach Britton didn't pitch and Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer off Ubaldo Jiménez in the 11th. Michael...

Orioles lineup (plus deal with first-round pick Cody Sedlock)

Orioles lineup (plus deal with first-round pick Cody Sedlock)
The Orioles have reached agreement with their first-round draft pick, University of Illinois right-hander Cody Sedlock, who will be introduced to the media later today at Camden Yards. The lineup for tonight doesn't include shortstop J.J. Hardy. He was on the field taking ground balls, but he must not be coming off the disabled list. Francisco Pena is behind the plate after Matt Wieters caught all three nights in Boston. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado SS Chris...

A reminder about the magic of sports

A reminder about the magic of sports
SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman remains the Orioles' starter for today's game against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Manager Buck Showalter didn't switch Tillman's assignment following yesterday's rainout in Port Charlotte. Jonathan Schoop will start at second base, making at least one young fan extremely happy. He's not just any fan. He's a 5-year-old boy fighting T-cell leukemia. Give him Jonathan Schoop. Give him anything he wants. The Orioles, through the Casey Cares Foundation,...