The latest strokes to the Orioles' 25-man roster were applied today prior to the start of their three-game series in Anaheim. Mark Trumbo has been activated from the disabled list and likely will make his debut tonight, whether he's in right field or serving as the designated hitter. Trumbo has been on the disabled list with a strained right quadriceps muscle, an injury that surfaced in spring training and worsened after one exhibition game. He just completed his rehab assignment at Triple-A...

The sight of Daniel Murphy on the field at Nationals Park this afternoon, hitting balls over the fence during batting practice and moving well as he fielded grounders at second base, could be viewed as nothing but encouraging for a team and a fan base desperate for a boost to their struggling lineup. But the sight of Murphy pulling up short of first base as he tried to run after getting his surgically repaired right knee worked on by a trainer and abruptly halting today's workout could be...

Manager Davey Martinez made an opening statement following the Nationals' 3-2 series-opening win over the Pirates Monday night. He came into the press conference room and said the team has to score more runs and take advantage of opportunities, even after a win. Missed opportunities have slowed their progress to begin the season, starting 13-16. "We got to start scoring runs when we can," Martinez said post game Monday night. "They're playing well. They really are. But when we have a...

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Orioles begin a six-game West Coast trip here tonight as they play three games against the Los Angeles Angels before moving on to Oakland for three games there this weekend. When the Orioles beat Detroit on Sunday, they won a series for just the second time all year (now 2-7) and the first time at home (now 1-4). At 8-20, they have lost six of eight, 12 of 15 and 14 of their last 18 games. They are 3-10 in road games and have lost six in a row. That all came during the...

Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is done for the season because of an elbow injury that requires Tommy John surgery. Does that mean that the Dodgers will be calling the Orioles about shortstop Manny Machado, who is eligible for free agency after the season? Like the Orioles, the Dodgers are off to a slow start. The Dodgers' problems are many. They have a thin bullpen and closer Kenley Jansen hasn't dominating. Their starting pitching is thin. Pitcher Rich Hill, third baseman Justin Turner and...

ANAHEIM, Calif. - As the calender turns to May, the Orioles' four full-season minor league teams have a combined record of 46-45. Triple-A Norfolk is 11-10, with Double-A Bowie 11-11, Single-A Frederick 8-16 and Single-A Delmarva at 16-8. The Shorebirds remain in first place by two games over three other teams in their division of the South Atlantic League. Meanwhile, for a 28th round draft pick last year out of UNC-Charlotte, Delmarva left fielder Zach Jarrett is sure looking good right now....

The media's obsession over Manny Machado's future spiked yesterday with news that Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, anything you read is speculation. But it still makes for good copy. The Orioles might be more inclined to move him. The Dodgers might be willing to surrender prospects for a rental, though it mostly goes against their norm. I'll repeat that executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't put a block on...

What's this? Do the Nationals have a chance tonight to go on - dare we say it? - a legitimate winning streak? They've won two in a row, and now they send Max Scherzer to the mound, a development that has produced a 5-1 record so far this season. Scherzer will need to keep up his winning ways tonight against the Pirates, and he'd certainly like to reach at least the seventh inning for the first time since April 14 against Colorado. He's working on an extra day of rest, so that should allow...

Baseball weather is finally here, and it's time to celebrate! To get you excited for summer nights at The Yard, we'll be on-site Thursday, May 2 for the first of WTMD's First Thursday concerts of the season! MASN's giveaway tent will be set up for the concert at Canton Waterfront Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For the second year, there will be two stages at the event. All evening long, we'll be hooking up concertgoers with social snapshots, chances to win free T-shirts, free schedule...

The Orioles have been named the fourth-most affordable Major League Baseball experience, according to Team Marketing Report (TMR). The TMR Fan Cost Index represents the cost for a family of four to attend a game based on the price of four tickets, four sodas, four hot dogs, two beers, two souvenir caps, and one parking pass. The Orioles offer among the most affordable prices in the league for several categories. TMR's previous report ranked the Orioles as the ninth-most affordable MLB...