What words come to mind when you think of the 2016 Orioles rotation? For me, the first few are ones that I can't print here. After that though, "fluid" arises as the most apt euphemism. Chris Tillman and Kevin Gausman have stuck around and pitched well, but beyond them the waters get murky. Dylan Bundy is currently a starter after beginning the campaign as a long reliever; the same applies to Vance Worley, for the most part. Ubaldo Jimenez, Mike Wright and Tyler Wilson have each had extended...

Shortstop Trea Turner has made a big impact on the Nationals offense in his 10 games up this season. Already we are seeing more Turner running on double steals, going first to third, moving from second to third on sac flys and stealing home. Even what would normally be doubles by regular players are triples with Turner racing around the bases. This is just the beginning of Trea Turner. Turner isn't going to move levels any more this season. His game-changing speed has to remain in the Nats...

Here are a few notes and observations after the Orioles pulled off their second straight walk-off win last night, beating the Rockies 3-2 on an error in the 10th inning: Cubs first, O's second: Remember when the Chicago Cubs got off to that incredible start and were the talk of baseball? Chicago was 25-6 on May 10 and looked to be easily the best team in the majors. The Cubs still have the best record in the majors this morning at 59-39 (.602). But they are just one game better than the...

The Orioles remain in trade discussions with the Padres regarding Melvin Upton Jr., with money and prospects remaining the key talking points. It's not as simple as an Upton-for-Ubaldo Jimenez swap or it would be done. In the meantime, the Blue Jays reportedly have moved ahead of the Orioles and now are the favorites for Upton. Guess the Orioles can't be first in everything. Update: FOXSports.com is reporting that the Blue Jays will acquire Upton for a Single-A prospect. Executive vice...

Manager: Terry Francona (4th season) Record: 56-41 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: SS Francisco Lindor (.303/.360/.458 with 12 HR, 49 RBIs), 2B Jason Kipnis. (.285 with 16 HR, 52 RBIs), 1B Mike Napoli (22 HR, 68 RBIs), RHP Danny Salazar (11-3, 2.75 ERA), RHP Cody Allen (2.55 ERA with 19 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-1 in 2013) Pitching probables: July 26: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Danny Salazar, 7:10 p.m., MASN July 27: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco, 12:10...

Tonight, the Orioles followed up their walk-off win via Nolan Reimold's pinch-hit two-run homer with a walk-off win on an error as they beat the Rockies 3-2 in 10 innings. Adam Jones charged down the line from third on a grounder back to the mound in the 10th. Colorado right-hander Jordan Lyles fielded that grounder off Manny Machado's bat with runners on first and third and one out. It glanced off his glove and then he hurriedly threw home. It appeared catcher Nick Hundley had the ball in...

The Orioles tonight announced that they have optioned outfielder Dariel Álvarez to Triple-A Norfolk. Álvarez, 27, went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in four plate appearances over two games with the Orioles this season.

One night after producing a walk-off home run, the Orioles used a fielder's choice and an error to close out another game. Walk-offs come in all varieties. Don't discriminate. Adam Jones slid home safely in the bottom of the 10th inning after Manny Machado bounced to the mound with one out, and the Orioles moved a season-high 18 games above .500 with a 3-2 win over the Rockies at Camden Yards. The Orioles (58-40) have won five games in a row and lead the American League East by 2 1/2....

For the second day in a row, the Orioles produced a walk-off win. This one came with less drama, but it still counts. Tied 2-2 with Colorado in the 10th, they faced right-hander Jordan Lyles. With one out, Adam Jones singled. He went to third on Jonathan Schoop's single to right. Jones scored on an error to produce a 3-2 win. Manny Machado hit a grounder to the mound and it glanced off Lyles' glove. He threw home, it appeared in time to get an out, but Nick Hundley could not hang onto the...

The Orioles are 5-2 against National League opponents as they get set to host the Colorado Rockies tonight for the first of a three-game series at steamy Camden Yards. The O's have gone 2-1 versus the Los Angeles Dodgers and 3-1 against San Diego. This is their first series with the Rockies (47-51) since they went 2-1 in 2013. The clubs have split 12 all-time meetings, all in Baltimore since the Orioles played at Coors Field in 2004. Since the All-Star break, Colorado won two of three at...