A light rain continues to fall at Camden Yards. There's nothing else to update. Tarp looks the same. The Orioles haven't laid out their contingency plans if tonight's game is postponed. The Orioles insist that they remain motivated through their final six games despite being eliminated last night from the wild card race. "We're going to show up to win ballgames," said Steve Pearce. "We're not going to show up here and not give 100 percent and not try to win games because that's just...

A few Orioles were approached in the clubhouse today to talk about the Orioles being officially eliminated from the postseason and to look ahead to the team's uncertain future. As usual, closer Zach Britton put it into perspective in both looking back and ahead. "I'm pretty disappointed," Britton said. "As a team, there wasn't one person or two people that were the reason behind it. It was a team effort. We didn't play up to our capability and that's frustrating, knowing that on the 4th...

Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer came within five outs of his second no-hitter this season in Monday's 5-1 win over the Reds. "I thought he was going to do it again," said manager Matt Williams. "Some great plays early. T-Mo (Tyler Moore) made a great play, Uggs (Dan Uggla) made a great play at second base. Pitch count was in order. He was pushing it, but I thought he was going to do it again. He pitched really well." Scherzer has wanted to end this season strong, similar to what...

A light rain is falling at Camden Yards and the tarp is on the field. No batting practice. Orioles pitching prospect Branden Kline left yesterday's fall instructional league game with tightness in his right elbow. Team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs will examine Kline, and the Orioles also will set up an appointment with Dr. James Andrews. Kline, a second-round pick in 2012 out of the University of Virginia, was shut down after a May 20 game due to elbow soreness and received a platelet-rich...

Bryce Harper returns to the Nationals lineup a day after sitting out for disciplinary reasons resulting from his role in Sunday's dugout fight with Jonathan Papelbon. Lost in all the mess of the past few days is Harper's chance at National League batting title. Harper's .336 batting average is tied with Detroit's Miguel Cabrera for highest in the majors. Miami's Dee Gordon enters play tonight trailing Harper by just four points in the NL. After winning NL Player of the Week honors for...

Adam Jones is out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the seventh time in the last eight games due to tightness in his back. Gerardo Parra is leading off and playing center field. Ryan Flaherty is in right, Matt Wieters is the designated hitter and Steve Clevenger is catching. Wieters is 6-for-15 in his last four games. Reliever Brad Brach suffered his first loss last night since June 6, snapping a 38-game streak. Darren O'Day hadn't allowed a run in 12 games over 11 1/3 innings before being...

Orioles rookie Tyler Wilson will get the start Thursday night in the series finale against the Blue Jays. The Orioles are listing Wilson as their starter rather than wait until Miguel Gonzalez's outing tonight. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that a final decision might not come until he knew how many relievers were needed tonight, with Gonzalez coming off the disabled list to make his first start since Aug. 30. There are plenty of extra arms to cover Gonzalez if needed, including rookie Mike...

In support of the Orioles' ongoing partnership with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to raise awareness for childhood cancer and funds for life-saving research, the club today announced that a fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Ronald McDonald House Charities will be extended through the final series of the regular season Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 when the Orioles host the New York Yankees. An exclusive ticket offer will allow fans to contribute to the...

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Miguel Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list. Gonzalez, 31, was placed on the 15-day DL on September 4, retroactive to August 31, with right shoulder tendinitis. In 25 starts for the Orioles this season, Gonzalez is 9-11 with a 4.85 ERA (141.0IP, 76ER) and eight Quality Starts. Over 100 career games (94 starts) across four Major League seasons, he is 39-32 with a 3.79 ERA (576.2IP, 243ER). Gonzalez is scheduled to start...

The Orioles today announced plans for Fan Appreciation Weekend, which will be held Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, when the Orioles host the New York Yankees for the final three-game series of the 2015 regular season. The weekend will feature exclusive giveaways, fireworks, and other opportunities for fans to have unforgettable experiences at Oriole Park. As a "thank you" to fans for their support throughout the season, the Orioles will also surprise the most-spirited fans at...