The Orioles are off today, though manager Buck Showalter says it's not really an "off-day," considering that players must report to Camden Yards for the bus ride to the airport and a few guys will be working out. There's going to be a lot of interest in how shortstop J.J. Hardy's left shoulder responds to yesterday's live batting practice session. It's always the next day that proves to be key. I'm asked every day how the Orioles will make room for Jimmy Paredes on the 25-man roster. I...

Chris Davis began tonight 1-for-12 with eight strikeouts over his last three games. But tonight, while he did strike out three more times, he added an RBI single and two-run double in the Orioles' 7-5 win over the Yankees. "It's the ninth game of the year. Still early, still trying to feel some things out," Davis said. "Better at-bats tonight. Saw the ball a lot better. Swung at pitches in the strike zone, that usually helps. It'd be nice to get off to an Adam Jones start every year, but...

The Orioles used a five-run sixth inning tonight to defeat the Yankees 7-5 at Camden Yards and take the series from their division rival. They're off Thursday before heading to Fenway Park for a four-game series against the Red Sox. Here's a sampling of the postgame comments from manager Buck Showalter: On using closer Zach Britton on back-to-back nights after a four-out save: "He's fine. He only threw 12 pitches yesterday. I thought he was pretty sharp again tonight. He was using his...

During a homestand where the Orioles offense has been quite productive, tonight that offense produced a five-run inning for a come-from-behind win. Trailing 3-1 in the fourth and 3-2 in the sixth, the Orioles put up a five-run inning to beat the Yankees 7-5 and take the series, two wins to one. The Orioles bounced back from Monday's tough loss to take the final two games of this series. The Orioles are 5-4 on the year and 9-3 against New York at Camden Yards since the start of last...

BOSTON - The Nationals busted out of their early-season offensive funk in a big way in today's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Right fielder Bryce Harper's double and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman's triple put two quick runs on the board in the first. Red Sox starter Wade Miley wouldn't make it out of the third inning. Shortstop Ian Desmond ignited a scoring burst with a solo homer over the Green Monster. After Miley loaded the bases, catcher Wilson Ramos delivered the knockout punch with a...

Alejandro De Aza is leading off again tonight for the Orioles, though manager Buck Showalter remains flexible when choosing a hitter for the top of the order. De Aza has batted first in seven of the nine games, including tonight. He's 9-for-30 (.300) with a double, two home runs and four RBIs, but he's also struck out 11 times. Only Chris Davis (12) has fanned more than De Aza. "I'd rather he didn't and I'm hoping that gets better," Showalter said. "That hasn't been the norm, but I'm...

The Orioles have gotten solid starting pitching this series against the New York Yankees, and after a shaky first start, right-hander Bud Norris looks to keep that going tonight. Wei-Yin Chen and Miguel Gonzalez have combined to pitch 13 innings against the Yankees, allowing eight hits and three runs with two walks and 14 strikeouts. Over their last four games, O's starters have pitched to an ERA of 2.38 with three quality starts. Tonight, Norris (0-1, 24.00 ERA) pitches against 25-year-old...

It is Jackie Robinson day throughout Major League Baseball. Today marks the 68th anniversary of Robinson's first big league game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, when he became the first African American to play in the majors. All players on all teams will wear No. 42 in today's games. "It is awesome," Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said. "It is bringing unity to the game. This game has extreme reaches due to some bravery by Jackie." Is it important that baseball honor the anniversary once...

Shortstop J.J. Hardy is taking live batting practice today in Group 4, another significant step in his eventual activation from the disabled list. Hardy tested his left shoulder by taking dry swings and hitting off a tee and coach soft toss. He's scheduled for batting practice today and at 3 p.m. Thursday before the Orioles fly to Boston. If Hardy's left shoulder responds favorably, he's expected to begin an injury-rehab assignment Friday at Double-A Bowie. Hardy said he won't need 20...

Manager: Ryne Sandberg, third year Record: 3-6 Last 10 games: 3-6 Who to watch: 3B Cody Asche (.500/.571/.667, 1 HR, 2 RBIs); 2B Chase Utley (.167/.229/.367, 2 HR, 7 RBIs); LHP Cole Hamels (0-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP); RHP Aaron Harang (1-1, 0.73 ERA, 0.73 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 2-1, 10 runs scored, 7 runs allowed Pitching probables April 16: LHP Cole Hamels vs. RHP Doug Fister, 7 p.m., MASN April 17: RHP Sean O'Sullivan vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7 p.m., MASN2 April 18: RHP Aaron Harang vs....