Some nights the Orioles get a high percentage of their runs from home runs. Some nights they get all their runs from home runs. It often seems to work out well for them. The O's bashed three more homers, producing all their runs tonight in a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox as they swept the three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. The Orioles improved to 73-52 to go a season-high 21 games over the .500 mark. The Orioles completed their third sweep of the season of three or more games....

CHICAGO - The Orioles' rotation came through with another quality start, Darren O'Day made another clutch appearance, Zach Britton picked up his 27th save and the Orioles swept the White Sox in Chicago for the first time since July 6-9, 1995. Orioles 4, White Sox 3 The Orioles moved 21 games above .500 at 73-52. They lead the Blue Jays by nine games and the Yankees by 9 1/2 in the American League East. The Orioles improved to 25-18 in one-run games and 39-26 on the road. Wei-Yin Chen...

CHICAGO - Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen has now allowed a home run in three consecutive starts after Avisail Garcia's two-run shot tonight with two outs in the bottom of the first inning gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead. Jose Abreu singled with two outs before Garcia hit his third home run of the season on a changeup, the ball traveling an estimated 337 feet to left field. Adam Jones lined a single into right field tonight with two outs in the top of the first inning. He's 6-for-14 with a...

Wednesday's game was delayed a grand total of 12 minutes thanks to a late afternoon rain shower. The Nationals and Diamondbacks got under way with right-hander Tanner Roark facing fellow righty Trevor Cahill. The Nationals are seeking their ninth straight win which would be the first nine-game winning streak for the team since 2005. The Nationals got some work done in the second inning against Cahill. After a one out walk to Ian Desmond, Bryce Harper singled. Desmond moved to second base...

Tonight the Orioles are looking for their third sweep of three games or more in 2014. The Orioles swept three games at Tampa Bay on May 6-8 and four games at home against Texas on June 30-July 3. They are 2-5 in seven opportunities to sweep three-or-more game series in 2014, going 1-2 at home and 1-3 on the road. With a win, the Orioles would complete their first sweep of the White Sox in Chicago since taking all four games on July 6-9, 1995. Meanwhile, the Orioles have moved up to fifth in...

Nationals manager Matt Williams had an update on third baseman/outfielder Ryan Zimmerman as he recovers from a severe hamstring injury. Zimmerman has been on the disabled list since July 23 with a right hamstring strain. "I know that he's strengthening, I know he's been on the AlterG (anti-gravity treadmill). Certainly no baseball activity as of yet," Williams confirmed. "It's a question of him feeling good and then taking a little extra time, because the natural tendency is 'oh, I feel...

CHICAGO - Ubaldo Jimenez said he doesn't expect to get many opportunities to pitch out of the bullpen following news yesterday that he's been removed from the starting rotation. Manager Buck Showalter informed Jimenez yesterday that the right-hander would have to transition into a relief role. "They're doing whatever is best for the team," said Jimenez, who's 4-9 with a 4.83 ERA in 20 starts and leads the American League in walks with 66. "The guys have been pitching really good in...

CHICAGO - Nick Hundley gets another start behind the plate tonight for the Orioles after collecting two hits last night, including his third home run of the season. Steve Pearce continues to hit second and Chris Davis remains in the seventh slot. Nelson Cruz is playing left field and Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce 1B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz LF Delmon Young DH J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Nick Hundley...

Double-A Bowie left-hander Tim Berry has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to Aug. 18 with shoulder tendinitis. But the Orioles are convinced this is very minor and are hopeful Berry can start again for the Baysox this season. Berry was examined by Orioles orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. The Orioles' No. 6 prospect according to Baseball America, the 23-year-old Berry was added to the 40-man roster last November. Earlier this year, he actually spent time with the Orioles. When they...

Anthony Rendon gets a rare night off as the Nationals look to extend their season-best winning streak to nine in a row. Rendon has played every inning of every game since sitting out June 7-9 with a sore right hand. Instead, he'll be a valuable bat off the bench as the Nats hope to secure a series victory over the Diamondbacks. Kevin Frandsen is playing third in Rendon's place. He'll bat eighth. Tanner Roark is on the mound against Arizona right-hander Trevor Cahill, who is 2-0 with a...