After losing their first American League East series since April 11-13, the Orioles get back at it tonight, hosting Texas in a four-game series at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 3-4 on this 11-game homestand and 19-21 at home on the season. They begin the second half of the season tonight with a record of 42-39 and 1 1/2 games out in both the AL East and wild card race. Chris Davis will make his 67th career big league start at third base as Manny Machado begins serving his suspension. Davis'...

The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Evan Meek to the Tides. Ramirez, 32, has pitched 8.0 scoreless innings for the Tides in five relief appearances this season, striking out 14 without allowing a walk. He is 23-21 with a 3.42 ERA (433.2IP, 165ER) in 423 major league games over eight seasons with Colorado (2006-07), Kansas City (2008), Boston (2009-10), San Francisco (2010-11, '13) and...

The Orioles brought up a fresh arm for their bullpen today, purchasing the contract of reliever Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning Evan Meek. The move leaves the Orioles' with the same number of relievers, but Meek threw 24 pitches yesterday and was charged with four runs in one inning. Ramirez tossed two innings Saturday for the Tides and is available tonight. He's also on a roll. Ramirez, 32, has registered eight scoreless innings for Norfolk in five relief appearances...

Orioles manager Buck Showalter knew that he had to be careful today regarding his comments on Manny Machado's five-game suspension. The Major League Baseball office has big ears. Asked for his reaction to the suspension being upheld, Showalter replied, "For public consumption?" "I'm not going to go there," he continued. "But I knew from our team standpoint that we were going to be without Manny for some period of time and we felt like it would probably be today, considering how things...

As reporters drifted toward his locker this afternoon, Chris Davis politely put them on hold by claiming that he had "early work at third base." Once Davis returned to the clubhouse, he was slumped in his chair and drenched in sweat from taking ground balls from third base coach and infield instructor Bobby Dickerson. Davis was using Manny Machado's glove, saying it felt weird having The Gold Glove Co. inscribed on it. With Machado serving a five-game suspension, Davis is making his first...

The Orioles were saddened to learn today of the passing of Frank Cashen. Frank served the Orioles as Executive Vice President from 1965 to 1975 during the team's most successful on-field era, winning two World Series championships, four American League pennants, and five AL East titles. It was during his tenure that the Orioles acquired Frank Robinson and named Earl Weaver manager, two of the most significant moments in club history. His record of success with the Orioles earned him the...

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is back for the first time since April 25. Harper is batting sixth and playing left field. With his team in first place on June 30, Harper is enjoying where the Nationals are as he returns from a torn ligament in his left thumb. "They played well when I was gone," Harper said. "Be able to come back and enjoy this team and enjoy being out there. It's going to be a lot fun. I am excited (to) get back out there and play and see where we are and have some...

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club will make a roster move before tonight's game against the Rangers at Camden Yards. Showalter said the move will be "in the pitching department." The Orioles need another reliever and could option a starting pitcher. Left-hander T.J. McFarland is "most likely" going to start Tuesday night, according to Showalter, unless he's needed tonight in relief. The Orioles intend to designate outfielder Nolan Reimold for assignment today, according to...

Manny Machado, meeting with a horde of reporters at his locker moments ago, said the most disappointing thing about his five-game suspension that was upheld today is that the Orioles will play with a 24-man roster for five games. "That is the worst part about it," Machado said. "We're down a man and obviously I don't want to put my team in that situation, especially for five tough games. We've got Texas and going into Boston. Those are key series for us. "That is what (stinks) about...

The speculation can now end. Bryce Harper is back from the disabled list, and as we've speculated in recent days, that has left Ryan Zimmerman moving back to third base and Anthony Rendon back to second base. Matt Williams' first lineup with Harper back from the DL is out, and in terms of positions, it's exactly how it looked on opening day, starting pitcher notwithstanding. Zimmerman will play third base for the first time since returning from a fractured thumb nearly a month ago, and...