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...

After successfully recording and returning nearly one million ballots from in-park voting at Oriole Park, the Orioles are encouraging fans to continue voting to send their favorite Orioles to the 2014 MLB All-Star Game in Minnesota by voting online. DH Nelson Cruz and catcher Matt Wieters currently lead the voting at their respective positions, and a late push for outfielder Adam Jones, in addition to first baseman Chris Davis, shortstop J.J. Hardy, third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder...

Chris Davis is moving across the diamond tonight as Manny Machado's replacement at third base, as the Orioles open a four-game series against the Rangers at Camden Yards. Steve Pearce is starting at first base and Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter. Davis has played 71 games at third base in the majors, including 17 with the Orioles in 2011. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce 1B Nelson Cruz LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 3B Delmon Young DH J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop...

The Orioles have reinstated infielder Michael Almanzar from the 60-day disabled list and designated him for assignment. Almanzar, 23, joined the organization via the Rule 5 draft from the Red Sox on Dec. 12, 2013. The Orioles placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 23, with left patellar tendinitis and transferred to the 60-day DL on June 6. Despite needing a third baseman while Manny Machado serves his five-game suspension, the Orioles didn't consider Almanzar to be a...

The Washington Nationals today returned from rehab and reinstated outfielder Bryce Harper from the 15-Day Disabled List, and optioned left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Harper, 21, rejoins the Nationals after missing 59 games with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. During a rehab assignment with Single-A Potomac and Double-A...

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder Michael Almanzar from the 60-day disabled list and designated him for assignment. Almanzar, 23, was selected by the Orioles in the Rule 5 draft from Boston on December 12, 2013. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 23, with left patellar tendinitis and transferred to the 60-day DL on June 6.

You already know what the rivalry between the Yankees and Orioles looks like on the baseball diamond. But what shape will this heated battle take in the kitchen? Mary Smith from Charm City Cakes and TV's "Ace of Cakes" will host a cake class and competition on Sunday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at its Baltimore headquarters, 2936 Remington Ave. After Smith demonstrates how to properly fondant a cake and shows the different decorating methods she utilizes, student competitiors will use those tips to...

The Orioles are withholding comment on Manny Machado's five-game suspension until later today, when a team official will address the media. In the meantime, they will continue to fume over the announcement that Machado's punishment was not reduced. The expectation coming from the warehouse was that Machado would have to serve a maximum of four games, with the possibility of a further reduction. Instead, he will miss the next five games, beginning with tonight's series opener against the...

The Orioles' top three draft picks will make their professsional baseball debuts this week, pitching in games in Florida and Maryland. Also, the Orioles today announced the signing of their seventh-round pick, UCLA pitcher Max Schuh. The O's are close to signing their ninth-round pick, University of Mississippi infielder Austin Anderson, according to a source. When Anderson's signing is completed, the Orioles will have signed their first 16 draft picks, getting everyone from rounds three...