Meeting with reporters following today's 4-2 loss to the White Sox at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Buck Showalter explained what happened to pinch-runner Chris Dickerson on Brian Roberts' pop up that turned into a game-ending double play. "Stealing second, popped the ball up," Showalter said. "Shortstop did a good job of, I think, a little deke there. I think he had the base stolen. He was certainly running well, trying to get in there. I think it was one of the few times (Addison Reed)...

After the game, Chris Dickerson talked about the final play, where he was trying to steal second and was doubled off first base on a pop-up to end the game in the O's 4-2 loss to Chicago. "I didn't peek. Anything's that hit behind you, let alone in foul territory behind you, is going to be tough to pick up," Dickerson said. "But I didn't peek. It's not really something I've ever done when stealing bases. "I'm just worried about getting a good jump and then reading the infielder's...

The Orioles struggled again batting with runners in scoring position as they lost 4-2 to the Chicago White Sox and came up a win short in their attempt to sweep the four-game series today. The Orioles went 0-for-11 this afternoon with runners in scoring position, and finished this four-game series going 3-for-37 (.081) with RISP. They did hit eight homers - all solo shots - in the four games. The Orioles went 2-for-29 (.069) with RISP the last two days. The O's, down 4-1, rallied in the...

Bud Norris turned in his shortest start as an Oriole today, lasting only 4 1/3 innings before coming out of the game. Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer in the fifth, the ball bouncing along Eutaw St., to give the White Sox a 4-1 lead. Jeff Keppinger lined to short for the first out, and manager Buck Showalter popped out of the dugout and signaled for left-hander T.J. McFarland. Norris threw 100 pitches, including 64 for strikes. He just wasn't sharp today. Norris allowed four runs and nine...

The Orioles were 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position after the first inning today, in case anyone is keeping track. Manny Machado and Chris Davis walked with one out, but Adam Jones struck out and Nate McLouth flied to deep center. McLouth had one plate appearance this season as the No. 5 hitter before today's game. The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning on Conor Gillaspie's one-out single and Dayan Viciedo's RBI double. Bud Norris, going for his career-high...

Well, that lead didn't last long. Staked to a 1-0 advantage by a Wilson Ramos homer in the second inning, Stephen Strasburg twice balked home runs in a three-run bottom of the fame. The result: The Nats' lead is gone and the Marlins are up 3-1. Marlins Park hasn't exactly been kind to Strasburg - coming into the game, he was 1-2 with an 8.31 ERA in three career starts in the ballpark in Little Havana - but he has only himself to blame for the second-inning debacle. Miami loaded the bases...

The Orioles had a press conference today at Camden Yards with their minor league award winners, who will be recognized during a pregame ceremony. Here are some of their comments. Player of the Year Henry Urrutia, through interpreter O's batting practice pitcher Rudy Arias: "This was a big surprise because he played with a lot of good players, and this was a surprise for him. He worked as hard as he could to get to the big leagues. "He did have expectations of getting to the big leagues...

Due to overwhelming fan response, the Orioles today announced an extension of the American Heart Association 50% off ticket discount offer to include their September 24-26 series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans may take advantage of the exclusive 50% off ticket discount simply by donating $10 to the American Heart Association for each ticket purchased. The offer is available exclusively at www.orioles.com/AHA and allows fans to contribute to the cause. Last month, the Orioles announced a...

Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia won't accompany the Orioles on their trip to Toronto next weekend, according to manager Buck Showalter. As part of his work visa, Urrutia isn't allowed to leave the country. Urrutia will fly down to Sarasota and rejoin the Orioles in Boston for the series that begins on Sept. 17. The Orioles have signed 16-year-old Dominican pitcher Olelky Peralta, a 6-foot-4 right-hander with a fastball clocked at 93-97 mph. They think he can move quickly through the...

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations, Dan Duquette, spent a few moments today talking about the Orioles minor league award winners announced this morning. Duquette said Henry Urrutia won a close, three-player race for the Brooks Robinson award as the O's minor league Player of the Year. "It is good we have a number of players having good years," Duquette said. "Caleb Joseph had a great year with the bat and made the All-Star team in the Eastern League. Michael Ohlman...