I never expected the New York Yankees to provide a lasting image from tonight's tribute to Mike Flanagan. The entire Yankees team stood outside its dugout, many players with caps in hand, while highlights and photos of Flanagan were shown on the video board in center field. They applauded, along with the Orioles and their fans, at the conclusion before heading back to the bench. The Orioles pay tribute to Mike Flanagan It reminded me of the night Cal Ripken Jr. voluntarily ended his...

Heading into this weekend's games, the Orioles are just 1-9 on the year against New York. The stats, to no surprise, are pretty one-sided as well. The Yankees have a team batting average of .318 and have recorded 28 doubles, five triples, 15 homers and scored 82 runs against O's pitching in the season series. The Orioles ERA against New York is 6.46 while the Yankees staff has an ERA of 2.73 against the Birds. The Orioles are batting just .231 in those 10 games with 18 doubles, no triples...

For the Yankees: Derek Jeter SS Curtis Granderson CF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Jorge Posada DH Russell Martin C Brett Gardner LF A.J. Burnett RHP J.J. Hardy is batting .378 (14-for-37) with a home run, two RBIs and eight runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak, but he's 0-for-28 in six games against the Yankees this season. Manager Buck Showalter spoke about Mike Flanagan before today's game. "It was pretty appropriate that Friday night...

Courtesy of a tweet from O's lefty Zach Britton (@zbritton), here's the patch that the Orioles will wear on their right jersey sleeves for the remainder of the season in memory of Mike Flanagan, the former pitcher, coach, club executive and MASN broadcaster who died Wednesday.

The Washington Nationals today placed right-handed pitcher Ryan Mattheus (right shoulder strain) on the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mattheus, 27, is 2-2 with six holds and a 2.40 ERA in 32 relief appearances this season with Washington.

The death of Mike Flanagan, it seems, has impacted different Orioles players in different ways. Some didn't know the former Oriole player very well. Others had several interactions with him. Manager Buck Showalter pointed out today that Flanagan did not seek players out in the clubhouse but was always there if a player sought his counsel or advice or just wanted to talk. Catcher Matt Wieters is one of the players that did spend some time with Flanagan. "It's hard because it comes as such...

Adam Jones said the soreness in his chest is not yet fully gone and he is not in tonight's starting lineup against the Yankees. "It's not feeling comfortable right now. It's feeling better than it did, but I'd say in another day, hopefully I'll feel better," he said. Jones was out of the lineup for Thursday's win in Minnesota and did not take part in any pregame work, either. "Nothing. I just watched a good game. Today, hopefully, I'll watch another good game," Jones said. Jones...

Center fielder Adam Jones is still experiencing discomfort in his chest when he swings a bat. He's feeling better after taking yesterday off, but manager Buck Showalter wants to give him an extra day of rest. A postponement tomorrow would give him more time to heal. First baseman Chris Davis, rehabbing his sore shoulder in Sarasota, was pain-free today while performing stretching exercises. He still hasn't done any baseball-related activities. Second baseman Brian Roberts participated in...

Adam Jones is out of the lineup for the second consecutive game, and he hasn't played a full nine innings in the last four, because of soreness in his chest. Manager Buck Showalter will let us know more around 4 p.m. when he meets with the media. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 3B J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Ryan Adams 2B Nolan Reimold LF Matt Angle CF Tommy Hunter RHP

Ticket discount unveiled for fans utilizing MTA options In order to ensure a timely commute to Oriole Park as the Baltimore Grand Prix approaches, the Orioles are encouraging those planning to attend the Orioles vs. Blue Jays series, August 30 to September 1, to carpool or take public transportation to Camden Yards whenever possible. As an added incentive, all fans who present a valid MTA (Maryland Transit Authority) pass from that day at the Oriole Park Box Office during any of the three...