Manager Buck Showalter knew a few days ago that Cesar Izturis was approaching 1,000 career hits. The veteran shortstop reached 1,001 in yesterday's game. "I think about how underappreciated that he is. He's just solid," Showalter said. "It's not always a look-at-me mentality. He just brings it. He's just solid. That's the most common description of him from everybody. He's a guy you can count on. He's very durable. I was happy for him to have a moment yesterday. He's a good...

It's been a bumpy ride at times this season for Orioles 23-year-old lefty Brian Matusz. After going 5-2, 4.63 in eight starts last year, he is 4-11, 5.26 in 22 starts this season. On July 4th, Matusz pitched seven innings of two-hit shutout ball at Boston. But then he gave up 18 ER over 13 innings in a four-start stretch. That poor run ended when he beat the Angels Wednesday night in Buck Showalter's second game. He gave up just one run over six innings. Tonight, he pitches here at...

Craig Tatum is back in the home clubhouse after going 2-for-21 at Triple-A Norfolk. He hit .271 in 32 games with the Orioles before they optioned him. "Tatum's been struggling a little offensively down there compared to what he was doing here," manager Buck Showalter said. "We thought we'd get him back to the big leagues so he could start hitting again." Tatum's arrival gives the Orioles a four-man bench. "It's a little more comforting," Showalter said. "You're always thinking...

The Orioles announced today that they have recalled CA Craig Tatum from Triple-A Norfolk. Tatum has batted .271 (23-85) in 32 games in his first season with the Orioles.

For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Nick Markakis RF Ty Wigginton 1B Luke Scott DH Adam Jones CF Felix Pie LF Matt Wieters C Cesar Izturis SS Josh Bell 3B Brian Matusz LHP For the White Sox: Pierre LF Ramirez SS Rios CF Konerko 1B Quentin DH Pierzynski C Viciendo 3B Jones RF Lillibridge 2B Jackson RHP

As the O's wrap up a four-game series against the White Sox at Camden Yards, you'll have one last chance to head to Oriole Park to spot this week's 'Where in the Yard?' image. As always, take a look at the photo below and let us know where you've seen Nick Markakis taking a swing (other than in the batter's box, of course) using the comment box below. Your guesses will be held until Wednesday afternoon, when the answer will be revealed, but check back between now and then to see if...

Right-hander Garrett Mock makes his second rehab start tonight for the Potomac Nationals in their regularly scheduled 7:03 p.m. game at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge. This will be his second start since neck surgery in late April. Mock says he expects to go four innings tonight with a maximum of 65 pitches. Last week, Garret was solid in three innings for Hagerstown against Lexington, allowing one hit, no runs, one walk and striking out three on 34 pitches. He threw 15 more pitches in a...

Nationals place Ross Detwiler on the 15-day DL The Washington Nationals today returned right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis from a rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 60-Day Disabled List. The Nationals also placed left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to August 6, with a right hip strain. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Marquis will get the starting nod in Washington's series finale this...

The Orioles announced that following today's game they optioned LHP Troy Patton to Triple-A Norfolk. Patton has been in uniform for eight games with the Orioles this year but has not seen game action. In two stints with the Tides earlier this year, Patton went 7-9 with a 4.80 ERA (108.2IP, 58ER) in 20 starts. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to tomorrow's game.

Following today's series finale at Dodger Stadium, the Washington Nationals optioned right-handed pitcher Collin Balester to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 24 year-old Balester went 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA (4 ER/6.2 IP) in five appearances with the Nationals. He was recalled by Washington on July 24.