Update: It's not raining, but the grounds crew is putting the tarp on the field. A storm is headed this way. Update II: And now the tarp's coming off the field. As storms go, this one was very overrated. First pitch is scheduled for 7:28 p.m. For the Rays: Ben Zobrist RF Carl Crawford LF Evan Longoria 3B Carlos Pena 1B Matt Joyce DH John Jaso C B.J. Upton CF Jason Bartlett SS Sean Rodriguez 2B Wade Davis RHP Tampa Bay has the best road record in the majors at 29-16. The Orioles own the...

Brian Roberts will play second base and bat leadoff tonight for the Bowie Baysox, as his injury rehab assignment continues in the Eastern League and he looks to soon re-join the Orioles. Roberts will play nine innings here tonight, DH tomorrow, then play second base and all nine innings again on Wednesday. He could stay with the Baysox longer, but his schedule is not certain beyond that game just yet. Roberts does say he feels as good physically now as he has at any point this...

Corey Patterson is expected to be available tomorrow. He worked out on the field earlier today. Brian Roberts also worked out here before heading to Double-A Bowie. "He thought I was going to have him in the lineup," interim manager Juan Samuel said. The Orioles must decide whether to activate him next week when the team is in Toronto, and risk playing him on the hard artificial surface, or wait until the series in Kansas City that begins July 29. They could activate him here over the...

RHP Frank Mata optioned to Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that OF Luke Scott has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Scott on the roster, RHP Frank Mata has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Scott was placed on the disabled list on July 1 with a strained left hamstring. At the time of his injury, Scott was batting .274 (61-223) with 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 66 games for the Orioles. Mata posted a 7.79 ERA (17.1IP, 15ER) in 15 games for the Orioles...

Felix Pie LF Miguel Tejada 3B Nick Markakis RF Ty Wigginton 1B Luke Scott DH Adam Jones CF Scott Moore 2B Craig Tatum C Cesar Izturis SS Chris Tillman RHP

The Orioles activated Luke Scott from the disabled list today and he's expected to be in the starting line up. As expected, the Orioles optioned reliever Frank Mata to Triple-A Norfolk. They're back to a four-man bench, but Corey Patterson may not be available tonight.

Join Nationals president Stan Kasten and ESPN 980 personalities Thom Loverro and Kevin Sheehan for "Lunch with a Legend" on Wednesday. Kasten, a true "legend" in sports entertainment and business, will be the special guest at Morton's on Connecticut Ave. This event is part of a continuing series. The $40 tickets include a salad, main course, sides and dessert and the opportunity to participate in and watch the live show. The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with a reception. Lunch and...

Major League Baseball and the Baltimore Orioles are encouraging fans to arrive early to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, July 20. Security will be significantly increased due to the attendance of First Lady Michelle Obama, who will be a part of the first pitch ceremonies. All fans will be required to pass through magnetometers which will cause delays when entering through gates. Due to the ramped up security and heavy foot traffic around the...

It is readily apparent to the Nationals and their fans the immediate impact pitcher Stephen Strasburg has had on the team since he made his major league debut June 8. What is more amazing is the soon-to-be 22-year-old's potential impact on corporate America. In today's Sports Business Daily, Strasburg is already ranked as the number four most marketable baseball player after only eight big league starts. The Daily asked 49 corporate brand managers, marketing and branding executives,...

Tuesday, July 20 isn't just Jason Berken T-Shirt Tuesday at Camden Yards - and I'm not just talking about the fact that it's also Ollie's Bargain Night. Before O's fans get to the ballpark to collect their T-shirt giveaway Tuesday night, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will visit the Yard to announce a new joint initiative between Major League Baseball, the MLB Player's Association, and the White House. Following the announcement, Orioles and Rays players will conduct...