Luke Scott has been scratched from the lineup with a strained left shoulder. Garrett Atkins will replace him. Corey Patterson LF Julio Lugo 2B Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Ty Wigginton 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Garrett Atkins DH Cesar Izturis SS Jeremy Guthrie RHP For the Athletics: Cliff Pennington SS Daric Barton 1B Ryan Sweeney RF Kurt Suzuki C Jack Cust DH Kevin Kouzmanoff 3B Gabe Gross CF Mark Ellis 2B Eric Patterson LF Dallas Braden LHP

Just four days after picking up his first win of the season and ending a 16-start winless stretch, today David Hernandez found out the news he is heading to the Orioles bullpen. Hernandez certainly didn't seemed thrilled by the news but handled himself well when the reporters gathered around his locker. "I would rather be a starter, but right now our team needs some guys in the bullpen. We've got two guys down, so I'll be ready. "I think I can be successful either way, starting or...

Maybe O's team president Andy MacPhail has contemplated firing his manager, Dave Trembley, but he will not admit to that publicly. He was asked by MASNSports.com if he contemplated a manager change on Monday. "No, we had our hands full dealing with the fact that two of our relief pitchers are going on the DL." He was asked about his commitment to Trembley and if he will be O's manager for the rest of this season. "Right now, I'm saying what I've always said and continue to say. ...

Left-hander Alberto Castillo is here. Right-hander Frank Mata is due to report at 4:30 p.m. "Our bullpen situation right now will be a challenging one," manager Dave Trembley said. "I don't know what the roles are. I don't have guys slotted at particular innings. We have an eight-man bullpen right now." That includes David Hernandez, who is likely to stay there unless injuries strike the rotation. Trembley knocked on the wooden bench while discussing this subject. Hernandez was told to...

For the Orioles: Corey Patterson LF Ty Wigginton 1B Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Julio Lugo 2B Cesar Izturis SS Jeremy Guthrie RHP No Garrett Atkins vs. Oakland left-hander Dallas Braden. Down on the farm, Jake Arrieta allowed one run and seven hits in seven innings and Dennis Sarfate picked up his first save in Triple-A Norfolk's 2-1 victory over Rochester. Arrieta walked two and struck out six. He threw 112 pitches, 70 for strikes, and...

The Orioles have made their decision regarding David Hernandez. His next appearance will come as a reliever. Manager Dave Trembley just confirmed that Hernandez is moving to the bullpen. He hasn't named a replacement in the rotation, but noted that Chris Tillman should be here soon from Triple-A Norfolk. Perhaps by Saturday? I think you can count on it. Check out Trembley's video journal today. He touches on these topics and others. Also, Brian Roberts is taking ground balls from Juan...

Stephen Strasburg's latest Triple-A start has generated strong ratings in the Washington, D.C. market. While MASN has televised all four of Strasburg's starts for the Syracuse Chiefs, Monday night's game was the first live broadcast of the top prospect this season. The ratings peaked at a 0.9 HH rating, meaning more than 21,000 households in the Washington market tuned in to watch the young flamethrower. Since Strasburg only pitched five innings, the entire-game rating was a 0.5 HH...

The Orioles found out today whether infielder Justin Turner cleared waivers and could be outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. He did not, and he can not. I just checked with president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail, who confirmed that the Mets claimed Turner this afternoon. The news won't come as much of a surprise in the press box. We were discussing that possibility once Turner was designated for assignment Friday to make room for Scott Moore. Former Orioles executive Wayne Krivsky...

...and married ladies too! Each year, the Nationals host a few "Ladies Night" events for female fans. What could be better than a night with the gals at the ballpark? Well, last year the event just happened to overlap with Randy Johnson's 300th win, so that was just a little better. This season, the first Ladies Night is scheduled for June 10th when the Nationals face the Pittsburgh Pirates. It would be a potential Strasburg start if he happens to make his debut on June 4th, so that...

Don't forget there's an O's event and a promo night at OPACY both coming up tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26. The Second Annual Orioles Cook-Off will take place tomorrow afternoon at the ESPN Zone in Baltimore. Participants Brad Bergesen, Luke Scott, and Kevin Millwood will have 30 minutes to prepare their own signature dishes. When the meals are complete, a panel of judges will score the culinary creations based on taste, presentation and creativity. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for the...