Guillermo Rodriguez News

Three 2009 Orioles have decided to refuse an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk and have elected to file for free agency.

The Orioles announced today that they won't exercise third baseman Melvin Mora 's $8 million contract option for the 2010 season, an expected move that likely ends the tenure of one of their most productive and popular players over the last decade.

Mora appeared in 1,256 games over 10 seasons in Baltimore, hitting .280 with 158 home runs and 662 runs batted in.

Blue Jays suffer second straight loss Toronto Blue Jays base runner Travis Snider slides home safely as Baltimore Orioles catcher Guillermo Rodriguez reaches for the late throw and home plate umpire Bill Hohn gets set to make the call in the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland, October 3, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays' Rod Barajas is tagged out at the plate by Baltimore Orioles catcher Guillermo Rodriguez during the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday The Florida Marlins scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete a 7-6 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

With their Minor League seasons over, the Orioles called up several players Tuesday to join the club in Boston.

Once the minor league season ends Monday, the Orioles are expected to add five players to the big league roster: right-handers Koji Uehara and Bob McCrory, lefty Chris Waters, infielder Justin Turner and catcher Guillermo Rodriguez.

The Triple-A Norfolk Tides split a doubleheader with the Charlotte Knights, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox topped the Binghamton Mets.

Five days from now, a young team will get even younger. The Orioles spoke broadly about their plan for September's expanded rosters on Thursday, sharing the team's blueprint for the final month.

The Triple-A Norfolk Tides edged the Gwinnett Braves, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox were beaten by the Altoona Curve.

The Triple-A Norfolk Tides fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds lost to the Charleston RiverDogs.

Fisher Cats starter Kenny Rodriguez struck out nine, and the Fisher Cats revved up their offense in a 6-0 victory over the Bowie Baysox before 4,630 fans last night.

A quick note before I forget to mention it -- I'm moving into a new house starting tonight, and I'm not sure if there will be Internet access immediately.

Baysox 13, Aeros 11 Key stats: Facing his former team for the first time, Aeros starting pitcher Bobby Livingston did not last long against the Baysox.

Tuesday 07 Jul Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 11:57PM BOWIE, Md. - Brian Matusz dazzled Harrisburg hitters through 8.0 shutout innings, allowing one hit as the Baysox cruised to a 6-0 win.

The Double-A Bowie Baysox beat the Akron Aeros tonight, and the second game of the doubleheader was postponed due to the storms that swept through the area.

First pitch each night is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. * Tickets: $10 boxes, $9 grandstand, $2 discounts for children and seniors.

The Triple-A Norfolk Tides were blanked by the Toledo Mud Hens, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox finally snapped their scoreless streak in a win over the Erie SeaWolves.

It was a day full of good news for the Orioles' minor league system on Sunday because all four full-season affiliates earned a win.

Sunday 24 May Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 12:43AM HARRISBURG, Penn. - First baseman Brandon Snyder hit a grand slam and drove in another run with an RBI single as the Baysox held on to defeat Harrisburg 8-6. The Baysox scored the first eight runs of the night, but Harrisburg continued to fight back before Josh Perrault came on close it out for his ...