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Third baseman Ty Wigginton of the Baltimore Orioles while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during a game against the Texas Rangers on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

Baltimore took advantage of two errors by second baseman Jose Lopez to rally for five runs in the ninth inning in a 5-3 victory over Seattle on Wednesday.

Luke Scott drove in a career-high seven runs while falling a double short of the cycle in a three-hit performance, as the Orioles lit up Seattle's bullpen in a 12-4 thumping at Safeco Field.

Jarrod Washburn tossed a one-hitter for his ninth career complete game, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.

Brian Roberts got the message. Baltimore manager Dave Trembley spoke frankly Sunday about a meeting he'd had with his second baseman earlier in the weekend, and then he watched as Roberts broke out.

When the Orioles acquired outfielder Adam Jones from the Seattle Mariners before last season as part of the Erik Bedard deal, they felt he had the potential to become a budding superstar.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Orioles officially hit the midpoint of the 2009 season Saturday night with a defeat that could serve as a microcosm of a first half filled with frustrating losses.

Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters is out at second as Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, top, throws to first but is unable to get Robert Andino out during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Baltimore.

Terry Francona nearly carved a path into the infield grass at Camden Yards while walking from the dugout to the mound.

Jacoby Ellsbury isn't trying to hit all these home runs. In fact, he's trying to do the exact opposite.

Nick Markakis hit a two-run double off visiting Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon to complete the biggest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, an 11-10 win Tuesday night.

First came the rain. Then came the deluge - one Baltimore runner crossing home plate after another.

I have a book review and a brief due today, two opinions on pending legislation due tomorrow, and it's my 14th wedding anniversary.

Nick Markakis hit a two-run double off Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon to complete the biggest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, an 11-10 win Tuesday night before a mixture of delirious hometown fans and stunned Red Sox backers.

Who can tell them apart? Baltimore's respective All-Star candidates have begun to blend into each other as the season progresses, and fans still have a little time left to help their favorites separate from the pack.

It was the third grand slam of the season for Ramirez, tying him for the single-season franchise record with Ross , Jeff Conine and Bobby Bonilla Ramirez has 13 RBIs in his last four games.

Rookie Brad Bergesen allowed four hits in six innings to win his fourth straight decision, Melvin Mora had four RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 11-1 on Friday night.

Baltimore's Brad Bergesen didn't have his best stuff the first time he played the Washington Nationals.

The Orioles have accelerated first-base prospect Brandon Snyder, but corner infield depth still is a long-range weakness that needs to be addressed.

Greatness dropped in on Mike Pelfrey late Wednesday afternoon for a crash course in pitching.