Roberts has O's cautiously optimistic

The latest on the Orioles: Baltimore has interest in Carlos Quentin and Gavin Floyd, but it's unclear if they match up with the White Sox, tweets Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. The Sox would like young pitching and the O's don't want to give that up, Connolly adds. Brad Bergesen was one name floated by Baltimore in trade talks, tweets MLB.com's Scott Merkin...

Luke Scott had an excellent 2010 at the plate, and though he wasn't likely to repeat it in 2011, the move to left-field could have theoretically made him just as valuable of a player if his defense out there hadn't degraded too far. Projected Actual PA 525 236 BA .264 .220 OBP .345 .301 SLG .479 .402 wOBA .357 .307 BB% 10...

According to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports, the Baltimore Orioles are discussing a trade with the Colorado Rockies that would net them closer Huston Street. Baltimore featured the fourth-worst bullpen in all of baseball last season with a collective 4.31 FIP. It featured the headache that is Kevin Gregg as closer, as well as such stalwarts as Jeremy Accardo, Brad Bergesen, and Chris Jakubauskas...

Orioles manager says Andino could fill in at second, while third baseman undecidedOrioles manager Buck Showalter touched on a number of subjects during his sit-down with the national media on Monday, including the status of second baseman Brian Roberts and the likely composition of the infield next season.

The Baltimore Orioles have hired former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Lee Thomas as a special assistant to new front office head Dan Duquette. Thomas was GM of the Phillies from June 1988 to December 1997 and also worked for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1970-88. Thomas was a special assistant and an assistant GM to Duquette with the Red Sox, and was a pro scout for the...

The Twins claimed shortstop Pedro Florimon off waivers from the Orioles, tweets MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger.  Florimon, 24, hit .267/.344/.396 for the Orioles' Double-A club this year.  The switch-hitter is a flashy but erratic defender, wrote Baseball America prior to the season.  BA ranked him 29th among Orioles prospects at that point, questioning his ability to hit...

Dan Duquette has been pretty specific about what he is looking for in an extra/platoon outfielder. He said coming in that he wants to find a left-handed-hitting guy who can back up Adam Jones in center and possibly share time in left with Nolan Reimold. He hasn’t thrown out any names, but here’s a guy who fits that description and has been dangled in front of some teams.

The Orioles have entered the Yoenis Cespedes sweepstakes, as manager Buck Showalter will lead a contingent to the Dominican Republic this weekend for a private workout by the Cuban outfielder.

DALLAS - The Orioles are beating the bushes trying to make a deal for a veteran starting pitcher, but it’s got be be like trying to eat soup with a fork.

The Orioles have added executives Lee Thomas and Fred Ferreira to their front office, according to a team press release. Thomas, who will serve as Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, last worked as a scout for the Brewers from 2002-2006. Prior to that he spent six seasons as a Special Assistant and Assistant GM to Dan Duquette, the current...

The Orioles are interested in free agent first baseman Prince Fielder, confirmed GM Dan Duquette.  However, Duquette also told Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com that he doesn't want fans to get their hopes up.

More photos of the Toronto Blue Jays series finale against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, September 11.Baltimore's Country Gentleman, Tommy Hunter, plays long toss in right field prior to his start against Dustin McGowan. Orioles catcher Matt Wieters getting ready to throw the ball back to the bullpen mound. Wieters' batting helmet bears the likeness of the O's new...

The Twins claimed shortstop Pedro Florimon from the Orioles and placed him on the 40-man roster, the club announced Monday.

The Baltimore Orioles have hired former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Lee Thomas as a special assistant to new front office head Dan Duquette.