Though it seems like any O's victory is worth savoring these days, last night's was particularly sweet with stellar starting pitching, a big inning and a very unexpected Dino homer off a hot bullpen. At any rate, gives you pleasant things to think about while you grill, blow stuff up and drink...

...responsibly.

Damn it feels good to be free!

Roberts to DL, Avery activated (w. lineups) " Britt's Bird Watch You probably noticed this if you saw the game last night, but just throwing it out there.

Steve Melewski: Brandon Erbe heads to Frederick's DL Not good. Quite possibly done.

Orioles: Pearce acclimating to new city, new team - Carroll County Times: Orioles All you probably ever wanted to know about Steve Pearce.

Well-traveled outfielder hits stride with Tides | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com Leeeeeeeeeeeewwwww!

White Sox release left-handed reliever Will Ohman | HardballTalk Rough week for former O's relievers.

Nobody (and everybody!) wants poor David Pauley | HardballTalk Tim Bascom, your life is calling.

Orioles Risk Damaging Tillman’s Trade Value With Recent Call Up | Baltimore Sports Report Count BSR among the Tillman skeptics.

Camden Depot: Amateur Acquisitions: IFA signings; remaining Draft signings This is good stuff. Also check out the follow up.

Our former co-GM Jim Beattie shares a birthday with our great United States.