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Nothing like shutting out a division rival to ease away from the distraction of the weekend

Rob Carr

School of Roch: Orioles option Brach, video of Machado interview
A bit of a kerfluffle yesterday amongst the Orioles media regarding access to Machado for this interview.

The reason Manny Machado's apologies could only be seen on Orioles-owned MASN - baltimoresun.com

The Sun's response to the limiting of access to Machado.

Steve Melewski: Dan Duquette's take on Manny Machado and more

Duquette spoke to the Machado situation yesterday morning.

When baseball's unwritten rules get out of hand, nobody wins. | SportsonEarth.com : Dirk Hayhurst Article
Hayhurst offers his perspective on the role played by 'unwritten rules' in the Machado saga.

Wieters to see Dr. Andrews for elbow issue | orioles.com: News

So, has a month or so been wasted in hopes of a miraculous recovery to Wieters' elbow? Shades of Dylan Bundy last season, no?

Offensive Players of the Week | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball

One part of #TeamSteve heads the list of players recognized for their offensive prowess.

Prospect Watch: AL East Prospects | FanGraphs Baseball
Better know a Baby Bird!

Pat Connaughton of Notre Dame Fighting Irish to play another season - ESPN
Interesting

Happy Birthday to Ken Singleton! On this date in 1978 Jim Palmer earned a 3rd 1-0 victory in under 3 weeks. In 1995, Jeff Manto homered in his fourth consecutive at bat. In 2010, Jake Arrieta defeated the Yankees in his major league debut.