--RHP Randor Bierd, the Rule 5 draft acquisition from the Tigers who has been a reliable reliever, was put on the 15-day DL late Thursday because of discomfort in his right shoulder. Bierd gave up three runs in 2/3 of an inning in his last two games after shutting out opponents in 12 2/3 innings in his first seven appearances. He was replaced on the roster by RHP Lance Cormier.

--LF Jay Payton started in place of the slumping Luke Scott for the second straight game. Scott was 3-for-33 in his last 10 games and manager Dave Trembley is looking for a spark in his lineup.

--2B Brian Roberts had his 10-game hitting streak ended on Friday, but a bare-handed defensive play he made to keep speedy leadoff batter Chone Figgins off the bases when he led off the eighth inning was as valuable as a hit might have been.

--LHP George Sherrill gave up two hits and allowed a run on a fielder's choice before loading the bases with one out. Two pop-ups got Sherrill and the Orioles out of the game and the closer got his 11th save.

BY THE NUMBERS: 30 -- RHP Daniel Cabrera didn't walk a batter in his April 23 start at Seattle. It was the first time in 30 starts that the still developing right-hander did not issue a base on balls.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "Obviously, you'd have to use some common sense. I have to look down the road. I understand there is an interest from fans and everybody wants to know, but I can't give answers to things that I don't have answers for and I don't like to speculate because I get myself in trouble when I change my mind. So I'd rather not change anything." -- Manager Dave Trembley, about what he'll do with adjust his starting rotation.