May 1, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --Moments ago on the MASN broadcast, O's Baseball analyst Rick Dempsey listed theOrioles as one of the teams that would benefit from signing free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez. 

THEPhillies and Rays shared the World Series spotlight last autumn. 

--LHP Jamie Walker was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his comments criticizing plate umpire Angel Hernandez on Tuesday night. 

With 3B Melvin Mora's return to the active roster, the Orioles decided to slice into the pitching staff. 

Nick Markakis is not only driving in runs, he's also setting up runs. 

The dish 

The Toronto Blue Jays have put together a strong opening month without facing an opponent from the powerful AL East, but their first division foe of the year doesn't appear all that imposing. 

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jamie Walker was fined by the commissioner's office Thursday for criticizing umpire Angel Hernandez. 

ROUNDUP 

Koji Uehara was hit hard for back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning Wednesday. 

--OF Felix Pie is improving his defense in left field while continuing to struggle at the plate. 

With 3B Melvin Mora's retrun to the active roster, the Orioles decided to slice into the pitching staff. 

Temperatures in Camden Yards dropped 28 degrees from game time Tuesday night to game time Wednesday, but on a gloomy, overcast, 54-degree afternoon, there was a warm and fuzzy feeling in the Angels' clubhouse.