The Baltimore Orioles have missed two straight chances to sweep three-game series. 

Paul Dickson's new book, "The Unwritten Rules of Baseball," takes up the issue of a team with a big lead late in a game bunting or stealing a base. 

Melvin Mora's third career grand slam capped a five-run first inning against Tampa Bay rookie Jeff Niemann, and the Baltimore Orioles got six shutout innings from Jeremy Guthrie in a 6-0 victory Saturday night. 

Sent to the minors last July, Adam Eaton didn't get to experience a World Series victory over Tampa Bay. 

Sent to the minors last July, Adam Eaton didn't get to experience a World Series victory over Tampa Bay. 

The Baltimore Orioles couldn't even win a series from the Tampa Bay Rays last season. 

The Orioles' roster on opening day will be much different than the one that takes the field in July, let alone in 2010. 

The Orioles' roster on opening day will be much different than the one that takes the field in July, let alone in 2010. 

--INF/OF Billy Rowell, the Orioles' first-round pick in 2006, will move from third base to the outfield with Class A Frederick, The Sun reported Thursday. 

--INF/OF Billy Rowell, the Orioles' first-round pick in 2006, will move from third base to the outfield with Class A Frederick, The Sun reported Thursday. 

Danys Baez prepared this winter to crack the Orioles' question-filled rotation. 

Danys Baez prepared this winter to crack the Orioles' question-filled rotation. 

By Marc Topkin 

The Baltimore Orioles lost so many times to Tampa Bay last year, they apparently tried to purge the memory. 

It's only taken Evan Longoria four games to dispel any notion of a sophomore slump.