May 8, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --This just in from Orioles beat reporters Jeff Zrebiec and Dan Connolly. 

May 8, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --CC Sabathia went all the way tonight, giving up just four hits and striking out eight on the way to a 4-0 victory at Camden Yards. 

The New York Yankees are going to need more than a healthy Alex Rodriguez to meet their lofty expectations but they are instantly better with the three-time MVP back in their lineup. 

--INF/OF Ryan Freel may be nearing the end of his time with the Orioles. 

--3B Melvin Mora batted in the cleanup spot Thursday for the third time this season. 

Dennis Sarfate's career is on the line. 

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BALTIMORE -- The memory of Sept. 

One of the major leagues' premiere right-handed hitters is set to serve a long suspension for drug use. 

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May 7, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --TheOrioles fell behind by a run in the top of the second inning on an RBI single by Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer, but Melvin Mora launched a game-tying shot into the upper bullpen off starting pitcher  

The plan is for Alex Rodriguez to be in the Yankees lineup as the third baseman Friday night in Baltimore, the New York Post has learned. 

Upton, Navarro star in comeback victory. 

BALTIMORE -- Somewhere between downpour and deluge, Ron Gardenhire believes theTwins got hosed. 

--RF Nick Markakis started a new streak Wednesday.