Freddy Garcia News

Phil Hughes and pitching coach Larry Rothschild didn't make any drastic between-starts changes with tonight's Yankees starter after he failed to get out of the first inning in his last outing Wednesday against the Mariners at Yankee Stadium.

At first, David Adams wasn't sure the ball would be true. "Stay fair," he said he thought as his first career home run arced toward the left-field foul pole.

The O's took a hard fought lead into the ninth inning, but it was erased in an instant thanks to a home run by Travis Hafner and Jim Johnson's third consecutive blown save.

Five straight losses and the Yankees are coming to town. No problem. Freddy Garcia versus C.C. Sabathia? Mmmm...okay. What do you think ails the O's? Is it a structural issue, a personal issue or are they just out of sync and things will iron themselves out? Comcast SportsNet Baltimore This is kind of interesting because it goes into a little ... (more)

Starting rotation Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen was on his way to his second strong performance in a row when he grabbed at his side and exited Sunday's game with a right oblique strain.

The Baltimore Orioles try to put the brakes on a five-game losing streak Monday when they begin a three-game set with the New York Yankees at Camden Yards.

Another game, another tough loss. While this one may be remembered for yet another "was or was that not a home run?" the fact is, the O's have lost five straight, and while it's a little early to be hitting the panic button , I thought I'd check in with the Twitter vibe about the O's. Below are a few notable quotables from the past couple of days.

Losers of three straight, after last night's failed comeback, Birdland fans are getting their first taste of struggle in 2013.

The Baltimore Orioles sit just behind the New York Yankees at the top of the AL East , but their starting pitching issues could eventually sink their postseason hopes.

The New York Yankees do many things that opposing fan bases dislike. From spending outlandish amounts of money on payroll to traveling with road crowds that overwhelm home field advantages to winning on a consistent and grand scale.

This will be the fourth time that the Padres and Orioles have met in interleague play and will be the Padres second visit to Camden Yards.

Neither Guthrie nor the Orioles were in a sentimental, nostalgic mood after the right-hander threw six sharp innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory Thursday night.

Jeremy Guthrie received a warm reception from the crowd at Camden Yards when he took the mound Thursday for the first time here since he was traded away before last season.

Jeremy Guthrie received a warm reception from the crowd at Camden Yards when he took the mound Thursday for the first time here since he was traded away before last season.

Guthrie lost 60 games over a four-year stretch with the Orioles before being traded to Colorado in February 2012 for pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.

A quick little piece of trivia: Prior to Tuesday's game, the Mariners last played at PNC Park on June 20, 2004.

For the first time in a long time, the Baltimore Orioles entered a season as a contending team right off the bat.

Steve Pearce's RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

Steve Pearce's RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Orioles to a 5-4 victory over the Angels on Saturday at Anaheim, Calif.

Freddy Garcia a s first appearance as a member of the Baltimore Orioles comes against a team he has dominated throughout his career.