The Baltimore Orioles placed pitcher Brad Bergesen on the paternity leave list to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Right-hander Chris Tillman was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start the first game of Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the New York...

Posted under mlb

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen has been placed on the paternity leave list, opening a roster spot for right-hander Chris Tillman.

Posted under mlb

Much has been made of the Baltimore Orioles' woes over the past several seasons, but one area they are a step above the rest is young talent, especially in their starting rotation. Much has been made of the Philadelphia Phillies rotation of Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Roy Oswalt, and Joe Blanton, but the Orioles are no slouches no the mound. Here's why: Age The Orioles rotation of Jeremy Guthrie, Brian Matusz, Jake Arrieta, Brad Bergesen, and Chris Tillman are much younger than the Phillies rotation.

Posted under mlb