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Thome Headed To Orioles

Jim Thome is headed to the Orioles, whose struggling offense is in dire need of some punch.

Thome was traded from the Phillies on Saturday for two minor leaguers, right-hander Kyle Simon and catcher Gabriel Lino.

Via ESPN.com


Jeter Passes Ripken Jr. On Hits List

With a leadoff double against the White Sox on Friday night, Derek Jeter moved past Cal Ripken Jr. and into 13th place on the all-time hits list.

The Yankee shortstop now has 3,185 hits in his career. Next up for Jeter on the list is Nap Lajoie, who finished with 3,252 hits.

"Derek has been such a special player for such a long time and I am happy to see him continue to play at a high level," Ripken said in a statement.

"He represents the game and the Yankees wonderfully, and I hope that he continues to play and continues to give all of us baseball fans great memories."

Via Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com


Jeter Ties Ripken Jr. On All-Time Hits List

With his single up the middle in the seventh inning, Derek Jeter of the Yankees is now tied with one of his boyhood idols, Cal Ripken Jr., for 13th place on baseball's all-time hit list, according to an ESPN.com report Thursday night.

Via ESPN.com


O's Place Johnson On DL With Wrist Injury

The Orioles have placed designated hitter Nick Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right wrist, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday.

Via ESPN.com


Duquette: Orioles Will Do Whatever They Can To Make Playoffs

The Orioles could be buyers next month for the first time in a very long time, according to general manager Dan Duquette.

"We are in contention, so we are going to do whatever we can to make the playoffs," he told reporters.

Duquette feels the organization has players in the minors that can assist in a playoff push, but that doesn't mean he won't explore all avenues.

"We're in contention, and we need to look at all our options to help our team," he said.

"We have some pretty good options in our minor league system to bolster the team that we have here."

The Orioles entered Sunday's action more than a game behind the Yankees for second place in the American League East.

Via Baltimore Sun


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