Jay Payton

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The loss of Carlos Zambrano for two weeks with a shoulder injury has given the Cubs a rare opportunity to see what life would be like without their ace. And although it's still too early to make any judgments, a Big Z-free rotation appears to be a little...

After hearing criticism for half a season, the White Sox offense can take some satisfaction that it can support its pitching staff. A 15-hit attack Thursday night that included a four-run first inning provided enough offense to overcome a ninth-inning...

Rafael Palmeiro gave the downtrodden Orioles a reason to be boastful in March 2005, when he wagged his finger on national television and proclaimed to a congressional committee on steroids that he had never, ever taken performance-enhancing drugs. While...

The end of the era in Baltimore is also expected to mark the beginning of Andy MacPhail's Orioles rebuilding project Two years after demanding a trade from the organization, Tejada was sent yesterday to the Houston Astros for five players - outfielder...

Baseball officials yesterday formally requested a meeting with Orioles outfielder to discuss his alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs, an industry source confirmed. The request stems from a report that steroids and human growth hormone were...

After their toughest loss of the season, Javier Vazquez perfectly summed up the White Sox's forecast for Sunday. "We have to win," he said after the Sox blew a four-run lead Saturday that resulted in a 10-inning, 7-6 loss to Baltimore. "That's the bottom...

Here's a roundup of what the national media are saying about the Orioles: • SI.com's Jon Heyman has Orioles closer George Sherrill on his list of players who could possibly be dealt by today's non-waiver trade deadline: The asking price is high...

Playing Baltimore in between home-and-away series against the White Sox looked like a sure-fire way for the schedule-makers to let the Cubs catch their breath and build some momentum. But the Orioles walked away from Chicago winning two out of three...

InfieldersChris GomezReturns for third season to provide right-handed bat, versatility off bench. Kevin MillarShould get majority of starts at first base but needs to produce offensively. Melvin MoraOrioles hoping he bounces back from disappointing 2006...

Is there a general manager in baseball who wants to deal with Andy MacPhail these days? One guy gets fired, the other choked by his own player. What's next, a massive infection?The Orioles improved to 9-15 in day games yesterday.......

Three runs in the first inning and nothing after that. This is another game where the Orioles missed having Matt Albers in the bullpen. Though Lance Cormier has done a nice job lately, Albers would have replaced Brian Burres in......