Orioles' new star, Chris Davis, is quiet, unassuming

The Orioles go for the sweep of the Red Sox and a 5-1 road trip.

Baltimore, MD – The Baltimore Orioles announced Monday that they have optioned catcher Ronny Paulino and right-hander Tommy Hunter to Triple-A Norfolk, while recalling right-handed pitcher Jason Berken and selecting the contract of righty Stu Pomeranz

The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox played 17 innings on Sunday. Designated hitter Chris Davis got the win. There's a word for this kind of game, and it's okay to use it.

By Kevin Cowherd The Baltimore Sun Chris Davis strolled to his locker in the Orioles clubhouse Monday and was immediately surrounded by a large scrum of TV cameras, tape recorders and notepads. He looked at the media mob and flashed an amused smile.

We knew coming into the year that the AL East would be even more competitive this year, as the Blue Jays could be a real threat, but I didn't exactly anticipate the Orioles playing so well. They have a lot of youth on their team