Trevor Rogers delivered a strong start in his season debut and the Orioles’ offense did just enough to salvage a doubleheader split.

The lead was cut to 2-1, but Domínguez hunkered down and got the final three outs, working past an Abreu single that put the tying run on base. Mateo secured the final out on a sinking liner to center, and the Orioles, thankfully, were in the win column.

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Saturday that the organization designated left-handed relief pitcher Cionel Perez for assignment. Perez, a 29-year-old native of Cuba, was in the midst of his eighth Major League season and fourth with the Orioles.

After more than three years with the Orioles, Cionel Pérez was designated for assignment to create space in a tired, struggling bullpen.

The Baltimore Orioles face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in the third game of their four-game set this weekend. Games one and two will take place on Friday, a doubleheader at the beautiful and iconic Fenway Park.

The Orioles have been one of the biggest disappointments this year after being one of the most successful teams in the American League the previous two campaigns. Coming into the season, there were some concerns about the decisions made in the offseason by the front office.

The Orioles sent another player to the injured list on Saturday and called up a familiar face from Triple-A to take his place.

These neat birds are currently active right outside our homes at this most beautiful time of year, writes Hans Kunze.