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The Baltimore Orioles kicked some major tail yesterday, as they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 thanks to the impressive showing by Nick Markakis who had two home runs. Roch Kubatko has another recap of the game and also reports on the bullpen situation, as several guys are still trying to win jobs, and Kurt Birkins is trying to hang on too…

There’s more on the big game by Markakis from Matt Palmer of the Baltimore Examiner. As well, more from Spencer Fordin of the Orioles.com & more on the 8-0 victory and Nick from Ken Gurnick.

Another article on the game by the AP via the Examiner, and Dodgers’ shortstop Rafael Furcal injured himself and crashing into Jason Repko.

Spencer Fordin has a piece on the Orioles.com website on the competition for the bullpen.

Youngster Hayden Penn’s chances on making the club at this point are extremely slim, and a lot hinges on his next start.

Jorge Arangure has a great piece on Corey Patterson and the biggest element of his game: speed…

Brandon Fahey, a fan and manager favorite is struggling big time in spring training, and it’s on his mind as roster cuts are near…

ESPN analyst and former manager Dusty Baker opines on the Orioles and gives us his thoughts on the team for the upcoming season.

There’s a Q&A with utility guy Freddie Bynum.