Britton lines up for two rehab starts: The Orioles announced Wednesday that starting pitcher Zach Britton (shoulder) will make two rehab starts for Double-A Bowie before being reevaluated. Britton will make his first start on Saturday and his second rehab start May 31. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Expected to make Double-A rehab start May 26 (Updated - 5/22/12)
Fantasy Analysis
It seems if all goes well with Britton's recovery, then there's a chance he could be back in the majors by Fantasy Week 10 (June 4-10). Britton did pitch in an extended spring game Monday and said that was the best he has thrown since beginning his rehab. It sounds as though his progress is positive. Now comes the next step in his rehab. Continue to keep Britton stashed in deep Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/23/2012).
03/24/2012 18:54 Orioles camp report: Likes, dislikes
Danny Knobler outlines what he likes and dislikes for the Orioles, who will be overmatched in the toughest division in baseball.
03/24/2012 18:47 Orioles camp report: Sure is taking a while for cavalry to arrive
Jake Arrieta, Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman look sharp. Danny Knobler isn't getting his hopes up because, three springs ago, he heard that the Orioles' future was on the way and it still isn't here.
03/22/2012 23:59 Thursday's injury report: Dustin Pedroia OK after leaving game
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was taken out of Thursday night's game with the Yankees after being hit in the forearm, but manager Bobby Valentine said it was a precautionary measure. Also, new Reds closer Ryan Madson may have suffered a setback.
03/21/2012 22:18 Wednesday's injury update: Nationals could begin season without 2 starters
The Nationals are unsure whether left fielder Michael Morse or first baseman Adam LaRoche will be ready for opening day. Closer Drew Storen, however, said he expects to return in time for the team's opener on April 5 at the Cubs.
Second-year starter Zach Britton almost certainly will begin the season in the rotation after going 11-11 as a rookie last year. Britton, 24, struck out 97 batters over 154 1/3 innings with a 4.61 ERA. He struggled at times, as rookies often do, but began his career going 4-1 in April with a 2.84 ERA. He also finished strong, going 5-3 in August and September with 32 of his strikeouts over that stretch. The left-handed Britton should keep improving and should have some sleeper value heading into the season. Fantasy owners should be skeptical, seeing what happened to other young Orioles starters last year, but he can be taken in most AL-only drafts. (Updated 2/6/12)
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start