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

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.

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

On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox in exciting AL East rivalry action. The Baltimore Orioles face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in the third game of their four-game set this weekend.

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

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