Brad Bergesen's locker is set up and manager Dave Trembley confirmed that the right-hander will make tomorrow's start. We already knew it, but I suppose it's worth repeating. "Bergesen is on regular rest to come back and pitch," Trembley said. "He went down there and did the things we asked him to do. I talked to him today earlier and he seems a lot more relaxed, a lot more sure of himself. He pitched very well down there. He got some good work in. I would expect that you'll see Brad...

Left-hander Wilfrido Perez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Bowie. For the Orioles: Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Matt Wieters C Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott LF Ty Wigginton 2B Rhyne Hughes DH Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS David Hernandez RHP For the Red Sox: Scutaro SS Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Drew RF Ortiz DH Beltre 3B Hermida LF McDonald CF Lackey RHP

Brad Bergesen is no longer listed as tonight's starter for Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander Chris George has taken Bergesen's place in the Tides' rotation and will make his first start since Sept. 7. Troy Patton takes the ball tomorrow and Brandon Erbe on Sunday. Bergesen will return to the Orioles' rotation tomorrow. A corresponding roster move will be made at that time. Bergesen allowed two runs in seven innings, with no walks, in last Sunday's start with the Tides. He got 14 ground ball...

Even though he has yet to play one game at the Triple-A level, Paco Figueroa has been through a lot in the Orioles farm system. A ninth-round pick out of the University of Miami in 2005, he has played for five different O's affiliates and has always shown a solid bat. Yet injuries have slowed his career and he can't seem to get past Bowie to the top rung of the O's minors. But he's often shown he can hit. Figueroa, a second baseman last year, now playing mostly in right field, he is...

I wanted to pass along some information to anyone who's interested in contributing to the Mike Cuellar Fund, which has been set up by the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T): Mike Cuellar Fund @ Wachovia Bank, N.A. Account Number.....1010279020512 For wire transfers: # ABA #063000021 The organization also provided assistance to Cuellar's family while the former Orioles great was battling stomach cancer. Also, Ripken Baseball announced today that it will host a group of young baseball players...

Please come join us at Crystal City Sports Pub on Saturday evening as we watch the Nationals take on the Marlins from Miami. Ben Goessling is hosting his first get-together to talk to fans this weekend and you don't want to miss it. Meet us at Sports Pub (in Arlington, accessible my Metro) at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Make sure to go RSVP! Nationals PR pro Lisa Pagano, who is also running for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party at Sports Pub...

I'm so glad the Yankees left town so the Orioles can finally get a reprieve. Bring on the Red Sox. Well, at least the ballpark won't be filled with fans cheering for the other team. On a strange note, Robinson Cano went 3-for-4 on the ride to the airport. Rangers first baseman Justin Smoak hit his first career home run last night while Brian Matusz was losing to the Yankees. I told you the Orioles should have drafted Smoak. Just kidding. I swear. The Orioles are 4-18 and looking for...

When I watched the Bowie Baysox play Thursday amidst sunshine at Prince Georges Stadium, I saw an O's top pitching prospect dealing with a rough stretch and a veteran O's minor leaguer proving once again he has a solid bat. Last year, when Zach Britton was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Year at Frederick, he gave up four runs or more just six times in 24 starts. Now he has allowed that many in three straight starts. "Some things didn't go my way, but it's still early in the...

With the June First-Year Player Draft now less than a month and a half away, I got another opportunity to speak with 17-year-old catcher phenom Bryce Harper as his season with the College of Southern Nevada heads toward postseason play. Harper leads the Coyotes in several offensive categories including batting average (.410), hits (64), doubles (14), home runs (21), RBIs (59), total bases (143) and slugging percentage (.917) in 47 games. CSN is 38-10 and 25-7 in conference play. We touched...

Brian Matusz: "For the most part I was able to battle and get through some tough jams. I just wasn't locating down in the zone as well as I should have. I've just got to make some adjustments and move forward for my next start against the Yankees." That would be Tuesday in the Bronx. Asked about Robinson Cano, Matusz said, "That guy is swinging the bat so well. You see all those hits he had today. They are different pitches in different locations. I left a curveball up. It was...