Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunNathan Stein of Owings Mills waits as rain continues to fall at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, delaying the ALDS playoffs in Baltimore.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles right fielder Chris Davis makes a diving attempt at a fly hit by Yankees Eduardo Nunez in the 7th. The ball got away from him and Nunez got a double from the play. in right center. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore Sunankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxYankee's Derek Jeter scores in the sixth inning on a double by Ichiro Suzuki.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe grounds crew rushes to remove the tarp covering the field, following a steady rain which delayed the start of the ALDS between the visiting New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJoe Torre, Executive Vice President for Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball, looks to the sky to check the weather as rain falls with the tarp covering the field, delaying the start of the ALDS between the visiting New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jim Johnson (43) grits his teeth as he watches the flight of a mammoth home run hit by New York Yankees batter Russell Martin in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Manny Machado scores the go ahead run in the 13th inning. he Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters (32) rounds third to score against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunNick Markakis (with a plastic wrap over his injured hand) sprays champagne in the clubhouse.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMatt Wieters and Dan Duquette talk in the clubhouse Saturday as Wieters packs up for the offseason.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxYankees' Curtis Granderson rounds the bases after his solo homer off of Orioles' Troy Patton in the 7th inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans cheer during the National Anthem before playing the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' pitcher Joe Saunders pitching against the Yankees in game four of the ALDS. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles', left to right, Nate McLouth, Adam Jones and Endy Chavez celebrate their 2-1 victory in game four of the ALDS. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunYankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain walks off the mount after he was hit by a broken bat during Orioles catcher Matt Wieters' at bat in the 12th inning. The Orioles defeated the Yankees in game four of the ALDS by score of 2 to 1 at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFans react after the Baltimore Orioles shut down New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez for the final out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles evened the score at one game each, edging New York, 3-2.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamThe Orioles' Manny Machado warms up[ and staying loose as he prepares for batting practice in game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, center, looks at third base coach DeMarlo Hale who was signalling for him to go to home as he possibly could have scored, but Hardy missed the signal in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth (9) celebrates with Adam Jones (10) following a base hit by Chris Davis in the third inning.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans greet the team bus as it arrives at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore early Saturday after the Orioles lost the deciding game five of an American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJeremy Milliken of Washington, DC reacts after dropping a ball tossed up to him during batting practice before the start of Game 2 of the ALDS.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxMark Reynolds pauses after he grounded out into a doubleplay to end the fifth inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel pitches in the first playoff game to be played at Camden Yards in fifteen years.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles General Manager, Dan Duquette is shown on the field talking to the gathered media before game two of the ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe Orioles stand as the national anthem is played during the opening ceremonies for the opening game of the MLB American League Division Series.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles show their excitement at hosting the ballpark's first playoff game in fifteen years.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunSecond base umpire Mike Everitt, left, calls out Orioles' Nate McLouth, right, on a steal base attempt with Yankees Derek Jeter, center, tagging McLouth in the first inning of game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamOrioles' Chris Davis reacts in frustration after striking out in the ninth inning. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 1 in game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Lew Ford (51) reacts after being called out at first base on a bang-bang play in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunAt 5:30 a heavy, but brief shower hit Camden Yards cxausing the tarp to be installed.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' J.J. hardy, left, is tagged out by Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, right, on a wild throw by Alex Rodriguez that pulled Teixeira off the bag in the 11th inning. The Orioles defeated the Yankees in game four of the ALDS by score of 2 to 1 at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Chris Davis (19) slaps a base hit to bring Baltimore into the lead over the New York Yankees in the third inning of Game 2 of the ALDS.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter sits in the dugout, as his team beats the Yankees 3-2 to tie the ALDS series at one each.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBaltimore's catcher Matt Wieters misses the tag on Yankees runner Ichiro Suzuki who scored on a Robinson Cano double in the first inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFans wait in line to enter the gate for the ALDS between the visiting New York Yankees and host Baltimore Orioles in the shadow of the looming warehouse of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles manager Buck Showalter keeps an eye on the Yankees during their pregame workout.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches as the game gets away from the team as the New York Yankees pound out five runs in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxDerek Jeter charges a roller by J.J. Hardy and throws him out at first to end the eighth inning.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunYankees' Derek Jeters races for third base on his RBI triple in the third inning in game 3 of the ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans who traveled to Texas celebrate after the win.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Nate McLouth hits a solo homer in the fifth inning to give the Orioles the lead. He is congratulated by teammate J.J. Hardy. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe Perry Hall school shooting victim, Daniel Borowy, left, and his father embrace after the young boy threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunCrowds going wild at the start of the ALDS action between New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxYankees' Derek Jeter (L) and Robinson Cano celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Orioles.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxYankees' CC Sabathia pitching against the Orioles as the Yankees defeat the Orioles 3-1.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen reacts after seeing manager Buck Showalter head for the mound in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jim Johnson (43) reacts after getting New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez for the final out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles evened the score at one game each, edging New York, 3-2.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' J.J. Hardy gets a bunt single in the first inning. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino (11) fails to throw out New York Yankees batter Ichiro Suzuki who reaches first base in the third inning.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Ryan Flaherty rounds third base after his solo homerun in the third inning of game 3 in the ALDS.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunThe crowd above the Orioles dugout was cheering at every strike the Baltimore pitchers threw. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunBrian Matusz walks off as Raul Ibanez rounds the bases after his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 3.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Lew Ford rounds third to score on a two-run inning in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunReliever Darren O'Day and manager Buck Showalter embrace after the Orioles' wild-card victory.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees Raul Ibanez hits a game winning homer off Orioles' Brian Matusz in the bottom of the 12th inning, his second homer of the game. He is hugged by Yankee captain Derek Jeter after the game winner. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees Raul Ibanez hits a game winning homer off Orioles' Brian Matusz in the bottom of the 12th inning, his second homer of the game. He is congratulated by teammate Russell Martin. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles' Manny Machado heads to the clubhouse after the Orioles lost to the Yankees 3-1. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game five of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunPregame line-up introduction at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' J.J. Hardy gets an rbi double in the top of the 13th inning to give the Orioles the lead. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe grounds crew pull the tarp over the field as rain begins falling before the start of the ALDS between the visiting New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jim Johnson walks in frustration as New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin (55) rounds the bases with a home run in a five-run ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans greet center fielder Adam Jones, right, as he arrives with the team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore early Saturday.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA day after being rocked when entering the ninth inning and suffering the loss, Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jim Johnson enters the field to face the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles evened the score at one game each, edging New York, 3-2.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamHall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson "Mr. October," visits with Orioles manager Buck Showalter before game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez, right, reacts after Yankees' Derek Jeter, second left, reached third on a RBI triple that tied the game in the third inning in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunRight field umpire Brian Gorman signals out as Baltimore Orioles right fielder Chris Davis emerges from foul territory after catching a foul ball hit by New York Yankees batter Mark Teixeira in the sixth inning.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' Manny Machado is tagged out at home by Yankees' catcher Russell Martin in the third inning on a ball hit by J.J. Hardy. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunAdam Jones pours champagne on the head of Manny Machado in the clubhouse.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Adam Jones breaks his bat while hitting against the Yankees in the second inning of game three in the ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles executive vice president Dan Duquette gets doused in champagne in the clubhouse after the wild-card win.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Manny Machado, right, slides safely into second base ahead of tag by Yankees' Eduardo Nunez, left, in the 12th inning. Machado later scored the game-winning run. The Orioles defeated the Yankees in game four of the ALDS by score of 2 to 1 at Yankees Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles fans celebrate the team taking the field before the start of game two.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel gives props to third baseman Manny Machado after getting New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano out in the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles Robert Andino reaching but failing to get the game's first hit by Derek Jeter.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxYankees' Alex Rodriguez watches the game from the bench as he did not play in the Yankees 3-1 victory over the Orioles.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans greet catcher Matt Wieters, right, as he arrives with the team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore early Saturday.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamDejected Orioles players (l-r) Mark Reynolds, Robert Andino, Jim Thome and J.J. Hardy watched as the Yankees celebrate their divisional victory on the field.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunRelief pitcher Darren O'Day sprays champagne throughout the clubhouse after the wild-card win.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunNew York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez (13) gets congratulated after scoring on a base hit by Mark Teixeira in the fourth inning.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees' first baseman Mark Teixeira saves a wild pickoff throw in the 12th inning as Orioles' Matt Wieters gets back safely. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunYankees' Mark Teixeira dropped an infield fly by Oriioles' Mark Reynolds after running into his own pitcher David Robertson, right, in the top of the12th inning. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 2 in 12 innings to win game three of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Nate McLouth catches a long fly by Yankees' Jayson Nix in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino (11) throws over New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) but the relay fails to get Ichiro Suzuki in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles first baseman Mark Reynolds makes a diving stop on a hit by Yankees' Eric Chavez in the bottom of the third inning in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunDonna Oliver from Pasadena, MD follows the lead of the Yankees' trainer and does the same exercises as they do, pregame at Camden Yards.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter, left, greets New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, during pre-game ceremony in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunLisa Bernie Berger of Finksburg sit together beneath their umbrella during a short weather delay before the start of Game 2 of the ALDS.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles' Matt Wieters stands in disbelief after being called out on strikes in the second inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunAs a cool rain shower falls, Kelsea Cozadd of Severna Park cuddles her stepson Peyton Cozadd, 4 during a short weather delay before the start of Game 2 of the ALDS playoffs.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMark Teixeira stands on the infield grass after a pitching change with the Baltimore Orioles at bat in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles evened the score at one game each, edging New York, 3-2.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans, including Eddie Saul, second from right, of Linthicum, wait for the team to arrive at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore late Friday after losing the deciding game five of an American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Getty ImagesCurtis Granderson #14 of the New York Yankees breaks his bat on a foul ball against the Baltimore Orioles during Game Five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamYankees' Mark Teixeira, left, pumps his fist to celebrate after putting out Orioles' Matt Wieters, right, at first base to end the ALDS. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 1 in game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunYankees manager Joe Girardi congratulates his winning pitcher C.C. Sabathia after their 7-2 win in Game 1 of the ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles catcher Matt Wieters packs his belongings in the clubhouse Saturday at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunYankees' starting pitcher Andy Pettite in the ALDS game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFans react after the Baltimore Orioles shut down New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez for the final out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles evened the score at one game each, edging New York, 3-2.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy (2) slides safely in front of New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano with a leadoff double in the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Sunday, Oct 7, 2012. Hardy was stranded at second, with the Orioles squandering a chance to take the lead.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles Mark Reynolds reacts to his called third strike in the 2nd inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunThe ceremonial first pitch for Game 1 of the ALDS was thrown by Perry Hall High School guidance counselor Jesse Wasmer, right, who is accompanied by Perry Hall High School student Daniel Borowy. On Aug. 27, after Borowy was shot in the back by another student in the school cafeteria, Wasmer responded quickly and bravely to tackle the gunman, preventing further injury to anyone else.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunFans hunker down as for the 2nd night in a row the start of the ALDS game in Baltimore is delayed by rain.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunFans walk along the warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, before game 2 of the ALDS playoffs between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles Matt Wieters tags out Yankees Russell Martin at home on a fielder's choice which allowed Ichiro Suzuki first, this was 7th inning action. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore orioles.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' pitcher Joe Saunders is taken out of the game in the sixth inning. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' J. J. Hardy connects for a double to drive in Manny Macado for the eventual game-winning run in the 13th inning. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxThe Orioles can only watch as the Yankees defeat them 3-1 and head to the ALCS.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunA shell-shocked Jim Johnson watches the end of the 9th inning for New York, in which they scored five runs to take a 7-2 win.ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen walks off the field in the 7th. after being taken out, to the applause of the crowd. He tipped his hat to show his appreciation. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunLisa Simms helps her daughter Emily Simms put on the Orioles rain poncho as once again the start of the game in Baltimore is delayed by rain.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunIn a bang-bang play, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) catches the throw as Baltimore Orioles left fielder Lew Ford (51) reaches first base, called out after hitting a slow dribbler up the line in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles relief pitcher Troy Patton. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' Ryan Flaherty, right, shakes hand with third base coach DeMarlo Hale, left, after his solo homerun in the third inning in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' Mark Reynolds is hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Getty ImagesTroy Patton #40 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles relief pitcher Darrern O'Day reacts to his inning ending strikeout of Yankees Alex Rodriguez. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' Matt Wieters breaks his bat on a single in the 12th inning. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Manny Machado walks into the dugout after Raul Ibanez hit the walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Game 3 of the ALDS.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Adam Jones, right, greets manager Buck Showalter and teammates (l-r) Chris Davis, J.J. Hardy and Nate McLouth during pre-game ceremony in game three of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunTicket scanners Lisa Griffin looks at Corell Turck, who makes sure to open the Eutaw Street gate at 4PM as fans wait in line for the ALDS between the visiting New York Yankees and host Baltimore Orioles.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunJ.J. Hardy (2), covers second base with New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (13) flops back to second base on a ball hit by Robinson Cano in the fourth inning.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' Manny Machado (#13), left, is congratulated by Adam Jones, center, and manager Buck Showalter, right, after Machado's solo homer in the fifth inning Yankees in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles Manny Machado shares a light moment with Yankees' Raul Ibanez before game two ofthe ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino (11) watches as a ball hit by New York Yankees batter Eduardo Nunez drops in front of right fielder Chris Davis, and Nunez reaches second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Manny Machado is tagged out at home by Yankees' catcher Russell Martin in the top of the third inning on a ball hit by J.J. Hardy. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunOrioles' closer Jim Johnson after the Orioles defeated the Yankees 2-1 in 13 innings. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA grounder hit by New York Yankees batter Raul Ibanez gets past Baltimore Orioles first baseman Mark Reynolds for a base hit in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yard.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy tags out New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira while trying to take second base after an RBI single on a throw from right fielder Chris Davis in the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamDejected Orioles Mark Reynolds (#12), left, and Robert Andino, right, sit in an empty Orioles dugout while watching the Yankees celebrate on the field. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 1 in game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles second baseman Robert Andino packs his things, clearing his locker at Camden Yards a day after the O's elimination from the postseason.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees' first baseman Mark Teixeira reacts after Orioles' Lew Ford was picked off first base in the top of the 9th inning as first base umpire Mike Everitt makes the call. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBatting coach Jim Presley and manager Buck Showalter watch the Orioles take BP before game two of the ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jim Johnson (43) is greeted by manager Buck Showalter after shutting down the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles evened the score at one game each, edging New York, 3-2.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunYankees Ichiro Suzuki touches the plate over the attempted tag by Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in the first inning, to score the first run on a Robinson cano double.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees manager Joe Girardi wipes tears from his eyes after a moment of silence for his father who died on Saturday. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunPregame line-up introduction at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamOrioles' Manny Machado, bottom, leaves the dugout after losing to the Yankees in the ALDS. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 1 in game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles relief pitcher Brian Matusz pitches in the ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles J.J. Hardy forces Yankees #33 Nick Swisher at 2nd, however batter Curtis Granderson was safe at 1st.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Adam Jones, left congratulates Matt Wieters (32) after scoring a run for Baltimore in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles Matt Wieters pats the chest of starting pitcher Jason Hammel after he was taken out of Game 1 of the ALDS.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain gets hit by a broken bat on a single by Matt Wieters in the 12th inning. Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira checks on Chamberlain. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Lew Ford rounds third to score on a two-run inning in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles Robert Andino reacts to being called out on strikes in the 7th. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunActor Josh Charles throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Miquel Gonzalez in action against the Yankees in game three of the ALDS.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunYoung Oriole fans brought their signs to the game and held trhem up during batting practice at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunNew York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez (13) gets congratulated after scoring on a base hit by Mark Teixeira in the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans greet the team as it arrives at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore early Saturday.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBuck Showalter speaks to reporters at Camden Yards on Saturday afternoon, a day after the Orioles' season ended in a Game 5 loss to the Yankees in the ALDS.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunOrioles fans wait to enter the Eutaw Street gate for the ALDS between the visiting New York Yankees and host Baltimore Orioles in the shadow of the looming warehouse of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunDan Duquette (right) listens as Buck Showalter speaks with reporters in the dugout at Camden Yards on Saturday afternoon.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles Mark Reynolds is show with his game winning RBI single which drove in Matt Wieters for Baltimore's third and winning run in the 6th inning. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees Raul Ibanez hits a game winning homer off Orioles' Brian Matusz in the bottom of the 12th inning, his second homer of the game. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun-Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2), covers second base with New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (13) flops back to second base on a ball hit by Robinson Cano in the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen gets the congratulations of his teammates after being removed in the 7th. inning for a relief pitcher. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees Raul Ibanez hits a game winning homer off Orioles' Brian Matusz in the bottom of the 12th inning, his second homer of the game. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunAdam Jones and Brian Roberts watch the end of the game, in which New York scored 5 runs in the 9th inning to take a 7-2 win. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Getty ImagesMark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Nick Swisher #33 after scoring in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles during Game Five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadiuml
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy (2) tags out New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira (25) as Teixeira attempts to take second base after an RBI single on a throw from right fielder Chris Davis in the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters (32) rushes to second base with a double in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Nate McLouth hits a solo homer in the fifth inning to give the Orioles the lead. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel gets a standing ovation as teammates welcome him back to the dugout after being pulled in the sixth inning.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunLisa and Emily Simms (mother and daughter) wait out the rain delay before the start of the 2nd game of the ALDS at Camden yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunMark Reynolds reacts to his inability to get Curtis Granderson at first, for a double play in the 2nd inning.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles' Ryan Flaherty follows through on his solo homerun in the third inning against the Yankees in game three of the ALDS.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunThe Oriole Bird cheers during the pregame line-up introduction at Camden Yards.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans greet injured second baseman Brian Roberts, center, as he arrives with the team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore early Saturday.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunTV actor and Baltimore native Josh Charles watches batting practice fore game two of the ALDS.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fans greet first baseman Mark Reynolds, second from right, as he arrives with the team at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore early Saturday.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees' first baseman Mark Teixeira saves a wild pickoff throw in the 12th inning as Orioles' Matt Wieters gets back safely. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game four of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Steve Ruark for the Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles fan Alicia Friskey, 10, of Rosedale, waits for the team to arrive at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore late Friday after they lost the deciding game five of an American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen starts game two of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxYankees' Curtis Granderson rounds the bases after his solo homer off of Orioles' Troy Patton in the 7th inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles designated hitter Chris Davis (19) cracks his bat as he connects with his second base hit of the night in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunA dejected Orioles closer Jim Johnson, right, watched as Yankees' Raul Ibanez, left, rounded the bases after his game-tyingh homerun in the ninth inning. Ibanez also hitted the game-winning homerun in the 12th inning. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 2 in 12 innings to win game three of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankees Derek Jeter gets the force out on Adam Jones in the fourth inning. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in game three of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles Manny Machado celebrates at dugout after scoring go ahead run in the 13th inning. The Orioles at Yankees for game four of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunO's manager Buck Showalter gets doused with beer and champagne in the clubhouse.
Getty ImagesJason Hammel #39 of the Baltimore Orioles comes out of the game in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamThe Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, stole second base ahead of the tag by Orioles' J.J. Hardy, left, in the fifth inning. Teixeira later scored Yankees' first run of the game.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles' Chris Davis walks back to the bench after he strikes out to make the second out of the 9th inning.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunBaltimore Orioles designated hitter Chris Davis (19) cracks his bat as he connects with his second base hit of the night in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunTommy Dietz of Catonsville watches for baseballs during batting practice at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, before game 2 of the ALDS playoffs.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunIn a bang-bang play, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) catches the throw as Baltimore Orioles Lew Ford (51) reaches first base, called out after hitting a slow dribbler up the line in the fifth inning.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamDejected Orioles Mark Reynolds (#12), left, and Robert Andino, right, sit in an empty Orioles dugout while watching the Yankees celebrate on the field. The Yankees defeated the Orioles by score of 3 to 1 in game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunALDS pregame ceremonies included a small fireworks display at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunA drive by New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez drops in front of Baltimore Orioles right fielder Chris Davis, and Nunez reaches second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the ALDS Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Sun photo by Lloyd FoxOrioles' Nate McLouth watches a long fly ball just go foul in the top of the 6th inning.
Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore SunOrioles center fielder Adam Jones crashes into the wall as Yankees' Derek Jeter's hit bounces off the wall for a triple and a RBI in the third inning of game 3 in the ALDS.
Lloyd Fox, Baltimore SunYankee fans celebrate a Raul Ibanez game tying homerun in the bottom of the 9th inning as Orioles' Endy Chavez watches. Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunOrioles celebrate on the mound after their 5-1 win over Texas to advance to the ALDS.
Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. LamThe Orioles's Mark Reynolds talks with teammate Matt Wieters, reflected in glasses, in the dugout before batting practice for game five of the ALDS at Yankees Stadium.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunBaltimore relief pitcher #56 Darren O'Day, came into the game in relief of starting pitcher Wei-Yen Chen. ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunThe Oriole Bird led the crowd in the 7th inning stretch song, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy." ALDS game action between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles.
Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore SunDan Duquette does an interview at Camden Yards on Saturday afternoon.
Gene Sweeney Jr., Baltimore SunYankess manager Joe Girardi and Orioles manager Buck Showalter shake hands during pregame line-up introduction at Camden Yards.
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ST. PETERSBURG — The possibility of Orioles right fielder Nick Markakisreturning from a broken left thumb in time to help the Orioles in the postseason took a hit Monday.
Markakis saw hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield before the Orioles’ series opener against the Rays here in Tampa Bay hoping he would get two pins removed from the thumb, but the doctor decided to postpone removing the pins another week.
“It was just crushed too bad in there and I had a lot of pieces here and there,” Markakis said. “Probably on a clean break, they’ve probably come out today, but my situation is a little different.
“They want to keep it in another week and it would probably be in a splint for a week or two after that, so I’m probably still a good three weeks away at minimum.”
So Markakis will likely get the pins out next Monday or Tuesday in Baltimore.
“I didn’t expect them to come out. I was hoping there was a chance they’d come out today but when he told me it was three to four weeks with the severity of the break, it’s better to be on the safe side than the sorry side.”
Markakis was hit on the thumb by a C.C. Sabathia fastball in early September.