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Os Place Jason Hammel On 15 Day DL - RealGM Wiretap
The Orioles have placed starting pitcher Jason Hammel on the 15-day DL with right flexor mass tightness.


The move is retroactive to Monday Wholesale Jerseys , so Hammel will be eligible to return Aug. 13. Hammel may not even miss a start, because the team could use four pitchers on regular rest with the upcoming off-days, manager Buck Showalter said.

Xander Bogaerts Pushes Hitting Streak To 25 Games - RealGM Wiretap

Xander Bogaerts extended his career-high hitting streak to 25 games on Wednesday night with a single to center field in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles.


Only teammate Jackie Bradley, Jr. has a longer hitting streak in the Major Leagues this season. He had a 29-game streak snapped last Thursday.


Bogaerts is five games shy of tying Nomar Garciaparra for the longest hitting streak by a Boston Red Sox shortstop. Garciaparra hit safely in 30 straight in 1997.

Fukudome Signs With Hanshin Tigers - RealGM Wiretap

Kosuke Fukudome has signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan.


The outfielder received a three-year deal worth roughly $5.5 million.