Assuming he passes a physical this morning in Baltimore, right fielder Jay Gibbons officially will be announced today as the third member of the Orioles' lineup signed through 2009 - joining shortstop Miguel Tejada and new catcher Ramon Hernandez.

Although Sammy Sosa does not have a home for next season yet, the former Cub has no intention of playing in Japan, although he has received offers from at least two Japanese teams, sources told the Japan Times.

The Mets, in a revitalized push to trade Kris Benson, are in serious discussions with the Orioles about shipping the righthander to Baltimore, most likely for reliever Jorge Julio, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.

A week after telling a club official by phone that he wants to stay in Baltimore, Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada reiterated that request in an interview with The Sun in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, last night.

First baseman Kevin Millar agreed to a $2.

The Boston Red Sox will keep trying to trade slugger Manny Ramirez even though talks with the Baltimore Orioles appear to have stalled.

There may be some backlash about Mark Prior's name surfacing in the Miguel Tejada trade talks.

In a continuing effort to fill out their 25-man roster, the Orioles are in escalating discussions with former Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Millar on a one-year deal.

The Nationals have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Sammy Sosa, according to a baseball source.

Outfielder Corey Patterson, once projected as the Chicago Cubs' star of the future, was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday for a pair of minor-leaguers: Shortstop Nate Spears and left-hander Carlos Perez.

So, is Miggy-for-Manny DOA, in the wake of Miguel Tejada's declaration to the Baltimore Orioles that he no longer wants to be traded? Red Sox co-general manager Jed Hoyer had no comment yesterday, but that's what the Red Sox management team intends to find out.

Miguel Tejada rescinded his demand to be traded by the Orioles, telling team officials during a phone call Saturday that he's willing to help Baltimore become a contender in the AL East.

The Cubs finally may have found a taker for Corey Patterson: the Baltimore Orioles.

Comcast SportsNet filed a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, the Baltimore Orioles and their fledgling Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

Miguel Tejada makes a good point about the Baltimore Orioles.