Coming out of their second day off in four days, the Orioles are looking forward to their first interleague games of the season. Because they are hosting the neighboring Washington Nationals, the Orioles pitchers have not had to worry about getting in any batting practice since designated hitters are used in American League ballparks.

Manager Dave Trembley masterfully circumvented the question about whether he likes the idea of interleague play, but he was positive in his remarks about it.

"Interleague play is great for the fans: That's what it's all about ... it's a shot in the arm for baseball because it give baseball more water cooler talk," Trembley said. "It lets more people discuss and talk about the game because you're playing your ...More