Rogers, the team's No. 1 pitcher, had asked to be traded.

You lose your No. 1 pitcher, it's hard to replace him.

"There are teams that are looking to add a No. 1 pitcher to their staff."

Their regular second baseman and No. 2 pitcher missed a month with injuries.

Johnson, like his No. 1 pitcher, has been a winner.

The Orioles will pay their No. 1 pitcher $6.8 million, and they agreed to continue negotiating on a longer contract.

You don't trade your No. 1 pitcher if you have a chance to win.

The team's No. 1-hitting pitcher last season with a .290 average, he is hitless in seven times at bat.

Gaston said he noticed a renewed determination in his No. 1 pitcher.

Time after time, they have failed to land a No. 1 pitcher for their rotation.