Corey Patterson delivered a two-run homer in the Orioles' 8-7 win over the Rays on Sunday.

Patterson also added a sacrifice fly for a third RBI in the contest. A sore neck and shoulder had been limiting Patterson earlier in the week, but he seems just fine now. With no youngsters pushing him for playing time, Patterson remains a cheap source of speed and moderate power for the final month of the season.

Corey Patterson is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

He's playing center field and batting sixth against Matt Garza. Patterson missed Thursday's game due to a sore neck and shoulder.

Corey Patterson was held out of the Orioles' lineup Thursday due to a sore neck and shoulder.

Patterson got a bit banged up while making catches against the wall last week in Anaheim and then against the White Sox. "We'll take it day-to-day and hope for improvements," manager Buck Showalter said.

Corey Patterson was 2-for-4 with a home run in the Orioles' 6-5 win over the Royals Thursday.

Patterson's longball in the 8th inning tied the game at 5-5, and the O's went on to win in extra innings. He also added a stolen base. The outfielder's playing time has shrunk a bit since Luke Scott returned from the disabled list, but he's still getting a good number of at-bats and is a viable fantasy option due to his stolen base skills (he has 18 on the year and has been caught just three times).

Corey Patterson returned to action on Wednesday July 21.

Corey Patterson returned to action on Tuesday July 20.

Corey Patterson (heel) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Patterson missed Sunday's game due to a bruised left heel. Hopefully a couple days off will ensure his return, as he has been a surprisingly valuable fantasy contributor.

Corey Patterson is dealing with a bruised left heel.

Jake Fox is starting at DH Sunday. Patterson thinks he'll only be out a day or two. With Luke Scott slated to come off the DL Monday, the outfielder's playing time will slide regardless.

Corey Patterson was 4-for-5 with a game-tying grand slam and five RBI in an extra-inning win over the Rangers on Friday night.

The O's were down to their final strike before Patterson hit a bomb to the second deck in right field to tie the game. It was the first grand slam of his career. The five RBI are the most Patterson has driven in during a game since he homered twice and drove in seven runs against the Mets on Opening Day in 2003. Very quietly, Patterson is batting .292/.340/.422 with five homers, 19 RBI and 16 stolen bases through 192 at-bats this season. He probably shouldn't be getting regular at-bats right now, but Felix Pie hasn't been able to stay on the field.

Corey Patterson is 10-for-21 (.476) with one home run, two RBI, two doubles, five runs scored and two stolen bases over the past six games.

There's a certain stigma attached to Patterson, but he's now batting .286/.337/.409 with four homers, 12 stolen bases and 24 runs scored in 40 games with the O's this season. Felix Pie could cut into his playing time once he returns from the disabled list, but Patterson continues to be a cheap source for power and speed.

Corey Patterson was 3-for-4 with an RBI single and two stolen bases in a wild 7-6 win over the Nationals on Friday night.

They can thank Cristian Guzman and Ian Desmond, but the Orioles came all the way back from a 6-0 deficit. Patterson was in the middle of it, including a game-tying RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Orioles would eventually win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning on an errant throw by Guzman on a double-play attempt.

Corey Patterson returned to action on Thursday June 10.

Corey Patterson is currently day-to-day with a sore groin.

Patterson has missed each of the last two games with the injury. He hopes to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday or Thursday.

Corey Patterson scored all three Orioles runs Monday after reaching on a single, a walk and a HBP.

He also swiped two bases. It won't last, but Patterson is off to an outstanding start as Baltimore's leadoff hitter. He'll be a mainstay at the top of the lineup for at least a couple of more weeks.

Corey Patterson homered, doubled and ended Thursday's game by throwing out Seattle's Jack Wilson at home plate as the Orioles won 6-5.

Patterson's second game in his return to the majors couldn't have gone any better. He's a ridiculous choice to bat leadoff for Baltimore, but there's always the chance that he'll get hot for a couple of weeks. He'll probably have some short-term value in AL-only leagues.

Orioles signed OF Corey Patterson to a minor league contract.

Patterson opted out of his minor league contract with the Mariners last month. Along with Joey Gathright, Patterson will provide some organizational depth at Triple-A with Felix Pie on the mend with a ruptured latissimus dorsi muscle. Patterson, 30, previously played with the Orioles in 2006 and 2007,