The Orioles placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on the disabled list and designated outfielder Nolan Reimold for assignment before opening a four-game series Monday night in Kansas City. Baltimore also reinstated utility man Steve Pearce from the disabled list and recalled right-hander Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk to bolster its taxed bullpen. Hardy has been dealing with a groin problem for several days, and Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that an MRI exam earlier Monday confirmed the injury. More...