SS J.J. Hardy slugged a three-run homer Tuesday in Boston, his 10th of the year and first since Aug. 29. Hardy unloaded on a 3-2 pitch from Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz over the Green Monster in left field in the Orioles' five-run second inning.

SS J.J. Hardy struggled on the team's recent road trip, going just 1-for-17, and not showing the power he's displayed at times. But he snapped out of that Monday with a solo homer as part of a 2-for-3 effort as the Orioles need some offensive help while they try to battle in the season's final month. "We're not going to give up," Hardy said. "We're going to go out there every single night trying to win, and that's what we've got to do."

SS J.J. Hardy was out of the starting lineup and utility man Ryan Flaherty made his third start of the season at shortstop. "He's got some nagging things off and on, but nothing that most people at this stage in their career don't have," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Hardy. "He's good. We're going to try and keep him that way."

SS J.J. Hardy was out of the starting lineup and utility man Ryan Flaherty started at shortstop for the third time this season. "He's got some nagging things off and on, but nothing that most people at this stage in their career don't have," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Hardy. "He's good. We're going to try and keep him that way."

SS J.J. Hardy went 1-for-4 with a double on Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss to Oakland. Hardy, who hit second in the order for the first time this season, is batting .330 (37-for-112) with eight doubles over his past 32 games. Overall, Hardy is batting .278 with 17 doubles, five home runs and 28 RBIs in 67 games.

SS J.J. Hardy remains hot at the plate. He had one hit Thursday and is batting .330 in his last 26 games since July 2. Hardy has two homers, six doubles and 13 RBIs during that stretch.

SS J.J. Hardy went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in the fourth inning. It was his second consecutive multi-hit game, and he has multiple hits in each of his past eight games in which he hit safely. The multi-hit effort was his 19th of the season.

SS J.J. Hardy got the day off Sunday. It was just a normal rest for Hardy, who came off the DL on June 18 from a left foot fracture. "He feels good and I want to keep it that way," said manager Buck Showalter. "Hardy has been one of the Orioles' hottest hitters over the past month, going 23-for-64 (.359).

SS J.J. Hardy drove in all the Orioles' runs with a two-run home run in the second. He has two home runs in his last nine at-bats, after two in his first 155 this season. Buck Showalter said the four-day break should help his production.

SS J.J Hardy has driven in five runs in his past three games following the Orioles' 7-5 loss to the Dodgers on Monday. Hardy hit a two-run double in the second inning, then added a double in the fourth before finishing 2-for-4 with two runs and two strikeouts.

SS J.J. Hardy returned Saturday after missing about six weeks with a fractured left foot. He's the quarterback of the Baltimore infield defensively, and his return makes an already very good defense that much stronger. Hardy helped turn a double play with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth to close out the victory. "It's a good feeling to have him back," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.LHP T.J. McFarland was sent back to Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday's game. He is 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA in 13 games with the Orioles this season.

SS J.J. Hardy (broken left foot) worked out on the field prior to Friday night's game.Manager Buck Showalter said Hardy, who's been on the disabled list since May 2nd, could be activated this weekend.

SS J.J. Hardy is due to come off the disabled list any day and it could be as early as Friday night.

SS J.J. Hardy (left foot fracture) took 25 grounds balls at the Orioles' spring training facility Monday in Sarasota, Fla. "He's out there moving around a little bit," manager Buck Showalter said. "That's good to see. He's taking dry swings now. A little tee ball. He's moving along." Hardy was placed on the disabled list on May 3, retroactive to the previous day. He is batting .244 with two homers and eight RBIs in 22 games this season.

SS J.J. Hardy (left foot fracture) was able to play catch from 90 feet for the first time during his rehab. "That was good to see, that he was out on the field and throwing because you have to carry a little pressure on the foot to do that," said manager Buck Showalter. "That was good to see." Hardy was placed on the DL on May 3, retroactive to the previous day. He is batting .244 with two homers and eight RBIs in 22 games this season.

SS J.J. Hardy (left foot fracture) hopes to get a CAT scan by Friday and then start baseball activities, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Monday. Hardy has been at the spring training site in Sarasota, Florida. "J.J. is doing well. I know he wants to rejoin the team," Showalter said. Hardy went on the 15-day disabled list May 3, retroactive to May 2.

SS J.J. Hardy has had his walking boot removed. He will have a CT scan this week. Hardy was placed on the disabled list on May 3 with a fractured left foot.

SS J.J. Hardy, recovering from a hairline fracture in his left foot, began working out at the club's spring complex in Florida. The Orioles are hoping that Hardy, out since May 2, can return by mid-June.

SS J.J. Hardy will continue his rehab process in Florida, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Thursday. Showalter is not sure whether Hardy will go on a minor league rehab assignment or get at-bats while in Sarasota at the Orioles spring training complex. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list May 3 with a left foot fracture. Hardy is hitting .244 in 22 games.

SS J.J. Hardy said his left foot hasn't hurt him since right after the injury. He'll be heading to Sarasota next week for rehab work when the Orioles go on a road trip. He has a hairline fracture that put him on the disabled list earlier this month,