Chris Tillman (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and said he felt great. It was his first bullpen session since leaving a start against the Yankees on September 2 with elbow soreness. It's not clear what the next step will be, but he could rejoin the Orioles' rotation later this week.

Chris Tillman (elbow) has slowed his rehab, pushing Saturday's scheduled bullpen session back a day or two. This is being done in an effort to allow his anti-inflammatory medications to take effect. Tillman still plans on rejoining the O's rotation later this month.

Chris Tillman (elbow) played catch Thursday and is scheduled to long-toss Friday. Evidently Tillman got the go-ahead to resume throwing when he visited the doctor Thursday. The right-hander is dealing with inflammation in his right elbow but hopes to rejoin the Orioles' rotation sometime this month.

Chris Tillman (elbow) is scheduled to see Orioles orthtopedist Dr. Wilckens on Thursday. Tillman underwent an MRI earlier this week which showed inflammation in his right elbow. While he has hasn't felt any pain since leaving Sunday's start, the 24-year-old right-hander hasn't been cleared to begin throwing. Still, he hopes to rejoin the Orioles' rotation soon.

An MRI taken Tuesday on Chris Tillman's right elbow showed inflammation but no major damage. The Orioles are optimistic that Tillman will be able to return this season, but it won't happen for at least another couple weeks. The young right-hander felt stiffness in his elbow during his start Sunday against the Yankees. He's registered a cool 3.39 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 61 innings this season.

Chris Tillman left Sunday's start against the Yankees after three innings with right elbow stiffness. That's no good. Tillman was seen getting checked out by the trainer in the dugout before heading into the clubhouse. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks before exiting. Randy Wolf replaced Tillman on the mound.

Chris Tillman turned in a strong performance in Tuesday's victory over the Rangers, allowing just three runs on six hits over 6 2/3 innings. Tillman matched his season-high with seven strikeouts. He's quietly putting up strong numbers across the board, now with a a 6-2 record, 3.71 ERA and 42/15 K/BB ratio over his first nine starts (51 innings). The right-hander will look to keep it rolling when he takes on the White Sox at home on Monday.

Chris Tillman surrendered six runs in 5 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Royals. Tillman gave up three homers, one each to Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez and Billy Butler. He had allowed a total of two in his first six starts this season, and he's still worth playing in AL-only leagues for now.

Chris Tillman allowed one run on five hits over 7 1/3 innings Monday in a 3-1 win over the Mariners. Tillman had a no-hitter through the first five innings, and managed to strikeout five. His record improves to 5-1 with the win. The former top prospect has dominated his return to the majors this season, posting a 2.38 ERA in six starts since being promoted in early July.

Chris Tillman allowed five runs in a brutal first inning Tuesday night against the Yankees, but battled back to shut them down over the next four. The final line for Tillman reads five runs on eight hits over five innings, but he secured his fourth victory. He'll take a 4-1 record, 2.70 ERA and 20/9 K/BB ratio into Monday's home start against the Mariners.