The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Katie Krause has joined the organization as director of public relations. Krause will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Orioles’ public relations department and generate creative opportunities to publicize the club’s efforts on the field and in the community. She will begin her duties today, reporting directly to Jennifer Grondahl, senior vice-president of community development and communications. Most recently, Krause served as the senior manager of corporate communications for the Arizona Diamondbacks.