SARASOTA—Oriole pitchers and catchers will have their first workout on Thursday, and the public is welcome to watch at the Ed Smith Stadium complex.

Workouts from Thursday until February 24^th are free and open to fans. They’re expected to begin at 10 a.m. and last until about 1 p.m. Parking is free on the East Lot.

Position players report on February 20^th, and the first full-squad workout is on February 21^st.

The first Grapefruit League game in on February 25^th against Minnesota.

Spring TV schedule: The Orioles will telecast four games this spring: March 6th vs. Philadelphia, March 18th at Boston on MASN2, March 21st vs. Boston, and March 27th vs. St. Louis. Games will begin at 1:05 p.m.

Guest instructors: The Orioles will have four guest instructors this spring. Scott McGregor will be on hand from February 15^th-20^th; Mike Devereaux, from  February 21^st-27^th; Mike Bordick, from February 24^th-March 2^nd; and Ben McDonald, from  March 2^nd-8^th.

College baseball in Sarasota: Ed Smith Stadium will host the Snowbird Classic this weekend. The University of Maine will play the University of Pittsburgh on Friday at 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at noon. The University of Connecticut will play Ohio State on Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at Orioles.com/Spring.