Spring training 2018 is half over. The Orioles had their lone off day on Monday and now play every day until they head north. The first part of this camp has been dominated by new arrivals: Andrew Cashner, Chris Tillman, Colby Rasmus, Pedro Alvarez, Danny Valencia. I’d imagine there will be more...
What’s happening? – It’s not going to be said officially, but the fifth starter’s competition is likely down to three legitimate candidates. Right-hander Gabriel Ynoa was on the outside looking in anyway, and Sunday’s developments likely cemented that speculation. The fact Ynoa was actually starting against the Boston Red Sox said something...
CLEARWATER, Fla. — After listening to Danny Valencia speak Saturday morning, I came away with one prevailing thought: This signing is not a good fit with the Orioles’ roster currently as is. Don’t get me wrong: $1.2 million on a minor league deal – with as much as $3 million more in...
The Orioles received some good news Saturday when MRI results of Chris Davis’ right forearm/elbow showed no structural damage. He is expected to be out “three to five days” before potentially returning to action, according to manager Buck Showalter. The results qualify as fairly significant relief. “Any time you’ve got something that’s...
Miguel Castro threw 37 pitches in a two-inning B game Friday morning. He gave up two hits – including a home run to Pittsburgh Pirates top outfield prospect Austin Meadows — and a walk. One baserunner reached by error, but was thrown out by catcher Andrew Susac attempting to steal. The important...
SARASOTA, Fla. – Right-hander Kevin Gausman joked that he “looks like I got in a bar fight,” but otherwise was not injured in a scary, freak collision in the second inning of the Orioles’ Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday Backing up a play at the plate, Gausman jumped...
SARASOTA, Fla. — Well, this isn’t how the Orioles drew up Monday’s exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers – Orioles starter Kevin Gausman leaving in the second inning due to a freak injury after appearing to smash his head against the leg/knee of a Detroit Tiger. Having already allowed two runs in...
About six weeks ago, when the Orioles hadn’t done anything besides add some minor leaguers and Rule 5 picks, I put together a list of six things I would do if I were in charge of the club. I called them “reasonable moves,” because I understand the Orioles are working under a...
The Orioles have announced the signing of 31-year-old Colby Rasmus to a minor league deal, giving the outfielder another chance at the game he stepped away from last year. Assuming Rasmus is ready to get back at it, the move makes plenty of sense. It’s also a transaction that is going to...
After months of conjecture, the Orioles have re-signed right handed pitcher Chris Tillman to a one-year, big-league deal worth $3 million with incentives that could reach up to $10 million, according to a source. Tillman, who turns 30 in April, has never pitched a major league game for any other team besides...