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February 6, 2020 at 7:00 am

Answers to your Orioles questions

Spring training begins in five days, and we have our final mailbag of the offseason. We’ll have monthly mailbags during the season. Thanks to those who had questions. Some questions have been edited for clarity and grammar. Question: “I really enjoy your website and insight into the Orioles. Thanks for writing it....

February 5, 2020 at 7:00 am

Fredi Gonzalez brings years of managerial experience to Orioles’ coaching staff

Fredi Gonzalez is one of three new Oriole coaches for 2020. His title is Major League Coach. Gonzalez is the only one of manager Brandon Hyde’s coaches who has major league managerial experience. He managed the Marlins from 2007-2010 and succeeded Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox as Atlanta Braves skipper from...

February 4, 2020 at 7:00 am

Who’ll lead off for Orioles? Promotional schedule; Call for questions

Constructing a lineup is probably one of the things that’s not currently on the mind of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex a week from now, take the field a day later, and by February 17, a day after infielders and outfielders report, he’ll...

February 3, 2020 at 7:00 am

Here’s your guide to Sarasota as spring training nears for Orioles

Now that the Super Bowl is over, spring training is just eight days away. Pitchers and catchers report on February 11 and work out for the first time the next day. Position players are scheduled to report on February 16, and the first full-squad workout is February 17. The workouts, held on...

January 31, 2020 at 3:22 pm

Orioles designate Stevie Wilkerson for assignment, claim pitcher Travis Lakins

Last season, Stevie Wilkerson provided the Orioles with some of their more unforgettable moments. He became the first position player in baseball history to record a save, when he pitched a scoreless 16th inning against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Wilkerson also made one of the great catches of the season...

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Orioles reclaim Pat Valaika, designate Branden Kline for assignment; Dark horses for bullpen

A year ago, the Orioles claimed infielder Hanser Alberto on waivers from the New York Yankees on January 11. On February 22, he was lost on waivers to the San Francisco Giants only to be reacquired by the Orioles a week later. Alberto ended up having an outstanding season, hitting .305. This...

January 30, 2020 at 7:00 am

Orioles’ win total will be secondary to the rebuild again in 2020

Last week, oddsmaker Bet Online issued its first over/under win totals for major league clubs. Not surprisingly, the Orioles, with 55 ½, were last. A year ago, the Orioles also were last in Bet Online’s estimation with an over/under of 57 ½. The Orioles ended the season 54-108, so if you bet...

January 29, 2020 at 7:00 am

LeBlanc, Orioles’ top prospects create crowded field for spring training

Pitchers and catchers take the field for the first time two weeks from today at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida, and there will be many of them on hand. On Tuesday, the Orioles issued 23 minor league invitations to spring training and will add another for left-handed pitcher Wade...

January 28, 2020 at 8:59 pm

Orioles reach agreement with left-hander Wade LeBlanc on minor league deal

The Orioles have another candidate for their starting rotation. Veteran left-hander Wade LeBlanc has reached an agreement on a minor league contract with the Orioles and will make $800,000 if he makes the team, according to a report by ESPN.com, which first reported the news that was confirmed by an industry source....