Spring Training
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March 20, 2021 at 3:07 pm
Orioles’ Means calls Opening Day assignment ‘humbling’
John Means was supposed to be the Orioles’ Opening Day starter last season. But like so much else in 2020, things didn’t go as planned. The season was put on hold because of the pandemic on March 12th and players had to rush to get ready when they regathered for summer training. ...
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Mancini’s blast highlights Oriole power show; Kremer gives up 5 runs, defense commits 5 errors
What’s happening? – Matt Harvey will start against the New York Yankees on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Harvey has allowed five runs on nine hits in six innings in two Grapefruit League starts. He’ll be opposed by Michael King. Félix Hernández, who left Tuesday’s game...
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March 19, 2021 at 7:00 am
What we know and don’t know about Orioles’ roster as spring training winds down
The Orioles are about to begin the stretch run of spring training, and there are still a number of decisions to be made before Opening Day in Boston on April 1st. Here’s what we know and don’t know about the 2021 team. Starting rotation: The Orioles have a number of candidates, led...
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March 18, 2021 at 7:00 am
Means pitches well in Orioles’ 5-2 win; Mancini on track; Severino continues to struggle
What’s happening? – The Orioles are off on Thursday, their second and final day off of spring training. Dean Kremer will start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida at 6:05 p.m. Steven Brault will pitch for the Pirates. Third baseman Maikel Franco joined the Orioles for...
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2.6K4March 17, 2021 at 5:03 pmOrioles are treating Hernández’s elbow; Franco reunites with Galvis; Game time changes
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that veteran pitcher Félix Hernández, who left Tuesday’s game against Tampa Bay after one inning because of...
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Orioles will examine Hernández’s elbow; Can Franco and Ruiz coexist?; Rule 5 picks making pitch
What’s happening? –Veteran pitcher Félix Hernández will have his right elbow examined on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte because of what the team described as discomfort. Hernández pitched just one inning, and was pulled by manager Brandon Hyde. “Taking a little bit more time...
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2.7K16March 16, 2021 at 5:00 pmElbow discomfort ends Hernández’s day; Elias addresses Harvey injury, Franco signing; Orioles make cuts
Starting pitcher Félix Hernández left Tuesday’s game with the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Florida after one inning because of what...
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Orioles’ Richie Martin is eager to make up for lost time
Two years ago, shortstop Richie Martin played 120 games for the Orioles as a Rule 5 draft choice. Last season, he didn’t play at all in the 60-game season after breaking his right wrist on a slide during summer camp. With less than two weeks to go in the Grapefruit League season...
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Oriole bats break out in 12-3 win; Ruiz ignores Franco chatter; Matt Harvey getting stronger
What’s happening? –Félix Hernández will make his third start of the spring on Tuesday when the Orioles play the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida at 1:05 pm. Ryan Yarbrough will start for Tampa Bay. In his first two starts, Hernández has a 9.64 ERA. He’s allowed...
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March 15, 2021 at 12:00 pm
If Orioles sign Franco, does Ruiz go?; Many decisions coming on pitching staff
Assuming Maikel Franco signs a contract with the Orioles, he’ll be their third baseman. It will further complicate their decisions on a final roster. Franco, a 28-year-old right-handed hitter, would be an offensive upgrade over incumbent third baseman Rio Ruiz. However, Ruiz, who is expected back today after being out because of...