Spring Training
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February 14, 2020 at 7:00 am
Orioles add Milone to starting rotation competition; Cobb’s first bullpen session; Lakins gets O’s news on a cruise
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening? –The Orioles are signing left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone to a minor league contract. Milone’s signing will give the Orioles 68 players, 36 pitchers. Milone, who will be 33 on Sunday, was 50-47 with a 4.47 ERA in 174 games with Washington, Oakland, Minnesota, the New York Mets, Milwaukee and...
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February 13, 2020 at 2:17 pm
John Means hopes that 2020 is even better than 2019; Orioles add left-hander Tommy Milone
SARASOTA, Florida—A year ago, John Means was one of the many pitchers in Orioles’ camp. This year, Means is already a fixture in the starting rotation. Means did so well in 2019 that he finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting. He was 12-11 with a 3.60 ERA and...
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Orioles’ Cody Carroll takes aim on bounce-back season; Finding innings for 35 pitchers; Valaika’s travels
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening? – The Orioles have 35 pitchers on their spring training roster, and half of them could have their first bullpen sessions on Thursday. With so many pitchers in camp, manager Brandon Hyde will have to be inventive to get them sufficient work. The team could have intrasquad games. Last...
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February 12, 2020 at 11:36 am
Mancini arrives early for Orioles’ spring training; Stewart’s on the mend; Minor league staff additions
SARASOTA, Florida—Pitchers and catchers were preparing for their first spring training workout on Wednesday morning when another familiar face reported, Trey Mancini. “Once the New Year starts, you’re always ready to go,” Mancini said. “I was definitely ready to get down here at this point.” Mancini, the unofficial team leader, wants to...
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Orioles’ pitchers and catchers ready for first workout; Sulser brings Ivy League connection; Urias added
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening? – Pitchers and catchers hit the field Wednesday morning for their first workout. The weather forecast calls for temperatures near 80 degrees. “You spend the offseason reflecting, preparing, and then when you get down here you’re excited to get going,” manager Brandon Hyde said on Tuesday. “I think everybody’s...
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February 11, 2020 at 2:06 pm
Elias, Hyde more comfortable as spring training begins; Orioles add infield depth
SARASOTA, Florida—As pitchers, catchers and a few position players reported to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Tuesday, there was, as always, an air of optimism. But there was still the realization that the Orioles were beginning the second full season of a tortuous rebuild. “We know where we’re at this year,”...
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April 12, 2019 at 7:00 am
Five observations on the Orioles after the first two weeks
BALTIMORE—It has been an action-packed two weeks for the Orioles. Let’s take a look at some observations after the first 13 games: General manager Mike Elias is looking more and more prescient. The team desperately needs an infusion of talent. Last week, when the Orioles needed a pitcher to eat some innings...
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March 26, 2019 at 5:59 pm
Orioles will follow Cashner’s Opening Day start with a different kind of ‘opener’
BALTIMORE—It wasn’t a surprise when manager Brandon Hyde revealed that Andrew Cashner would start for the Orioles on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. That was the expectation when Alex Cobb felt soreness in his right groin. Hyde had said as much in Sarasota when the Orioles concluded spring training, but...
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Orioles set roster as spring training ends; Bundy struggles; Smith shines
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening?—Alex Cobb will begin the season on the 10-day injured list because of a sore right groin. Andrew Cashner is likely to make the start on Thursday at Yankee Stadium in the season opener. Manager Brandon Hyde said it was likely Cobb could start the home opener at Oriole Park...
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March 25, 2019 at 12:28 pm
Elias says Sisco needs more time in minors; Cobb won’t make opener
SARASOTA, Fla.—The Orioles’ roster is nearly set, and Chance Sisco won’t be on it. For most of spring training, Sisco looked as if he’d be the starting catcher, hitting .382 during Grapefruit League games. That didn’t stop the Orioles from sending the 24-year-old to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, just after he’d gone...
