Spring Training
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March 25, 2019 at 7:00 am
Orioles waiting on Cobb; Cashner in the wings; Sisco sent to Norfolk
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening?-The Orioles might decide today if Alex Cobb can make his Opening Day start Thursday after leaving Saturday’s game because of soreness in his right groin. Manager Brandon Hyde said Cobb felt better on Sunday. “We’re not going to take any chances with the start of the year,” Hyde said....
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March 24, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Orioles’ Mark Trumbo says his rehab could take a month, maybe more
SARASOTA, Fla.—Mark Trumbo knows that he won’t be able to start the season with the Orioles. After undergoing right knee surgery last September, Trumbo found that spring training wasn’t long enough to get him ready for the 2019 season. “The realistic part of it is that I need more time,” Trumbo said....
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Orioles’ Mark Trumbo will start season on injured list
SARASOTA, Fla.—Mark Trumbo will begin the 2019 season on the injured list. The Orioles’ designated hitter, who is recovering from surgery on his right knee last September, was 2-for-12 (.167) in Grapefruit League games. Trumbo hasn’t played since Friday. “We’re going to give him some more time,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “We’re...
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at 7:00 am
Cobb’s Opening Day start in jeopardy; Orioles play split-squad games; Hays injures thumb
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – Pitcher Alex Cobb left after one inning Saturday because of soreness in his right groin, putting his Opening Day start in jeopardy. Cobb felt discomfort after covering first on a leadoff grounder by the Twins’ Max Kepler. “Probably could have kept going, but it wouldn’t make any sense,”...
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March 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Orioles’ Alex Cobb leaves game with right groin soreness
SARASOTA, Fla.—It appears that the Orioles will have to make a major adjustment to their starting rotation. Alex Cobb, who was set to start the March 28 opener at Yankee Stadium, left Saturday’s game with the Minnesota Twins after one inning because of right groin soreness. Cobb, who was named Opening Day...
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Orioles’ addition of Pedro Severino expands catching options
SARASOTA, Fla.— The Orioles acquired catcher Pedro Severino on waivers from the Washington Nationals, giving the team three catchers on the 40-man roster and six in camp. In all likelihood, only two of will go north with the team. Severino, 25, batted just .187 with four home runs and 22 RBIs in...
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March 22, 2019 at 1:55 pm
Orioles release veteran outfielder Eric Young Jr.
SARASOTA, Fla.—The Orioles released Eric Young Jr. on Friday. The 33-year-old outfielder, who signed a minor league contract on February 12, batted .323 (10-for-31) with a home run and 3 RBIs. Young acknowledged he was “a little bit” surprised by the move, which leaves the Orioles with 34 players in camp. “I...
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Orioles make more cuts; Hess improves; Mancini hits first homer
BRADENTON, Fla.-What’s happening? –The Orioles must add catcher Jesus Sucre to their 40-man roster today or else he can opt out of his contract. The Orioles would have to drop a player from the 40-man to add Sucre. The Orioles reassigned right-handed pitcher Josh Lucas and infielder Jack Reinheimer to minor league...
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March 21, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Orioles face decisions on Mark Trumbo, catcher Jesus Sucre
SARASOTA, Fla.—A week remains before Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, and the Orioles don’t know if Mark Trumbo is going to be ready to play. Trumbo had surgery on his right knee last September. Since returning to the lineup on March 13, he’s 2-for-10 (.200) with a walk. He was not in...
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Orioles grant Alcides Escobar his release; Bundy rolls; players association head Tony Clark visits
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – Infielder Alcides Escobar invoked his opt-out clause and was granted his release from the Orioles. “It was unfortunate,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Esky’s a pro. We have a lot of infield depth here, and it just wasn’t going to fit.” Hyde said that Esobar’s departure doesn’t ensure that...
