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...
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...
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,”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...