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March 23, 2019 at 5:40 pm

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...

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...

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...

March 20, 2019 at 3:17 pm

Five observations about Orioles spring training

SARASOTA, Fla.—The Orioles still have a number of cuts to make as spring training ends on Monday. General manager Mike Elias said when discussing cuts last Sunday that it was likely the team would claim players from the waiver wire as other teams make cuts. Based on five weeks of spring...

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Orioles rained out; Ruiz fights for third base job; Scott focuses on control

SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening?—The Orioles play the Boston Red Sox in Sarasota tonight. Dylan Bundy, who was scheduled to start Tuesday against Minnesota, will start. David Hess, who was scheduled today, will start Thursday against Pittsburgh in Bradenton. Rio Ruiz is battling with Renato Nunez for the third base job. Ruiz, who was...

March 19, 2019 at 12:48 pm

Orioles pitching coach Doug Brocail believes in communication, and lots of it

SARASOTA, Fla.—Doug Brocail wants his pitchers to know he cares. He cares not only about their work on the field, but what’s going on in their lives. “I believe in hyper-communication to the point of, if your dog lost a toenail that day, don’t be afraid to come in and tell me,”...

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Cashner delivers strong outing; Orioles get 18 hits; Jackson’s on the move

LAKELAND, Fla.-What’s happening? – Dylan Bundy starts against the Minnesota Twins today in Sarasota. Jimmy Yacabonis, Mychal Givens, Evan Phillips and Josh Lucas are also scheduled to pitch. Third baseman Renato Nunez was out because of a sore right arm. The weather forecast isn’t a positive one for Sarasota. The Orioles haven’t...