Spring Training
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2.9K10February 22, 2019 at 7:00 amMike Elias watches Oriole workouts closely; Harvey’s stuff ‘electric’; sad goodbye to Cafardo
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? –General manager Mike Elias walks around the fields, watching batting practice and fielding drills. Elias, who was the Houston...
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February 21, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Alex Cobb likes the Orioles’ new direction this spring
SARASOTA, Fla.—A year ago, Alex Cobb was still a free agent, searching for his new baseball home. When he finally signed with the Orioles on March 21, some observers thought that Cobb’s addition meant the team could possibly contend for the postseason. Obviously, it didn’t turn out that way. Instead of his...
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Yefry Ramirez to start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener; waiting for Osich, honoring Frank
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – Yefry Ramirez has been chosen to start Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener against Minnesota at Ed Smith Stadium. “I feel great, very excited when I was told about the news,” Ramirez said through a translator. Ramirez had 12 starts for the Orioles last season and was 1-8 with a...
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February 20, 2019 at 1:51 pm
Mike Yastrzemski trying to make his own name in first Orioles camp
SARASOTA, Fla.—Mike Yastrzemski will always carry the famous name of his grandfather, Carl, but in his first Orioles camp, he knows he’s here on his merits, not his name. A few years ago, the Carl and Mike connection was a thing, and the Orioles made certain to bring him to Fort Myers...
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Machado signs with Padres; Orioles add another left-handed reliever, Boog’s comes to Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – The biggest story around baseball is Manny Machado reportedly agreeing to a 10-year, $300-million contract with the San Diego Padres. Machado’s belated agreement might come as a relief to some Orioles fans, who were afraid that he would sign with the New York Yankees. The Orioles and Padres...
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February 19, 2019 at 3:16 pm
Orioles looking at Ryan Mountcastle at first and third to find the right fit
SARASOTA, Fla.—Since he came into the Orioles’ organization, the question of where Ryan Mountcastle would play defensively has been an active one. Mountcastle’s first 2 ½ seasons were spent at shortstop. In 2016, he committed 21 errors in 105 games at Low-A Delmarva, and in the first half of the 2017 season...
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Orioles put Trumbo on hold, limit Harvey’s batting practice pitches
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – After signing shortstop Alcides Escobar to a minor league contract on Saturday, the Orioles expect him in camp on Tuesday, a day after the first full-squad workout. When the Orioles play their first game on Saturday against Minnesota, don’t expect to see Mark Trumbo. The designated hitter, who...
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February 18, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Orioles’ first full-squad workout completes Hyde’s first week
SARASOTA, Fla.—The Orioles completed the first week of spring training with their first full-squad workout on Monday. Missing were infielder Alcides Escobar, who should arrive Tuesday, catcher Jesus Sucre and right-handed pitcher Gregory Infante, who remain in Venezuela dealing with visa issues and illness. In five days, the Orioles will begin their...
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Orioles ready for first full-squad workouts; Grapefruit League starts Saturday
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – The Orioles will take the field later this morning for their first full-squad workout of the spring. They hope that shortstop Alcides Escobar will arrive in time. He’d be the 60th player in camp. Right-handed pitcher Gregory Infante (illness) and Jesus Sucre (visa) remain in Venezuela. The first...
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February 17, 2019 at 1:16 pm
Eric Young Jr. fits Orioles’ goal for more aggressive baserunning
SARASOTA, Fla.—Manager Brandon Hyde has made aggressive baserunning a priority, and the Orioles have a trio of proven base-stealers. Jonathan Villar, who was acquired last July, stole 62 bases in 2016 and last year combined for 35 with Milwaukee and the Orioles. Two players acquired this week, Eric Young Jr. and Alcides...