Spring Training
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3.4K24February 12, 2019 at 7:00 amFive questions about the 2019 Orioles as spring training begins
SARASOTA, Fla.—The most curious Orioles spring training in many years will begin later today as pitchers and catchers and more than a...
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March 26, 2018 at 7:00 am
Final Spring Training Primer: Opening Day roster basically finalized; four to be moved to 40-man; Rule 5 picks Cortes, Araujo to go north
What’s happening? – The Orioles’ 25-man roster is basically complete, barring any last-minute changes or signings. It appears four non-roster players will make the team: Outfielders Craig Gentry and Colby Rasmus, designated hitter Pedro Alvarez and corner infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia. Space on the 40-man roster must be made for all four, but...
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March 23, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Bundy gets Opening Day start; Wright struggles; Roberts, Manfra honored; Yacabonis, Scott sent out
What’s happening? – Dylan Bundy, who will face the Tampa Bay Rays today, has been named the Orioles’ Opening Day starter against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday at Camden Yards. “I wasn’t even expecting it or thinking it,” said Bundy, who will face Minnesota’s Jake Odorizzi in the opener. “I was trying...
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March 22, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Plans for Cobb; Beckham & Jones on Cobb; Harvey to Bowie
What’s happening? – Manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Roger McDowell will meet today with the newly signed Alex Cobb to design a schedule. Cobb, who threw on the side shortly after his four-year, $57 million deal was announced Wednesday, will accept a temporary option to the minor leagues so that he...
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March 21, 2018 at 10:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Santander’s emergence; Harvey tackles Yankees; Sisco’s defense
What’s happening? – The Orioles make their only visit of spring training to Tampa tonight for a game with the New York Yankees. Top pitching prospect Hunter Harvey makes his fourth Grapefruit League start. He’s 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in his first three. Harvey will be followed by Nestor Cortes Jr., and...
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March 20, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Tillman pitches well; Valencia scratched; 40-man space needed
What’s happening? – Danny Valencia was scratched from Monday’s game with the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., due to a sore calf. The injury is thought to be minor, manager Buck Showalter said. Nestor Cortes Jr., and Miguel Castro are scheduled to pitch tonight’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Showalter hopes they...
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March 19, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Davis returns; roster getting a little clearer; Tillman starts today
What’s happening? – Chris Tillman starts for the second time this spring. He’ll face the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla. In his first Grapefruit League action of 2018, Tillman allowed four runs on three hits in two-plus innings, walking six Minnesota Twins on March 13. Tillman, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal...
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March 16, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Trumbo’s DL stint; Alvarez’s opportunity; Gausman’s bid for opener; Tanner Scott’s improvement
What’s happening? – Designated hitter Mark Trumbo will begin the season on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right quad, manager Buck Showalter said after the Orioles’ game in Jupiter, Fla., on Thursday. Trumbo, who had missed a week with the injury, returned and played Wednesday, but later that night felt discomfort,...
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March 15, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: O’s road-tripping; Castro’s outing; Rickard’s early demotion
What’s happening? – The Orioles will make their first overnight road trip to Florida’s East Coast since 2010, when they play the St. Louis Cardinals today in Jupiter and the New York Mets on Friday in Port St. Lucie. Manager Buck Showalter says that nearly all his regulars will make the trek. Kevin...
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March 14, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Castro’s next shot; Tillman’s first clunker; Brach’s key season
What’s happening? – Right-hander Miguel Castro can state his case for the Orioles’ rotation when he makes his second Grapefruit League start today against the New York Yankees. Castro, whose spring has been limited by knee and back ailments, allowed one run on two hits in three innings against Toronto on March 9...