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...
What’s happening? – Chris Tillman makes his Grapefruit League debut today when the Orioles travel to Fort Myers, Fla., to play the Minnesota Twins. Tillman has pitched in two simulated games. Tillman, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Orioles last month, will face Lance Lynn, who officially signed a...
What’s happening? – Dylan Bundy and Mike Wright will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton today. Manager Buck Showalter hopes that Bundy and Wright will combine to pitch the entire game. First baseman Chris Davis had a cortisone shot in his sore right elbow Saturday. Showalter hopes that Davis, who has been...
I had a chance to sit down with Orioles Executive Vice President Dan Duquette for an inning last week during an exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium. We talked about his 2018 team, about what needs to happen for this club to get back to the postseason and about his own future,...
What’s happening? – Miguel Castro makes his first Grapefruit League start today when the Orioles face the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla. Castro is battling with Nestor Cortes Jr., and Mike Wright Jr., for the fifth spot in the Orioles’ rotation. Castro, who was scratched from his scheduled start Feb. 25...
What’s happening? – Andrew Cashner, who has thrown two simulated games, will make his official Grapefruit League debut Sunday when the Orioles host the Phillies. Manager Buck Showalter has tried to keep his starting pitchers and a few of his top relievers away from American League East opponents as well as the Minnesota...
What’s happening? – Chris Davis hopes for a return to action soon. After Saturday’s MRI on his right elbow found no structural damage, Davis said he was relieved. “I feel better today,” Davis said Tuesday. “Obviously, the last couple of days, I haven’t done a whole lot. Treat and kind of go through...
What’s happening? – It’s not going to be said officially, but the fifth starter’s competition is likely down to three legitimate candidates. Right-hander Gabriel Ynoa was on the outside looking in anyway, and Sunday’s developments likely cemented that speculation. The fact Ynoa was actually starting against the Boston Red Sox said something...
What’s happening? — Dylan Bundy doesn’t have to worry about his spot in the rotation, not after delivering the most consistent performance of any of the Orioles’ starters in 2017. And manager Buck Showalter said he has no worries about how the 25-year-old will build on last year, when Bundy was 13-9...
What’s happening? – The second round of fifth starter auditions technically started Wednesday with Mike Wright Jr, pitching against the St. Louis Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. Wright lasted two scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk while striking out three. In his first outing of the spring, Wright allowed one...