Spring Training
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February 28, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: MRIs for Lee and Hays; Harvey’s good vibes; Presley presses on; O’s win
What’s happening? – The Orioles were anticipating the spring debut of oft-injured pitching prospect Hunter Harvey on Tuesday, and while that went relatively well, another Orioles pitching prospect looks to be headed to the shelf. Lefty Chris Lee replaced Harvey in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Port Charlotte, Fla.,...
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February 27, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Chris Lee suffers right oblique injury
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Two days, and two injury exits for Orioles’ pitchers. This one could be a lot more serious than starter Kevin Gausman’s scare Monday. On Tuesday, left-handed prospect Chris Lee left the game in the third inning after retiring one Tampa Bay Rays batter. The initial diagnosis is a...
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Spring Training Primer: Hunter Harvey to make first start; Gausman’s scare; Rasmus’ debut
What’s happening? – It’s only an exhibition appearance for two innings, but, in a sense, it is about as highly anticipated as any random outing can be for the Orioles. Right-hander Hunter Harvey, the Orioles’ top pitching prospect, will make today’s start against the Tampa Rays in Port Charlotte. It’ll be the 23-year-old...
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February 26, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: El Toro returns; Brugman clears; Aquino hopes to rebound
What’s happening? – For the third consecutive year, the Orioles have signed Pedro Alvarez, who agreed to a minor league deal that will pay him $1 million if he makes the Orioles’ 40-man roster. He could make an additional $2 million in incentives. The Orioles officially announced the signing, with an invite to...
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February 23, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Wright to start spring opener; Susac returns; Rosa persists
What’s happening – The Orioles play their Grapefruit League opener today against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mike Wright will be the starter. He’ll be followed by Chris Lee, Jeff Ferrell, Donnie Hart, Joely Rodriguez, Jimmy Yacabonis and Pedro Araujo. The Orioles played their lone intrasquad game of spring training Thursday. Tim Beckham and...
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February 22, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Orioles’ outfield options expanding; Tillman’s return; Mullins’ moment
What’s happening – While many fans have been fixated on the additions to the starting staff over the last week, the Orioles have now added two veteran major leaguers in the last three days to compete for outfield jobs. Obviously, the signings of Andrew Cashner and Chris Tillman are important, but all offseason...
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February 21, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Cashner throws bullpen session; games looming; backup backstops
What’s happening – As the Orioles wait for Chris Tillman’s signing to become official, manager Buck Showalter watched his newest starter, Andrew Cashner, throw his first bullpen Tuesday. Cashner’s work was viewed by fellow starters Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman as well as pitching coach Roger McDowell. Showalter said that the 31-year-old Cashner...
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February 20, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Fifth starter battle; Tillman redux; Davis’ self-critique; Wojo info
What’s happening – Once the Orioles officially sign right-hander Chris Tillman, they’ll presumably have four-fifths of their starting rotation set. In the past five days, they’ve added Tillman and Andrew Cashner to go along with Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman. There are still several candidates for the fifth starter’s job including right-handers Miguel Castro...
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February 19, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Buck’s non-pep talk on 2017; Jones’ mindset; Stewart’s opportunity
What’s happening – The Orioles hold their first full-squad workout today. For the moment, they have 61 players in camp with the addition of Andrew Cashner. Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette says the Orioles may soon sign a left-handed hitting outfielder, but nothing appears imminent. Catcher Andrew Susac will be out...
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February 17, 2018 at 4:45 pm
Machado and Schoop say all the right things as they arrive at Orioles’ camp in Sarasota
SARASOTA Fla. — Manny Machado arrived at the Orioles’ training facility this morning, and walked around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with teammates old and new. Machado, who had been the subject of trade talks after December’s Winter Meetings, was laughing and joking. He later took the field for some batting practice and...
