Spring Training
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February 16, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Cashner discusses signing with O’s; Buck on improving rotation
What’s happening – The Orioles filled a significant hole in their starting rotation by signing right-hander Andrew Cashner to a two-year $16 million contract with a 2020 vesting option. The way the contract is structured with deferments, a signing bonus and incentives, the Orioles’ payroll only increases $5 million in 2018 with the move....
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February 15, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Eight — at least — to get starting looks; Britton’s recovery; Mesa’s role
What’s happening – Sixteen pitchers threw bullpens Tuesday as the Orioles, who have 35 pitchers in camp, began their first full day of spring training. Manager Buck Showalter said that when Grapefruit League play begins Feb. 23, the team will use eight starters in the spring rotation. Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman are the...
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February 14, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Gausman’s contract and role; Garner’s decision; crowded clubhouse
What’s happening — Kevin Gausman and the Orioles reached agreement Tuesday on a one-year contract worth $5.6 million plus incentives. Gausman was scheduled for an arbitration hearing Wednesday. He had asked for $6.225 million, and the Orioles countered with $5.3 million. Gausman was the last of seven arb-eligible Orioles to agree to a contract...
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March 31, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: The evolving roster; Mancini, Rickard make club; what’s left?
What’s happening: The Orioles have made a number of cuts, and now their spring training roster stands at 31. They must get down to 25 by noon Sunday. Trey Mancini, who had never played the outfield in professional ball until earlier this month, makes the team as a right fielder. “I knew coming...
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March 30, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: About to head north; Gausman’s tune-up; McDowell on Britton
What’s happening: The Orioles play their final spring game in Florida today when they host the Detroit Tigers at 1:05 p.m. Dylan Bundy, Vidal Nuno, Darren O’Day and Alec Asher, who reported to Orioles’ camp Wednesday, are scheduled to pitch. Bundy will start the second game of the regular season on Wednesday,...
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March 29, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Miley’s outing; Wright’s demotion; Asher’s acquisition; speedy Orioles
What’s happening: The Orioles optioned right-handed starter Mike Wright to Triple-A Norfolk and acquired right-handed starter Alec Asher from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later or cash considerations Tuesday. Wright had an 8.38 ERA in the Grapefruit League, and while manager Buck Showalter said that he’s still in...
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March 28, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Rotation, bench shaking out; Verrett stumbles; Wilson making case
What’s happening: Kevin Gausman was chosen, as expected, to be the Orioles’ Opening Day starter next Monday. Once Chris Tillman was ruled out with a sore right shoulder, Gausman was the obvious choice. Manager Buck Showalter picked Dylan Bundy to start the season’s second game, April 5. “I had some guys to...
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March 27, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Fifth-starter redux; Buck on Frohwirth’s passing; Crichton thriving
What’s happening: The jockeying for the Orioles’ fifth starter job continues. Over the weekend, right-hander Gabriel Ynoa and left-hander Jayson Aquino made their cases. Ynoa became the second starter to complete five innings, allowing just one hit against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night, and Aquino gave up one run on three...
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March 24, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Fifth-starter battle; Tavarez makes push; DL looming for some?
What’s happening: Center fielder Adam Jones and reliever Mychal Givens are due back in Orioles’ camp, perhaps today. Both played for Team USA, which won the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who played for the Netherlands, which lost to Puerto Rico in the semifinals, is also expected...
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March 23, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Manny and Castillo return; Machado on Jones’ thievery; Sisco sticks around; Chris Lee struggles
What’s happening: Manny Machado and Welington Castillo returned to the Orioles’ clubhouse Wednesday after playing in the World Baseball Classic. The two had a wonderful time competing for the Dominican Republic. Manager Buck Showalter wants to make sure the pair — especially Castillo, who isn’t used to catching so many intense innings...
