Spring Training
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February 14, 2019 at 7:00 am
Brandon Hyde’s first spring training day as Orioles manager; Bleier throws pain-free; Sucre delayed
SARASOTA, Fla.-What’s happening? – After a cool and windy first workout, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is looking forward to a longer, more complete second day of spring training. Because rain made the fields too wet for fielding drills, Hyde hopes to hold them today. He also wants the remaining 16 of the...
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2.8KFebruary 13, 2019 at 2:58 pmThe word for Hyde’s first Orioles’ spring training day is competition
SARASOTA, Fla.–It was hardly ideal spring training weather for Brandon Hyde’s first genuine day as Baltimore Orioles manager. Until now, Hyde had...
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Orioles pitchers, catchers report; Elias, Hyde speak; Eric Young Jr. signs
What’s happening? – The Orioles pitchers and catchers take the field for their first workout of the spring this morning. There are 31 pitchers and six catchers expected. Tuesday’s reporting day featured many of the pitchers and just two catchers, Austin Wynns and minor leaguer Martin Cervenka, in the clubhouse when it was...
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2.5K8February 12, 2019 at 4:28 pmFirst day for the Orioles’ new sheriffs
SARASOTA, Fla.—The first day of Orioles spring training was unlike any other in years. Former manager Buck Showalter wasn’t hurrying around, checking...
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3.4K24at 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...