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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...