Bradish pitches 5 dazzling innings in Orioles’ 7-2 win over Pirates: 7 players cut
SARASOTA—What’s happening? Kyle Bradish, who could be the Orioles’ Opening Day starter, threw five sparkling innings, allowing just one hit, walking one and striking out two, in the Orioles’ 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates before 6,066 at Ed Smith Stadium on Wednesday. Bradish, who started just six times last season after having Tommy John […] Read More
Orioles 1st base coach Jason Bourgeois on his experience: ‘I can relate’
SARASOTA—The 2013 Durham Bulls were full of big-name players. There was Tim Beckham, a onetime first overall draft pick; Wil Myers, who was promoted to the Tampa Bay Rays and won the Rookie of the Year despite playing just 88 games; future four-time Gold Glove centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier; and three pitchers — Chris Archer, Jake […] Read More
There Were Birds in Yuma
As the Orioles plow through spring training in Sarasota, it’s startling to look back at what they endured 72 years ago in their inaugural spring season, which took place a long way from Baltimore. The Orioles had no say in the location of their inaugural spring training camp. Before Bill Veeck sold the St. Louis […] Read More
Mayo goes 4-for-4 with 5 RBIs in Orioles’ 7-6 loss to Astros
What’s happening? Coby Mayo had a productive trip to Florida’s East Coast, going 4-for-4 and driving in five runs in the Orioles’ 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. Mayo, who grew up in Parkland, Florida got to play in front of friends and relatives at home for the past […] Read More
Chris Davis elected to Orioles Hall of Fame; Storm Davis, scout Jim Russo also honored
SARASOTA—Longtime Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who twice led the major league in home runs, has been elected to the team’s Hall of Fame. Davis, who was obtained from the Texas Rangers along with pitcher Tommy Hunter in exchange for pitcher Koji Uehara, was one of the most popular players in club history. In 2013, […] Read More
Orioles catcher Maverick Handley on catching, coaching, medical school
SARASOTA—Orioles catcher Maverick Handley is an interesting fellow. A world traveler, Handley had an important choice to make in 2019. He could have gone to medical school or played professional baseball. Handley was the Orioles’ sixth-round draft choice in 2019 and finally made it to the majors last season. His 2025 season was truncated when […] Read More
Perlozzo returns to Orioles’ dugout for a weekend; Adjusting from night to day
SARASOTA—It’s been nearly 19 years since Sam Perlozzo was in an Orioles dugout. On Saturday, Perlozzo, who managed the team for 288 games from 2005-2007, was in the dugout, watching a new generation of Orioles. The 75-year-old Perlozzo was in the major leagues for 26 years as a coach and manager. He was an Orioles’coach […] Read More
How does Orioles’ Basallo look in spring training? | MAILBAG
Question: I was so high on Samuel Basallo when he was in the minors. Since signing the big contract, he seems different. I hope I’m wrong, but he looks like he is going through the motions. Not leading like a catcher should, and sure as heck doesn’t look like he is having fun. What do […] Read More
Orioles 1st base coach Jason Bourgeois on his experience: ‘I can relate’
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Orioles option rookie relievers Cameron Foster, Anthony Nunez to minor league camp, reassign 4 others
SARASOTA—The Orioles cut six players after Sunday’s game, including Cameron Foster and Anthony Nunez, two right-handed relievers who were promoted to the 40-man roster last November. Foster and Nunez, who came to the Orioles last July in separate trades with the New York Mets, had both pitched well in spring training. Both Foster and Nunez […] Read More
