Spring Training
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March 31, 2021 at 7:00 am
A spring training full of surprises for Orioles
At the beginning of spring training, I always have an Opening Day roster in mind. Fortunately, I usually don’t publish that roster because it doesn’t come close to being accurate. There are always surprises that make those predictions look foolish. Here are some from the past six weeks: Matt Harvey is the...
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March 30, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ rotation set; Zimmermann roughed up in final spring game; Hays puts up big numbers
What’s happening? –The Orioles have a mandatory day off in Sarasota, Florida after they concluded Grapefruit League play. The team will work on Wednesday, then fly to Boston for Thursday’s season opener against the Red Sox. Jorge López and Dean Kremer will be the Orioles’ fourth and fifth starters, joining John Means,...
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March 29, 2021 at 4:29 pm
Rule 5 pitchers Mac Sceroler, Tyler Wells make Orioles, along with Urias and Valaika
With their first game just three days away, the Orioles have decided to add both Rule 5 pitchers, Mac Sceroler and Tyler Wells, to their roster. The right-handed pitchers, who appeared to be long shots to make the team, impressed the Orioles enough for them to begin the 2021 season with them....
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3.5K29at 8:51 amFélix Hernández opts out of minor league contract with Orioles
Félix Hernández, the once dominant pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, won’t be adding to his legacy with the Orioles. After compiling a...
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Zimmermann is Orioles’ 3rd starter; Harvey finishes solid spring; Hyde not concerned about Santander
What’s happening? – Bruce Zimmermann, who manager Brandon Hyde named as his third starter, gets his first start of the spring in the Orioles’ final Grapefruit League game. Zimmermann, who has allowed just one hit in nine scoreless innings, faces the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m. on Monday at Ed Smith...
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March 28, 2021 at 7:00 am
Trade for Plutko reflects Orioles’ goal to add pitching depth; 2nd base up for grabs; Means tires after getting vaccine
What’s happening? –Matt Harvey, who manager Brandon Hyde has named to start the Orioles’ second game of the season on April 3rd, will pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Harvey, who was added to the 40-man roster on Thursday, has a...
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March 27, 2021 at 6:22 pm
Orioles trade for Cleveland right-hander Adam Plutko, designate Yolmer Sánchez for assignment
The Orioles acquired right-handed pitcher Adam Plutko from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Plutko on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated second baseman Yolmer Sánchez for assignment. Plutko is 13-12 with a 5.05 ERA in 50 games with Cleveland. He has experience starting...
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Wade LeBlanc glad it all worked out with Orioles
Two days after he opted out of his minor league contract with the Orioles, and a day after he signed a major league contract with the team, Wade LeBlanc said that he didn’t want to leave the Orioles. “It’s kind of hectic, to he honest with you,” LeBlanc said on Saturday. “You’re...
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Lopez comes up big as Orioles’ starting rotation becomes clearer; Wells also pitches well
What’s happening? – John Means will start for the final time before Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. Means, who will be opposed by Atlanta’s Max Fried, has a 5.87 ERA in five starts. Wade LeBlanc, who opted out of...
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March 26, 2021 at 8:06 pm
Orioles send Akin to Norfolk, re-sign LeBlanc, put Davis on 60-day injured list
The Orioles made a couple of surprising moves on Friday, and one that was expected. They sent Keegan Akin, who was expected to be in the starting rotation, to Norfolk, re-signed Wade LeBlanc, who was given his release on Thursday, and put Chris Davis, who has been out since February 28th, on...
