Spring Training
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February 21, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles plan to stretch out Valdez; Zimmermann could be swing man
What’s happening? – In the Orioles’ never-ending search for starters, there might be another name to consider. César Valdez, who started six times in 2010 and 2017 for Arizona, Oakland and Toronto, and also started in the Dominican Republic this winter, might get a shot. “We’re going to stretch him out,” manager...
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February 20, 2021 at 3:39 pm
Hyde is focused on Orioles’ improvement; Babe Ruth Museum plans birthday bash
Playing in the rugged American League East, and after four consecutive losing seasons, it would be wishful thinking to consider the Orioles contenders. They’re still compiling young talent with the goal of challenging the heavyweights in the future. That FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA have calculated that the Orioles have no chance...
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Orioles’ Hyde not putting limit on innings for Akin and Kremer; Rule 5 pitchers impress
What’s happening? – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde doesn’t have a set plan for monitoring the innings of young starters Keegan Akin and Dean Kremer. Akin made six starts last season, and Kremer made four. “Right now, we’re not giving them any sort of limit, we’re not talking about limiting them in any...
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February 19, 2021 at 3:21 pm
Hunter Harvey wants to be a full-time worker in Orioles’ bullpen
Hunter Harvey health updates have been a spring training staple. Harvey, who was the Orioles’ No. 1 draft pick in 2013, is still looking to pitch a full season in the major leagues. At 26, Harvey has pitched only 15 major league innings as a reliever. Because of service time, Harvey has...
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Orioles’ Hyde is eager to see his new infielders, says Mancini looks ‘really good’
What’s happening? – The Orioles have yet to see pitcher Matt Harvey on the field. Harvey’s minor league contract became official on Wednesday. On Thursday, manager Brandon Hyde said he isn’t sure what role will fit Harvey best. “We’re going to see what we have, and see how he looks and keep...
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2.5K12February 18, 2021 at 3:40 pmHernández hopes to improve Hall of Fame chances with Orioles; Minor league schedules
Pitcher Félix Hernández has a resume that he’d like to make even stronger with the Orioles. In his initial video conference call...
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Matt Harvey joins Orioles; Means likes pitching coaches; Armstrong likes bullpen
What’s happening? –Oriole pitchers and catchers will work out for the second day at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida on Thursday. Matt Harvey, whose minor league contract became official on Wednesday, becomes the 37th pitcher in camp. Harvey will compete with veterans Felix Hernández and Wade LeBlanc, who also...
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February 17, 2021 at 3:08 pm
Orioles begin spring training, add Harvey; Hyde, Means dismiss predictions
Beginning his third season as Orioles manager, Brandon Hyde offered a first-day weather report from Sarasota, Florida. Wednesday’s initial workout for pitchers and catchers was held in 75-degree temperatures with a bit of mist, he said in a Zoom call. In this unusual spring training, where initial workouts on the back fields...
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Bullpen could be an Orioles strength in 2021
The first workout for Orioles pitchers and catchers at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday promises to bring together a large and interesting collection. Thirty-six pitchers and eight catchers are scheduled to be there, although executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that pitchers coming from out of...
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3.1K31February 14, 2021 at 7:00 amHarvey, Hernández, LeBlanc add intrigue to Orioles’ minor league invite list
With the imminent signing of right-hander Matt Harvey to a minor league contract, the Orioles have accumulated some familiar names to contend for...