Spring Training
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February 23, 2020 at 4:52 pm
LeBlanc throws two scoreless innings for Orioles; Big offensive day; Rule 5 debuts
SARASOTA, Florida—The Orioles need left-hander Wade LeBlanc to pitch well this spring and make the team. If Alex Cobb and John Means are the first two starters in the rotation, LeBlanc and Asher Wojciechowski are the next two in line. In his first game for the Orioles, LeBlanc threw two scoreless innings,...
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LeBlanc will start home Grapefruit opener; Davis expected to play; Rondon gets a shot
NORTH PORT, Florida.-What’s happening? The Orioles will play their Grapefruit League home opener against the Boston Red Sox at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium Sunday. Wade LeBlanc will start for the Orioles. Chris Mazza will start for Boston. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde isn’t thrilled to have split-squad games against Boston and...
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February 22, 2020 at 4:25 pm
Orioles open Grapefruit League season, Braves’ new park with 5-0 loss
NORTH PORT, Florida—The first game at CoolToday Park was played at the tail end of last season’s spring training. However, Atlanta designated Saturday as its official opening. The Orioles made it a successful one for the Braves, losing 5-0. There were first pitches from notables in Braves history and a welcoming address...
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Orioles open Grapefruit League schedule; Davis returns after illness; Alvarado aims for a first
SARASOTA, Florida.-What’s happening? The Orioles open their Grapefruit League season Saturday with a game against the Atlanta Braves at brand new CoolToday Park in North Port at 1:05 p.m. Chandler Shepherd will start against Felix Hernandez, the longtime Seattle Mariners stalwart who signed a minor league contract with the Braves. “I’m super...
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February 21, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Severino wants to be primary catcher for Orioles; Scott focuses on control; Kremer makes pitch to impress
SARASOTA, Florida—A year ago, catcher Pedro Severino was in the Washington Nationals’ camp, trying to hang on. Near the end of spring training, the Orioles claimed Severino, who played 96 games and hit .249 with 13 home runs and 44 RBIs. He was especially strong in the first half, hitting .272 with...
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Hyde picks Shepherd to start Grapefruit League opener; Orioles add game at Navy; Kohl Stewart eyes rotation
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening? Chandler Shepherd will be the Orioles’ starter in their opening game Saturday against the Atlanta Braves in North Port. “He’s one of the guys we’re stretching out,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It just fell on that day, and see him go a couple of innings.” Hyde said that Ty...
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February 20, 2020 at 1:10 pm
Orioles hope to see a different David Hess in 2020
SARASOTA, Florida—David Hess had an awful 2019. How bad was it? The high point of the season came in Hess’ first start on April 1 in Toronto when he was lifted after throwing 6 1/3 hitless innings. After that, his season cratered, and by mid-June, he was back at Triple-A Norfolk. Hess...
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Rutschman impresses Hyde; Broadcast team shakeup; Orioles acquire infielder
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening? –Manager Brandon Hyde has been impressed with what he’s seen of catcher Adley Rutschman in the first week of spring training. “He’s fun to watch hit,” Hyde said. “I just like the way he swings the bat from both sides of the plate. He’s got huge power … He’s...
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February 19, 2020 at 3:58 pm
Orioles shake up broadcast team, remove Jim Hunter, add Arnold, Garceau, Newman
SARASOTA, Florida—The Orioles shook up their broadcast team for the 2020 season, removing longtime TV and radio announcer Jim Hunter and adding three new members to their team. Hunter, who has been with the team since 1997 and last year served as the lead radio announcer and backup television broadcaster, is being...
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Adley Rutschman, Orioles’ catcher of the future, loving his first big league camp
SARASOTA, Florida—The biggest new name in Orioles’ spring training is the player who has the least professional experience. Catcher Adley Rutschman, the overall No. 1 draft pick who received a record $8.1 million signing bonus last June, has played in only 37 professional games, and general manager Mike Elias has said he...
