Spring Training
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March 12, 2021 at 4:53 pm
Orioles’ Hunter Harvey injures oblique muscle; Baumann, Lowther, Wells among cuts
After throwing one pitch to Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak in the eighth inning of Friday’s game, Hunter Harvey injured his left oblique muscle. It’s doubtful that Harvey, who has a history of injuries that includes Tommy John surgery in 2016, will start the season with the Orioles. The 26-year-old right-hander, who...
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2.7Kat 7:00 amOrioles’ utility competition; Another so-so start for Hernández; Remembering March 12, 2020
What’s happening? – John Means will make his third start for the Orioles when they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m....
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March 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Orioles discover benefits of alternate site at Bowie
One of the mysteries in 2020 was the workings of the Orioles’ alternate site at Bowie. Prince George’s Stadium is the home of the Double-A Baysox. Its location is good, 27 miles from Oriole Park, and the facilities worked so well that when it was announced that the 2021 Triple-A season would...
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Elias breaks down Orioles; Akin wild in 4-3 win; Bannon gets a look
What’s happening? – Félix Hernández will start for the Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Field in Bradenton, Florida at 1:05 pm on Thursday. In his first start, the veteran right-hander allowed two runs on one hit in two innings, walking two and striking out two on Saturday night against Detroit....
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March 10, 2021 at 7:00 am
Davis remains out with back injury; Opening Day capacity unclear; Orioles’ pitching solid
What’s happening? – Keegan Akin will get his first start of the spring when the Orioles play the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 pm on Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. In a game that Matt Harvey started, Akin allowed a run on two hits in two innings, walking two and...
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March 9, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Pat Valaika thrives in utility role for Orioles
Pat Valaika wouldn’t be a name fans would correlate with everyday Oriole. But, in 2020, Valaika appeared in 52 of 60 games after coming in on a minor league contract. Valaika finished fourth on the team with eight home runs and had the fifth-highest OPS, .791. However, the 28-year-old Valaika knows he’s...
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March 8, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles make 1st cuts; Means roughed up in 13-1 loss; Hyde criticizes defense, pitching
What’s happening? – The Orioles have the first of two days off this spring on Monday. Manager Brandon Hyde says the only activity will be a few pitchers coming to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota for bullpen sessions. On Tuesday, the Orioles will play the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium...
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March 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Early look at Orioles’ starting candidates
John Means is the first Oriole pitcher to start for the second time. He’s also the most secure in their rotation. A week into the Grapefruit League schedule, with an offday on Monday, manager Brandon Hyde isn’t in a rush to pick a rotation. “I think it’s really early,” Hyde said in...
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Hyde likes Orioles’ outfield options; Means makes 2nd start; Hernández off target in his 1st
What’s happening? –John Means will make his second spring training start for the Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Field in Bradenton, Florida at 1:05 pm on Sunday. JT Brubaker will start for Pittsburgh. Means allowed a run on four hits in 1 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees on...
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March 6, 2021 at 2:05 pm
Adley Rutschman says Orioles are moving in the right direction
Adley Rutschman was designated a camp reserve by the Orioles just before spring training started. In his second camp after being the No. 1 pick in 2019, he’s been spending much of his time at the minor league complex at Twin Lakes Park. On Saturday night, Rutschman won’t be catching but he...