Spring Training
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February 24, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ Santander takes pride in his defense; Hyde says Baumann has an ‘electric arm’
What’s happening? – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that infielder Richie Martin, who underwent surgery to remove a hamate bone in his left hand in late January, is improving. “Doing well,” Hyde said. “He’s at our Twin Lakes facility rehabbing that hand. Sounds like he’s going to be starting his hitting progression...
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February 23, 2021 at 3:44 pm
Orioles’ Hays, Santander striving for full, healthy seasons
The Orioles’ outfielders have gotten familiar with each other. Anthony Santander, Austin Hays, Ryan Mountcastle, Cedric Mullins and DJ Stewart have played together on minor league teams and they’re in major league camp with the Orioles for the third consecutive season. Two others, Yusniel Diaz and Ryan McKenna, have yet to play...
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Orioles’ Hyde begins evaluation process; Mancini returns; Ruiz expresses confidence
What’s happening? –The Orioles’ first of 28 Grapefruit League games is Sunday at Ed Smith Stadium against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This spring’s schedule has been reduced, and the first game is a day later than originally scheduled. In the schedule released last September, the Orioles were slated for 32 games. Three split-squad...
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February 22, 2021 at 3:49 pm
Mancini is back with Orioles, thankful for health and support
Three weeks before position players had their first workout on Monday, Trey Mancini reported to the Orioles’ camp in Sarasota, Florida. He wanted to get a head start after last March’s surgery for colon cancer and five months of chemotherapy. On Monday, he participated in the team’s first full-squad workout. “I feel...
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Oriole position players report; Hyde recalls a dominant Harvey; Scott looks to build on 2020
What’s happening? – The Orioles’ position players have reported and will be on the field Monday. Chris Davis is the only player not expected to work out. Because of the bad weather in Texas, Davis’ arrival was delayed by a day, and he’s still undergoing the intake process, manager Brandon Hyde said....
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4.6KFebruary 21, 2021 at 2:38 pmMatt Harvey believes he can recapture effectiveness with Orioles
After initial success in the major leagues, including 2015 when he was 13-8 with a 2.71 ERA, Matt Harvey has won 26...
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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...