Spring Training
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February 19, 2021 at 7:00 am
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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3.0KFebruary 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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3.8KFebruary 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...
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February 13, 2021 at 7:00 am
Elias discusses spring training plans, Orioles’ minor league adjustments, search for starters
Spring training is going to be different this year for the Orioles. There won’t be the typical major league/minor league camp dynamic, according to executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias,. Because of spacing requirements at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida, some players will work out at the Orioles’ Twin...
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3.0KFebruary 12, 2021 at 6:02 pmOrioles invite 32 players to camp; Kjerstad slowed by myocarditis
The delayed start of the minor league seasons have resulted in the Orioles inviting 32 players who aren’t on the major league...
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Orioles will allow limited number of fans at Grapefruit League games
The Orioles will allow fans to attend Grapefruit League games at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida, the team announced on Friday. The team will allow 1,833 fans, about 25 percent capacity of Ed Smith Stadium, for games. “Pod” seating will be enforced to ensure that groups of fans will be separated...
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June 30, 2020 at 7:00 am
Elias addresses evaluating players in a short season; Orioles’ long-term goals; New rules
Mike Elias is used to making evaluations over a 162-game season. This year, he needs to make decisions based on 60 games. “I hadn’t really thought about that until recently,” the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager said in a Zoom call on Monday. “It’s going to be a very small sample for...