Spring Training
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March 13, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Bundy throws five innings; Tillman to debut versus Lynn; Mountcastle, Stewart, Asher sent out
What’s happening? – Chris Tillman makes his Grapefruit League debut today when the Orioles travel to Fort Myers, Fla., to play the Minnesota Twins. Tillman has pitched in two simulated games. Tillman, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Orioles last month, will face Lance Lynn, who officially signed a...
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March 12, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Cashner’s smooth debut; Harvey starts again; Hart’s battle
What’s happening? – Dylan Bundy and Mike Wright will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton today. Manager Buck Showalter hopes that Bundy and Wright will combine to pitch the entire game. First baseman Chris Davis had a cortisone shot in his sore right elbow Saturday. Showalter hopes that Davis, who has been...
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March 10, 2018 at 7:00 am
A Q&A with Dan Duquette: Discussing the 2018 Orioles, the pitching staff and his future
I had a chance to sit down with Orioles Executive Vice President Dan Duquette for an inning last week during an exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium. We talked about his 2018 team, about what needs to happen for this club to get back to the postseason and about his own future,...
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March 9, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Preview: Castro’s first start; Cortes’ third outing; first base MASH unit
What’s happening? – Miguel Castro makes his first Grapefruit League start today when the Orioles face the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla. Castro is battling with Nestor Cortes Jr., and Mike Wright Jr., for the fifth spot in the Orioles’ rotation. Castro, who was scratched from his scheduled start Feb. 25...
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March 8, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Cashner begins Grapefruit League action Sunday; Wright’s direction; Wynn’s winning attitude
What’s happening? – Andrew Cashner, who has thrown two simulated games, will make his official Grapefruit League debut Sunday when the Orioles host the Phillies. Manager Buck Showalter has tried to keep his starting pitchers and a few of his top relievers away from American League East opponents as well as the Minnesota...
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March 7, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Harvey’s confidence; Davis’ return; Edgin’s good impression
What’s happening? – Chris Davis hopes for a return to action soon. After Saturday’s MRI on his right elbow found no structural damage, Davis said he was relieved. “I feel better today,” Davis said Tuesday. “Obviously, the last couple of days, I haven’t done a whole lot. Treat and kind of go through...
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March 5, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Ynoa’s falling stock; Araujo’s rising; Mountcastle’s mashing
What’s happening? – It’s not going to be said officially, but the fifth starter’s competition is likely down to three legitimate candidates. Right-hander Gabriel Ynoa was on the outside looking in anyway, and Sunday’s developments likely cemented that speculation. The fact Ynoa was actually starting against the Boston Red Sox said something...
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March 2, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Bundy starts today; Cortes pitches as advertised; Joely opens eyes
What’s happening? — Dylan Bundy doesn’t have to worry about his spot in the rotation, not after delivering the most consistent performance of any of the Orioles’ starters in 2017. And manager Buck Showalter said he has no worries about how the 25-year-old will build on last year, when Bundy was 13-9...
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March 1, 2018 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Fifth starter battle chugging along; Davis’ forearm; Manny’s bat
What’s happening? – The second round of fifth starter auditions technically started Wednesday with Mike Wright Jr, pitching against the St. Louis Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. Wright lasted two scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk while striking out three. In his first outing of the spring, Wright allowed one...
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February 28, 2018 at 12:58 pm
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Hays’ shoulder; Lee’s oblique; Tony Clark visits camp
The Orioles received reports on a few of their injured players Wednesday – relatively good news on one and expected bad news on another. Top outfield prospect Austin Hays, who was supposed to play in right field Tuesday but was switched to designated hitter prior to the game against the Tampa Bay...
