Spring Training
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March 10, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: What’s happened so far in Sarasota, and what’s on the horizon
What’s happening: Three key Orioles, Chris Tillman, Zach Britton and J.J. Hardy, have yet to play this spring. The good news is that all three could be playing within the next week. Tillman, who had a platelet rich plasma injection in December, won’t be ready to pitch Opening Day, but could be...
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March 9, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Alvarez switches to pitching; Mancini keeps hitting; Gentry homers
What’s happening: The always inventive Buck Showalter is at it again. When he managed the Texas Rangers, Showalter convinced R.A. Dickey to try life as a knuckleballer, and it worked brilliantly. Now, Showalter is experimenting with 28-year-old Dariel Alvarez. The Cuban defector, who signed with the Orioles for $800,000 in July 2013,...
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March 8, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Gausman bests Machado; Brach struggles; Bleier considers WBC
What’s happening: The Orioles get back to normal after their one-day journey into international baseball. Tuesday’s game against Manny Machado, Welington Castillo, Nelson Cruz and the rest of the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic team was delightful for the first seven innings — until pitchers belonging to the Orioles ended up pitching...
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March 7, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Bring on Manny and Team Dominican; Bundy’s start; Hardy’s back
What’s happening: The Orioles play the Dominican Republic’s entry in the World Baseball Classic this afternoon. Kevin Gausman pitches for the Orioles and he’ll face a star-studded lineup featuring his teammates Manny Machado and Welington Castillo, and former teammate Nelson Cruz, among others. Showalter isn’t worried about the Orioles being overly excited...
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March 6, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Off to the WBC; Russell on Castillo; Tillman, Britton and Hardy updates
What’s happening: The Orioles are getting into their World Baseball Classic mode. They lost second baseman Jonathan Schoop on Tuesday as he left to play for the Netherlands. Third baseman Manny Machado and catcher Welington Castillo left Sunday to play for the Dominican Republic. Left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno is with Team Mexico...
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March 3, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Tillman feels good; Gausman goes two innings; Joseph goes deep
What’s happening: Right-hander Chris Tillman said he felt strong after his Wednesday session on a flat mound. Due to right shoulder soreness, Tillman has been ruled out for Opening Day, which will end his three-year streak of starting the Orioles’ season opener. But he remains on schedule to make his first Grapefruit...
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March 2, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Bundy’s first start; split-squad on tap; Harvey’s progress; Dickerson impressing; Jones’ hot bat
What’s happening: Right-hander Kevin Gausman, who is likely the Orioles’ Opening Day starter with Chris Tillman unavailable, will make his first start of the Grapefruit League season against the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. this afternoon. Tyler Wilson starts against the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla. at 6:35 p.m. tonight in...
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March 1, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Aquino’s stock rising; Bundy to start; Sedlock gets a look
What’s happening: Right-hander Dylan Bundy makes his first start of the Grapefruit League season Wednesday in Sarasota against the Boston Red Sox. Because Chris Tillman won’t be ready to pitch on Opening Day due to shoulder soreness, Bundy could begin the year as the club’s second starter behind only Kevin Gausman. Inserted...
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February 28, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Buck on Jimenez; Schoop leaves with a bang; Wright’s up
What’s happening: Right-hander Mike Wright gets his first Grapefruit League start against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater at 1:05 p.m. today. Wright, who is battling for one of the final spots in the bullpen, starts against an old Orioles nemesis, Clay Buchholz, who is 11-7 with a 3.76 ERA in 23 regular season...
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February 27, 2017 at 7:00 am
Spring Training Primer: Bourn’s injury; Jimenez’s start; Schoop flying coop soon
What’s happening: Ubaldo Jimenez, who had a 1-2-3-4 inning in his intrasquad game Thursday, takes the mound against the New York Yankees this afternoon. Jimenez, who isn’t known for always being efficient, threw so few pitches in his intrasquad inning that he faced an extra batter, whom he retired. Today will be Jonathan...
