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Christian Walker starting in left field today (with Jays lineup)

March 15, 2016, 5:11am

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Christian Walker starting in left field today (with Jays lineup)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Christian Walker is starting in left field for today's game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, a spot he could occupy this season at Triple-A Norfolk. Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated that Walker could get some reps in the outfield, though it wasn't known whether it would happen in camp. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop is making another trip today. He's batting third, one spot ahead of first baseman Pedro Alvarez. Hyun Soo Kim is serving as the designated hitter. Joey...

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Jeff Beliveau: "As of right now, everything's been going great"

March 14, 2016, 4:42pm

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Jeff Beliveau: "As of right now, everything's been going great"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Jeff Beliveau continues to make impressive strides in camp after undergoing labrum surgery in April. Beliveau, signed as a minor league free agent, has thrown live batting practice four times. He took only one day off after Saturday's session before throwing in the bullpen yesterday. He previously had waited two days, but is recovering at a quicker pace. The Orioles haven't decided whether to get Beliveau in an exhibition game before they break camp. The primary...

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Orioles encouraged by MRI results on Wieters' elbow (updated)

March 14, 2016, 12:43pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles received good news on Matt Wieters' MRI this morning. Manager Buck Showalter said the MRI didn't reveal any structural damage in Wieters' right elbow. Nothing that contradicted an earlier X-ray, according to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Leigh Ann Curl. "It looked good," Showalter said following an 8-7 win over the Phillies. "Dr. Curl, she's been with us a long time, said it looked good structurally, so that was encouraging. Just get some of whatever's left in...

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Slow start for Gallardo (Machado and Jones homer, O's win 8-7)

March 14, 2016, 9:21am

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Slow start for Gallardo (Machado and Jones homer, O's win 8-7)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 8, Phillies 7 Recap: Xavier Avery drew a bases-loaded walk off Daniel Stumpf in the eighth and Paul Janish stroked a two-out, two-run single on an 0-2 pitch to give the Orioles an 8-7 lead. Yovani Gallardo served up three home runs, two to Maikel Franco, in 2 1/3 innings. He allowed five runs and four hits, with two walks and one strikeout. Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in a four-run third. Caleb Joseph had an RBI double and Ryan Flaherty had a sacrifice...

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Notes on Wieters MRI, morning roster cuts and more

March 14, 2016, 7:44am

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Notes on Wieters MRI, morning roster cuts and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - There seems to be improvement in the condition of Matt Wieters' right elbow, but the Orioles scheduled a 10 a.m. MRI for their catcher with team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. "He said he's lost some of the soreness and the swelling is gone for the most part," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's gotten better every day. He felt better today than he did yesterday, so day to day. "I don't go up to him every day and ask, 'Exactly how did it feel? How did it feel at 7...

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Caleb Joseph on Matt Wieters: "My heart dropped for him"

March 14, 2016, 5:47am

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Caleb Joseph on Matt Wieters: "My heart dropped for him"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Brian Matusz will try to throw off a mound today in the next step in his recovery from a strained muscle in his lower back. Matusz has made only one appearance, allowing a run and two hits in one inning against the Braves on March 2. Matusz session comes one day after left-hander T.J. McFarland threw about 25 pitches in the bullpen. McFarland had some inflammation in his elbow. Jeff Beliveau played long toss yesterday after throwing live batting practice Saturday...

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Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

March 14, 2016, 4:05am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Alvarez, who had an RBI double yesterday in his Orioles debut, is serving as the designated hitter this afternoon versus the Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Ryan Flaherty is leading off and playing second base. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Nolan Reimold is in left. Caleb Joseph is catching in back to back games. For the Orioles Ryan Flaherty 2B Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Pedro Alvarez DH Mark Trumbo RF Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Caleb Joseph...

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Gallardo's a popular figure among the other starters

March 13, 2016, 5:58pm

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Gallardo's a popular figure among the other starters

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are expected to make a bunch of roster cuts today. They didn't send out anyone yesterday, which came as a bit of a surprise, but they should be active this morning and perhaps following the game. I'd expect Hunter Harvey to be reassigned to minor league camp. Not as a punishment after allowing five runs yesterday in one-third of an inning, but because he needs to do some side work and continue preparing for the season. He hasn't pitched since 2014. We'll need...

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McFarland ready to start pitching again

March 13, 2016, 8:43am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - T.J. McFarland threw about 25 pitches in his bullpen session this morning and said his left elbow felt good. "Threw a good side and no problems. Everything was good, coming out all right," he said. "Tomorrow, we'll reassess it. I'm not anticipating any problems, but tomorrow they'll reassess it in the morning and we'll go from there. I think I feel good and ready to get back out there." McFarland has made only two spring relief appearances, the last on March 6. He's...

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Wieters on elbow: "Nothing too bad, but definitely a little sore"

March 13, 2016, 8:11am

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Wieters on elbow: "Nothing too bad, but definitely a little sore"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters said this morning that his right elbow is "a little stiff, a little sore" and he can't give a timetable on his return to the lineup. Wieters was removed for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the first inning of yesterday's game against the Twins due to discomfort in the elbow. He had X-rays that came back normal. "Nothing too bad, but definitely a little sore from yesterday. Get some treatment on it today and take it day by day," he said after today's...

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A few morning notes

March 13, 2016, 5:57am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Matt Wieters' right elbow is a little better this morning. Wieters was examined by team physicians. He didn't appear at his locker during the hour that the media was allowed inside the clubhouse. Wieters left yesterday's game after the top of the first inning with soreness in his surgically repaired elbow. He wasn't scheduled to make the trip to Fort Myers for today's game against the Twins. It's doubtful that Wieters will play Monday...

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Orioles lineup today includes Pedro Alvarez

March 13, 2016, 3:59am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Alvarez makes his Orioles debut this afternoon, batting cleanup and playing first base against the Twins in Fort Myers. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Jonathan Schoop is at second base. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Matt Wieters wasn't scheduled to make the trip, and he's out indefinitely after leaving yesterday's game with a sore right elbow. For the Orioles Joey Rickard CF Ryan Flaherty 3B Christian Walker DH Pedro Alvarez 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Hyun Soo Kim LF...

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Orioles and Twins meet up again today

March 12, 2016, 6:17pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are playing the Twins again today. It's getting stalkerish. This is the fourth game between the teams in 13 days and they're going to meet again March 17 and 22. The back-to-back games are coming against the same team that the Orioles will face to open the season, beginning on April 4 at Camden Yards. It's a bit strange, not to mention inconvenient. "Of course it is," said manager Buck Showalter. "Are we going to end there? Playing teams back to back in the...

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Showalter provides updates on Wieters and roster cuts following 8-1 win (updated)

March 12, 2016, 11:40am

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Showalter provides updates on Wieters and roster cuts following 8-1 win (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - X-rays taken this afternoon on Matt Wieters' right elbow didn't raise any concerns among the Orioles, according to manager Buck Showalter, who met with the media following an 8-1 victory over the Twins. The Orioles no longer are winless in the Grapefruit League, but all of the attention fell upon Wieters, who left for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the first inning. "Just elbow soreness and decided not to take a chance with him," Showalter said. "Just get him out of...

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Game update and Ubaldo Jimenez on today's outing (O's win 8-1)

March 12, 2016, 10:28am

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Game update and Ubaldo Jimenez on today's outing (O's win 8-1)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 8, Twins 1 Recap: The Orioles won their first game and are 1-10-2, but Matt Wieters left after the top of the first inning with right elbow soreness. Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run and four hits in 3 1/3 innings, with one walk and two strikeouts. Manny Machado had two doubles, an RBI and a run scored through two innings. Mark Trumbo delivered a two-run single in the first. Audry Perez, who replaced Wieters, singled and hit a two-run homer. Steve Tolleson added...

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Matt Wieters leaves game with right elbow soreness

March 12, 2016, 9:20am

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Matt Wieters leaves game with right elbow soreness

SARASOTA, Fla. - Matt Wieters came out of today's game against the Twins with right elbow soreness. The Orioles made the announcement a few minutes ago. We'll learn more about the severity of it after the final out. Henry Urrutia pinch-hit for Wieters in the bottom of the first inning. Wieters stayed in the dugout until the completion of the top of the second and walked alone to the clubhouse. Audry Perez replaced Wieters behind the plate. Eduardo Nunez singled with one out in the first and...

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Matt Wieters leaves game in first inning (O's lead 4-1)

March 12, 2016, 8:50am

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Matt Wieters leaves game in first inning (O's lead 4-1)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters was removed for a pinch-hitter today in the bottom of the first inning and we're waiting for the Orioles to provide an explanation. Wieters caught the top half of the inning and made a throw to second base that sailed as Eduardo Nunez slid in safely. Henry Urrutia pinch-hit for Wieters after Mark Trumbo's two-run single gave the Orioles a 3-1 lead. Twins right-hander Trevor May struck out Urrutia and J.J. Hardy. Audry Perez replaced Wieters behind the...

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Hearing from Buck Showalter before today's game

March 12, 2016, 8:07am

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Hearing from Buck Showalter before today's game

SARASOTA, Fla. - Still no word on the next round of cuts as we wait for first pitch. "We'll have some more between now and the end of the day," manager Buck Showalter said during batting practice. "Do some at lunch, maybe some after the game. Hopefully, by the end of Sunday I think we'll have a lot of those out of the way." Caleb Joseph looked fine while performing early drills and taking batting practice, the flu-like symptoms no longer holding him back. "He's OK," Showalter said....

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Pedro Alvarez making Orioles debut on Sunday (and more notes)

March 12, 2016, 6:26am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Alvarez will make his Orioles debut on Sunday against the Twins in Fort Myers. His one-year deal included a pair of gray pants. Alvarez took batting practice on the main field and got in some extra swings while Jeff Beliveau threw live batting practice on a back field. Earlier in the day, Alvarez and Chris Davis shared first base and performed a variety of infield drills. Chris Tillman will make his first Grapefruit League start on Tuesday against the Blue Jays in...

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Notes on Joseph, McFarland, Tillman and more

March 12, 2016, 4:38am

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Notes on Joseph, McFarland, Tillman and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - Caleb Joseph is back in the clubhouse this morning after experiencing flu-like symptoms that swept through his spring training home. Joseph wasn't on yesterday's trip to Tampa due to his illness. "They wanted me to come in today because I'm feeling more normal," he said. "Yesterday, I probably could have come in, but still kind of speculating in terms of contagiousness. It was a bad case. Me, my wife, my son and my mother-in-law all got it within hours. That entire house...