Roch Kubatko

Orioles lineup vs. Twins (plus notes)

March 12, 2016, 3:38am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim isn't in today's lineup, as the Orioles host the Twins at 1:05 p.m. Nolan Reimold is in left field and leading off. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Alfredo Marte is serving as the designated hitter. It's another workout day for Pedro Alvarez. The Orioles didn't announce any cuts, but left-handers Cesar Cabral and Andy Oliver no longer have lockers in the clubhouse. T.J. McFarland said his left elbow feels much better. The inflammation is gone and he played...

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Pedro Alvarez and the "brotherhood" on the Orioles

March 11, 2016, 4:02pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will load up on the roster cuts today after putting it off again last night. They need to whittle down the pitching to a more manageable number. Meanwhile, I'm trying to learn more about Pedro Alvarez as he shows up each morning at the complex. He wasn't sitting at his locker yesterday morning during the one hour that the doors were open to the media. He actually walked past our workroom on his way to the half-field, an equipment bag strapped over his...

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Caleb Joseph out sick again today (and other postgame notes)

March 11, 2016, 10:58am

Orioles

Caleb Joseph out sick again today (and other postgame notes)

TAMPA - The first round of cuts for the Orioles are coming later today. They'll probably arrive while the beat crew is back on the road after the Orioles' 7-1 loss to the Yankees. The cuts will continue through Sunday. "It's a pretty good number," said manager Buck Showalter. "Same (list) I've been carrying around for three or four days. "The innings are going away for the pitchers. You see a guy get stretched out three or four innings now. The relief innings for guys aren't...

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Mike Wright: "As far as I'm concerned, I felt pretty positive" (O's lose 7-1)

March 11, 2016, 9:59am

Orioles

Mike Wright: "As far as I'm concerned, I felt pretty positive" (O's lose 7-1)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Yankees 7, Orioles 1 Recap: Mike Wright was charged with five runs in 2 2/3 innings, the last two scoring after he left the game. Mitch Horacek allowed two inherited runners to score and two of his own without retiring a batter. Odrisamer Despaigne threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit. Mychal Givens threw two scoreless innings. Christian Walker's sacrifice fly in the seventh scored Nolan Reimold, who led off with a single. Hyun Soo Kim reached on...

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Orioles sign Julio Borbon to minor league deal (Wright update)

March 11, 2016, 8:47am

Orioles

TAMPA - The Orioles have re-signed outfielder Julio Borbon to a minor league deal. He's expected to report tonight to Twin Lakes Park. The contract doesn't include an invitation to spring training. Borbon, 30, has spent the past two seasons at Triple-A Norfolk. He batted .269/.299/.321 in 114 games last season and occasionally was praised by Orioles manager Buck Showalter for his defensive excellence, though the club didn't purchase his contract. Borbon hit .288/.342/.356 in 124 games at...

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A few morning notes

March 11, 2016, 6:20am

Orioles

TAMPA - Pedro Alvarez was working out early today at the Ed Smith Stadium complex while his new teammates filed into the clubhouse. Alvarez was on the half-field, named after Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, at 7:42 a.m. He carried an equipment bag and one of his bats. Third base coach Bobby Dickerson met up with Alvarez, who later was joined by infield instructor and MASN analyst Mike Bordick. "We're very hands-on, we're already working," Alvarez said last night on the "Hot Stove Show"...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

March 11, 2016, 3:24am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim, fresh off his first hit and RBI yesterday, is in left field today for the Orioles' game against the Yankees in Tampa. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is leading off and playing center field. Nolan Reimold is in right field and Christian Walker is playing first base. For the Orioles Joey Rickard CF Ryan Flaherty 2B Nolan Reimold RF Hyun Soo Kim LF Christian Walker 1B Henry Urrutia DH Francisco Pena C Steve Tolleson 3B Paul Janish SS Mike Wright RHP For the Yankees Jacoby...

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Francisco Pena trying to get it right

March 10, 2016, 4:21pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The first round of cuts are coming today unless there's an unexpected change in plans. Barring an injury, the Orioles will go north with catchers Matt Wieters and Caleb Joseph. They currently have six catchers in camp, including Francisco Pena, Audry Perez, Chance Sisco and Jonah Heim. Pena will take an interesting story with him whenever the Orioles decide to option him and he reports to Twin Lakes Park. He's the son of former major league catcher and current Yankees coach...

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Wrapping up a 4-4 tie

March 10, 2016, 11:58am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are expected to make their first round of cuts on Friday. Manager Buck Showalter has a list prepared. "It's coming shortly," he said. "Not today. We've got too many people going in different directions. So that leaves tomorrow, right? "I'm ready. Been ready." Today's game ended in a 4-4 tie after nine innings. The Yankees ran out of pitchers, preventing the usual spring training 10th. The Orioles also played a B game earlier in the morning that lasted six...

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Showalter on Alvarez: "He's a good fit for us" (O's, Yankees tie 4-4)

March 10, 2016, 10:04am

Orioles

Showalter on Alvarez: "He's a good fit for us" (O's, Yankees tie 4-4)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 4, Yankees 4 Recap: Adam Jones hit his first spring home run, an opposite-field shot in the first inning. Hyun Soo Kim was hit by a Kyle Haynes pitch in the fourth, the first time he reached base in 23 plate appearances. He reached on an RBI infield single with the bases loaded in the seventh, making him 1-for-24. Steve Tolleson tied the game in the seventh with a two-run single. Tyler Wilson allowed two runs and five hits in three innings, with no walks and...

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Notes on Tillman's start, Alvarez's press conference and more

March 10, 2016, 8:56am

Orioles

Notes on Tillman's start, Alvarez's press conference and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman felt good physically today after his B game start, his right hip no longer sore. Brian Matusz should start throwing Sunday or Monday, his back no longer hurting. T.J. McFarland could start throwing before Matusz, his elbow no longer swollen. Ozzie Martinez could start playing soon, his neck no longer aching. Pedro Alvarez could make his Orioles debut on Sunday in Fort Myers. He doesn't care whether he's used as the designated hitter. Manager Buck Showalter said...

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Updating Tillman and Gausman in the B game

March 10, 2016, 6:51am

Orioles

Updating Tillman and Gausman in the B game

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman threw 30 pitches in two innings today in his spring debut against the Pirates in a B game on the Camden Yards replica field. Nineteen were strikes. Tillman struck out two batters and stayed on the mound after recording three outs in the second. Reese McGuire singled off him, but was thrown out by left fielder Alfredo Marte trying to stretch it into a double. Kevin Gausman worked three innings, though he recorded only two outs in the second. He gave up two doubles...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees (updated)

March 10, 2016, 3:14am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are playing a doubleheader of sorts today with their B game at 10 a.m. and a Grapefruit League game at 1:05 p.m, the latter airing on MASN. The lineup for the main game includes Mark Trumbo in right field and Hyun Soo Kim serving as the designated hitter. L.J. Hoes is playing left field. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Matt Wieters C Hyun Soo Kim DH J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B L.J. Hoes LF Tyler Wilson RHP I posted...

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Orioles sign Pedro Alvarez and release Andrew Triggs (with B game lineup)

March 10, 2016, 3:00am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' deal with Pedro Alvarez became official today. He passed his physical, signed his contract and is expected on the field for workouts. Alvarez agreed to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $5.75 million. It includes incentives that potentially could add another $1.25 million. Unable to secure another right fielder for their lineup, the Orioles intensified their pursuit of Alvarez as a left-handed bat that mostly fits in the designated hitter slot. He's hit 30...

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Hardy on his shoulder: "I've been swinging as hard as I can and I haven't felt it at all"

March 09, 2016, 12:18pm

Orioles

Hardy on his shoulder: "I've been swinging as hard as I can and I haven't felt it at all"

SARASOTA, Fla. - It should be a busy Thursday at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The Orioles are playing a 10 a.m. B game against the Pirates on Field 4, also known as the Camden Yards replica field. Chris Tillman will make his first spring start and go two innings if he keeps his pitch count under control. Kevin Gausman could be stretched to three innings. The Orioles are playing the Yankees at 1:05 p.m. on the main field, and this one "counts." They're still winless in 10 exhibition...

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Wrapping up an 8-4 loss (updated)

March 09, 2016, 11:33am

Orioles

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Orioles are winless and Hyun Soo Kim is hitless. Now you're caught up. The Phillies defeated the Orioles today 8-4 at Bright House Field. Manny Machado and Xavier Avery homered. Avery and Jonathan Schoop had two hits. Caleb Joseph threw out three runners attempting to steal. Yovani Gallardo and Vance Worley each gave up three runs in two innings, but Zach Britton was dominant again with two strikeouts in a routine third. Britton is ready to start the season. Kim needs...

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Gallardo: "I think the guys in this clubhouse, they've made it easy for me" (O's lose 8-4)

March 09, 2016, 9:55am

Orioles

Gallardo: "I think the guys in this clubhouse, they've made it easy for me" (O's lose 8-4)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Phillies 8, Orioles 4 Recap: Yovani Gallardo allowed three runs and four hits in his first inning with the Orioles before retiring the Phillies in order in the second. Manny Machado hit a long two-run homer in the third after Xavier Avery singled. Zach Britton retired the side in order with two strikeouts in the third. Vance Worley allowed three runs and five hits in two innings. Darin Ruf homered off Gallardo and Worley. Parker Bridwell escaped a two-on, one-out jam...

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Gallardo update and more notes (O's down 3-2)

March 09, 2016, 8:37am

Orioles

Gallardo update and more notes (O's down 3-2)

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Yovani Gallardo's first inning with the Orioles this spring didn't go as planned, unless it's mostly about getting in his work. It's mostly about getting in his work. Gallardo allowed three runs and four hits to the Phillies at Bright House Field. He threw 23 pitches, 14 for strikes. Gallardo will return for the second inning before the Orioles go to their bullpen. Vance Worley most likely will replace him. Peter Bourjos doubled on Gallardo's first pitch and scored with...

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Pedro Alvarez taking physical today (plus pitching notes)

March 09, 2016, 6:15am

Orioles

Pedro Alvarez taking physical today (plus pitching notes)

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Pedro Alvarez is taking his physical this morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex while the Orioles are in Clearwater to play the Phillies. As I've written, the club is home on Thursday and could set up a press conference if the results come back and there are no issues. Otherwise, they're in Tampa on Friday to play the Yankees and home on Saturday to play the Twins. The Orioles will make a corresponding roster move to create room for Alvarez on the 40-man roster. Catcher...

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Orioles and Phillies lineups (and McFarland update)

March 09, 2016, 3:50am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Yovani Gallardo makes his Orioles debut this afternoon against the Phillies in Clearwater. Manny Machado is leading off and playing third base, followed by Jonathan Schoop at second base. Chris Davis, Mark Trumbo, Hyun Soo Kim and Nolan Reimold also are on the trip. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Hyun Soo Kim LF Nolan Reimold RF Caleb Joseph C Paul Janish SS Xavier Avery CF Yovani Gallardo RHP The Phillies lineup includes...