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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

March 06, 2016, 4:15am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim makes another start in left field today, searching for his first hit as the Orioles play the Red Sox in Fort Myers. Kim is 0-for-13 in Grapefruit League games. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is starting in center field. Nolan Reimold, in his first road game, will serve as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Joey Rickard CF Ryan Flaherty 2B Nolan Reimold DH Hyun Soo Kim LF Christian Walker 1B L.J. Hoes RF Francisco Pena C Paul Janish SS Steve Tolleson 3B Mike Wright...

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Andrew Triggs waiting for his next chance to impress

March 05, 2016, 6:01pm

Orioles

Andrew Triggs waiting for his next chance to impress

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles hit the road again today, returning to Fort Myers to face the Red Sox, before playing back-to-back home games. They can't seem to get enough of I-75. Mike Wright will make his second spring start after holding the Braves to one hit over two scoreless innings in Lake Buena Vista. Andrew Triggs will return to the mound in a few days, confident that he'll produce better results after Friday's rough outing in Dunedin. The Blue Jays hit three home runs in the fourth...

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Wrapping up a 10-6 loss

March 05, 2016, 5:53pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles were outscored 23-8 today while losing both split-squad games to the Twins in Fort Myers and the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Now comes the glass that's half full. "The guys that look like they've got a chance to be on our club are pitching well. That's good to see," said manager Buck Showalter. "Zach (Britton) threw the ball well again. What did he give up, five or six groundballs? Darren (O'Day) made his first appearances. (Pedro) Beato's thrown the ball...

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Game update and comments from Kevin Gausman (O's lose 10-6)

March 05, 2016, 3:30pm

Orioles

Game update and comments from Kevin Gausman (O's lose 10-6)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Rays 10, Orioles 6 Recap: Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and struck out three batters in two scoreless innings. He threw 20 of 31 pitches for strikes. Todd Redmond was charged with four runs and Jon Keller with three. Zach Britton, pitching the seventh, allowed one run and three hits. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard had two doubles, an RBI and an outfield assist. Manny Machado reached on an error and had an RBI single. Need to know: Gausman's fastball topped out at 96 mph,...

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Notes on Nolan Reimold and Parker Bridwell before tonight's game

March 05, 2016, 1:28pm

Orioles

Notes on Nolan Reimold and Parker Bridwell before tonight's game

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nolan Reimold sat at his locker this afternoon, a cup of coffee in his hand and a few members of the Orioles beat crew gauging his excitement over starting in right field for the split-squad game against the Rays. It barely registered. The low-key personality didn't change, even with his first spring appearance in the outfield. Manager Buck Showalter has chosen to bring Reimold along slowly, using him as the designated hitter Wednesday in Sarasota, when he singled, walked and...

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Brian Matusz on lower-back injury (updated)

March 05, 2016, 10:09am

Orioles

Brian Matusz on lower-back injury (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - If the doctors are correct in their estimations, Orioles reliever Brian Matusz should be able to resume full activities within one to two weeks following an MRI on his lower back. Matusz has been diagnosed with a strained serratus muscle, an area located on the lower right side of his back. Full activity is defined as "being able to get back on the mound and pitch," Matusz said today. "Obviously, we're going to be cautions, and obviously the goal is to be ready for the...

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Orioles and Rays lineups for tonight's split-squad game in Sarasota (updated)

March 05, 2016, 8:39am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nolan Reimold makes his outfield debut tonight in a split-squad game against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Reimold is starting in right field and Mark Trumbo is serving as the designated hitter. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is playing left field while Hyun Soo Kim starts against the Twins in Fort Myers. Kevin Gausman is on the mound for the Orioles, who also are listing pitchers Zach Britton, Darren O'Day, Mychal Givens, Todd Redmond, Dale Thayer, Jon Keller and Rich...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

March 05, 2016, 3:22am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim is on the road again today, starting in left field in a split-squad game against the Twins in Fort Myers. Byung Ho Park, also from South Korea, is serving as the Twins designated hitter this afternoon. They haven't faced each other since the KBO playoffs in October. Kim is hitless in nine at-bats this spring. He's starting for the fourth time in five games. The Orioles lineup also includes catcher Caleb Joseph and first baseman Christian Walker. Dariel Alvarez is...

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Despaigne gets second chance to make an impression

March 04, 2016, 3:32pm

Orioles

Despaigne gets second chance to make an impression

SARASOTA, Fla. - There's no doubt that Ubaldo Jimenez would like a do-over after his first exhibition start on Wednesday, but what about Odrisamer Despaigne? Almost forgotten is how Despaigne followed Jimenez to the mound and allowed three inherited runners to score and two of his own in a 11-4 loss to the Braves at Ed Smith Stadium. Despaigne was charged with two runs and three hits, with three walks, in 1 2/3 innings. No one is overreacting to a single spring training appearance, and that...

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Wrapping up a 4-3 loss (updated)

March 04, 2016, 11:17am

Orioles

DUNEDIN, Fla. - My rental SUV got a flat tire in Clearwater, causing me to arrive here less than an hour before first pitch, I'm headed to the airport to exchange vehicles and express my disappointment with the agency. Before I pack up, I'll pass along some comments from manager Buck Showalter following the Orioles' 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays, which lowered their exhibition record to 0-3-1. The outcome became official after Steve Tolleson struck out on three pitches from Chad Jenkins to...

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Game update and Vance Worley on today's outing (Orioles lose 4-3)

March 04, 2016, 9:46am

Orioles

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Blue Jays 4, Orioles 3 Recap: Mark Trumbo singled and homered in his first two at-bats as the designated hitter. Vance Worley tossed two scoreless innings, with one walk and one strikeout. Andrew Triggs allowed four runs in 1 2/3 innings, including solo homers by Russell Martin, Justin Smoak and Dalton Pompey in the fourth. Oliver Drake retired all three batters he faced and Chris Jones struck out two in 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Christian Walker had a triple, walk and...

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Injury, pitching and game updates

March 04, 2016, 8:32am

Orioles

DUNEDIN, Fla. - An MRI on Jimmy Paredes' left wrist this morning revealed a bone bruise. He'll continue to wear a plastic cast for an undetermined length of time. Manager Buck Showalter said it will "be a while" before Paredes is cleared to play. "He's real sore," Showalter said. Asked whether Paredes is done for the spring, Showalter replied, "I wouldn't say that yet." Showalter said Brian Matusz has been diagnosed with a strained serratus muscle on the lower right side of his back....

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Jimmy Paredes on his wrist injury (plus Blue Jays lineup)

March 04, 2016, 4:25am

Orioles

Jimmy Paredes on his wrist injury (plus Blue Jays lineup)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes tried to force a smile this morning while talking to reporters at his locker, but the disappointment over his latest injury kept pushing to the surface. Paredes began last season on the disabled list with a strained lower back, and now he's wearing a plastic cast on his left hand today after spraining his wrist. An X-ray taken last night confirmed the injury. "That's what they said, but I don't know how long it will take for me to be ready," Paredes said....

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Paredes update and today's lineup

March 04, 2016, 3:54am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The X-ray on Jimmy Paredes' left wrist last night confirmed that he suffered a sprain after attempting a diving catch in the second inning in Port Charlotte. Paredes is wearing a plastic cast on his hand and said he's unsure how long he'll be sidelined. Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base for the Orioles in today's game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. For the Orioles Joey Rickard CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Mark Trumbo DH Christian...

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A few thoughts on Jimmy Paredes and Brian Matusz

March 03, 2016, 5:29pm

Orioles

A few thoughts on Jimmy Paredes and Brian Matusz

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will send another batch of reserves and minor leaguers on the road today with their 1:05 p.m. game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Only the short straws board the bus. Hyun Soo Kim will stay back for the first time, challenging manager Buck Showalter to come up with enough "starters" to satisfy the league office. Meanwhile, is it really the league office's business how a manager prepares his club for the regular season and chooses to evaluate the talent on his...

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Injury updates and wrapping up a 10-3 loss

March 03, 2016, 11:17am

Orioles

Injury updates and wrapping up a 10-3 loss

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes sprained his left wrist today while diving for a fly ball from Logan Forsythe in the second inning that fell for a double. He's scheduled for X-rays later tonight. Reliever Brian Matusz underwent an MRI on his lower back and the Orioles are waiting for a team physician to examine the results. Manager Buck Showalter didn't provide much information beyond confirming that the left-hander will miss his next turn. Paredes bent back his wrist after hitting the...

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Game update and comments from Miguel Gonzalez (Orioles fall 10-3)

March 03, 2016, 9:45am

Orioles

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Rays 10, Orioles 3 Recap: Miguel Gonzalez was charged with seven runs in 1 1/3 innings. He threw 37 pitches, 27 for strikes. Chaz Roe allowed a run in the third inning and Brandon Guyer homered on Dylan Bundy's first pitch. The Orioles scored two unearned runs off Dana Eveland in the sixth on two errors and Christian Walker's sac fly. Paul Janish singled in the inning. Xavier Avery tripled in the eighth and scored on Alfredo Marte's single. Hyun Soo Kim went 0-for-3...

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Gonzalez battered, Paredes bruised as Orioles fall behind 7-0

March 03, 2016, 8:54am

Orioles

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Miguel Gonzalez made it through the first inning today, but he returned to the dugout with his pitch count at 24 and the Orioles losing 3-0. He was done with one out in the second, the Orioles behind 6-0 and Jimmy Paredes injured after attempting a diving catch. It hasn't been a good day. Dariel Alvarez replaced Paredes, who couldn't come up with Logan Forsythe's bloop double near the line. It was the 37th and final pitch from Gonzalez, who allowed eight hits. Paredes...

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Brian Matusz to undergo MRI on back

March 03, 2016, 7:25am

Orioles

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz will undergo an MRI on his lower back this afternoon, leaving his status in doubt as the club proceeds through its Grapefruit League schedule. Matusz told manager Buck Showalter that he felt tightness in his back during yesterday's game against the Braves in Sarasota. Matusz served up a home run to Mallex Smith and a double to Jeff Francoeur in the fifth inning. He also walked a batter. Showalter said the discomfort is in the lower left...

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Pitching notes and another Chris Tillman update

March 03, 2016, 5:47am

Orioles

Pitching notes and another Chris Tillman update

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Tyler Wilson is the Orioles' confirmed starter for Saturday's split-squad game against the Twins in Fort Myers. The Twins are sending Ervin Santana to the mound. Kevin Gausman will oppose the Rays' Drew Smyly in the night game at Ed Smith Stadium. As for today's game in Port Charlotte, the Orioles also brought Trey Mancini, Ozzie Martinez, Dariel Alvarez, Xavier Avery and Alfredo Marte from major league camp. They brought pitchers David Hess, Joe Gunkel and Donnie...