Roch Kubatko

Opening days past and present

April 03, 2016, 6:09pm

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We've reached another opening day, my 20th on the Orioles beat. There's rain in the forecast, but I've covered openers in the snow. Rain isn't going to faze me. In 2003, the Indians' Ellis Burks hit a fly ball to right field in the third inning that Jay Gibbons lost in the flakes. Second baseman Jerry Hairston sprinted after the ball, knowing that Gibbons couldn't find it. First base umpire Chuck Meriweather ran up the line and ducked, unsure whether it was going to bounce off his...

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Worley and Reimold go from bubble to opening day roster

April 03, 2016, 1:32pm

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Worley and Reimold go from bubble to opening day roster

Vance Worley didn't know he made the club until noticing today that his jerseys and pants were hanging in his locker at Camden Yards. Nolan Reimold wasn't aware that he was part of the Orioles' 25-man roster until realizing that no one told him otherwise as morning turned to afternoon. The bubble guys didn't burst. Worley started Friday night's exhibition game in Philadelphia and had no idea whether the ensuing trip to Baltimore signified that he was staying for opening day. "Just trying...

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Duquette and Showalter talk about Kim, the roster and more

April 03, 2016, 12:43pm

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Duquette and Showalter talk about Kim, the roster and more

The Orioles are continuing their workout today at chilly Camden Yards, many players wearing wool caps and hooded sweatshirts. Hyun Soo Kim is on the field with his teammates after the club failed to convince him to extend his spring training in the minors. "Kim's been on the roster and we asked him to take some more time to get the at-bats that we felt he needed to show the form that he had shown in international competition," said executive vice president Dan Duquette. "It was his option....

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Quick hits before today's workout

April 03, 2016, 11:46am

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Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said he expects the 25-man roster to go unchanged on opening day. Last year, the Orioles designated reliever Ryan Webb for assignment and purchased catcher Ryan Lavarnway's contract after setting the roster the previous day. Duquette said the club looked at 10 or 12 available players this spring before setting its roster. Manager Buck Showalter said Xavier Avery will play center field at Triple-A Norfolk and Julio Borbon will play center field at...

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Orioles set 25-man roster (updated)

April 03, 2016, 9:01am

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The Orioles have set their 25-man roster for opening day, and it includes outfielders Hyun Soo Kim and Nolan Reimold. Xavier Avery has been reassigned to minor league camp and will report to Triple-A Norfolk. Kim wouldn't give his consent to a minor league assignment and the Orioles wouldn't cut him and eat $7 million. The bullpen currently holds eight pitchers, including Tyler Wilson and Vance Worley. Manager Buck Showalter will announce a fifth starter for the April 10 game against the...

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Spring training stars, the roster and the menu

April 02, 2016, 6:26pm

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Spring training stars, the roster and the menu

The games that don't count have ended. The Orioles are working out today at Camden Yards and opening the 2016 season on Monday afternoon against the Twins. With so much angst over the Hyun Soo Kim situation and the rotation, let's pause to reflect on pitcher Dylan Bundy and shortstop J.J. Hardy getting through camp healthy and productive. Those are important achievements. We haven't been given a firm innings limit for Bundy out of the bullpen. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Bundy...

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More thoughts on the roster

April 01, 2016, 8:18pm

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Hunter Harvey has been playing catch at the Orioles' minor league complex while recovering from a mild groin strain. He's feeling much better and it shouldn't be too long before he's back on the mound. Harvey was forced out of Tuesday's start at Twin Lakes Park in the third inning. He hasn't pitched since 2014 due to a strained right flexor mass. And that's how I start off your morning with good news. The Orioles' camp roster is down to 29 players and we know that pitchers Kevin Gausman...

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Orioles whittle down spring training roster to 29 players

April 01, 2016, 7:47pm

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The Orioles made eight cuts tonight that put their opening day roster into sharper focus, unless they make any other changes before Sunday's deadline. It's still possible. The Orioles reassigned pitchers Todd Redmond and Pedro Beato, infielders Paul Janish and Steve Tolleson, and outfielder L.J. Hoes to minor league camp. They also optioned catcher Francisco Pena and confirmed that pitchers Chaz Roe and Zach Phillips cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. With these moves,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

April 01, 2016, 12:11pm

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Hyun Soo Kim isn't in the Orioles lineup for tonight's exhibition finale against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is playing left field and batting ninth. Manny Machado is leading off. Adam Jones continues to bat second. Mark Trumbo is batting cleanup and shortstop J.J. Hardy moves up to sixth. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Pedro Alvarez DH J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Joey Rickard LF Vance Worley...

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Miguel Gonzalez given unconditional release

April 01, 2016, 11:20am

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Miguel Gonzalez given unconditional release

The Orioles officially have parted ways with former starter Miguel Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 31, cleared waivers this afternoon and was given his unconditional release. He becomes a free agent and may sign with any team. Gonzalez was due to make $5.1 million this year after avoiding an arbitration hearing, but the Orioles placed him on release waivers Wednesday before he could embark on his fifth season with the club. Players released by opening day receive 45 days of pay. Projected as a fourth or...

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Chaz Roe placed on waivers (updated)

April 01, 2016, 8:05am

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Sitting on the roster bubble at the beginning of spring training, reliever Chaz Roe has been placed on waivers as the Orioles break camp and head to Philadelphia for tonight's exhibition game. Roe appeared in 10 games this spring and allowed three runs and 12 hits in 11 2/3 innings, with five walks, nine strikeouts and a hit batter. He left camp for a few days for the birth of his second daughter. Roe is out of minor league options. The Orioles have two openings in their bullpen with...

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A crazy camp doesn't get any calmer with Kim news

March 31, 2016, 7:15pm

Orioles

A crazy camp doesn't get any calmer with Kim news

TAMPA - The Orioles are concluding one of the most bizarre, exasperating and exhausting spring trainings in franchise history. This could be inaccurate, a gross exaggeration, but I'd need examples that trumped what happened in Sarasota. Yovani Gallardo agrees to terms on a three-year contract, concerns about his right shoulder surface during a physical and the deal is restructured. Dexter Fowler agrees to terms on a three-year deal, according to sources, but surprises the Cubs by showing up at...

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Report: Hyun Soo Kim refuses minor league assignment

March 31, 2016, 4:54pm

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Report: Hyun Soo Kim refuses minor league assignment

TAMPA - The Orioles have hit a major roadblock in their attempts to persuade outfielder Hyun Soo Kim to accept an assignment to the minor leagues. Kim's Seoul-based representatives at Leeco Sports Agency issued a statement tonight saying that the outfielder has informed the club that he won't agree to the assignment. Word has been passed along via Yonhap News Agency "Kim would like to see his contract honored and executed faithfully," the agency said. "He also hopes to receive fair...

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Wrapping up a 6-1 win and the Grapefruit League schedule (Drake optioned)

March 31, 2016, 2:15pm

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Wrapping up a 6-1 win and the Grapefruit League schedule (Drake optioned)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed today that Matt Wieters will catch on opening day. Wieters was behind the plate for today's 6-1 win over the Braves, reaching on a single, double and walk, driving in a run and also stealing a base. No cuts are being made today. Showalter has given players partial travel schedules, such as flying to Philadelphia on Friday, going to Baltimore afterward and waiting for their next assignments. Yovani Gallardo turned in his best results...

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Yovani Gallardo on today's outing (Orioles beat Braves)

March 31, 2016, 1:10pm

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 6, Braves 1 Recap: Yovani Gallardo retired 14 of 15 batters, allowing one hit and striking out two. He faced the minimum number due to a double play. Jonathan Schoop hit a three-run homer off former Oriole Bud Norris in the second inning, his fourth of the spring. Tyler Wilson tossed two scoreless innings before Tyler Moore's sacrifice fly in the eighth. Xavier Avery homered in the bottom of the eighth, L.J. Hoes scored Ryan Flaherty with an RBI single and...

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Yovani Gallardo saves his best for last

March 31, 2016, 12:17pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Yovani Gallardo went out on a high note. Gallardo turned in his finest performance of the spring today. Yes, it came against the Braves. It still provided a reminder of what he can bring to the rotation. On the same day that manager Buck Showalter confirmed Mike Wright as the fourth starter, Gallardo pitched like an ace - or at least the No. 2 guy behind Chris Tillman. The Orioles have been waiting. Gallardo retired 14 of the 15 batters he faced before Tyler Wilson replaced him...

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Orioles still trying to convince Hyun Soo Kim to accept minor league assignment

March 31, 2016, 10:10am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles met again today with Hyun Soo Kim while trying to gauge whether he's willing to accept a minor league assignment. It's the third meeting with the South Korean outfielder, who took batting practice and later will occupy a seat on the bench, his last start coming on Saturday. The sense within the organization is that Kim remains leery of surrendering his place on the 25-man roster. He would have to break camp with the team or be released and collect his salary. The...

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Mike Wright named fourth starter, Tyler Wilson makes the team

March 31, 2016, 9:28am

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Mike Wright named fourth starter, Tyler Wilson makes the team

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have chosen Mike Wright at their No. 4 starter, giving him the ball on April 8 against the Rays at Camden Yards. Tyler Wilson also has been told that he made the club. However, manager Buck Showalter hasn't revealed his fifth starter. Wilson, 26, could be available out of the bullpen for a few games before making the April 10 start against the Rays. Kevin Gausman won't be ready to come off the disabled list. The Orioles are targeting April 19 for his return, a...

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Rotation candidates still awaiting their fates

March 31, 2016, 7:51am

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Rotation candidates still awaiting their fates

SARASOTA, Fla. - The camp roster remains at 38 players as the Orioles take the field for batting practice this morning, a total that reflects the removal of former starter Miguel Gonzalez. The club hasn't confirmed it, but Gonzalez is on release waivers. Two pitchers seemingly impacted by Gonzalez's release, right-handers Mike Wright and Tyler Wilson, haven't been told whether they've made the team or how they'd slot into the rotation. Wilson is listed as one of the relievers today behind...

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Are the Orioles breaking out their opening day lineup?

March 31, 2016, 7:10am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles conclude the Grapefruit League portion of their schedule today with Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard leading off and playing left field and Matt Wieters behind the plate for the second time in three games. Pedro Alvarez is batting seventh as the designated hitter. Is this the opening day lineup? For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Mark Trumbo RF Pedro Alvarez DH J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Yovani Gallardo...