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X-rays on McFarland's elbow come back clean (and other injury updates)

March 08, 2016, 4:40am

Orioles

X-rays on McFarland's elbow come back clean (and other injury updates)

SARASOTA, Fla. - It's been a busy morning for the media at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Injuries needed updating and players were asked for their reactions to the Orioles' agreement with Pedro Alvarez on a one-year, $5.75 million contract. Reliever T.J. McFarland said the X-rays on his left elbow came back clean and he feels great this morning. He isn't sure when he's going to start throwing again, but the news is encouraging. No MRIs are scheduled for McFarland, who exited Sunday's game...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

March 08, 2016, 3:00am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is in left field today and Mark Trumbo is in right for the Orioles' 1:05 p.m. game against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium, which will air live on MASN. Nolan Reimold is leading off and serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nolan Reimold DH Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Mark Trumbo RF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Joey Rickard LF Miguel Gonzalez RHP

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Sources: Orioles agree to terms with Pedro Alvarez on one-year deal

March 07, 2016, 6:22pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Failing to secure a new right fielder in spring training, the Orioles decided to go after another home run bat. The club has agreed to terms with Pedro Alvarez on a one-year deal, multiple sources confirmed tonight. Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune was first with the news. Alvarez will receive $5.75 million, plus another $1.25 million in incentives, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The deal is contingent on Alvarez passing a physical. Always an important...

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Two years removed from cancer diagnosis, Don Werner embraces each birthday

March 07, 2016, 3:55pm

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Two years removed from cancer diagnosis, Don Werner embraces each birthday

SARASOTA, Fla. - Don Werner is celebrating his 63rd birthday today and it's unfortunate if the name brings little or no recognition to fans. He's a valued behind-the-scenes member of the Orioles organization, a roving catching instructor also known for his skills at throwing batting practice. He's a former major leaguer who's highly respected in the industry. But he's something much more important. Don Werner is a cancer survivor. I'm hanging the label on him despite his diagnosis coming...

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Wrapping up a 3-0 loss

March 07, 2016, 11:52am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles put two runners on base in the bottom of the ninth inning today on singles by Ryan Flaherty and Dariel Alvarez, but Paul Janish grounded into a double play to give the Twins a 3-0 victory at Ed Smith Stadium. The winless streak has reached eight games. Flaherty, who entered as a pinch-runner and played third base and second base, is 7-for-12 this spring. Ubaldo Jimenez tossed three scoreless innings to lower his ERA from 162.00 to 16.20. "Ubaldo was good, crisp,"...

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Ubaldo Jimenez goes three scoreless against the Twins (O's lose 3-0)

March 07, 2016, 8:52am

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Ubaldo Jimenez goes three scoreless against the Twins (O's lose 3-0)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Twins 3, Orioles 0 Recap: Nice recovery for Ubaldo Jimenez, who followed a poor debut with three scoreless innings. He allowed one hit, walked one and struck out three. Hunter Harvey allowed a run in 1 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out one. Andrew Triggs had a walk and strikeout in two-thirds of an inning. Mychal Givens allowed a run on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Cesar Cabral retired all four batters he faced, but Juan Centeno had an RBI...

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Showalter on Matusz: "I think he'll rejoin us here before long"

March 07, 2016, 7:05am

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Showalter on Matusz: "I think he'll rejoin us here before long"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are waiting for the results of X-rays taken on reliever T.J. McFarland's left elbow. They're hopeful that he's dealing with a minor muscle issue instead of anything related to a ligament. Reliever Brian Matusz played catch yesterday and didn't report any discomfort in his lower back. "He's coming along," said manager Buck Showalter. "I think he's going to be sooner than later. I think he'll rejoin us here before long. They were talking today about how good...

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Hearing from T.J. McFarland and Dylan Bundy before today's game

March 07, 2016, 4:29am

Orioles

Hearing from T.J. McFarland and Dylan Bundy before today's game

SARASOTA, Fla. - T.J. McFarland sounded confident this morning that X-rays taken later today on his left elbow won't reveal a serious injury. The Orioles reliever came out of yesterday's game against the Red Sox after 1 1/3 innings due to discomfort in the elbow. He was charged with two runs and four hits, and he walked two batters. "Until I really know anything, I can't really comment on what's going on. So, I'm leaving today and getting an X-ray. We'll see," he said. "I haven't felt...

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins (with McFarland update)

March 07, 2016, 3:03am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Mark Trumbo is playing first base today and Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter for todays' game against the Twins. Henry Urrutia is in right field. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis DH Mark Trumbo 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Hyun Soo Kim LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Henry Urrutia RF Ubaldo Jimenez RHP Reliever T.J. McFarland will have his left elbow X-rayed this morning after experiencing discomfort in yesterday's game against the Red...

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Today's health checklist and notes on Bundy, Flaherty and the outfield

March 06, 2016, 3:57pm

Orioles

Today's health checklist and notes on Bundy, Flaherty and the outfield

SARASOTA, Fla. - While planning my day leading up to a 1:05 p.m. home game against the Twins, I've made notations about checking on T.J. McFarland's left elbow and Ozzie Martinez's head. The Orioles aren't expected to know more about Jimmy Paredes' left wrist until Wednesday, but I can't ignore it. It's doubtful that anything has changed with Brian Matusz's strained serratus muscle in his lower back, but I can't ignore it. Chris Tillman will throw live batting practice today. He's no...

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McFarland also an injury concern today in 8-7 loss

March 06, 2016, 12:28pm

Orioles

McFarland also an injury concern today in 8-7 loss

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Reliever T.J. McFarland exited today's game with tenderness in his left elbow, manager Buck Showalter revealed after the Orioles' 8-7 loss to the Red Sox at JetBlue Park. McFarland came out a few pitches earlier than planned after allowing two runs and five hits in 1 1/3 innings. He also walked two batters. "Mac had a little tender elbow there at the end," Showalter said. "I took him out a little early of his pitch count. We've got to check into that and see what's...

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Ozzie Martinez leaves game with injury

March 06, 2016, 11:10am

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FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Orioles are losing again today and another player came off the field with an injury. Double-A shortstop Ozzie Martinez collided with second baseman Garabez Rosa while trying to field a bouncer from the Red Sox's Travis Shaw in the bottom of the sixth inning. Martinez ranged beyond the bag and appeared to get hit in the head by Rosa's elbow. Martinez stayed face-down in the dirt as athletic trainer Patrick Wesley rushed onto the field. Rosa stood nearby. Martinez...

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Mike Wright talks about his second exhibition start (O's lose 8-7)

March 06, 2016, 10:22am

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Mike Wright talks about his second exhibition start (O's lose 8-7)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Red Sox 8, Orioles 7 Recap: Mike Wright allowed two runs and four hits in two innings. Christian Walker had a two-run double in the first off Clay Buchholz and L.J. Hoes followed with an RBI single. Reimold walked with the bases loaded in the second after Jorge Marban replaced Buchholz. Oliver Drake pitched a scoreless third, but T.J. McFarland gave up two runs and five hits in 1 1/3 innings. Chaz Roe allowed two runs in the sixth that broke a 4-4 tie, and shortstop...

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Game update and notes on Tillman, Wilson, Beliveau, Paredes and Rickard

March 06, 2016, 8:37am

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Game update and notes on Tillman, Wilson, Beliveau, Paredes and Rickard

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Christian Walker delivered a two-out, two-run double today in the top of the first inning and L.J. Hoes followed with an RBI single. The Orioles are jumping on Clay Buchholz early, tagging him with three unearned runs. Ryan Flaherty walked with one out, Nolan Reimold reached on an error and they executed a double steal. Hyun Soo Kim struck out on a pitch in the dirt, making him 0-for-14 with two strikeouts, but Walker and Hoes delivered in the clutch. Walker is 4-for-10 with...

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A few pitching notes before today's game

March 06, 2016, 6:42am

Orioles

A few pitching notes before today's game

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Orioles are taking batting practice back in Sarasota this morning after playing a night game. The bus is far behind the beat writers who drove to JetBlue Park. Mike Wright is starting today, and other pitchers on the trip include Dylan Bundy, Brad Brach, T.J. McFarland, Chaz Roe, Oliver Drake, Chris Jones, Andy Oliver, Joe Gunkel and David Hess. Reserves include infielders Trey Mancini, Ozzie Martinez, Adrian Marin, Garabez Rosa and Drew Dosch, outfielders Dariel Alvarez,...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

March 06, 2016, 4:15am

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...