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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

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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

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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...

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Orioles and Rays lineups (updated)

March 03, 2016, 2:58am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is starting in center field this afternoon, as the Orioles travel to Port Charlotte to play the Rays. Jimmy Paredes is in right field after getting a few innings at third base yesterday. Ryan Flaherty is leading off again after collecting two hits, including a home run, from atop the order in Orlando versus the Braves. For the Orioles Ryan Flaherty 2B Joey Rickard CF Jimmy Paredes RF Christian Walker 1B Hyun Soo Kim LF...

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Today's game and yesterday's leftovers

March 02, 2016, 3:09pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are on the road again this morning, making their first visit to Port Charlotte to play the Rays. Miguel Gonzalez will work two innings if, of course, his pitch count allows it. Mike Wright went two innings on Tuesday. Ubaldo Jimenez retired one batter yesterday. The Rays are sending Erasmo Ramirez to the mound. He's 2-2 with a 3.76 ERA in seven career games (six starts) against the Orioles, but they won't be sending many of their starters. It is, however, the...

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Wrapping up an 11-4 loss to the Braves

March 02, 2016, 12:43pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Hyun Soo Kim likely will make the trip to Port Charlotte on Thursday before getting a day off. Kim will play three straight days to open the Grapefruit League schedule. Kim has gone 0-for-6 against the Braves. Perhaps he'll have better luck versus the Rays. As for Ubaldo Jimenez's abbreviated outing today, Showalter didn't offer the slightest hint of concern. "First one," Showalter said. "Dismiss it a little bit. First outing of spring...

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Ubaldo Jimenez: "It wasn't pretty, but I felt good being on the mound" (O's lose 11-4)

March 02, 2016, 10:04am

Orioles

Ubaldo Jimenez: "It wasn't pretty, but I felt good being on the mound" (O's lose 11-4)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Braves 11, Orioles 4 Recap: Ubaldo Jimenez recorded only one out in the first and was charged with six runs, three scoring after Odisamer Despaigne replaced him. He allowed three hits and walked three batters. Despaigne was charged with a second run in the second inning on Nate Freiman's RBI single. Chris Davis led off the second with a home run to center field and Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run shot with two outs. Todd Redmond retired all three batters he faced. Zach...

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Ubaldo Jimenez makes an early exit

March 02, 2016, 9:12am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - If baseball allowed a mulligan, Ubaldo Jimenez wouldn't just take it. He'd squeeze the stuffing out of it. Jimenez faced seven Braves today and retired only one, as the Orioles fell behind 7-0 in the first inning. Six runs were charged to Jimenez, the last three scoring after Odrisamer Despaigne replaced him with the bases loaded and one out. Braves leadoff hitter Mallex Smith stroked two triples in the inning, the second scoring two runs as Mark Trumbo broke toward the right...