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Wrapping up today's intrasquad game

March 01, 2015, 11:46am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - A scoreless tie in an intrasquad game still held a certain measure of significance for a few players beyond facing live pitching and hitting on the first day of March. Matt Wieters caught for the first time since May, though he didn't make any throws to second base. Manny Machado batted for the first time since Aug. 11 and lined out to center field in his first trip to the plate. Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia was so impressive in his one inning of work, a few players moved from the...

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Intrasquad game scoreless in third inning (game ends scoreless)

March 01, 2015, 8:40am

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Intrasquad game scoreless in third inning (game ends scoreless)

SARASOTA, Fla. - You know it's an intrasquad game when Orioles pitchers are told to record more than three outs in an inning. The home team was five up, five down against left-hander T.J. McFarland in the bottom of the first, and the visiting team was four up, four down versus left-hander Wesley Wright in the top of the second. Left-hander Zach Britton induced ground balls from Everth Cabrera, Alejandro De Aza and Nolan Reimold. Wright struck out Matt Tuiasosopo, retired Steve Clevenger on a...

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Orioles intrasquad lineups

March 01, 2015, 5:12am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters is leading off today for the home team in the Orioles' intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium. In a related story, this is not a preview of the opening day lineup. Everth Cabrera is leading off for the visiting team and Steve Clevenger is behind the plate. Zach Britton is starting for the home team and T.J. McFarland is starting for the visitors in a one-inning battle of left-handers. For the home team Matt Wieters C Manny Machado 3B J.J. Hardy SS Adam...

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Getting into the intrasquad game

February 28, 2015, 6:07pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - If you woke up this morning and wondered why it felt like Christmas without all the decorations and wrapping paper, that's because I'm going to be posting my first lineups of 2015. Just don't put your eye out. The intrasquad game doesn't count today, but it beats bullpen sessions and bunt drills. Important stuff, of course, but not the same as pitchers facing hitters on the Ed Smith Stadium field. And as an added bonus, the Orioles are assured of winning. The only...

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Hearing from Showalter, Alvarez and Britton after today's workout

February 28, 2015, 10:16am

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Hearing from Showalter, Alvarez and Britton after today's workout

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles sent Brian Matusz, Wei-Yin Chen, Miguel Gonzalez, Kevin Gausman, Steve Johnson, Eddie Gamboa, Oliver Drake and Dane De La Rosa to the minor league complex at Twin Lakes Park today to throw live batting practice. Manager Buck Showalter said the six catchers in camp each will be behind the plate for two innings in Sunday's 1 p.m. instrasquad game on the Ed Smith Stadium field. I wrote earlier today that Chris Davis worked out in right field. In addition, Jonathan...

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More morning notes on ninth day of camp, plus videos and photos

February 28, 2015, 6:55am

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More morning notes on ninth day of camp, plus videos and photos

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis worked out in right field today, taking ground balls on Field 3 while his teammates stretched, then moving to the Camden Yards replica field with the other outfielders. Davis shagged fly balls, took more ground balls and made throws during various drills. He's also expected to get some work at third base later in camp. Though he's expected to start at first base, Davis gives the Orioles another option in right. A group of pitchers headed over to the minor league...

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Morning notes on tribute to Barlow, Wieters catching and Gausman starting

February 28, 2015, 4:48am

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Morning notes on tribute to Barlow, Wieters catching and Gausman starting

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are wearing orange LUNGevity t-shirts at today's workout to honor former public relations director Monica Pence Barlow, who passed away exactly one year ago after battling Stage 4 lung cancer for 4 1/2 years. The shirts have "In Memory Of Monica" written in white letters. "You don't realize how much you really miss her until you get an interview request, you get things that Monica would have come to you for in spring training, and that can be a little hard...

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Remembering Monica Pence Barlow one year after her passing

February 27, 2015, 2:27pm

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Remembering Monica Pence Barlow one year after her passing

SARASOTA, Fla. - The date has been marked on manager Buck Showalter's calendar for a long time, an anniversary that he wishes did not exist, a day that he knows will bring back memories both warm and heartbreaking. Tears can moisten the eyes and cheeks no matter which thoughts rise to the surface. On the morning of Feb. 28, 2014, Orioles public relations director Monica Pence Barlow passed away after a courageous and inspiring 4-1/2 year battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. I received the...

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Wrapping up the eighth day of camp

February 27, 2015, 10:55am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have announced their starters for Sunday's intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium. The game begins at 1 p.m. and is closed to the public. Zach Britton, Ryan Webb, Mark Hendrickson, Tim Berry, Tyler Wilson and Chaz Roe are pitching for the home team. T.J. McFarland, Wesley Wright, Mike Wright, Jason Garcia, Logan Verrett and Hunter Harvey are pitching for the away team. The Athletics claimed outfielder Alex Hassan off waivers from the Orioles. He was taken off the...

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Kevin Gausman to start home exhibition opener, J.J. Hardy on popup drill

February 27, 2015, 9:19am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman will start the Orioles' home exhibition opener on March 4 against the Tigers. Ubaldo Jimenez already was confirmed as the March 3 starter against the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla. Gausman is among the six starters competing for five spots in the rotation. He could be moved to the bullpen or optioned to Triple-A Norfolk if he fails to win a job. The popup drill on the Ed Smith Stadium field was received favorably by players who liked the idea of simulating game...

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New features at today's workout with pictures, video

February 27, 2015, 7:33am

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New features at today's workout with pictures, video

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles moved to the Ed Smith Stadium field this morning for popup drills, a day earlier than scheduled. Crowd noise from Game 2 of the American League Division Series, when Delmon Young cleared the bases with a three-run double, was piped into the ballpark. Infielders called off teammates to catch the ball as the noise level was raised. Outfielders chasing balls down the line were subjected to the same treatment. The noise was so loud, the resident of a nearby house filed...

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Brad Brach on Everth Cabrera: "As far as I know he's a great teammate"

February 27, 2015, 4:49am

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Brad Brach on Everth Cabrera: "As far as I know he's a great teammate"

SARASOTA, Fla. - When the Orioles take the field this morning for another spring workout under an overcast sky, infielder Everth Cabrera is expected to work out at his third position since signing his one-year deal. Cabrera took ground balls and made throws at shortstop on Wednesday and slid over to second base yesterday. Manager Buck Showalter said Cabrera probably will move to third base today and eventually will shag fly balls in the outfield. Though he's a candidate to wrestle the second...

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Eddie Gamboa on being a "hybrid" pitcher

February 26, 2015, 1:45pm

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Eddie Gamboa on being a "hybrid" pitcher

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles clubhouse is closed to the media this morning because players are meeting with officials from Major League Baseball. Reporters will have access to them after the workout. Another group of pitchers warmed up on the side mounds yesterday and threw inside the covered batting cage. It won't be much longer before they're throwing live batting practice, with hitters taking their cuts. We're getting closer to the exhibition games, which gets us closer to the ones that...

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Nick Markakis offers apology and explanation for comments

February 26, 2015, 12:17pm

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Nick Markakis offers apology and explanation for comments

SARASOTA, Fla. - Former Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis said today he regrets comments that appeared in a USA TODAY article and holds no animosity toward the organization. Markakis said he was responding to a specific comment from a reporter, which was passed along following an interview with a member of the Orioles' front office, regarding the team's failure to offer him a fourth guaranteed year during negotiations over the winter. The Braves signed Markakis to a four-year, $44 million...

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Jimenez and Showalter speak following today's workout

February 26, 2015, 9:48am

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Jimenez and Showalter speak following today's workout

SARASOTA, Fla. - Ubaldo Jimenez says he's looking to get a fresh start. It begins on March 3 when he gets the start in the first exhibition game against the Tigers. "Last year was really tough," said Jimenez, who was 6-9 with a 4.81 ERA in his first season with the Orioles after signing a four-year, $50 million contract. "This is the beginning of 2015 and I'm excited to be part of the first game." This won't be Jimenez's last road game of the spring. "It puts him on the gray pants...

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Notes, photos and video from the latest workout

February 26, 2015, 8:31am

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Notes, photos and video from the latest workout

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Ubaldo Jimenez will start the March 3 exhibition opener against the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla. The Orioles are playing only one intrasquad game, on March 1 on the Ed Smith Stadium field. The following day will be a normal workout. Matt Wieters will catch in the intrasquad game, as previously reported, but he won't throw. Showalter repeated that Wieters, Manny Machado and Chris Davis will get extra at-bats this spring, which means more road...

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More from Adam Jones

February 26, 2015, 5:02am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitchers will warm up on the side mounds again today and head to the indoor batting cage for their bullpen sessions. Hitters will track the pitches. Dane De La Rosa, Wesley Wright, Steve Johnson, Chris Jones, Mike Wright, Eddie Gamboa, Hunter Harvey, Brian Matusz, Oliver Drake, Chaz Roe, Tyler Wilson, Tim Berry, Jason Garcia and Logan Verrett are scheduled to throw. Here are some leftover quotes from center fielder Adam Jones, who spoke to reporters at his locker this...

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Adam Jones offers opinion on Nick Markakis' comments

February 26, 2015, 4:06am

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Adam Jones offers opinion on Nick Markakis' comments

SARASOTA, Fla. - Center fielder Adam Jones was surrounded by media at his locker this morning, everyone wanting his reaction to former teammate Nick Markakis' comments about the Orioles yesterday that appeared in a USA TODAY article. Markakis vented about how the Orioles handled his negotiations this winter, accusing them of withholding the truth about their concerns over the MRI on his neck, which later required surgery to remove a herniated disc and fuse vertebrae. "Don't believe a word...

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More from Buck Showalter on Everth Cabrera

February 25, 2015, 4:23pm

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More from Buck Showalter on Everth Cabrera

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles went 2-for-3 last spring in signing players with baggage, striking it big with Nelson Cruz and Delmon Young and striking out on Alfredo Aceves. They'll gladly take that average. Cruz led the majors in home runs. Young batted .302, emerged as baseball's best pinch-hitter and delivered perhaps the most electrifying moment in Camden Yards history with his three-run double in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. Aceves creeped out everyone, gave up five runs...

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Cabrera: "Now I'm a good guy"

February 25, 2015, 10:41am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said today that Everth Cabrera's legal issues are resolved and the infielder can concentrate on playing baseball and trying to make the team in spring training. A trial was scheduled for April after Cabrera's arrest in San Diego for suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana that led to a charge in November of resisting arrest. Cabrera has been placed on three years of probation and will perform 80 hours of community...