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Buck Showalter and Ubaldo Jimenez following 9-2 win

March 24, 2015, 12:52pm

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Buck Showalter and Ubaldo Jimenez following 9-2 win

BRADENTON, Fla. - Logan Verrett had another impressive outing today, retiring the Pirates in order in the ninth inning with a strikeout to seal the Orioles' 9-2 victory at McKechnie Field. Verrett, a Rule 5 pick from the Mets, has allowed two runs in 11 innings, with one walk and nine strikeouts. "Yeah, he's thrown the ball good," manager Buck Showalter said. "Dave (Wallace) was talking about him pitching, waiting one more day and him pitching two innings. I'm not sure how he's going to...

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Orioles increase lead in seventh inning (O's win 9-2)

March 24, 2015, 11:32am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 9, Pirates 2 Recap: Ubaldo Jimenez was superb, shutting out the Pirates on four hits over five innings. He walked none and struck out three. The Orioles broke a scoreless tie with five runs in the fourth inning. Steve Pearce hit his fifth home run of the spring. Jimmy Paredes had another hit, a double in the fourth. Ryan Flaherty singled in his first two at-bats, driving in a run in the fourth, and doubled in the sixth. Paul Janish had a two-run single in the...

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Lavarnway getting defensive today, Reimold impresses Showalter (updated)

March 24, 2015, 10:07am

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Lavarnway getting defensive today, Reimold impresses Showalter (updated)

BRADENTON, Fla. - Ryan Lavarnway is trying to separate himself from the pack of catching candidates with the Orioles. He's doing it today at McKechnie Field. Lavarnway has thrown out both Pirates runners attempting to steal, cutting down Gregory Polanco in the first inning and Jordy Mercer in the third. He was 1-for-6 this spring. Lavarnway also has grounded into one of the Orioles' three double plays in the first three innings. Alejandro De Aza and Steve Pearce opened the first inning with...

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Lough sidelined with back spasms

March 24, 2015, 9:09am

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BRADENTON, Fla. - Orioles outfielder David Lough was scratched from today's lineup due to back spasms. He's listed as day-to-day. Lough was supposed to start in center field against the Pirates. He was hitting off a tee this morning in Sarasota, bent down for a ball and felt his back tighten. Lough is 5-for-27 as he attempts to make the club as an extra outfielder. He missed a few days earlier this spring with a sore left hamstring. "He's fighting for a spot," said manager Buck Showalter....

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Catching up with Lavarnway

March 24, 2015, 8:01am

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BRADENTON, Fla. - The Orioles brought four catchers to McKechnie Field today, including Ryan Lavarnway, who's starting behind the plate. Lavarnway's chances of making the club improved with news that Matt Wieters would begin the season on the disabled list. He could back up Caleb Joseph, who figures to make most of the starts due to his plus defensive skills. "I've been happy with my camp so far," Lavarnway said. "I think as far as where I stand, that's a better question for Buck...

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Lough scratched from lineup

March 24, 2015, 7:01am

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BRADENTON, Fla. - David Lough has been scratched from today's lineup. The Orioles haven't provided an explanation, but one is coming. Everth Cabrera moves from second base to center field. Ryan Flaherty is starting at second. Lough was sidelined for a few days with a sore hamstring. Perhaps it flared up again. We'll find out. For the Orioles Alejandro De Aza LF Steve Pearce RF Jimmy Paredes 3B Delmon Young DH Chris Davis 1B Ryan Lavarnway C Everth Cabrera CF Ryan Flaherty 2B Paul Janish...

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Wieters: "I want to be ready as quick as possible"

March 24, 2015, 5:32am

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Wieters: "I want to be ready as quick as possible"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters, headed to the disabled list while continuing his recovery from elbow surgery, is unsure whether he'll be in Baltimore for opening day or stay back in Sarasota. Wieters caught only one Grapefruit League game, on March 17, before developing tendinitis in his elbow. "The latest is we're still letting it rest," he said this morning. "We're seeing improvement and it's getting better and feeling better, but at the same time, getting into the mindset where...

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Orioles lineup vs. Pirates

March 24, 2015, 5:09am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Ryan Lavarnway is behind the plate today for the Orioles and Paul Janish is getting another start at shortstop in a 1:05 p.m. game against the Pirates in Bradenton. First baseman Chris Davis also is making the trip. Zach Britton, Wesley Wright, Brad Brach and Logan Verrett are in the bullpen behind starter Ubaldo Jimenez. The bench includes Steve Clevenger, Chris Parmelee, Ryan Flaherty, Dariel Alvarez, Caleb Joseph, Jayson Nix, Nolan Reimold, Julio Borbon, Ozzie Martinez and...

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Hardy on Janish: "He struck me out in '09, so use that"

March 23, 2015, 11:40am

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Hardy on Janish: "He struck me out in '09, so use that"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles return to the field today after taking a break yesterday, the weather cooperating long enough for many players to get in a round of golf. Heavy rain early in the morning gave way to mostly sunny skies. The schedule consists of a second and final trip to Bradenton, where the Orioles will play the Pirates at 1:05 p.m. They get a second look at Radhames Liz, who allowed one run and two hits in two innings in a March 19 start in Sarasota. Ubaldo Jimenez will make his...

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This, that and the other

March 22, 2015, 1:33pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles don't have a game scheduled today. The complex is closed. The media also is discouraged from wandering over to Twin Lakes Park. This, my friends, is the one off-day of spring training. Too bad the forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms. We haven't had rain all spring and it arrives today. Back in my Fort Lauderdale days, I'd pick up friend and colleague David Ginsburg at his hotel by 9 a.m. and head down to South Beach under what always managed...

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Showalter speaks after 8-6 loss to Cardinals

March 22, 2015, 12:55pm

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Showalter speaks after 8-6 loss to Cardinals

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter wasn't upset by the news that No. 2 pitching prospect Hunter Harvey may be sidelined four to six weeks with a slight fracture of his right fibula. Harvey was hit by a comebacker yesterday in a minor league game against the Twins in Fort Myers. An X-ray came back clean, but a CT scan today revealed the injury. "If there's actually such a thing as a good (injury)," Showalter said following an 8-6 loss to the Cardinals that snapped their winning...

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Norris on Norris and game update (O's lose 8-6)

March 22, 2015, 11:28am

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Norris on Norris and game update (O's lose 8-6)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Cardinals 8, Orioles 6 Recap: Adam Jones hit two home runs and drove in four runs. Bud Norris retired the last six batters he faced, but he threw 71 pitches (by my count) in four innings, only 41 for strikes, and left with the Orioles down 3-2. He allowed two earned runs and three hits, walked four and struck out five. Norris loaded the bases with one out in the first, but struck out the next two batters. Matt Adams hit a two-run homer in the third. Manny Machado hit...

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Harvey's CT scan reveals fracture (game update)

March 22, 2015, 10:30am

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$Harvey's CT scan reveals fracture (game update)$

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed this afternoon that a CT scan on Hunter Harvey's right fibula revealed a slight fracture. Harvey will be on crutches for a month. The recovery time is expected to be four to six weeks, "and then it's back to work," Duquette said. Harvey was struck by a comebacker yesterday during a minor league start against a Twins' Single-A team in Fort Myers. Initial reports stated that the ball hit his right ankle, but the Orioles...

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Game update and more Showalter on Wieters (updated)

March 22, 2015, 9:50am

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Game update and more Showalter on Wieters (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manny Machado hit his first spring home run today, a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning. The Cardinals tied the score 1-1 in the second inning on a Machado error, a walk, a double steal and Jon Jay's RBI bouncer. The run was unearned. Bud Norris has thrown 45 pitches in two innings, including 26 for strikes. The first four Cardinals reached against Norris in the first, but Steve Clevenger threw out Jay trying to steal second base after a leadoff single. Norris has...

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Morning notes before today's game against the Cardinals

March 22, 2015, 8:59am

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Morning notes before today's game against the Cardinals

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey is scheduled to undergo a CT scan on his right ankle after an X-ray yesterday came back clean. Harvey was hit by a comebacker during a minor league game against the Twins in Fort Myers. Manager Buck Showalter said he was told Harvey is walking around today as if nothing happened. The Orioles don't seem concerned about it. "That's where you're just checking for hairlines, making sure nothing's there," Showalter said. Jason Garcia,...

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Orioles and Cardinals lineups

March 22, 2015, 4:52am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Alejandro De Aza returns to the Orioles' lineup as the leadoff hitter and right fielder for today's game against the Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. Steve Clevenger gets the start behind the plate. The lineup card lists Zach Britton, T.J. McFarland, Ryan Webb and Rule 5 pick Logan Verrett in the bullpen, though they pitched yesterday in Fort Myers. Verrett recorded the save in a 5-3 win over the Twins. For the Orioles Alejandro De Aza RF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam...

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The catching situation

March 21, 2015, 3:04pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will attempt to win their fifth game in a row today when they play the Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles totaled 11 runs during a five-game losing streak. They've scored 50 while winning five of their last six. Their only loss in that stretch was 10-9 to the Twins. It looks like the offense is catching up to the pitching. Bud Norris makes his fourth start of the spring. He's surrendered 10 runs and 13 hits over 7 2/3 innings, with five walks and four...

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Hunter Harvey's X-ray negative

March 21, 2015, 2:26pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles received good news today on pitching prospect Hunter Harvey. An X-ray taken on Harvey's right ankle came back clean. He didn't sustain a fracture after being hit by a comebacker during a minor league game against the Twins in Fort Myers. Harvey would have gone two innings for Single-A Frederick, but he was forced to leave the game. A team official said Harvey will see a doctor Sunday morning as part of a follow-up examination. Earlier today, director of player...

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Buck Showalter speaks after 5-3 win over Twins

March 21, 2015, 12:20pm

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Buck Showalter speaks after 5-3 win over Twins

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey is having precautionary X-rays taken on his shin after being hit by a comebacker today in a minor league game in Fort Myers. The Orioles ran their winning streak to four games today with a 5-3 win over a Twins split-squad. Rule 5 pick Logan Verrett earned the save by stranding a runner at second base in the ninth. Verrett has allowed two runs in 10 innings, with one walk and eight strikeouts. Here's a sampling of manager Buck...

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Steve Pearce on home runs, Miguel Gonzalez on outing (O's win 5-3)

March 21, 2015, 11:37am

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Steve Pearce on home runs, Miguel Gonzalez on outing (O's win 5-3)

ORIOLES QUICK RECAP Score: Orioles 5, Twins 3 Recap: Steve Pearce launched a three-run homer in the top of second inning to break a 1-1 tie. Caleb Joseph doubled to score Jonathan Schoop and Paul Janish singled before Pearce's at-bat. Delmon Young hit his first spring home run with two outs in the fifth for a 5-2 lead. He absolutely crushed it. Miguel Gonzalez threw 80 pitches in 3 2/3 innings and allowed two runs and six hits. T.J. McFarland allowed one run in 2 1/3 innings. Zach Britton...