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Notes on Machado, Reimold, Bundy, Wada and more (updated)

March 07, 2013, 6:24am

Orioles

Notes on Machado, Reimold, Bundy, Wada and more (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manny Machado is starting at third base again today, but he will have a root canal later this afternoon. Manager Buck Showalter will remove him from the game after a few at-bats. Getting Machado out of the lineup this spring has been like pulling teeth, so it seems appropriate. Machado won't make the trip to Bradenton on Friday, but he will likely play Saturday night against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers. Showalter wants Machado to face Red Sox left-hander Felix...

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O'Day reflects on yesterday

March 07, 2013, 5:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The next time reliever Darren O'Day pitches in a spring training game, he doesn't expect the Orioles to hold a 13-run lead against a largely anonymous opponent in winds that could lift a house off its foundation. O'Day made his spring debut yesterday against Team Spain and allowed two runs and three hits in the seventh inning. "The goal yesterday was to get out there in a game and throw and be healthy and make sure everything works," he said. "It was a tough game to...

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Orioles' lineup against the Blue Jays (and Toronto lineup)

March 07, 2013, 3:08am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' outfield for today's game against the Toronto Blue Jays will consist of Steve Pearce in left field, Nate McLouth in center and Conor Jackson in right. Nolan Reimold is batting leadoff and again serving as the designated hitter. He may return to the outfield on Sunday. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold DH Brian Roberts 2B Conor Jackson RF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Nate McLouth CF Manny Machado 3B Steve Pearce LF Jason Hammel RHP Mike Wright,...

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Game, cuts and Cal

March 06, 2013, 3:37pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' regulars go back to work today. They've basically been given a three-day reprieve. No game on Monday, a road game on Tuesday, a minor league workout yesterday disguised as a game against Team Spain. The Orioles remain in Sarasota today, and they're playing the Toronto Blue Jays for the third time this spring - and the first away from Dunedin. Most of the regulars will be in the lineup, with the exception of right fielder Nick Markakis, who will take off a few...

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Jim Johnson on his first outing of 2013

March 06, 2013, 12:44pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Today's game between the Orioles and Team Spain lasted 3 hours, 40 minutes. Jim Johnson was only responsible for part of it. Johnson, making his first appearance this spring, allowed an unearned run and one hit in the eighth inning. His appearance was brief compared to many others on this blustery day. "I got a couple fastballs up," he said. "Other than that, I'm a lot better than where I was at this point last year." Johnson was slowed in camp last spring because of...

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More from today's game and Urrutia (O's win 19-7)

March 06, 2013, 10:27am

Orioles

More from today's game and Urrutia (O's win 19-7)

SARASOTA, Fla. - This game is moving too quickly for me to track. Seriously though, Niuman Romero had an RBI single in the fifth and Zach Britton gave up another run in the sixth - his third of the day in two innings. Adrian Marin bounced an RBI single into left field with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the sixth, and Buck Britton had a sacrifice fly. Orioles 10, Team Spain 4. Zach Britton allowed four hits, walked a batter and struck out one. He also threw three wild...

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Hearing from Arrieta and Urrutia

March 06, 2013, 9:58am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Zach Britton allowed two runs and two hits, with one walk, in the top of the fifth inning. The good news: He won't face Team Spain during the regular season. The Orioles lead 7-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Jake Arrieta said he took a step forward today after allowing one unearned run in three innings. "Sometimes throughout the week before a start, a light bulb will go off, whether it's something small mechanically in the bullpen or something you are doing on a...

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Game update and Showalter quotes (Canzler homers again)

March 06, 2013, 9:06am

Orioles

Game update and Showalter quotes (Canzler homers again)

SARASOTA, Fla. - We're going to be here a while. The Orioles sent eight batters to the plate in the bottom of the first inning and took a 3-0 lead over Team Spain, which removed its starter, former Orioles farmhand, Richard Salazar, with one out in the second. Russ Canzler belted a three-run homer after Yamaico Navarro singled and Steve Pearce walked. Danny Valencia had an infield hit and Trayvon Robinson walked before LJ Hoes ripped a ground ball to the right side that deflected off...

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A few quick hits before the first pitch (with Duquette quotes)

March 06, 2013, 7:34am

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A few quick hits before the first pitch (with Duquette quotes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles made Cuban defector Henry Urrutia available to the media today, and I'll pass along his quotes later this afternoon. Urrutia actually attended the Orioles' game in Cuba back in 1999. He sat in the stands as a 12-year-old. Urrutia's childhood hero was Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams, and he would like to wear No. 51 with the Orioles. Fred Ferreira also signed Williams, who was managed by Buck Showalter. Urrutia could also play first base, but the Orioles...

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Pearce welcomes the competition (with Spain's lineup and note)

March 06, 2013, 5:19am

Orioles

Pearce welcomes the competition (with Spain's lineup and note)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Steve Pearce is back in the lineup today, starting at first base against Team Spain. Conor Jackson most likely will come off the bench. Yes, they're being paired up again in this blog entry. Pearce homered twice yesterday, giving him three this spring to go with nine RBIs. He's collected six hits in 11 at-bats. "I feel great at the plate, having good at-bats," he said this morning. "I'm swinging at good pitches and squaring balls up. I feel good right now and just...

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Injury updates

March 06, 2013, 4:23am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis isn't in the lineup again today, which comes as no surprise, and he told a couple of reporters this morning that he will "probably rule out tomorrow." Markakis was scratched from Sunday's lineup because of stiffness in his neck. The Orioles are home again on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. They have back-to-back road night games Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton and Saturday against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers. Most of the...

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Orioles lineup versus Team Spain

March 06, 2013, 3:07am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - As expected, manager Buck Showalter is sitting most of his regulars for today's game against Team Spain. Nolan Reimold is leading off and serving as the Orioles' designated hitter. Steve Pearce is in the lineup, but Conor Jackson is not. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold DH Yamaico Navarro SS Steve Pearce 1B Russ Canzler RF Danny Valencia 3B Trayvon Robinson LF LJ Hoes CF Niuman Romero 2B Jose Gil C Jake Arrieta RHP

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Can Jackson and Pearce co-exist on 25-man roster?

March 05, 2013, 4:28pm

Orioles

Can Jackson and Pearce co-exist on 25-man roster?

SARASOTA, Fla. - As the Orioles file into the Ed Smith Stadium complex this morning and head to the dining area for breakfast, I fully expect Conor Jackson and Steve Pearce to arm wrestle for the last Pop-Tart. Two out of three falls to determine who gets turkey bacon and who gets the regular stuff. Jackson and Pearce aren't the only players in camp competing for a bench spot, but they've started to separate themselves from the reserve pack. Jackson is 8-for-19 with three homers, six RBIs...

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Orioles postgame chatter following 6-6 tie

March 05, 2013, 11:45am

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DUNEDIN, Fla. - Conor Jackson singled, doubled and homered today. Steve Pearce homered twice and drove in three runs. Those two performances stood out the most in the Orioles' 6-6, 10-inning tie with the Toronto Blue Jays. "I feel good," Jackson said. "I'm swinging at strikes and getting ahead in counts and not getting behind and getting good pitches to hit and taking advantage of it. That's really the name of the game and that's what's happening right now. "There's a lot of spring...

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Hearing from Johnson and Jurrjens (game ends in 6-6 tie)

March 05, 2013, 10:31am

Orioles

Hearing from Johnson and Jurrjens (game ends in 6-6 tie)

DUNEDIN, Fla. - The wind is blowing out to left field, and the Orioles are taking full advantage of it. Conor Jackson's home run didn't need much help. He crushed the ball. The Orioles have 14 hits in seven innings, three more than the Toronto Blue Jays, and they continue to lead, 6-5. Kevin Gausman's fastball was hitting 97 mph in the bottom of the seventh. He allowed two straight singles to begin the inning, but he got a fly ball and a called third strike on a 97 mph heater. The next...

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Jackson and Pearce continue to rake (updated twice)

March 05, 2013, 8:46am

Orioles

Jackson and Pearce continue to rake (updated twice)

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Conor Jackson and Steve Pearce basically are competing for the same job this spring, along with a handful of other players who fit a similar profile - right-handed bat off the bench who can play first base, left field and serve as the designated hitter. Jackson reached on an infield hit in the top of the second inning today and scored on Pearce's two-run homer to give the Orioles a 2-1 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. Neither player is backing down. Jackson is 6-for-17 with...

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Orioles to honor Earl Weaver on April 20 (updated)

March 05, 2013, 5:48am

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DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Orioles announced this morning that they will host a public celebration of life for Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver on Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Camden Yards. The program, "A Celebration of Earl," will include a video tribute and a collection of notable guest speakers, including manager Buck Showalter, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Rick Dempsey, Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson and Earl's son, Mike Weaver. Gates A and H will open at 1 p.m. Complimentary...

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Reimold serving as designated hitter today (and Bundy update)

March 05, 2013, 3:08am

Orioles

Reimold serving as designated hitter today (and Bundy update)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nolan Reimold is back in the Orioles' lineup today, batting third and serving as the designated hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin. Reimold has been receiving treatment for a sore right shoulder. He homered in his last at-bat before being shut down. Conor Jackson, who homered twice Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, is batting fourth and playing first base. For the Orioles: Alexi Casilla SS Manny Machado 3B Nolan Reimold DH Conor Jackson 1B Steve Pearce...

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Not done with Dunedin (and Schoop video)

March 04, 2013, 4:49pm

Orioles

Not done with Dunedin (and Schoop video)

SARASOTA, Fla. - On the road again. The Orioles are making their second trip to Dunedin to play the Toronto Blue Jays, who apparently can't find their way to Sarasota. Actually, they'll be here Thursday, but I'm on a roll, so don't stop me. Steve Johnson gets today's start, with manager Buck Showalter deciding to slot him ahead of Jair Jurrjens. Johnson originally was supposed to pitch in relief on Sunday before Showalter made the change. Jurrjens, Zach Clark, Mike Belfiore and Kevin...

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Orioles replacing warning track at Camden Yards

March 04, 2013, 12:00pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - You may notice something different about Camden Yards when the Orioles play their home opener against the Minnesota Twins on April 5. Check out the warning track, which no longer will be made of a synthetic material. The track is being replaced with a natural surface made out of a crushed stone. The color has been designed to match the brick throughout the ballpark and the warehouse. Actual samples of the same brick have been ground up and are being used in the final...