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More thoughts on the rotation and some of its candidates

March 01, 2018, 5:27pm

Orioles

More thoughts on the rotation and some of its candidates

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will play two games today, but only one counts in the fake standings. Miguel Castro is starting a B game in the morning on Field 4, the Camden Yards replica with the batter's eye that's still under construction. So is the rotation and Castro wants to join it, but first he must prove that his knees and back are fine and he no longer has to be treated with such care. It's early to suggest that anyone has really fallen behind, but it's a shorter spring training and...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 win

March 01, 2018, 11:34am

Orioles

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter noted the progress today made by Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. One run allowed over two innings in both starts, but not a duplication. "I thought he was a little better this time out," Showalter said. "He can do a lot of things with the baseball. He's presenting himself as advertised. I thought he was a little better today. That was good to see. "He's got good command of the fastball, works fast and can spin the ball. He'll need all...

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Cortes allows one run in two innings - again (O's win 5-2)

March 01, 2018, 9:01am

Orioles

Cortes allows one run in two innings - again (O's win 5-2)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The battle for the fifth spot in the rotation won't be decided until much later this month, with the possibility still alive that the Orioles sign another starter. In the meantime, Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. can only state his own case and try to gain the trust of the organization's decision-makers. Cortes allowed one run over two innings for the second time in two starts, with a home run by Tampa Bay's JesÃºs Sucre tying the game 1-1. He labored in the second...

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Pregame notes on Gausman, Cashner, Hays and more (tied 1-1)

March 01, 2018, 7:57am

Orioles

Pregame notes on Gausman, Cashner, Hays and more (tied 1-1)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Kevin Gausman will make his next start Saturday afternoon against the Phillies in Clearwater. No need to push him back following the home plate collision in his debut. "He's good, ready to go," said manager Buck Showalter. "We got lucky there." Andrew Cashner impressed observers during today's two-inning simulated game in Sarasota. Cashner faced Mark Trumbo, Tim Beckham and Craig Gentry and he shattered a couple of bats. "Got some firewood for tonight," Showalter...

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Hays shut down from baseball activities for three days

March 01, 2018, 5:50am

Orioles

Hays shut down from baseball activities for three days

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Austin Hays will be shut down for three days after receiving an injection yesterday behind his right shoulder to alleviate discomfort that's kept him away from the outfield since the intrasquad game on Feb. 22 in Sarasota. Hays has served as the designated hitter in two Grapefruit League games, with a late switch on Tuesday removing him from right field. He underwent an MRI yesterday on his shoulder/lat area that revealed some inflammation and led to the...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

March 01, 2018, 2:50am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Ãlvarez is making his first start today since rejoining the Orioles, playing first base against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Jaycob Brugman is in left field and Ã‰ngelb Vielma is playing shortstop. For the Orioles Alex Presley RF Joey Rickard CF Anthony Santander DH Pedro Ãlvarez 1B Ryan Mountcastle 3B Jaycob Brugman LF Luis SardiÃ±as 2B Chance Sisco CÃ‰ngelb Vielma SS Nestor Cortes Jr. LHP For the Rays Denard Span CF Mallex Smith LF C.J. Cron 1B Jake Bauers...

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More mashing expected of Mancini in 2018

February 28, 2018, 5:38pm

Orioles

More mashing expected of Mancini in 2018

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are boarding a bus today for Port Charlotte and if it seems like they were just there, you've been paying attention to the schedule and game coverage. Two days ago. Same ride down I-75. Under an hour if the traffic and law enforcement cooperate. Left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. makes his second start of the spring after allowing one run in two innings against the Twins. Trey Mancini probably won't wear the gray pants today after going 2-for-3 yesterday with a single...

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Wrapping up a 10-9 loss

February 28, 2018, 12:35pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis switched to designated hitter today to accommodate a sore right forearm and launched a three-run homer to left-center field. The bat is fine. "I just had a little tightness in my forearm," Davis said after the Orioles' 10-9 loss to the Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. "I noticed it a few days ago. I think it's a combination of sleeping with my arm tucked up underneath me and not really being able to get it stretched out the next day. Just...

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Machado hits grand slam, Wright talks about start (O's lose 10-9)

February 28, 2018, 9:28am

Orioles

Machado hits grand slam, Wright talks about start (O's lose 10-9)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manny Machado chose today to hit his first home run of the spring and he decided to clear the bases with it. Go big or go home. Machado's grand slam to left field off Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty with no outs in the bottom of the third inning gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead and sent a jolt through the crowd at Ed Smith Stadium. Caleb Joseph reached on an infield hit, Colby Rasmus walked, Jonathan Schoop singled and Machado sent a screaming liner into the seats. Flaherty...

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Two scoreless innings for Mike Wright

February 28, 2018, 8:45am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Mike Wright Jr. retired six of the seven batters he faced today, a harmless single the only smudge on his line. Tommy Pham bounced a single up the middle with one out in the first inning, but Wright retired Paul DeJong on a fly ball to right field and Jose Martinez on a bouncer to second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who ranged past the bag and threw across his body. Mark Trumbo, switched from designated hitter to first base, played the hop to record the final out. Carson Kelly...

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Lineup change, Showalter on Lee, Hays and Barlow

February 28, 2018, 7:04am

Orioles

Lineup change, Showalter on Lee, Hays and Barlow

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have made another lineup change today, with Chris Davis switching from first base to the designated hitter role. Mark Trumbo will play first base. The order remains the same, with Davis batting fifth and Trumbo seventh. No reason given for the change, but manager Buck Showalter hinted at the possibility during batting practice. Left-hander Chris Lee's attempt to break camp with the team lasted two pitches. Lee exited yesterday's game against the Rays with an...

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Updating MRIs on Chris Lee and Austin Hays (plus more notes)

February 28, 2018, 6:17am

Orioles

Updating MRIs on Chris Lee and Austin Hays (plus more notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - An MRI administered this morning confirmed that Orioles left-hander Chris Lee sustained an injury to his right oblique muscle and he's expected to be sidelined at least four weeks. Lee wasn't expected to break camp with the team, but the injury totally eliminates the possibility. The MRI on Austin Hays was more favorable. Hays has some inflammation behind his right shoulder, but he could be available to hit. The Orioles will prevent him from throwing for about three days,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Cardinals

February 28, 2018, 3:14am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will make his spring debut in today's 1:05 p.m. game against the Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium. Pedro Ãlvarez is listed among a group of reserves that also includes outfielder Jaycob Brugman, catcher Andrew Susac and infielder Ã‰ngelb Vielma. Outfielder Austin Hays is counted, too, though he was scheduled to receive an MRI today on his right shoulder/lat. Colby Rasmus is leading off and playing right field. Tim Beckham is batting...

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Araujo getting noticed in crowded Rule 5 field

February 27, 2018, 5:21pm

Orioles

Araujo getting noticed in crowded Rule 5 field

SARASOTA, Fla. - So much gets lost over the course of a game, especially when a top pitching prospect has overcome a series of injuries to make his first career Grapefruit League start and another promising hurler walks off the field after one batter with an oblique injury. Hunter Harvey and Chris Lee overshadowed right-hander Pedro Araujo yesterday, for good and bad reasons. No one is celebrating Lee's latest physical ailment, which requires an MRI this morning and likely will sideline him...

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Chris Lee's oblique injury and a 2-1 win (updated)

February 27, 2018, 11:07am

Orioles

Chris Lee's oblique injury and a 2-1 win (updated)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Chris Lee most likely injured his right oblique today while facing only one batter. The club will know more about the injury later and how long it could keep him off the mound. Lee appeared in only eight games with Double-A Bowie in 2016 due to an injury to his left lat muscle. He departed today after replacing starter Hunter Harvey, throwing two pitches and inducing a ground ball from Denard Span leading off the bottom of the third...

Harvey and his 95 mph fastball go two innings (O's win 2-1)

February 27, 2018, 8:49am

Orioles

Harvey and his 95 mph fastball go two innings (O's win 2-1)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The first career Grapefruit League start today for Hunter Harvey lasted two innings and featured a 95 mph fastball and glimpses of how he became the top pitching prospect in the organization. Harvey became the club's fourth starter this spring to allow one run over two innings, joining Mike Wright Jr., Nestor Cortes Jr. and Gabriel Ynoa. Harvey gave up three hits, walked one and struck out three - all of them with a heater that topped out at 95. Getting ahead of hitters...

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Notes on Gausman, Hays, Tillman, Castro and more (O's down 1-0)

February 27, 2018, 8:00am

Orioles

Notes on Gausman, Hays, Tillman, Castro and more (O's down 1-0)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said today that Kevin Gausman remains on schedule to start Saturday afternoon's game against the Phillies in Clearwater. Gausman's work day on Wednesday or Thursday will provide confirmation. "If he continues to have the indications he had today, he'd stay in turn," Showalter said. Gausman avoided a serious injury after yesterday's collision with the Tigers' Jeimer Candelario that left him with a cut above his left eyelid and some...

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Updating Gausman, Castro and Gentry (lineup change)

February 27, 2018, 5:52am

Orioles

Updating Gausman, Castro and Gentry (lineup change)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Kevin Gausman played a game of table tennis inside the Orioles clubhouse this morning and joked with teammates, nothing to indicate that he was bothered by the after effects of yesterday's collision with the Tigers' Jeimer Candelario that forced him out of the game and left him bloodied. Gausman has a cut above his left eyelid and there appears to be a little more swelling today, but it doesn't require stitches. He also managed to avoid a concussion after the training...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

February 27, 2018, 2:57am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Austin Hays in starting in right field today for the Orioles' game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Hays had been used only as the designated hitter in Grapefruit League competition due to a sore lat muscle. Chance Sisco is catching again and batting fifth. Ryan Mountcastle is starting at third base. The Orioles continue to use Garabez Rosa at first base. For the Orioles Alex Presley CF Joey Rickard LF Anthony Santander DH Austin Hays RF Chance Sisco C Ryan Mountcastle 3B...

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Harvey finally gets the chance to make exhibition start

February 26, 2018, 4:20pm

Orioles

Harvey finally gets the chance to make exhibition start

SARASOTA, Fla. - As a regular presence in major league camp whether healthy, injured or recovering, Hunter Harvey would figure to own at least a couple of Grapefruit League starts. He's always been thrust into a rotation, the bullpen only serving as a place to warm up. Three relief appearances in 2015 and 2016. That's the extent of his spring training experience. The streak ends today with Harvey, no longer slow-played or stalled due to physical issues, including Tommy John surgery in July...