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MASN announces seven-game Orioles spring training TV schedule

January 25, 2018, 9:04am

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You can't wait for Saturday's Orioles FanFest because it helps ward off the winter chill and make baseball season seem just a little closer. (OK, for a few minutes we'll ignore the fact that it's supposed to be in the mid-50s on Saturday, so work with me ...) Well, if you're wondering when you'll actually get to see Orioles baseball on MASN, wonder no more. MASN today announced a seven-game spring training broadcast schedule, starting with their Grapefruit League opener on Friday, Feb. 23...

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Leftovers for breakfast

January 24, 2018, 3:42pm

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The utility job in Baltimore remains open to a cluster of in-house competitors and the anticipated outsider, the latter's identity remaining a mystery. The Orioles seem to have targeted a specific player. The challenge is getting him under contract. Is it more important than finding three starting pitchers? Not even close. But it's still important. Every team has that guy on its roster. More of them are stressing the expansion of skills to include outfield play, especially if willing to go...

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Orioles announce plans to expand protective netting

January 24, 2018, 10:53am

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The Orioles have become the latest team in Major League Baseball to take additional steps toward providing for the safety of its fans. The club announced today that it will expand the protective netting behind home plate at Camden Yards and Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to reduce the risk of foul balls and spiraling bats reaching the crowd and causing serious injury. Though the netting's dimensions at Camden Yards won't be known until the Orioles complete their work with the design and...

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Bobbleheads, snow globe, puffy vest highlight O's promos

January 24, 2018, 6:26am

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Bobbleheads, snow globe, puffy vest highlight O's promos

The Orioles announced their list of promotions and special events earlier today and it includes Dylan Bundy and Trey Mancini bobbleheads, a Buck 'Snow'alter snow globe and a retro talking alarm clock. Who can resist? The Birdland Hawaiian Shirt, featuring a new design, also is back for the 2018 season. There will be five T-shirt giveaways, an Orioles lightweight hoodie, puffy vest, floppy hat and cap, and a Mother's Day pashmina scarf and Father's Day neck tie. The first 35,000 fans 15 and...

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Notes on Hardy, Stewart and Hays

January 23, 2018, 12:05pm

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While taking the high road again after my latest Oscar snub ... As the Orioles keep us waiting on their decision regarding the starting shortstop on opening day - Manny Machado, Tim Beckham or a mystery applicant - J.J. Hardy is working out in Arizona and drawing interest from multiple teams. A typical offseason except for the free agency part. Hardy has played only shortstop and therefore doesn't profile as a utility candidate. He wants to be the primary starter at the position, but also get...

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Orioles add Triple-A Norfolk to exhibition schedule

January 23, 2018, 7:30am

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The Orioles' exhibition schedule doesn't end on March 25. Only the Grapefruit League portion of it. For the second year in a row, the Orioles will travel to Norfolk for a game against their Triple-A affiliate. The teams will play on March 26 at Harbor Park with first pitch slated for 3:05 p.m. There's always rain in the forecast. It's become a tradition. But don't let the weather dampen your enthusiasm because there's going to be a window and the sides always manage to play. "The Orioles...

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Duquette on negotiations, prospect list (plus other notes)

January 22, 2018, 12:58pm

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Duquette on negotiations, prospect list (plus other notes)

Only four days remain before the Orioles' annual FanFest event commences without the chance to announce a significant acquisition via free agency or trade. The ticking of the clock grows louder. It can't drown out the angst emanating from a fan base that lost patience shortly after the final out of the 2017 season. Could the team make a move later this week? "I hope so," said executive vice president Dan Duquette. "I'm trying, I'm trying. I hope so. "We're still talking to a number of...

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Can Santander's defense keep him in majors?

January 21, 2018, 5:43pm

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Can Santander's defense keep him in majors?

While the Orioles try to settle on a left-handed hitter to play the outfield, along with other moves required to fill out the roster, they promise not to skimp on the defense. Upgrading it must be part of any plan. The club's reputation for outstanding glovework took another hit last season, and it could influence the decision whether to carry Anthony Santander for the first 44 days until losing his Rule 5 status. Santander must prove capable of playing the outfield. The Orioles like his bat,...

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Could Dyson bring the left-handed bat needed in the outfield?

January 20, 2018, 5:41pm

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Could Dyson bring the left-handed bat needed in the outfield?

There's a guessing game attached to the bits of information that filter out of the Orioles organization in the winter. We know the areas of need. We just don't always know the players under consideration. Manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette met for more than an hour Thursday and a specific right fielder was a topic of conversation. The name remains a secret. "Dan's already been talking to him about offers and physicals," Showalter said. "We're down the road...

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Showalter nearing confirmation on Machado's 2018 position

January 19, 2018, 11:54am

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Showalter nearing confirmation on Machado's 2018 position

The Orioles may not have a new player to introduce next Saturday at FanFest, though it won't be from a lack of effort. Executive vice president Dan Duquette continues to work the phones. But manager Buck Showalter indicated that a decision on Manny Machado's position could be revealed over the weekend. Take the news where you can find it. Showalter has talked about knowing in his gut whether Machado will stay at third base or move over to shortstop, but he isn't ready to go public with it....

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Orioles sign Perez and Gamboa to minor league deals (updated)

January 19, 2018, 9:59am

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With depth moves included on the offseason docket, the Orioles are returning catcher Audry Perez and pitcher Eddie Gamboa to the organization. Perez and Gamboa have signed minor league deals, the news coming via the club's Twitter account. The Orioles also announced the signings of infielder Anderson FÃ©liz and outfielder D'Arby Myers that were reported earlier this month. Perez, 29, has spent the past three years in the organization, appearing in 78 and 84 games with Triple-A Norfolk in...

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Showalter on meetings, negotiations, Machado and more

January 18, 2018, 5:34pm

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Showalter on meetings, negotiations, Machado and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter spent about an hour yesterday meeting with executive vice president Dan Duquette and also talked to managing partner Peter Angelos before heading back to Dallas this weekend for his grandson's christening. The push continues to locate starting pitching, the primary need by a mile, along with a left-handed hitter, left-handed reliever, utility player and veteran catcher. Lots of teams are laying back and waiting for agents to lower their demands or rival...

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DJ Stewart invited to major league camp (and other notes)

January 18, 2018, 2:27pm

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DJ Stewart invited to major league camp (and other notes)

Manager Buck Showalter, appearing tonight on the "Orioles Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan, said Double-A Bowie outfielder DJ Stewart will be in major league camp next month. Stewart will be included on the list of invites. It's a nice reward for Stewart, a first-round pick in 2015 out of Florida State University, after he batted .278/.378/481 with 26 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 79 RBIs in 126 games. He also stole 20 bases in 24 attempts. A left-handed hitting corner outfielder...

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Can Faulkner provide left-handed relief for Orioles?

January 17, 2018, 10:41am

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The annual Orioles minicamp gives manager Buck Showalter an opportunity to become more familiar with some of the minor league pitchers and the media a chance to figure out which ones grabbed his attention, intrigued him and can be viewed as potential contributors over the summer. Certain names come up without prompting, sometimes on multiple occasions during a single interview. Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. was the hottest topic for three days, a scorching subject due to his ability to "spin...

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Orioles continuing negotiations with Schoop and Gausman

January 16, 2018, 4:16pm

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With the Orioles down to two unsigned arbitration-eligible players, they intend to continue negotiations until the hearing dates next month rather than go "file and trial," according to a source. Consider their approach "file and try." The club reached agreements on Friday with closer Zach Britton, third baseman Manny Machado, reliever Brad Brach, infielder Tim Beckham and catcher Caleb Joseph. They exchanged salary figures with second baseman Jonathan Schoop and starter Kevin...

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Orioles announce lineup for FanFest autograph stations

January 16, 2018, 2:08pm

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In case anyone doubted whether Manny Machado would attend FanFest later this month, his name is included on the list of players released tonight by the Orioles. Trade rumors won't keep him away. Put away the speculation and focus on getting your autograph vouchers, which go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. The annual event will be held on Jan. 27 at the Baltimore Convention Center and run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles season plan members beginning at 10 a.m. as part of the...

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More roster talk, Scott on Wynns and Givens on wins

January 15, 2018, 10:40am

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More roster talk, Scott on Wynns and Givens on wins

Exactly how many holes exist in the Orioles' 25-man roster as they get closer to their report date for spring training? The calculation involves math, but I'm willing to move outside my comfort zone. The Orioles have two confirmed starters in Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy. The bullpen should include Brad Brach, Darren O'Day, Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier. Miguel Castro will be in the rotation or continue in his relief role. Trey Mancini and Adam Jones will compose two-thirds of the...

Thoughts on Drury, Moustakas, rotation issues and more

January 14, 2018, 4:21pm

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Thoughts on Drury, Moustakas, rotation issues and more

Confirming the various reports on trade talks with the Diamondbacks, the Orioles have discussed Brandon Drury as part of the return for third baseman Manny Machado. Just one of the many names tossed around since they arrived at the Winter Meetings. If you're alphabetizing them, Drury is high up on the list. The Diamondbacks seem to be the most aggressive team among the Machado suitors after doubling back, but I've got no reason to believe that the sides are close to a deal. The Orioles...

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This, that and the other

January 13, 2018, 5:39pm

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The three-day minicamp in Sarasota provided a few more chances to talk about closer Zach Britton's Achilles surgery and how it impacts the bullpen and its occupants. Get used to it. It's going to continue through spring training and for as long as Britton is rehabbing "I think that we did a good job," said left-hander Richard Bleier. "Brad (Brach) filled in really nicely for Zach and it didn't seem like we missed a beat there. When Darren (O'Day) went down, (Mychal) Givens slid in and...

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More on the arbitration deadline and how it impacted Orioles

January 12, 2018, 6:40pm

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The "deadline" for arbitration-eligible players to reach agreement on contracts for the upcoming season deserves the quotation marks that surround it. Big, bold, permanent marks like tattoos. Talk about a forced storyline. Talk about wasted energy. Executive vice president Dan Duquette was 0-for-7 past the 1 p.m. "deadline" and signed five players later in the day. It just meant that the sides ventured into territory where salary proposals are exchanged. Negotiations can continue right up...