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Gausman and Bundy no longer lonely in Orioles rotation

March 22, 2018, 5:31pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The winter line of questioning for Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman revolved around the oddity of being the only two confirmed starters in the Orioles rotation. They heard about it in every interview. They talked about it in phone conversations. They couldn't escape it. There was no denying it or how unusual the circumstances. And they could joke about it while also wondering, like everyone else, how it would play out. Now they know. Two free agent signings and a re-signing...

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Updating Beckham, Scott optioned and more

March 22, 2018, 1:30pm

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Updating Beckham, Scott optioned and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham left today's game prior to the top of the third inning after tweaking his groin and he isn't expected to play on Friday. Manager Buck Showalter said Beckham, who hit a two-run homer in the second, came out as a precaution. He's hoping that Beckham will get back in the lineup before the team breaks camp. Beckham raced toward the line to field Blake Swihart's grounder in the top of the second and threw across his body for the out, one of the...

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Dylan Bundy named opening day starter (O's win 10-7)

March 22, 2018, 11:43am

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Dylan Bundy named opening day starter (O's win 10-7)

SARASOTA, Fla. - One year after proving to the Orioles that he could stay healthy and in their rotation for an entire season, Dylan Bundy has been chosen as their opening day starter. He'll take the mound against the Twins on March 29 at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter informed Bundy of his decision prior to today's game against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. "Buck called us (starters) into the office and kind of explained how things were going to work," he said. "Obviously, I'm...

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Updating Mike Wright Jr.'s start, Roberts on O's Hall of Fame

March 22, 2018, 10:52am

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Updating Mike Wright Jr.'s start, Roberts on O's Hall of Fame

SARASOTA, Fla. - The door remained open for Mike Wright Jr. to claim the fifth starter's job. It seemed to widen with disappointing outings last night from Miguel Castro and Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. A solid showing today against the Red Sox might have decided the outcome. Wright retired the side in order in the first inning on only 11 pitches, but he threw 30 in the second while allowing four runs and four hits and walking a batter. Chris VÃ¡zquez homered, and IvÃ¡n De JesÃºs Jr....

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Orioles option Yacabonis (and other notes, O's down 5-2)

March 22, 2018, 9:05am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles reduced their camp roster to 38 players today by optioning reliever Jimmy Yacabonis to Triple-A Norfolk. The cuts will come in waves, according to manager Buck Showalter, who meets with each individual. Yacabonis made eight appearances and allowed three runs and eight hits in eight innings. He walked five batters and struck out seven. Showalter intended to meet with his starting pitchers before announcing the opening day starter, news that should arrive on Friday....

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

March 22, 2018, 6:51am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis is leading off for today's game against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. It airs on MASN. The Orioles' lineup also includes Anthony Santander batting ninth as the designated hitter. Chance Sisco is behind the plate. Colby Rasmus is in right field and batting sixth. Relievers listed behind starter Mike Wright Jr. are Mychal Givens, Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo and left-hander Joely Rodriguez. Alex Cobb will wear No. 17. For the Orioles Chris Davis 1BManny Machado...

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Roberts and Manfra elected to Orioles Hall of Fame

March 22, 2018, 5:39am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - His new assignment as an analyst on Orioles broadcasts on 105.7 The Fan won't be the only reason for former second baseman Brian Roberts to come back to Camden Yards over the summer. Roberts has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame and will inducted prior to the Aug. 11 game against the Red Sox. The 50th overall pick in the 1999 amateur draft out of the University of South Carolina, Roberts spent 13 seasons with the Orioles and batted .278/.349/.412 with 351 doubles, 35...

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This, that and the other

March 21, 2018, 7:15pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Because Alex Cobb won't be able to break camp with the Orioles, his signing this week doesn't do much to clear up the pitching picture as opening day approaches. A fifth starter is needed, same as before. It wasn't going to be JosÃ© Mesa Jr., designated for assignment yesterday, and Hunter Harvey was more of a temptation than a realistic consideration. Does Cobb actually increase the chances of Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. making the club and staying with it? The Orioles...

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Wrapping up a 9-4 loss

March 21, 2018, 5:43pm

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TAMPA - Orioles manager Buck Showalter will wait until Thursday morning to make his next round of cuts. The roster currently holds 39 players. Miguel Castro's struggles continued tonight with five runs (four earned) and five hits allowed over three innings. He also walked three batters and threw 66 pitches, 38 for strikes, in a 9-4 loss to the Yankees. "I felt well despite the results," Castro said via translator RamÃ³n AlarcÃ³n. "I thought I was trying to make good pitches. Some...

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Showalter on Cobb, Harvey and Mesa (O's lose 9-4)

March 21, 2018, 3:01pm

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Showalter on Cobb, Harvey and Mesa (O's lose 9-4)

TAMPA - Alex Cobb worked out at the Ed Smith Stadium complex today and eventually will be throwing at extended spring training and with a minor league affiliate. The Orioles intend to carry 12 pitchers on opening day, including five starters, but Cobb will have to stay back. "Roger (McDowell) and I are going to sit down with him," said manager Buck Showalter. "He had a pretty whirlwind day today. Roger talked to him a little bit. But we're going to sit down with him tomorrow and map out the...

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Beckham on Cobb: "It's a good day for the Orioles" (O's up 1-0)

March 21, 2018, 2:16pm

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TAMPA - While Alex Cobb was busy getting to know his new Orioles teammates today and mapping out a plan with manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Roger McDowell following an extremely late arrival in camp, he could lock into a familiar face in the row of lockers set up for infielders and outfielders. At the far left end sits third baseman Tim Beckham, who also came to the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays. They were together at Tropicana Field since 2013. No need for introductions. "Oh,...

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Jones on Cobb: "We've long searched for someone of his caliber"

March 21, 2018, 12:56pm

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Jones on Cobb: "We've long searched for someone of his caliber"

TAMPA - Adam Jones only knew about Alex Cobb from the opposite dugout, the batter's box, the usual chatter that exists in pregame and among friends. He politely asked the media today to wait until he met Cobb before commenting on his new teammate. "I've only see him in battle between the lines," Jones said afterward. "We haven't said too many words while we were playing against each other. Nice, firm handshake, solid hug, very manly, very teammate-esque." So far, it's a solid scouting...

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Hearing from Cobb, Showalter and Duquette

March 21, 2018, 10:49am

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Hearing from Cobb, Showalter and Duquette

SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Cobb has met his new teammates and the media and fulfilled all of his interview obligations. He's ready to focus on pitching again, whenever he's able to debut for the Orioles after signing his four-year, $57 million contract. Cobb is expected to stay back at extended spring training and report to a minor league affiliate to build up his innings. There's no timetable set for his return to a major league rotation. Here's a sampling of Cobb from his first session with...

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Hunter Harvey optioned, plus Orioles lineup

March 21, 2018, 10:26am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles optioned pitcher Hunter Harvey to Double-A Bowie this afternoon and will start Miguel Castro in tonight's game against the Yankees in Tampa. Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. will follow him to the mound. Harvey allowed three earned runs (four total) and nine hits over seven innings in his three starts in the Grapefruit League. He walked four batters and struck out seven. Tanner Scott and Jimmy Yacabonis also are listed among the relievers tonight. Tim Beckham is...

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Alex Cobb passes physical with Orioles (Mesa DFA)

March 21, 2018, 7:16am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Cobb has passed his physical, according to a source, and is the latest free agent pitcher to join the Orioles rotation with less than a week remaining before they break camp. Cobb agreed to terms yesterday on a four-year, $57 million contract, the largest given by the Orioles to a free agent pitcher. It exceeds the $50 million deal for Ubaldo JimÃ©nez in 2014. A better return is anticipated and sorely needed. The Orioles haven't announced Cobb's signing, but it's done...

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Orioles nearing deal with Alex Cobb (final update)

March 20, 2018, 2:25pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles played the waiting game again in free agency and are close to scoring with the biggest piece remaining on the free agent market. Right-hander Alex Cobb is nearing an agreement with the Orioles, according to a source, and would become the third starter signed by the club since opening camp. Confirmation could come later tonight. Cobb, 30, spent all six of his major league seasons with the Rays and compiled a 48-35 record, 3.50 ERA and 1.217 WHIP in 115 starts. In a...

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This, that and the other (updated)

March 20, 2018, 1:26pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' deal with pitcher Alex Cobb should be made official later today after he passes his physical. The club has zero concerns about the physical, so let's not break out the tired observation that everyone fails it. And if we are going down that road, tell me again how they were wrong about Grant Balfour. I've been told that $56 million for Cobb is "almost on the nose" over four years, the largest contract in club history for a free agent pitcher. There is deferred...

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Wynns on being cut: "It was definitely a shock" (game cancelled)

March 20, 2018, 12:18pm

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Wynns on being cut: "It was definitely a shock" (game cancelled)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles and Rays won't play baseball tonight at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The game has been cancelled due to rain and a tornado watch in the area. There's no makeup date in the Grapefruit League. Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. and Miguel Castro were supposed to pitch tonight, but instead will make the trip to Tampa for Wednesday night's game against the Yankees and work in relief behind starter Hunter Harvey. Fans holding paid tickets for tonight's game purchased...

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Early notes on Davis, Valencia and pitching matchups

March 20, 2018, 9:16am

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Early notes on Davis, Valencia and pitching matchups

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis said he received about 12 plate appearances yesterday at the minor league camp and a nasty bruise on his right shin after being drilled by a pitch from Tampa Bay's Chih-Wei Hu. Davis had the shin wrapped today and said he might wear a protective guard on it, but it won't prevent him from staying in the lineup. With extra motivation to run against Hu, Davis eventually scored a run and could joke about it later. Davis was able to lead off in several innings while...

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Taking another look at camp competitions

March 19, 2018, 5:03pm

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Taking another look at camp competitions

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis built up his spring at-bats yesterday at Twin Lakes Park, where the spectators included executive vice president Dan Duquette, and he should remain in the lineup for tonight's game against the Rays in Sarasota. MASN is carrying it live, so pull up a sofa and enjoy baseball under the lights. The forecast is calling for rain, of course, because the Orioles are playing at home and we're nearing the start of the regular season. Left-hander Nestor...