Roch Kubatko

Wrapping up a 1-1 tie

February 24, 2018, 4:30pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles loaded the bases three times tonight without scoring, including the eighth inning when the first three batters reached. They put two runners in scoring position with two outs in the ninth and came away empty. It served as the recipe for a 1-1 tie with the Twins. The game ended after regulation instead of the teams playing a 10th inning. No one complained. Jake Ring struck out to send everyone home and make the Orioles 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position. They...

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Cortes retires six of seven batters in spring debut (O's, Twins tie)

February 24, 2018, 1:40pm

Orioles

Cortes retires six of seven batters in spring debut (O's, Twins tie)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes Jr. came as advertised tonight in his first spring start. Didn't throw hard, but worked quickly and changed speeds and his arm angle to keep the Twins off balance. Cortes duplicated Mike Wright Jr.'s outing yesterday by allowing one run and one hit over two innings. Cortes retired six of seven batters and threw 16 of 23 pitches for strikes. The Twins lead the Orioles 1-0 in the top of the third inning. Alec Asher replaced Cortes and struck out the...

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Vielma: "I still feel confident that I can go out there and compete"

February 24, 2018, 10:34am

Orioles

Vielma: "I still feel confident that I can go out there and compete"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The competition for the utility job with the Orioles increased today with Ã‰ngelb Vielma's arrival in camp. Meet the new guy. Same as the old guy - just late getting here. Vielma was detained in Venezuela while trying to get his visa. He flew into the area last night, took his physical today and waited for a chance to play. "It's definitely very frustrating because all I was thinking about was the opportunity that's been presented to me," he said via translator RamÃ³n...

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Schoop expects to play tonight (updated with lineup)

February 24, 2018, 9:16am

Orioles

Schoop expects to play tonight (updated with lineup)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles haven't posted their lineup for tonight's home intrasquad game against the Twins, but second baseman Jonathan Schoop expects to be in it. Schoop was scratched yesterday with bursitis in his left elbow, but he's feeling much better today. "I'm doing good," he said. "I don't even know the name of it, but it's nothing to worry about. I think I'm playing today. Just wanted to take it easy yesterday, but I think I'm playing today." Schoop doesn't know how he...

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Orioles and Phillies lineups

February 24, 2018, 3:31am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are playing split-squad games today against the Phillies in Clearwater and the Twins in Sarasota. I'm covering the home nightcap, with the clubhouse opening to media at 1 p.m. Chris Davis is wearing the gray pants today as the only projected starter on the trip. Anthony Santander is playing right field after serving as the designated hitter yesterday against the Rays. Ryan Mountcastle is playing third base and Chance Sisco is catching. Former Orioles infielder Ryan...

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Britton set to throw again today

February 23, 2018, 2:21pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - While Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop and pitcher Miguel Castro are sidelined indefinitely with elbow and knee conditions, respectively, closer Zach Britton is preparing for his second round of catch this morning as he slowly works his way back to the mound. Britton is following up on his first flat-ground throwing session on Thursday at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. "I think we're going to be on an every-other-day schedule, obviously depending on how I feel and things...

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Wrapping up a 6-3 loss

February 23, 2018, 12:16pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles prospects took over the ninth inning today, with Chance Sisco hitting an opposite-field, three-run homer off Rays reliever Brandon Lawson after DJ Stewart singled and Ryan Mountcastle doubled. The Orioles stranded two runners in scoring position and lost to the Rays 6-3, but it provided a nice touch to an otherwise nondescript exhibition opener. "Yeah, especially back-to-back-to-back," said manager Buck Showalter. "I think we hit four balls hard that they caught....

Wright flashes cutter in two innings against Rays (O's lose 6-3)

February 23, 2018, 9:22am

Orioles

Wright flashes cutter in two innings against Rays (O's lose 6-3)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Mike Wright Jr. worked two innings this afternoon in the Orioles' exhibition opener against the Rays and left on a high note. Wright retired the side in order in the second on 11 pitches, eight for strikes. He handled all of the outs - striking out Ryan Schimpf, retiring Johnny Field on a tapper to the mound and catching Justin Williams' pop up. Left-hander Chris Lee replaced Wright to begin the top of the third inning with the Rays leading 1-0. Lee loaded the bases with no...

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Schoop sidelined with elbow bursitis, Castro with knee tendinitis

February 23, 2018, 6:21am

Orioles

Schoop sidelined with elbow bursitis, Castro with knee tendinitis

SARASOTA, Fla. - Though the Orioles have avoided serious injuries as they approach today's exhibition opener, two scratches created unexpected changes in their lineup and rotation. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop is day-to-day with bursitis in his left elbow and Miguel Castro won't make Sunday's start against the Red Sox in Fort Myers due to patella tendinitis in both knees. Castro also may be experiencing some back soreness because he's been stretching out on the clubhouse floor in front of...

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Early notes before today's exhibition opener in Sarasota

February 23, 2018, 5:23am

Orioles

Early notes before today's exhibition opener in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. - Tim Beckham didn't have a ball hit to him yesterday during the intrasquad game, leaving his work at third base on the back fields as the only way to assign an early grade. Beckham is starting at third base again today in the Orioles' exhibition opener against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. He's taking a break from his daily sessions with infield instructor Bobby Dickerson, who's overseeing the switch of Beckham from shortstop to third base while Manny Machado returns to his...

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Schoop scratched from Orioles lineup

February 23, 2018, 4:18am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Second baseman Jonathan Schoop has been scratched from today's lineup and replaced by Luis SardiÃ±as. The Orioles haven't provided an explanation, but Schoop walked through the clubhouse this morning with an ice pack wrapped on his left elbow. Trey Mancini moves up to second in the order, with Manny Machado batting third. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Trey Mancini LF Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Anthony Santander RF Caleb Joseph C Luis...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

February 23, 2018, 3:04am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Anthony Santander gets the start in right field today for the Orioles' exhibition opener against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Tim Beckham is leading off and playing third base. Adam Jones is the cleanup hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching. Most of the regulars are playing today. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Trey Mancini LF Anthony Santander RF Caleb Joseph C Mike Wright RHP

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Gentry: "I love playing here. It just worked out perfectly"

February 22, 2018, 12:21pm

Orioles

Gentry: "I love playing here. It just worked out perfectly"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nothing much has changed for Craig Gentry since the Orioles signed veteran outfielder Colby Rasmus to a minor league deal this week and invited him to camp. Gentry is working under a similar contract and could be used in a platoon with Rasmus. The Orioles have been searching for plus defenders for the outfield who bat from the left side, capable of playing center to provide rest for Adam Jones, and Rasmus doesn't present a direct challenge to Gentry. What I'm saying here is...

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Showalter speaks after today's intrasquad game

February 22, 2018, 10:18am

Orioles

Showalter speaks after today's intrasquad game

SARASOTA, Fla. - Mike Wright, Chris Lee, Jeff Ferrell, Joely RodrÃguez, Donnie Hart, Jimmy Yacabonis and Pedro Araujo are scheduled to pitch Friday afternoon in the exhibition opener against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Wright will work the first two innings if the Rays allow it. I've lost count of how many times someone has referenced a "big spring" for Wright, who's out of minor league options. "Sometimes, it works as a real positive," said manager Buck Showalter. "I've seen...

Hays stands out in intrasquad game

February 22, 2018, 8:45am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Austin Hays led off today's intrasquad game with a triple and scored on Cedric Mullins' liner to right field to account for all of the scoring in the Black Team's 1-0 four-inning win over the Orange Team before a bunch of club officials, players and media. Hays, the organization's minor league Player of the Year, went 2-for-3 with a run scored. David Hess worked two innings and allowed one run and one hit, with one walk and three strikeouts. He threw 10 of 11 pitches for...

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Susac returns to Orioles clubhouse after hospital stay

February 22, 2018, 5:50am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are catching Caleb Joseph and Austin Wynns in today's intrasquad game and they're using Audry Perez and Chance Sisco as designated hitters. Andrew Susac will settle for being in the clubhouse instead of a hospital bed. Susac returned to the facility earlier this week after missing Sunday's workout and being treated for a staph infection. Today marked the first time that the media saw him at his locker. "Way better," he said. "Two days ago really was a big...

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Rasmus: "I feel like I still have a little bit left to give to the game"

February 22, 2018, 4:45am

Orioles

Rasmus: "I feel like I still have a little bit left to give to the game"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Colby Rasmus pulled back his long hair this morning, slipped a cap over it and declared that he's ready to play baseball again. The Orioles hung a No. 28 jersey in his locker. They're also putting a lot of trust in him. Seven months after he left the Rays and returned to his Alabama home to be with his wife and three children, Rasmus agreed to terms with the Orioles on a minor league contract and will compete for a spot in the outfield. He can platoon in right, he can back up...

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Intrasquad lineups

February 22, 2018, 3:55am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles won't parade many of their regulars through today's intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium. Tim Beckham is leading off and playing third base for the Orange team. Caleb Joseph is batting second and catching. Austin Hays is leading off and playing right field for the Black team, followed by Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins. For the Orange team Tim Beckham 3B Caleb Joseph C Audry Perez DH Alex Presley LF Joey Rickard CF Garabez Rosa 1B Anthony Santander RF Luis...

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Machado on Beckham: "I think he looks great"

February 21, 2018, 10:00am

Orioles

Machado on Beckham: "I think he looks great"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The work is done in the morning and early afternoons, ground balls hit to Tim Beckham at third base under a hot Florida sun on the Camden Yards replica field. The first Grapefruit League game hasn't been played and grades remain incomplete, but the transition so far has been seamless. Manny Machado has an ideal vantage point over at shortstop, Beckham's old position, and he's impressed with how his teammate is handling the move both mentally and physically. "I think he...

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Showalter on Tillman's side session, outfield defense (updated)

February 21, 2018, 9:21am

Orioles

Showalter on Tillman's side session, outfield defense (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielder Colby Rasmus is taking his physical in Sarasota today and his minor league deal won't be announced until the Orioles have the results in hand. Update: The Orioles announced the deal. Rasmus increases the camp total to 63 players. Rasmus opened the 2017 season on the Rays disabled list following surgery on his left hip and he developed tendinitis in June. The Orioles must be convinced that his head is all right. The Rays placed Rasmus on the restricted list in July...