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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

March 20, 2017, 5:06am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Ãlvarez gets another look in right field today, as the Orioles travel to Fort Myers to play the Red Sox. Rule 5 pick Aneury TavÃ¡rez is in left field and Chris Dickerson is starting in center. Chance Sisco is catching starter Wade Miley. For the Orioles Aneury Tavarez LF Johnny Giavotella 2B Hyun Soo Kim DH Pedro Alvarez RF Trey Mancini 1B Chris Dickerson CF Chris Johnson 3B Chance Sisco C Robert Andino SS Wade Miley LHP

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Hart breaking camp story

March 19, 2017, 5:53pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Donnie Hart is cementing his spot in the Orioles bullpen by allowing only one run this spring. He would have needed to pitch his way off the team and it hasn't happened. One run and three hits in eight innings over eight appearances. Eight strikeouts. An 0.63 WHIP and an opponents' batting average of .115. And the person least impressed by it is Hart. "It's been good. The results have been good," he said. "Obviously, some things I want to get better at. I...

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Orioles make four cuts, wrapping up 7-1 loss

March 19, 2017, 1:09pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles made four camp cuts today following their 7-1 loss to the Tigers. They optioned pitcher Jesus Liranzo to Double-A Bowie and reassigned outfielder Logan Schafer, infielder/outfielder David Washington and catcher Austin Wynns to minor league camp. The spring roster is down to 46 players, and two more cuts are expected on Monday. There are 12 non-roster invitees remaining. Liranzo gave up a two-run homer to John Hicks in the ninth inning and hit two batters, but it...

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Five scoreless today for Kevin Gausman (O's down 7-1)

March 19, 2017, 10:33am

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Five scoreless today for Kevin Gausman (O's down 7-1)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman pitched today like an opening day starter. The Tigers didn't bring their A lineup, but Gausman still earned a passing grade by tossing five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. He allowed two hits and walked one batter. Gausman struck out five of the first nine batters he faced and threw first-pitch strikes to nine of 11 and 12 of 15. He walked James McCann with two outs in the first and Andrew Romine singled with two outs in the third on a fly ball that fell...

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Showalter on Jones' WBC catch: "Oh, my goodness"

March 19, 2017, 8:11am

Orioles

Showalter on Jones' WBC catch: "Oh, my goodness"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter stayed up past midnight to watch Team USA's win over the Dominican Republic and center fielder Adam Jones' spectacular catch to rob Manny Machado of a home run in the World Baseball Classic. "Oh, my goodness," he said. "Unfortunately, I saw it live, as you can tell. No, that was a great moment. I loved the way Manny handled it. If you didn't know they were teammates before that game, you know it now." Machado figures to hear about it from...

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Early notes on Tillman, Flaherty, Machado, Castillo and more

March 19, 2017, 7:25am

Orioles

Early notes on Tillman, Flaherty, Machado, Castillo and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman will wait until next Sunday to begin long-tossing, his throws coming from a distance of 60 to 90 feet. The Orioles first scheduled Tillman to throw on Wednesday, but doctors want to give the cortisone injection a few more days to work. Manager Buck Showalter said there hasn't been a setback. Tillman will throw every other day once he's back on the field. Infielder Ryan Flaherty's shoulder is much better and he'll play in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers (plus WBC note)

March 19, 2017, 5:04am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Trey Mancini gets another start in right field today for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium. The game will be aired live on MASN. The Orioles have Mark Trumbo serving as designated hitter and Paul Janish playing second base. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Craig Gentry CF J.J. Hardy SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini RF Chris Johnson 3B Paul Janish 2B Caleb Joseph C Kevin Gausman RHP Team USA advanced to the semifinals of the World Baseball...

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Mike Wright working to keep his delivery right

March 18, 2017, 5:02pm

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Mike Wright working to keep his delivery right

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles return home today to host the Tigers after traveling to Bradenton and Tampa for their last two games. A batch of roster cuts are anticipated, though there have been a few false starts over the past week as manager Buck Showalter waits for some of his day-to-day players to get back on the field. Showalter told reporters yesterday that Chris Tillman likely won't pitch in April unless it's at extended spring training. An opening day start already was eliminated from...

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Santander on elbow: "I feel much better today"

March 18, 2017, 5:49am

Orioles

Santander on elbow: "I feel much better today"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander should get back into baseball activities by Monday, restarting his attempts to make the club and its process of evaluating him. Santander underwent an MRI arthrogram this week, where dye is injected into the elbow, and it didn't reveal any structural damage. "I feel much better today," he said this morning through an interpreter. "Just an MRI and there was only small inflammation on it because I have so many days without throwing. But...

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Ãlvarez in right field for today's game against the Yankees

March 18, 2017, 5:05am

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Ãlvarez in right field for today's game against the Yankees

SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Ãlvarez gets his first Grapefruit League start in right field today, as the Orioles travel to Tampa for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Yankees. Ãlvarez played right field yesterday in a B game. Joey Rickard is in left field today and Craig Gentry is in center field. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Craig Gentry CF Johnny Giavotella DH Trey Mancini 1B Pedro Ãlvarez RF Chris Johnson 3B Paul Janish SS Caleb Joseph C Robert Andino 2B Dylan Bundy RHP

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A few thoughts on yesterday

March 17, 2017, 6:13pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - We'll find out this morning whether Pedro Ãlvarez is getting another start in right field or serving as the designated hitter for the Orioles game against the Yankees in Tampa. It was impossible to truly judge Ãlvarez in yesterday's B game besides receiving confirmation that he possesses freakish strength and can make a really, really loud sound when bat meets ball. Ãlvarez didn't take a perfect route to the line drive in right-center field, but he wasn't likely to...

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Ondrusek clears release waivers

March 17, 2017, 11:08am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Logan Ondrusek's departure from the Orioles organization became official this afternoon. The club announced that Ondrusek cleared release waivers and was released from his contract, making him a free agent eligible to sign with any team. Ondrusek appeared in two games this spring and allowed two runs and two hits over two innings. He didn't pitch until March 3 due to an ankle injury sustained in fielding drills, and he never made it back on the mound after serving up...

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Ãlvarez at the plate and in field highlights B game win (updated)

March 17, 2017, 9:11am

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Ãlvarez at the plate and in field highlights B game win (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles won their B game over the Pirates this morning on the Camden Yards replica field if anyone was keeping actual score. It lasted seven innings, players were pulled off the field or told to stay depending on the situation. Much like an intrasquad game, except the opponent didn't dress in the same clubhouse. Pedro Ãlvarez hit a home run to center field off Trevor Williams in his first plate appearance, doubled twice and struck out, the ball exploding off his bat....

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Tillman on his shoulder, Ondrusek released, B game lineup

March 17, 2017, 5:25am

Orioles

Tillman on his shoulder, Ondrusek released, B game lineup

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman is waiting to find out when he's cleared to resume his shoulder exercises and finally get back on the mound. Tillman said his shoulder felt much better before he received a cortisone injection, but he heeded the advice of the medical staff. "Just kind of felt like everyone was recommending it," he said. "Even the two or three days before the injection I felt much, much better. "Part of the shot is it buys you time to take off, so do the shot...

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Orioles lineup vs. Pirates

March 17, 2017, 4:00am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim is the designated hitter for today's Orioles game against the Pirates in Bradenton. Rule 5 pick Aneury TavÃ¡rez is in left field and batting ninth. Trey Mancini is playing first base and batting cleanup. For the Orioles Chris Dickerson RF Johnny Giavotella 2B Hyun Soo Kim DH Trey Mancini 1B Chance Sisco C Chris Johnson 3B Logan Schafer CF Paul Janish SS Aneury Tavarez LF Gabriel Ynoa RHP

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Tyler Wilson on his recent struggles

March 16, 2017, 6:09pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter doesn't want to call it a "dead-arm period," one of the more common terms tossed around in spring training. And if you've got it, you should probably limit the amount of tossing. Zach Stewart was the latest hurler to lose the crispness on his pitches, giving up an RBI double and grand slam Wednesday after replacing Ubaldo JimÃ©nez in the fifth inning. Showalter made the same observation about Tyler Wilson, who allowed one run in his first two...

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Wrapping up a 2-2 tie

March 16, 2017, 6:06pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles were being no-hit tonight until Chris Dickerson singled with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning. They were being shut out until Sean Coyle, back over from minor league camp, drilled a two-run homer off Michael Mariot. A 2-0 deficit became a 2-2 tie, and that's how it ended. The Orioles (10-8-2) sent minor league pitcher Stefan Crichton back out to the mound for the top of the 10th, but the Phillies walked off the field, confusing their opponent, the umpires,...

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Chris Lee on how starting "just felt right" (O's rally for 2-2 tie)

March 16, 2017, 4:37pm

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Chris Lee on how starting "just felt right" (O's rally for 2-2 tie)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 2, Phillies 2 Recap: Chris Dickerson's one-out single in the ninth prevented the Phillies from recording a spring no-hitter. Sean Coyle followed with a game-tying two-run homer. ... Left-hander Chris Lee tossed three scoreless innings, but he threw 66 pitches and only 34 for strikes. He allowed two hits, walked two and struck out one ... Ryan Meisinger gave up a run in the fourth on Ryan Hanigan's two-out RBI single ... Oliver Drake gave up a solo home run...

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Chris Lee goes three scoreless tonight

March 16, 2017, 3:21pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette indicated again tonight that the Orioles will stay with their camp candidates while searching for Chris Tillman's replacement in the rotation Duquette, interviewed on the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan, said the Orioles probably will stay in-house to "fill that job." He wants to take a longer look at Mike Wright, Tyler Wilson, Gabriel Ynoa, Jayson Aquino and Chris Lee, tonight's starter against the Phillies. The remaining...

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Showalter on Rule 5 picks and more

March 16, 2017, 1:37pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will be challenged to carry a Rule 5 pick this season with Joey Rickard and Craig Gentry emerging as favorites to platoon in the outfield corners. A four-man bench also needs a utility infielder and backup catcher. Manager Buck Showalter has challenged reporters to figure out how the Orioles can include Trey Mancini, who's 12-for-35 (.343) and trying to learn how to play the outfield. Rule 5 outfielders Aneury TavÃ¡rez and Anthony Santander just seem to be...