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Gunkel optioned, Joseph update and wrapping up 6-4 win

March 13, 2017, 1:09pm

Orioles

Gunkel optioned, Joseph update and wrapping up 6-4 win

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles optioned pitcher Joe Gunkel to Triple-A Norfolk following today's 6-4 win over the Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Gunkel made three Grapefruit League appearances this spring and allowed five runs and nine hits in four innings. The Orioles put him on the 40-man roster to protect him in the Rule 5 draft. Today is the first day that teams can option players who were placed on the 40-man roster for the first time or put Rule 5 picks on waivers and offer them back to...

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Gausman not "as crisp" as previous starts this spring (O's win 6-4)

March 13, 2017, 11:24am

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Gausman not "as crisp" as previous starts this spring (O's win 6-4)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 6, Phillies 4 Recap: Kevin Gausman allowed two runs (one earned) and three hits in three innings, with one walk and three strikeouts. ... The Orioles didn't have a hit off Jeremy Hellickson until two outs in the third inning, when Caleb Joseph delivered his second home run and RBI of the spring. ... Joey Rickard hit a three-run homer off Hellickson in the fourth after Mark Trumbo's RBI single. ... J.J. Hardy struck out looking, walked and scored, and bounced...

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Gausman goes three innings, Mancini fine in right field (updated)

March 13, 2017, 10:22am

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Gausman goes three innings, Mancini fine in right field (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman didn't break the three-inning barrier today against the Phillies, with Logan Verrett replacing him to start the fourth. However, Gausman got his pitch count up to 62 and was charged with one earned run. Chris Coghlan poked a leadoff double past first base on an 0-2 count, took third on a fly ball and scored on Howie Kendrick's grounder to shortstop J.J. Hardy. Catcher Caleb Joseph dropped Hardy's throw for an error. The ball easily beat Kendrick to the...

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Pedro Ãlvarez "looking forward" to playing the outfield

March 13, 2017, 8:21am

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Pedro Ãlvarez "looking forward" to playing the outfield

SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Ãlvarez passed his physical this morning with the Orioles, signed his minor league deal that pays a base salary of $2 million and is loaded with incentives, grabbed his outfielder's glove and headed to the back fields. He also carried a bag of bats. He's still a hitter, too. The Orioles announced the signing earlier today and referred to Ãlvarez as an infielder/outfielder. However, he's going to work out in right field with the chance to slide over to left. He...

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Orioles quick hits during batting practice

March 13, 2017, 7:12am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't have any updates this morning on pitcher Chris Tillman. Tillman is shut down with discomfort in his right shoulder and could receive a cortisone injection. Showalter said the Orioles aren't contemplating surgery at this time. Pedro Ãlvarez will work exclusively as an outfielder in camp and will get most of his reps in right. He could slid over to left on occasion. Closer Zach Britton will make his spring debut Tuesday against the Rays...

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Davis gives medical update, plus today's lineups (updated)

March 13, 2017, 5:27am

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Davis gives medical update, plus today's lineups (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis isn't in the Orioles lineup today, but he must be feeling better. The Orioles first baseman joked with the media this morning upon returning to his locker, offering an update on his bout with bronchitis in typical Davis fashion, complete with gravelly voice and mock cough aimed near the cluster of digital voice recorders. "How's it going?" he asked, sounding more like an elderly woman from the Bronx. "Feeling a lot better today. How are you guys doing? Make...

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J.J. Hardy is in today's lineup

March 13, 2017, 4:41am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said he's in today's lineup for the 1:05 p.m. game against the Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Hardy will be making his Grapefruit League debut. He took live batting practice again yesterday and his back is fine. "It's been a little bit longer road than I thought it would be, but I'm feeling good and now I just need to get into some baseball form," Hardy said. Hardy said he will play a "normal" schedule to get ready for opening day. Whatever...

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More thoughts on Tillman's shoulder and how Orioles handle it

March 12, 2017, 4:50pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Competition is a good thing until it builds because your ace is injured. The Orioles aren't saying that Chris Tillman definitely won't be one of the five starters coming out of camp, but that's the likely result after his bullpen session yesterday was bagged due to more shoulder soreness. He didn't make it to the mound. Pain on flat ground seems to have flat-lined his hopes of pitching on April 15. In the most perfect of baseball worlds, someone already in camp would step...

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More on Tillman and Dickerson, and wrapping up an 8-6 win

March 12, 2017, 12:47pm

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More on Tillman and Dickerson, and wrapping up an 8-6 win

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't have an update on pitcher Chris Tillman following today's game against the Twins. He expects to have a better feel for the situation in the morning. Tillman, as you know, didn't throw his bullpen session today because of soreness in his right shoulder. "The doctor, they didn't really spend a lot of time talking to Chris other than on the field. They kind of convened about what the next move might be if he continues down this path....

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Dylan Bundy: "Just catching too much of the plate" (O's win 8-6)

March 12, 2017, 10:48am

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Dylan Bundy: "Just catching too much of the plate" (O's win 8-6)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 8, Twins 6 Recap: Dylan Bundy lasted only two innings and allowed five runs, all of them coming on two home runs ... Trey Mancini hit a solo home run off Phil Hughes in the second inning and Craig Gentry hit a two-run shot in the third ... Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander hit his second home run in two days ... Jayson Aquino tossed two scoreless innings, though he allowed three hits ... Francisco Pena hit a go-ahead two-run double in the top of the ninth. Need to...

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Showalter on Tillman's shoulder, Bundy done after two innings

March 12, 2017, 10:02am

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Showalter on Tillman's shoulder, Bundy done after two innings

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Whatever optimism that the Orioles held for Chris Tillman making his debut on April 15 pretty much vanished this morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Tillman's third bullpen session never materialized due to the right shoulder discomfort that shut him down earlier in camp. The Orioles hoped that an antibiotic that caused soreness in his joints was responsible for Wednesday's subpar session, and held him back an extra day before this morning's attempt. "Started to play...

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Tillman's bullpen session cancelled due to shoulder discomfort

March 12, 2017, 9:07am

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Tillman's bullpen session cancelled due to shoulder discomfort

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Chris Tillman never made it to the mound this morning for his bullpen session and it's becoming more unlikely that he breaks camp as one of the Orioles' five starting pitchers. Tillman had to be shut down after about 10 long tosses due to right shoulder discomfort, according to manager Buck Showalter. The club will check on him Monday and decide the next step. The Orioles were prepared to put Tillman on the 10-day disabled list, backdated to March 30, but hoped that he...

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Morning notes on Hardy, Britton, Tillman, pitching and more

March 12, 2017, 7:06am

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Morning notes on Hardy, Britton, Tillman, pitching and more

FORT MYERS, Fla. - While players boarded the two buses this morning for the trip to Hammond Stadium, home of the Twins, closer Zach Britton was preparing to throw batting practice to a group that included shortstop J.J. Hardy. Britton was slated to throw about 20 pitches as he nears his first Grapefruit League appearance. Hardy has been taking batting practice and could play Monday or Tuesday, since the Orioles are home both days. Britton recruited Caleb Joseph to catch him and he chose to wear...

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

March 12, 2017, 3:58am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Dickerson is leading off for the Orioles today and top prospect Chance Sisco is behind the plate for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Twins in Fort Myers. Hyun Soo Kim is on another trip. Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander is the designated hitter, still waiting for his first start in the outfield. For the Orioles Chris Dickerson CF Craig Gentry RF Hyun Soo Kim LF Chris Johnson 3B Chance Sisco C Trey Mancini 1B Ryan Flaherty 2B Robert Andino SS Anthony Santander DH Dylan Bundy RHP

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Bourn's finger and pointing out the changing outfield picture

March 11, 2017, 6:18pm

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Bourn's finger and pointing out the changing outfield picture

SARASOTA, Fla. - A second trip to Fort Myers in three days. If only I had brought gray pants for the occasion. Michael Bourn will stay back in camp as usual while his broken finger heals. He isn't required to wear pants, but he's likely to break out a pair of shorts. Hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield examined Bourn on Friday. I'm sure he wore pants. "Everything is healing fine," Bourn said. "Liked the way it looked and still on a good time schedule, so we'll see what happens once I go...

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Wrapping up a 7-6 victory

March 11, 2017, 12:14pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - David Washington hit his second exhibition home run today, a wind-blown two-run shot to center field that gave the Orioles a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Craig Gentry singled with one out in the ninth before Washington came to the plate. "He's put some good swings on balls the last week," said manager Buck Showalter. "He's hit some balls hard. He's a really good young man to be around, too. He works hard. He's been a pleasure to have in...

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Showalter on starters in current roles, Wright on outing (O's walk off 7-6)

March 11, 2017, 10:16am

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Showalter on starters in current roles, Wright on outing (O's walk off 7-6)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 7, Pirates 6 Recap: Mike Wright allowed three runs (two earned) and six hits in 2 2/3 innings, with a few flares and ground balls conspiring to spoil his day. ... Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander hit his first spring home run, a two-run shot in the sixth to give the Orioles a 5-4 lead. ... Hyun Soo Kim and Mark Trumbo had RBI singles in the first and Johnny Giavotella had an RBI single in the sixth. ... Donnie Hart retired the side in order with two strikeouts in...

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More early notes, Wright's spring and today's start (updated)

March 11, 2017, 8:55am

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More early notes, Wright's spring and today's start (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Could Chris Tillman's bullpen session on Wednesday have been affected by an antibiotic? And have stranger things happened? Yes to the latter, but the Orioles are withholding judgment on the former. The Orioles switched Tillman's medication and pushed back his session until Sunday morning. "He was taking an antibiotic and one of the side effects is some soreness in the joints," said manager Buck Showalter. "They got him off that and changed the antibiotic. They decided to...

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Orioles reach agreement with Pedro Ãlvarez on minors deal

March 11, 2017, 7:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have reached agreement on a minor league deal with Pedro Ãlvarez, one of the free agent sluggers who stayed on the market much longer than anticipated, according to an industry source. The deal is pending a medical review. The club was interested in a reunion only on a minor league contract, which Ãlvarez finally agreed to two weeks into March. The contract language also had to be worked out this morning, the final step besides the medical review. Ãlvarez,...

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Tillman bullpen session delayed (and other notes)

March 11, 2017, 6:39am

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Tillman bullpen session delayed (and other notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman's bullpen session has been pushed back to Sunday after the club discovered that an antibiotic he was taking caused soreness in his joints. The Orioles switched his medication and gave him an extra day to recover. They're also wondering if it impacted Wednesday's bullpen session. The original March 17 target date for Tillman to make his first start may be too ambitious, but it hasn't been eliminated. Reliever Logan Ondrusek will visit Dr. James Andrews on March...