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Showalter, Machado and Castillo on WBC and 3-2 win

March 05, 2017, 11:39am

Orioles

Showalter, Machado and Castillo on WBC and 3-2 win

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles scored twice in the seventh inning today to take the lead, with Paul Janish lifting a sacrifice fly and Logan Schafer lining into a fielder's choice that plated the go-ahead run, and the bullpen shut out the Phillies down the stretch in a 3-2 win at Ed Smith Stadium. Darren O'Day and Donnie Hart each retired the side in order in their respective innings, and Parker Bridwell stranded a runner in the ninth after a two-out walk to record his first save. Mike Wright...

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Wright turns into groundball machine (Orioles win 3-2)

March 05, 2017, 9:56am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 3, Phillies 2 Recap: Mike Wright allowed one run and two hits in three innings, with three strikeouts and a hit batter. ... Jayson Aquino surrendered his first run this spring in seven innings on Cameron Rupp's solo home run. ... Paul Janish collected his first spring hit with a double in the third and he tied the game in the seventh with a sacrifice fly. ... Logan Schafer broke the tie in the seventh with a fielder's choice grounder up the middle. ... Darren...

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Pregame notes on Tillman, Hardy, Janish and more

March 05, 2017, 6:45am

Orioles

Pregame notes on Tillman, Hardy, Janish and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Chris Tillman's bullpen session today went well and the right-hander is scheduled for another one in a few days before the club will consider having him face hitters. "We were trying not to jinx ourselves and get ahead of it," Showalter said. "It's the plan that we had. Everything's falling on the calendar that we put up three weeks ago or two weeks ago. He's right on schedule. It's going to be tough to withstand any setbacks, but if...

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Britton update and today's lineup

March 05, 2017, 4:14am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Closer Zach Britton is scheduled to throw off a half mound on Monday and likely a full mound on Wednesday now that he's no longer experiencing discomfort in his left side. Britton will be cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut after Thursday's off-day, assuming there are no setbacks. He threw off flat ground yesterday. Chris Tillman remains scheduled to throw off a regular mound this morning. Manny Machado is batting third and playing shortstop today against the Phillies...

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O'Day wants to show Orioles that he's "100 percent back"

March 04, 2017, 4:37pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Darren O'Day has reached the point in his career where spring training numbers won't determine his placement on the 25-man roster. He can just work toward staying healthy, maybe do a little experimenting. Try telling that to O'Day. It mattered to him that he struck out two batters in a scoreless inning in his debut Thursday afternoon against the Twins. It mattered that he made two stops on the disabled list last season with shoulder and hamstring injuries after signing his...

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Wrapping up a 1-0 win

March 04, 2017, 11:12am

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Zach Stewart ran his spring scoreless streak to 5 1/3 innings today and the Orioles defeated the Rays 1-0 in Port Charlotte. Stewart covered the last two innings, walking one batter and striking out two. He retired the side in order in the ninth, striking out Jace Conrad to end the game. "He sinks the ball, got a little slider, strike thrower," said manager Buck Showalter. "He's got some history and background being a good, competitive pitcher. He's a good depth...

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Ubaldo JimÃ©nez on today's outing (O's blank Rays 1-0)

March 04, 2017, 10:13am

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Ubaldo JimÃ©nez on today's outing (O's blank Rays 1-0)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 1, Rays 0 Recap: Ubaldo JimÃ©nez shut out the Rays over three innings, allowing three hits, walking one and striking out one ... Vidal NuÃ±o followed with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and getting a double play ... Brad Brach retired the Rays in order in the sixth, striking out one ... Logan Schafer had an RBI grounder in the seventh after Chris Johnson's leadoff double ... The Orioles didn't have a hit until Caleb Joseph singled off Dana...

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JimÃ©nez throws three scoreless innings (O's lead 1-0)

March 04, 2017, 9:13am

Orioles

JimÃ©nez throws three scoreless innings (O's lead 1-0)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Orioles were able to stretch out Ubaldo JimÃ©nez today to three innings and 49 pitches. And JimÃ©nez shortened the anxiety as the game progressed. JimÃ©nez retired seven of the last eight Rays, allowing only an infield hit in that stretch. His scoreless outing was the second-most impressive start of the day, with Tampa Bay's Chris Archer retiring all nine Orioles he faced and striking out five. The Rays worked JimÃ©nez for 21 pitches in the bottom of the...

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Steve Johnson agrees to minor league deal with Orioles

March 04, 2017, 8:50am

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Steve Johnson is coming back to the Orioles organization. Johnson, 29, has agreed to terms on a minor league deal that doesn't include an invitation to spring training, according to an industry source. He's going to report to Twin Lakes Park after the Orioles receive the results of his physical, but he could join the group of pitchers who occasionally are summoned to the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The Orioles acquired Johnson, the former St. Paul's standout, and third...

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Updates on Hardy, Britton and Tillman, plus more notes

March 04, 2017, 7:43am

Orioles

Updates on Hardy, Britton and Tillman, plus more notes

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter said shortstop J.J. Hardy will start taking ground balls next week to further test his back. Hardy has been running and performing truck rotations. Showalter won't put a firm date on Hardy's debut in an exhibition game, but he said the shortstop only needs to start playing over the final two weeks to be ready for opening day. Closer Zach Britton will play catch one more time before moving back on a mound. Chris Tillman remains scheduled to throw...

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Giavotella and Miley confident they avoided serious injuries

March 04, 2017, 5:27am

Orioles

Giavotella and Miley confident they avoided serious injuries

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Second baseman Johnny Giavotella said this morning that his left hand and wrist are fine, and he can play whenever manager Buck Showalter puts him on the field. It won't be today. Giavotella, signed to a minor league deal and invited to camp, didn't make the trip for today's game against the Rays. However, he could get back into the action Sunday when the Orioles host the Phillies. Giavotella took a liner off the bottom of his left palm yesterday in Bradenton. He...

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Miley and Giavotella updates and today's lineup

March 04, 2017, 3:51am

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Miley and Giavotella updates and today's lineup

SARASOTA, Fla. - Wade Miley said he's fine this morning after being hit yesterday on the left forearm and rib cage area. The Orioles haven't scheduled any tests for him and he said it's just like any other day. Infielder Johnny Giavotella said he could play today if needed, though he's not on the trip to Port Charlotte. He was hit yesterday on the left wrist while diving for a line drive. Giavotella swung a bat this morning without any discomfort. He was worried that he might have broken...

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Former Orioles still waiting for jobs

March 03, 2017, 5:14pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The shelves on the free agent market continue to empty slowly. Players and agents wait for the buyers' rush, or baseball's version of Black Friday The former Orioles aisle includes designated hitter Pedro Ãlvarez, outfielder Nolan Reimold, catcher Steve Clevenger and pitcher Steve Johnson, the Baltimore native and former St. Paul's standout who appeared in 16 games with the Mariners last season. Pitcher Alfredo Simon also is unsigned. There's been no connection between...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 loss and updating injuries

March 03, 2017, 11:44am

Orioles

Wrapping up a 5-2 loss and updating injuries

BRADENTON, Fla. - Chris Tillman's half mound session this morning was so encouraging, he's now scheduled to throw off a regular mound on Sunday. Manager Buck Showalter indicated this morning that the club might wait until Monday. Showalter said he expects left-hander Wade Miley to make his next scheduled start after he consulted with head athletic trainer Richie Bancells. Miley was hit on the left forearm and ribcage area by Elias DÃaz's line drive and came out of the game one batter into...

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Miley says he's fine after being hit by liner (O's lose 5-2)

March 03, 2017, 9:20am

Orioles

Miley says he's fine after being hit by liner (O's lose 5-2)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Pirates 5, Orioles 2 Recap: Wade Miley was charged with four runs in one-plus innings, leaving the game after being hit by an Elias DÃaz line drive leading off the bottom of the second. ... David Hess let an inherited runner score. ... Rule 5 pick Aneury TavÃ¡rez, a late replacement at DH for Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander, had an RBI single and a double. ... Trey Mancini singled and had an RBI double ... Logan Ondrusek made his Grapefruit League debut and tossed a...

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Miley leaves game after being hit by line drive

March 03, 2017, 8:55am

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Miley leaves game after being hit by line drive

BRADENTON, Fla. - Wade Miley left today's game against the Pirates after being hit by an Elias DÃaz line drive leading off the bottom of the second inning. Miley ran the count full to DÃaz and was drilled, the ball appearing to hit his arm or shoulder area. There are no video replays available in the LECOM Park press box. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells, manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Roger McDowell came out of the dugout. Miley walked to the bench and then headed to the...

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Showalter on Joseph, Gunkel and Drake (updated)

March 03, 2017, 8:00am

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Showalter on Joseph, Gunkel and Drake (updated)

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Orioles took batting practice in Sarasota this morning before making the short trip to LECOM Park for their 1:05 p.m. game against the Pirates. Infielder Paul Janish is counted among the reserves and should make his first appearance since signing a minor league deal last weekend. Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base after being shut down with a sore right shoulder. Caleb Joseph stayed back in camp after playing last night in Tampa. Welington Castillo is behind the plate...

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Broken finger leaves Bourn in holding pattern

March 03, 2017, 6:56am

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Broken finger leaves Bourn in holding pattern

BRADENTON, Fla. - Outfielder Michael Bourn said today he's had no discussions with the Orioles about extending the March 27 opt-out date on his minor league deal. Bourn may not play before the middle of April after breaking the ring finger on his right hand last Friday. "When it's time, we'll converse with them," he said. "They'll pull me to the side and we'll talk about it." Bourn sat at his locker this morning with a splint on his finger. Manager Buck Showalter said Bourn won't get...

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Notes on McFarland, Tillman, Jones, injuries, Joseph's RBI and more

March 03, 2017, 5:44am

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Notes on McFarland, Tillman, Jones, injuries, Joseph's RBI and more

BRADENTON, Fla. - Left-hander T.J. McFarland signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks this morning that included an invitation to spring training. He won't be returning to the Orioles, who designated him for assignment on Feb. 19 and released him after he passed through two sets of waivers. McFarland is out of options and coming off a poor 2016 that included time spent on the disabled list with a knee injury. The former Rule 5 pick was 12-7 with a 4.27 ERA in parts of four seasons with...

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Orioles lineup vs. Pirates

March 03, 2017, 3:05am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Wade Miley is on the mound today as the Orioles play the Pirates for the third time in eight days. This is their second trip to Bradenton. Manager Buck Showalter is running out of chances to get his World Baseball Classic players into the lineup. Catcher Welington Castillo and third baseman-turned-shortstop Manny Machado are on the trip, but Adam Jones is staying back. Hyun Soo Kim is leading off again. Joey Rickard is batting second and playing center field. Miley...