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Wilson and Sisco impressing in camp

March 02, 2017, 5:39pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are playing one game today. They won't need to raid their minor league camp again. Manager Buck Showalter and bench coach John Russell can stick around for the final out. The short drive to Bradenton puts Adam Jones, Manny Machado and Welington Castillo in gray pants. Infielders Ryan Flaherty and Paul Janish are expected to join them now that they've been cleared to play. The Orioles went 0-1-1 yesterday in their split-squad games, tying the Twins 6-6 in Sarasota...

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Wrapping up a 6-6 tie and updating injuries

March 02, 2017, 12:07pm

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Wrapping up a 6-6 tie and updating injuries

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles were headed toward a split-squad loss today against the Twins, down by five runs with four outs left in regulation. David Washington hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth, Joey Rickard hit a solo shot off reliever Ryan O'Rourke with two outs in the ninth and Ryan Mountcastle launched a two-run shot to tie the game. Neither team scored in the 10th and they settled for a 6-6 tie. Another crazy day in the Grapefruit League. Manager Buck Showalter left the...

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Gausman considers today "a win" (Twins, O's tie 6-6 in 10)

March 02, 2017, 10:28am

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Gausman considers today "a win" (Twins, O's tie 6-6 in 10)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Twins 6, Orioles (ss) 6 (10 innings) Recap: Manny Machado and Chris Davis had back-to-back two-out doubles off Phil Hughes in the first inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead. ... Kevin Gausman allowed one run and one hit - an Eddie Rosario triple - and struck out two batters in two innings. ... Jason Garcia surrendered three runs in the third on two hits, a walk and a hit batter. ... Jorge Polanco had a three-run double off Garcia and a solo home run off Donnie Hart....

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Gausman allows single run vs. Twins (updated)

March 02, 2017, 9:30am

Orioles

Gausman allows single run vs. Twins (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman made his exhibition debut today against the Twins, following up on his start exactly one week ago in the second intrasquad game. The extended rest didn't seem to bother him. Gausman retired six of the seven batters he faced over two innings, with a fly ball down the left field line from Eddie Rosario producing a one-out triple in the second. Rosario scored on a sacrifice fly by former Oriole Drew Stubbs. Gausman struck out Byron Buxton leading off the first...

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Bourn won't be ready to play before April (and other notes)

March 02, 2017, 7:19am

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Bourn won't be ready to play before April (and other notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielder Michael Bourn no longer is expected to get at-bats in spring training due to the broken ring finger sustained during a Feb. 24 workout at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. He's officially removed from the outfield competition. Bourn broke the finger while trying to catch a football as part of a conditioning and footwork drill. The Orioles projected that he could be out for a month. The Orioles signed Bourn to a minor league deal on Feb. 20 in a continuing effort to...

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Janish hoping to play within the next few days

March 02, 2017, 5:22am

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Janish hoping to play within the next few days

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are scrambling to come up with enough infielders for tonight's split-squad game against the Yankees in Tampa. The minor league camp will be emptied. Ryan Flaherty remains unavailable due to right shoulder soreness, though it's more of a precaution. He's playing catch today and wants to get back in the lineup. Paul Janish is still getting in baseball shape after signing a minor league deal over the weekend. His workouts continue this morning at Ed Smith...

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Tillman says flat mound session "went well"

March 02, 2017, 4:37am

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Tillman says flat mound session "went well"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman is feeling the normal soreness this morning after throwing yesterday off a flat mound. Normal is good. Nothing with his right shoulder, which received a platelet-rich plasma injection in December that is keeping him from making a fourth consecutive opening day start. "It went well," he said. "It went about as well as a first mound can go, I guess. It's a positive. I've been feeling good. I didn't expect anything different. I feel good. "I'm sore today, but...

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins and injury updates

March 02, 2017, 4:05am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim is leading off and Adam Jones is batting second again for today's split-squad game against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium. Chris Johnson is playing third base and Johnny Giavotella is at second. For the Orioles Hyun Soo Kim LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Seth Smith RF Welington Castillo C Chris Johnson 3B Johnny Giavotella 2B Kevin Gausman RHP Chris Tillman said his right shoulder feels good after throwing yesterday off a flat...

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Aquino on his curveball and confidence

March 01, 2017, 2:35pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The early success and signs of a lasting impression by left-hander Jayson Aquino takes me back to that day early in camp when he threw a side session with the sound of ball popping mitt accompanied by whispers from executive vice president Dan Duquette and bullpen coach Alan Mills. Duquette commented on how Aquino's dedication to improving his breaking ball was evident and Mills smiled and nodded. This isn't the same pitcher whose contract was purchased from the Cardinals in...

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Wrapping up a 12-5 win

March 01, 2017, 12:06pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielders Ryan Flaherty and Paul Janish aren't expected to be ready for Thursday's split-squad games, leaving the Orioles in a bit of a roster bind as they face the Twins at home and the Yankees in Tampa. Flaherty is recovering from a sore shoulder and the Orioles want to give him one more day. Janish signed a minor league contract over the weekend and still needs to shake off some rust. The Orioles will be digging deep into their minor league camp for extra infielders,...

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Jones has another big day, Bundy benefits from it (O's win 12-5)

March 01, 2017, 9:33am

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Jones has another big day, Bundy benefits from it (O's win 12-5)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 12, Red Sox 5 Recap: The Orioles trailed 2-0 after two batters on Chris Johnson's throwing error and Andrew Benintendi's two-run homer. ... Adam Jones homered for the second time this spring. ... Welington Castillo had an RBI double in the first and Johnson followed with a two-run double. ... Brad Brach made his spring debut and left the bases loaded in the fifth. Need to know: Dylan Bundy's fastball was 90-92 mph in the first inning and jumped to 94 in the...

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Early notes on Tillman, Harvey, Bundy and more

March 01, 2017, 7:28am

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Early notes on Tillman, Harvey, Bundy and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles brought last year's second-round pick, left-hander Keegan Akin, from minor league camp as an extra pitcher for today's game against the Red Sox. First-rounder Cody Sedlock worked an inning yesterday in Clearwater and gave up four runs on two home runs. Manager Buck Showalter had a brief conversation with him later and sensed that the kid was fine. "I think so. What do I know?" Showalter said. "I didn't see anything different. Maybe it was good for him. But...

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Dickerson taking another swing at the majors

March 01, 2017, 5:07am

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Dickerson taking another swing at the majors

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Dickerson remembers sitting on the MLB Network set as an analyst, checking the monitors for game updates and wondering how he got there. A shoulder injury kept him off the field and moved him into a studio, but he wasn't ready to make the transition. Not when he truly believed that he still could play, no matter how much his body fought him. The Orioles put Dickerson back on the field, signing him to a minor league deal on Aug. 20 and re-signing him four months later....

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

March 01, 2017, 3:36am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Joey Rickard is leading off today and playing left field and Craig Gentry is getting the start in right field, as the Red Sox make their first visit this spring to Ed Smith Stadium. Adam Jones is batting second. Manny Machado remains at shortstop before leaving for the World Baseball Classic and Robert Andino replaces Jonathan Schoop at second base. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Welington Castillo C Chris Johnson 3B...

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Leftovers for breakfast

February 28, 2017, 1:50pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Beyond the injury updates and roster moves, have there been two topics in Orioles camp more popular than Zach Britton's perfect season and Ubaldo JimÃ©nez's September surge and whether it can carry over this summer? They approach their lockers each morning at their own risk. A reporter inevitably will saunter over to them with notebook in hand. Manager Buck Showalter had to turn reflective again after JimÃ©nez's start Monday afternoon against the Yankees in Sarasota....

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Injury updates on Tillman, Britton, Ondrusek and more

February 28, 2017, 1:37pm

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Injury updates on Tillman, Britton, Ondrusek and more

SARASOTA, Fla. - More good injury news greeted the Orioles today upon their return from Clearwater. Chris Tillman is scheduled to throw off a flat mound for the first time Wednesday at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. It's still considered a mound despite the lack of height to it. Don't overthink it. Tillman had been shut down after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder in December, but he's been long-tossing as part of his progression. Tillman's streak of three...

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Wrapping up a 7-5 loss

February 28, 2017, 11:33am

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CLEARWATER, Fla. - Does it count as a "welcome to the majors" moment when you're facing a collection of minor league hitters in a spring training game? No matter what it's called, Cody Sedlock fought to keep his head above water today while getting his feet wet. Last year's first-round draft pick served up a three-run homer to Brock Stassi and a solo shot to Aaron Altherr in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Phillies a 7-5 win over the Orioles. The inning began with the Orioles...

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Wright critiques his start and spring (Orioles lose 7-5)

February 28, 2017, 9:53am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 7, Phillies 5 Recap: Mike Wright retired the Phillies in order in the first inning, but Tommy Joseph hit a two-run homer in the second after Johnny Giavotella was charged with an error. ... Chris Dickerson hit an opposite-field home run in the third inning. ... Giavotella had a game-tying RBI triple in the fifth and scored on an Anthony Santander grounder. ... YermÃn Mercedes broke a 3-3 tie with an RBI single in the seventh. ... Cody Sedlock, last year's...

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Wright's start and notes on Bundy and Tillman

February 28, 2017, 9:02am

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Wright's start and notes on Bundy and Tillman

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Mike Wright retired the first four Phillies this afternoon before Michael Saunders reached on second baseman Johnny Giavotella's error - it should have been scored a hit - and Tommy Joseph homered to left field. Wright allowed two runs (one earned) and two hits in two innings. He threw 33 pitches, 26 for strikes. Chris Dickerson hit a solo home run with one out in the third inning to reduce the Phillies' lead to 2-1. Dylan Bundy makes his first exhibition start Wednesday...

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Updating Britton, Flaherty, pitching schedule and more

February 28, 2017, 8:10am

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Updating Britton, Flaherty, pitching schedule and more

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Closer Zach Britton is playing catch now as he continues his recovery from the soreness in his left side that forced the Orioles to shut him down. Manager Buck Showalter said he may give infielder Ryan Flaherty an extra day to recover from a sore shoulder and play him in one of the Thursday split-squad games. "Unless it's a full-go, I'll probably give him another day just so he can play in that split-squad," Showalter said. "I bet that's where I end up going." I wrote...