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Tillman shoulder improving, Flaherty shut down (and more notes)

March 14, 2017, 7:29am

Orioles

Tillman shoulder improving, Flaherty shut down (and more notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said pitcher Chris Tillman has reported improvement in his right shoulder for the past two days, leading to cautious optimism within the organization. The club is expected to meet again on Wednesday to discuss the next course of action, including whether Tillman is close to getting back on a mound. Showalter repeated that he expects Tillman to pitch at some point in the 2017 season. Infielder Ryan Flaherty received a cortisone injection in his...

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Gentry back in lineup and continuing to impress

March 14, 2017, 5:27am

Orioles

Gentry back in lineup and continuing to impress

SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Caleb Joseph isn't in today's lineup against the Rays and he's wearing a protective sleeve over his left elbow. However, he said that he's available to play and his seat on the bench isn't due to the Mark Appel pitch that slammed off his arm. Francisco PeÃ±a is getting the start today against the Rays. Chris Dickerson did some early hitting today, his first swings since being nailed on the right elbow Sunday against the Twins and leaving the game in the third...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

March 14, 2017, 4:13am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Trey Mancini is back in right field today, Craig Gentry is in center field and Joey Rickard is in left for the Orioles' 1:05 p.m. game against the Rays. J.J. Hardy is batting third today, his back allowing him to play on back-to-back days. Chris Davis is back in the lineup. For the Orioles Craig Gentry CF Joey Rickard LF J.J. Hardy SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini RF Chris Johnson 3B Francisco PeÃ±a C Robert Andino 2b Wade Miley LHP

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Rickard and Mancini forcing Orioles to notice them

March 13, 2017, 4:22pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Want to guess which players will start in the outfield for today's game against the Rays? Left-hander Blake Snell will be on the mound, which could send Hyun Soo Kim to the bench. Kim and Chris Johnson are tied for the team lead in at-bats with 35. Kim needs to demonstrate whether he can stay in the lineup instead of platoon. You must decide whether this is the right day to go left-on-left. Seth Smith probably needs another day for his hamstring to heal and he's not going to...

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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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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

Orioles

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...