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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

March 27, 2017, 4:06am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim remains on the bench today against a left-hander, with the Red Sox sending former Orioles minor leaguer Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound. Trey Mancini is in right field and Joey Rickard is in left. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Craig Gentry gets another start in center field. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF J.J. Hardy SS Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Welington Castillo C Trey Mancini RF Craig Gentry CF Tyler Wilson RHP

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Orioles getting closer to 25-man roster

March 26, 2017, 5:58pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - We're exactly one week away from opening day at Camden Yards and the 25-man roster should have a more defined look later this afternoon. Manager Buck Showalter said there would be "real movement" regarding the camp roster, to be interpreted that the club is making significant cuts. Forty-one players reported to the Ed Smith Stadium complex. How many won't have lockers in the morning? The pitching staff mostly is set based on the assumption that Showalter is carrying an...

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Wrapping up a 2-1 win

March 26, 2017, 12:12pm

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DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Orioles received key contributions today from minor league players on their travel roster, with Cedric Mullins lifting a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to break a tie and pitchers Stefan Crichton, Jimmy Yacabonis and Cody Satterwhite each tossing a scoreless inning in a 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. Satterwhite picked up the save, striking out his final batter, JC Cardenas, on a foul tip squeezed by catcher Chance Sisco. Jayson Aquino, vying for the fifth starter's job,...

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Aquino allows one run in four innings (O's win 2-1)

March 26, 2017, 10:32am

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Aquino allows one run in four innings (O's win 2-1)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 2, Blue Jays 1 Recap: Jayson Aquino allowed one run and three hits in four innings, with one walk, four strikeouts and a hit batter. He threw 63 pitches, 41 strikes. ... Ryan Flaherty tripled to center field with one out in the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Cedric Mullins' sacrifice fly. ... Chris Johnson had a two-out RBI single in the first inning after Jays starter Francisco Liriano walked two batters and struck out two. ... Donnie Hart tossed a...

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Pregame notes on Tillman, Miley, Smith, more (updated)

March 26, 2017, 8:56am

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Pregame notes on Tillman, Miley, Smith, more (updated)

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Chris Tillman threw today from 60-90 feet without any discomfort in his right shoulder. He'll expand the distance on Tuesday and continue to throw every other day as long as there are no setbacks. Tillman will head north with the team instead of remaining back at extended spring training. Manager Buck Showalter wants him to be part of the opening day festivities and it also gives the club a chance to monitor his bullpen sessions. Left-hander Wade Miley had a good work day and...

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Hardy on how he's feeling: "As good as I have in a long time"

March 26, 2017, 7:10am

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Hardy on how he's feeling: "As good as I have in a long time"

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy was spared today's trip to play the Blue Jays, his lineup return anticipated for Monday afternoon against the Red Sox in Sarasota. The back no longer is an issue for him. No spasms, no tightness, no doubts about his availability for opening day. Asked this morning how he felt, Hardy replied, "As good as I have in a long time." "The back, I haven't thought about it since I've been back on the field," he added. "Everything else is where it...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

March 26, 2017, 4:58am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Ãlvarez is in right field for today's game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Joey Rickard is leading off and playing left field, followed by Craig Gentry in center. Trey Mancini is the first baseman. Chance Sisco is catching starter Jayson Aquino. Relievers Mychal Givens and Donnie Hart are on the trip. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Craig Gentry CF Pedro Ãlvarez RF Trey Mancini 1B Chris Johnson 3B Johnny Giavotella DH Chance Sisco C Robert Andino 2B Paul Janish...

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Orioles revert back to subs after starters last night

March 25, 2017, 6:51pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles make their only trip to Dunedin this afternoon to play the Blue Jays. No one celebrates it. Don't bother checking for starters. The lineup won't come close to resembling the one posted for opening day. I can only guarantee that nine players will be on the field, including left-hander Jayson Aquino, who gets his turn at trying to claim the fifth starter's job. Aquino has been flying under the radar, but check his numbers. He's allowed one run and seven hits in 11...

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Wrapping up a 6-3 win

March 25, 2017, 5:19pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles left-hander Wade Miley will start Tuesday afternoon against the Braves in Orlando after being scratched from his last outing because of an illness. Jayson Aquino starts Sunday against the Blue Jays in Dunedin and Tyler Wilson starts Monday against the Red Sox in Sarasota. Oliver Drake served up a long two-out, two-run homer to Niko Goodrum in the ninth inning in the Orioles' 6-3 victory over the Twins. He tossed a scoreless eighth. "Glad that ball hit the palm tree,"...

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Gabriel Ynoa tosses five scoreless innings (Orioles win 6-3)

March 25, 2017, 3:23pm

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 6, Twins 3 Recap: Gabriel Ynoa tossed five scoreless innings with one hit, one walk and three strikeouts. He retired 12 of the last 13 batters ... J.J. Hardy collected his first home run and RBI in the second inning ... Jonathan Schoop homered in the fourth inning in his first game since returning from the World Baseball Classic ... Chris Davis hit a two-run homer in the sixth after Mark Trumbo singled ... Brad Brach hadn't allowed a run in a Grapefruit League...

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Showalter on Lee: "He's got a chance to help us this year"

March 25, 2017, 12:59pm

Orioles

Showalter on Lee: "He's got a chance to help us this year"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have 41 players in camp after optioning left-hander Chris Lee to Triple-A Norfolk before tonight's game against the Twins. "We'll keep moving in that direction toward 25," said manager Buck Showalter. Lee allowed four runs and 12 hits in five appearances over 13 innings, with five walks and 10 strikeouts. But in two starts that led to today's roster move, he surrendered two runs and seven hits and walked four batters in five innings. Lee didn't make it past...

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Orioles option Chris Lee (plus other notes)

March 25, 2017, 12:22pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have optioned left-hander Chris Lee to Triple-A Norfolk. However, he remains a candidate to be the fifth starter. Manager Buck Showalter reminded the media that the club has until April 15 to make a decision. The competition will continue at the highest affiliate. Showalter said Lee needs to work on his secondary pitches and added, "He has a chance to help us this year." No more cuts will be made today. Showalter said there will be "real movement" on...

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Jones talks about "the best experience" of his life after WBC

March 25, 2017, 10:42am

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Jones talks about "the best experience" of his life after WBC

SARASOTA, Fla. - Third baseman Manny Machado, second baseman Jonathan Schoop and catcher Welington Castillo returned to the Orioles lineup tonight upon their return from the World Baseball Classic. However, center fielder Adam Jones isn't certain when he'll make his next start after leading Team USA to the championship. "How much do I want to play? How much do I think I'll play?" Jones said, grinning. "I don't know. I'm going to try ... I feel great, obviously, but I did play a lot of...

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Seth Smith returns to Orioles lineup

March 25, 2017, 8:57am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Seth Smith is in the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since March 8. He's been unable to play because of a sore hamstring. Smith is joined by Manny Machado at third base, Jonathan Schoop at second and Welington Castillo behind the plate. Zach Britton, Brad Brach and Oliver Drake are listed as relievers behind starter Gabriel Ynoa. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Seth Smith RF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Welington...

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This, that and the other

March 24, 2017, 6:25pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Does anyone want to be the Orioles' fifth starter? I'd do it, but it might interfere with my blogging. I considered Mike Wright to have the edge before last night, and it still could hold true, but he allowed five runs and seven hits in two innings against the Twins in Fort Myers. It's important to remember that the competition doesn't have to be decided when the Orioles break camp. They don't need a fifth starter until April 15. Perhaps it comes down to whichever pitcher...

Orioles lineup vs. Twins

March 24, 2017, 8:34am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Aneury TavÃ¡rez is getting another start in center field tonight, as the Orioles travel to Fort Myers again to play the Twins. Adam Jones could get back in the lineup for Saturday's home game against the Twins unless manager Buck Showalter wants to rest his center fielder following Team USA's championship run in the World Baseball Classic. Ryan Flaherty is leading off and playing second base, his first game since March 13. Pedro Ãlvarez gets another start in...

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Trumbo on lack of spring attention: "I couldn't care less"

March 23, 2017, 5:10pm

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Trumbo on lack of spring attention: "I couldn't care less"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Last year's major league leader in home runs sits alone at his locker while another national reporter across the clubhouse locks up the saves leader in a prolonged conversation. Mark Trumbo is relieved that he isn't the subject of daily interview requests. He's certainly accessible, but he isn't the type of guy who craves the spotlight. You're far less likely to get burned away from it. Zach Britton isn't trying to position himself beneath it, but there's no escape. In...

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Positive early reviews for Welington Castillo

March 22, 2017, 6:40pm

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Positive early reviews for Welington Castillo

SARASOTA, Fla. - With Welington Castillo back inside the Orioles clubhouse and soon to be back in their lineup, the process continues of getting acclimated to a new pitching staff after signing as a free agent, spending about three weeks in camp and leaving for the World Baseball Classic. Castillo sits at the locker once occupied by Matt Wieters, the popular former starting catcher and one of the leaders. His absence while playing for the Dominican Republic could have raised eyebrows and some...

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Wrapping up a 7-4 win

March 22, 2017, 5:25pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chance Sisco hit the left field foul pole with two runners aboard in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a tie and give the Orioles a 7-4 win over the Rays. Sisco replaced Caleb Joseph behind the plate and had only one at-bat. He made it count, belting his first home run after infield singles by Joey Rickard and Paul Janish. "That was legit," said manager Buck Showalter. "I think that ball would have hit our foul pole in Baltimore. He's got that type of use of the...

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Short start tonight for Chris Lee (O's win 7-4)

March 22, 2017, 3:06pm

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Short start tonight for Chris Lee (O's win 7-4)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 7, Rays 4 Recap: Chance Sisco hit an opposite-field three-run homer with two outs in the eighth to break a 4-4 tie ... Chris Lee lasted only two innings in his second start and allowed two runs and five hits. He threw 55 pitches, 32 for strikes ... Chris Johnson hit a two-run homer to center field in the fourth to give the Orioles a 3-2 lead ... Brad Brach tossed another scoreless inning, giving up a hit and striking out one ... Zach Britton retired the side in...