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Updating Britton, Tillman, Hardy and more (game update)

March 10, 2017, 1:07pm

Orioles

Updating Britton, Tillman, Hardy and more (game update)

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Orioles closer Zach Britton threw another impressive bullpen session today and manager Buck Showalter said the reliever is "real close" to pitching in his first game. "Whatever he does next, if it's not in a game, it will be the last thing he does before he goes in a game," Showalter said. "Let's see how he feels tomorrow. I'll ask Roger (McDowell) when he comes in." Chris Tillman has an important bullpen session scheduled for Saturday morning. The Orioles could get...

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A few early notes and Red Sox lineup

March 10, 2017, 11:04am

Orioles

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Orioles brought relievers Brad Brach, Chris Lee and Jesus Liranzo from Sarasota to follow starter Ubaldo JimÃ©nez tonight against the Red Sox. Pitchers Brian Moran, Luis Gonzalez, Stefan Crichton and Jimmy Yacabonis were added from minor league camp. Infielders Adrian Marin and Sean Coyle also came over from Twin Lakes Park. Francisco PeÃ±a is behind the plate tonight, and the travel roster also includes catchers Audry Perez and Austin Wynns. In Brach's last outing,...

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J.J. Hardy getting close to making spring debut

March 10, 2017, 8:51am

Orioles

J.J. Hardy getting close to making spring debut

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy took ground balls this morning and hit on the field for the first time this spring as he nears his first exhibition start. "Everything is fantastic," Hardy said, having a little fun with the media's thirst for back updates. Hardy said he could play "soon." "I don't know exactly the day," he added. "We've got a home game Monday and Tuesday. I can't give you a date but probably somewhere in there." Hardy has been performing baseball...

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Ondrusek getting second opinion on elbow

March 10, 2017, 8:31am

Orioles

Ondrusek getting second opinion on elbow

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles reliever Logan Ondrusek remains shut down except for conditioning drills and will receive a second opinion on his right elbow from specialist Dr. James Andrews after undergoing an MRI-arthrogram on Wednesday. Ondrusek will visit Andrews during the week of March 20 and he's braced for the worst. Confirming that he had the results of his MRI, Ondrusek said, "I do, but I'm kind of waiting to see until I get a second opinion as far as what we're going to do and...

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Minor league news and tonight's lineup

March 10, 2017, 7:36am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles announced their minor league managers, coaches and staff earlier today, including the previously reported hiring of John Wasdin as minor league pitching coordinator, Buck Britton as Single-A Delmarva's hitting coach coach, Mark Hendrickson as short-season Single-A Aberdeen's pitching coach and Carlos Tosca as Gulf Coast League Orioles manager. Wasdin replaces Rick Peterson, who held the title of director of pitching development since January 2012. Britton is a...

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Showalter on Bleier, plus other notes

March 09, 2017, 3:02pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - With the first off-day now behind us, we're ready for the first night game and another opportunity to catch up on sleep. No alarms are set unless you enjoy watching the sun rise. The clubhouse opens to the media at 1 p.m., followed by the traditional posting of the lineup and the drive to Fort Myers for a 6:05 p.m. game against the Red Sox. Ubaldo JimÃ©nez makes his third start after allowing one run in two innings against the Yankees and no runs in three innings against the...

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Random thoughts and observations on an off-day

March 08, 2017, 3:53pm

Orioles

Random thoughts and observations on an off-day

SARASOTA, Fla. - If the season started today for the Orioles, they would incur a fine for having too many players on their roster. There are rules against carrying 51 guys. But seriously, if it started today, they most likely would have 11 pitchers and 14 position players at Camden Yards for their opener against the Blue Jays. Manager Buck Showalter hinted at it again on Tuesday. Off-days on April 4, 6 and 10 permit a shorter call to arms and may allow the Orioles to break camp with Trey...

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Wrapping up a 6-4 win (plus roster moves)

March 08, 2017, 11:59am

Orioles

Wrapping up a 6-4 win (plus roster moves)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles reduced their camp roster to 51 players today by optioning pitchers Parker Bridwell and Jason GarcÃa to Triple-A Norfolk and reassigning left-hander Jed Bradley and catcher Yermin Mercedes to minor league camp. Bridwell allowed three runs and five hits over four innings in four appearances, with one walk, four strikeouts and two home runs. GarcÃa was much better in his last outing, but he allowed five runs and six hits with five walks over 5 2/3 spring...

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Wade Miley on start: "A lot better" (O's win 6-4)

March 08, 2017, 9:47am

Orioles

Wade Miley on start: "A lot better" (O's win 6-4)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 6, Blue Jays 4 Recap: Wade Miley allowed two hits and struck out three batters in three scoreless innings. ... Craig Gentry hit his first spring home run and it was a three-run shot off Mat Latos in the second. ... Seth Smith was 0-for-10 in Grapefruit League games before his leadoff home run in the fifth. ... Mark Trumbo had an RBI single in the first and Hyun Soo Kim followed with a sac fly ... Tyler Wilson allowed four runs in 2 2/3 innings, including...

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Logan Ondrusek to undergo MRA (and other notes)

March 08, 2017, 8:15am

Orioles

Logan Ondrusek to undergo MRA (and other notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles starter Wade Miley stranded a runner on first base today in a scoreless first inning, returning to the mound after being hit on the left forearm and ribcage during Friday's game against the Pirates in Bradenton. Miley gave up a hit and struck out a batter, throwing 13 of his 18 pitches for strikes. The Orioles will try to get at least three innings out of him. Reliever Logan Ondrusek, shut down with discomfort in his right elbow, will undergo a magnetic resonance...

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More on Dariel Ãlvarez's conversion to reliever

March 08, 2017, 7:30am

Orioles

More on Dariel Ãlvarez's conversion to reliever

SARASOTA, Fla. - Less than two weeks after standing at his spring training locker and saying the idea of pitching wasn't on his mind, Dariel Ãlvarez will stand on a mound at the minor league complex and make the conversion to reliever. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed today that Ãlvarez agreed to try pitching, a role he filled for parts of three seasons in Cuba before the Orioles signed him as an outfielder. "Alvy needs to get down to start the pitching program," Showalter said....

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Dariel Ãlvarez agrees to start pitching program (and more notes)

March 08, 2017, 6:36am

Orioles

Dariel Ãlvarez agrees to start pitching program (and more notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles outfielder Dariel Ãlvarez has agreed to try his hand at pitching and will begin a program at the minor league complex. The Orioles optioned Ãlvarez yesterday to Triple-A Norfolk in order to start the process of converting him into a reliever. Ãlvarez, who pitched for parts of three seasons in Cuba, also will be used as a designated hitter in order to keep him engaged offensively and allow him to continue playing winter ball. The Orioles hope that Ãlvarez...

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Orioles sign 20 pre-arbitration players (plus more notes)

March 08, 2017, 5:43am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles agreed to terms with their 20 pre-arbitration eligible players on 2017 contracts. Every player on their 40-man roster is signed. Here's the list: Pitchers Parker Bridwell, Dylan Bundy, Oliver Drake, Jason GarcÃa, Mychal Givens, Joe Gunkel, Jesus Liranzo, Logan Verrett, Tyler Wilson, Mike Wright and Gabriel Ynoa; infielder Trey Mancini; outfielders Dariel Ãlvarez, Joey Rickard, Anthony Santander and Aneury TavÃ¡rez. The Orioles are listing Wilson, Darren...

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Ondrusek frustrated by latest injury

March 08, 2017, 4:40am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Logan Ondrusek came to Orioles camp trying to make them forget about his struggles in 2016. He just needs to stay on the mound to implement his plan. Ondrusek was shut down during workouts after rolling his right ankle, and he's been unavailable since Monday due to soreness in his right elbow. The latest discomfort cropped up after Ondrusek surrendered a two-run homer to Dominic Ficociello in the bottom of the ninth inning in a 7-2 win over the Tigers. "It's a little tender,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

March 08, 2017, 4:03am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - With the World Baseball Classic taking a chunk out of the Orioles' spring training roster, four projected starters are in the lineup for today's game against the Blue Jays, which will be broadcast live on MASN at 1 p.m. Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field. Chris Davis is the designated hitter, Mark Trumbo is the first baseman and Hyun Soo Kim is in left field. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Craig Gentry CF Chris Davis DH Mark Trumbo 1B Hyun Soo Kim LF Chris...

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More on Ãlvarez and Rodriguez being removed from camp

March 07, 2017, 4:07pm

Orioles

More on Ãlvarez and Rodriguez being removed from camp

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are down to 55 players in major league camp after optioning outfielder Dariel Ãlvarez to Triple-A Norfolk yesterday and reassigning pitcher Richard Rodriguez to the minor league complex. Here's the yearly reminder that players on the 40-man roster are optioned and the rest are reassigned and later placed with an affiliate or released. Pitching coach Roger McDowell summoned Rodriguez to manager Buck Showalter's office following yesterday's game. It's the...

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Two roster moves and wrapping up a 5-4 win

March 07, 2017, 12:17pm

Orioles

Two roster moves and wrapping up a 5-4 win

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles optioned outfielder Dariel Ãlvarez to Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon and reassigned pitcher Richard Rodriguez to minor league camp. They now have 55 players in major league camp, including 16 non-roster invitees. Ãlvarez went 0-for-7 this spring and the Orioles want to convert him into a pitcher, but he's been resisting the change. Rodriguez allowed a run and two hits and retired only two batters in the eighth inning today while pitching for the Dominican...

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Game update and Gausman on his start (Orioles walk off 5-4)

March 07, 2017, 9:56am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 5, Dominican Republic 4 Recap: Kevin Gausman retired nine of 10 batters over three innings, walking JosÃ© Bautista to lead off the second. ... Manny Machado grounded to third against Gausman and went 0-for-2 with a walk before coming out for a pinch-runner. ... Brad Brach walked four batters in the sixth inning and was charged with a second run on Zach Stewart's wild pitch. ... Logan Verrett tossed two scoreless innings. ... Sean Coyle scored go-ahead run...

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Gausman with three scoreless vs. Dominican Republic

March 07, 2017, 9:07am

Orioles

Gausman with three scoreless vs. Dominican Republic

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman retired nine of the 10 Dominican Republic batters that he faced this afternoon, the only glitch a five-pitch walk to JosÃ© Bautista leading off the top of the second inning. Add him to the list of Orioles pitchers who have completed three innings. He's the first to do it against such a formidable lineup. Manny Machado grounded to third baseman Ryan Flaherty in the first inning and Welington Castillo flied to right fielder Seth Smith in the third. Gausman's...

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Machado arrives today as a visitor

March 07, 2017, 8:13am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manny Machado saw three pitches from Orioles starter Kevin Gausman today in the first inning, grounding out to third baseman Ryan Flaherty and heading back to the visiting dugout. His Orioles teammates made sure he could hear them as he passed. Gausman threw nine pitches, five for strikes, while inducing ground balls to first and third and a chopper to the mound. JosÃ© Reyes, Machado and Robinson CanÃ³ didn't provide much resistance. Machado doesn't know whether he's...