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Notes on Trumbo, Avery, the rotation and Wieters

March 19, 2016, 8:25am

Orioles

Notes on Trumbo, Avery, the rotation and Wieters

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Mark Trumbo is heating up as the Orioles steadily improve their win total in spring training. Trumbo went 1-for-3 with an RBI single on Thursday in Sarasota and was 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs last night in Tampa. His average has climbed to .297 in 12 games, with two home runs and eight RBIs. The strikeout total has risen to 13 in 37 at-bats and they were coming in bunches until late this week. "The last two days, much better," Trumbo said this morning. "Kind...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

March 19, 2016, 6:05am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Julio Borbon is starting in center field today for the Orioles after coming over from minor league camp. Borbon was re-signed to a minor league deal last week. Outfielder Xavier Avery injured his right hip two nights ago and said this morning that he needs to take off a couple days. Otherwise, he would have been playing center field today. Pedro Alvarez is playing first base and Hyun Soo Kim is in left field. Christian Walker is serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles...

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Wieters taking live batting practice today (plus Rays lineup)

March 19, 2016, 5:48am

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Wieters taking live batting practice today (plus Rays lineup)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles haven't posted their lineup, but left-hander Brian Matusz will accompany them to Port Charlotte for today's game against the Rays. Matusz hasn't pitched since March 2 due to a strained muscle in his lower back. Other relievers behind starter Yovani Gallardo include T.J. McFarland, Brad Brach, Chaz Roe, Pedro Beato and Todd Redmond. Pedro Alvarez and Hyun Soo Kim also are on the trip. Matt Wieters is taking live batting practice this morning after hitting off a...

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Looking back on last night and Adam Jones' tribute to a mentor

March 18, 2016, 5:24pm

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Looking back on last night and Adam Jones' tribute to a mentor

SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard had another hit last night, a leadoff double in the first inning, and also walked and scored two runs in the Orioles' 11-2 victory over the Yankees in Tampa. Mark Trumbo and Manny Machado each drove in four runs and combined for five hits. Trumbo hit a three-run homer. Ryan Flaherty came off the bench and went 2-for-2 to raise his average to .400. Starter Miguel Gonzalez gave up two runs in four innings and lowered his ERA from 22.24 to 14.90....

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Orioles option Bridwell, Lee to Double-A Bowie

March 18, 2016, 12:37pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles made two more roster moves this afternoon prior to their game against the Yankees in Tampa. Pitchers Parker Bridwell and Chris Lee have been optioned to Double-A Bowie, reducing their camp roster to 45 players. Bridwell, 24, went 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in 6 2/3 innings this spring. Lee, 23, posted a 9.53 ERA in 5 2/3 innings. Lee, a left-hander, tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings yesterday in a split-squad game against the Red Sox in Fort Myers. Six of the seven runs he...

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Darren O'Day on his spring and lack of success vs. Buck Britton

March 18, 2016, 9:03am

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Darren O'Day on his spring and lack of success vs. Buck Britton

SARASOTA, Fla. - A pitcher who rated as the best reliever on the free agent market this winter, who's posted ERAs of 2.28, 2.18, 1.70 and 1.52 over the past four seasons, would figure to go unchanged in spring training. No reason to tweak. No need to try something new. Then there's Orioles set-up man Darren O'Day, who's doing a little experimenting in his side sessions and during games. You won't get specifics from manager Buck Showalter, who isn't keen on educating the opposition. But...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

March 18, 2016, 7:39am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Christian Walker is serving as the designated hitter tonight when the Orioles travel to Tampa for a 6:35 p.m. game against the Yankees. Mark Trumbo is starting at first base. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is atop the order and playing center field. Jonathan Schoop is batting second and Manny Machado is third. Miguel Gonzalez needs a strong outing tonight. He's allowed 14 runs and 18 hits in 5 2/3 innings over three starts, with four walks and three strikeouts. The Yankees are his...

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Hyun Soo Kim on his "better at-bats"

March 18, 2016, 6:59am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles haven't posted their lineup for tonight's trip to Tampa. However, packed bags in front of lockers provide clues. Manny Machado, Mark Trumbo, Jonathan Schoop and Dylan Bundy are hitting the road. Hyun Soo Kim and Pedro Alvarez are staying back at the complex for an early workout. Kim is 6-for-37 this spring, but he's collected six hits in his last 14 at-bats. "I think that I'm having better at-bats," Kim said through interpreter Danny Lee. "I've freed my mind...

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Duquette on Trumbo, Kim and Wieters

March 17, 2016, 8:57pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Mark Trumbo started in right field again last night and handled both fly balls hit in his direction in a 4-1 victory over the Twins. The early camp misplays haven't been repeated. Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette, appearing last night on the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan, said he's been "encouraged" by what he's seen from Trumbo in right. "He's worked hard on his first step, which is something that was a priority for our instructors when we came in...

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Wrapping up a 4-1 win

March 17, 2016, 6:06pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will make at least two cuts on Friday as they continue to whittle down their spring roster. Dale Thayer struck out the side in the ninth inning tonight to seal the Orioles' 4-1 victory over the Twins. The Orioles are 4-12-3 heading into Friday night's game in Tampa. Mike Wright tossed five scoreless innings, the first Orioles starter to get past the fourth. "He was good, huh?" said manager Buck Showalter. "Pitching in a normal condition game and attacking the...

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Game update and Mike Wright's comments on his start (O's win 4-1)

March 17, 2016, 5:07pm

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Game update and Mike Wright's comments on his start (O's win 4-1)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 4, Twins 1 Recap: Adam Jones broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth inning with his third home run, a no-doubter to left field on an 0-2 pitch. Jones had an RBI double in the sixth, and Mark Trumbo delivered an RBI single. Mike Wright became the first Orioles starter to work into the fifth. He tossed five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out two. Brad Brach pitched out of a jam in the sixth by getting a strikeout and double play....

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Mike Wright had the right stuff tonight (plus quotes from Dan Duquette)

March 17, 2016, 4:16pm

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Mike Wright had the right stuff tonight (plus quotes from Dan Duquette)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Mike Wright allowed two one-out singles in the top of the first inning tonight, got a double play grounder and settled into a nice groove. Wright retired nine Twins in a row before back-to-back singles put him in a jam in the fourth. Byung Ho Park fouled out to first baseman Chris Davis, who made a nice catch near the stands. Kevin Gausman was the only Orioles starter to work four innings. Wright completed five tonight, allowing four hits and walking none. He struck out...

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More notes before tonight's game in Sarasota

March 17, 2016, 1:03pm

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More notes before tonight's game in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles lost their afternoon split-squad game to the Red Sox, 9-5 in Fort Myers. They're 3-12-3 heading into tonight's game against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium. It's more important that Christian Walker hit a three-run homer and Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard singled, doubled, walked and stole a base. The roster could hold both players on opening day. Rickard has to remain with the Orioles all season or be placed on waivers and, if unclaimed, offered back to the Rays. Walker...

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Notes on Jimmy Paredes, Brian Matusz and Chris Davis

March 17, 2016, 11:36am

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Notes on Jimmy Paredes, Brian Matusz and Chris Davis

SARASOTA, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes said his left wrist feels much better, the plastic brace no longer worn, and he hopes to swing a bat within a week. Paredes would be taking dry swings instead of facing live pitching, but it's a start. Up to this point, he's only been cleared to swing with his right hand since an MRI didn't reveal any broken bones in the wrist, which he injured while diving for a ball on March 3 in Port Charlotte. "It's doing pretty well," he said. "Every day it's getting...

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Orioles and Twins lineups for tonight's split-squad game (updated)

March 17, 2016, 9:54am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are sending out their regulars for tonight's split-squad game against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium. Adam Jones is batting second. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching while Matt Wieters continues his recovery from right elbow soreness. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Pedro Alvarez DH J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Hyun Soo Kim LF Caleb Joseph C Mike Wright...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

March 17, 2016, 5:21am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is leading off again today for the Orioles in their split-squad game against the Red Sox in Fort Myers. Rickard is in center field, with Nolan Reimold in left and Dariel Alvarez in right. Christian Walker is playing first base. For the Orioles Joey Rickard CF Nolan Reimold LF Christian Walker 1B Alfredo Marte DH Dariel Alvarez RF Francisco Pena C Paul Janish SS Steve Tolleson 3B Ryan Flaherty 2B Vance Worley RHP For the Red Sox Brock Holt 2B Rusney...

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Talking about Worley, Wright, Gausman, Schoop, Hardy, Walker, Beato and Britton

March 16, 2016, 6:58pm

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Talking about Worley, Wright, Gausman, Schoop, Hardy, Walker, Beato and Britton

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have split-squad games today against two familiar spring opponents, playing the Red Sox at 1:05 p.m. in Fort Myers and the Twins at 7:05 p.m. in Sarasota. Vance Worley and Mike Wright are starting for the Orioles. Worley is out of minor league options and especially needs results each time he toes the rubber. Worley tossed two scoreless innings on March 4 against the Blue Jays and March 13 against the Twins. He allowed three runs and five hits in two innings against...

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Wrapping up a 9-3 win

March 16, 2016, 1:03pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard hit his first spring home run this afternoon to cap the scoring in the Orioles' 9-3 win over the Pirates. The kid also played a smooth center field after replacing Adam Jones. He really does look like a keeper. Hyun Soo Kim collected two hits and is now 5-for-34 this spring, with one walk and two hit by pitches. He has five hits in his last 10 at-bats and he's reached base in eight of his last 16 plate appearances. "I talked to him a little yesterday...

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Schoop and Walker hit three-run homers, Gausman on outing (O's roll 9-3)

March 16, 2016, 11:26am

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Schoop and Walker hit three-run homers, Gausman on outing (O's roll 9-3)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 9, Pirates 3 Recap: Jonathan Schoop hit a game-tying three-run homer in the fifth and J.J. Hardy stroked a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth. Christian Walker hit his team-leading third home run, also giving him a team-high 11 RBIs. Kevin Gausman tossed three scoreless innings before Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Cole Figueroa lifted a sacrifice fly. Gausman allowed three runs and four hits, walked one and struck out three. Dylan Bundy...

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Kevin Gausman update and notes on rotation and Pedro Alvarez (updated)

March 16, 2016, 9:36am

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Kevin Gausman update and notes on rotation and Pedro Alvarez (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles didn't allow any runs in the first inning today for only the fifth time in 17 spring games. Kevin Gausman surrendered a two-out single to Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen, but he retired Starling Marte on a line drive to third baseman Manny Machado. He threw 12 pitches, seven for strikes. Gregory Polanco worked Gausman for 10 pitches leading off the second before flying out. Gausman's fastball hit 95 mph on the stadium gun for the first time this...