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The importance of today's game

March 23, 2016, 5:30pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Today's game against the Pirates is important because Tyler Wilson gets the start, and he's in the running for a rotation spot with Miguel Gonzalez still unable to instill the proper level of confidence in the Orioles after yesterday's outing in Bradenton. Gonzalez is struggling with his command, as manager Buck Showalter noted after yesterday's 6-5 loss. He has a minor league option. Though he remains the favorite to break camp with the team, it's far from a...

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Wrapping up a 6-5 loss

March 23, 2016, 12:08pm

Orioles

BRADENTON, Fla. - Matt Wieters will return to the Orioles lineup on Thursday as their designated hitter for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Pirates in Sarasota. He hasn't played since March 12 due to a sore right elbow. The Orioles climbed within a run of the Pirates today in the top of the ninth inning on an L.J. Hoes RBI grounder and a two-out run-scoring double by Cedric Mullins. It wasn't enough, however, as the hosts held on for a 6-5 victory at McKechnie Field. Miguel Gonzalez allowed four...

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Gonzalez's final line and Showalter on Bundy (Orioles fall 6-5)

March 23, 2016, 10:47am

Orioles

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Pirates 6, Orioles 5 Recap: Miguel Gonzalez was charged with four runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings, with one walk, no strikeouts and a hit batter. Andrew McCutchen homered off him in the first and Gregory Polanco took him deep in the fourth. Darren O'Day replaced Gonzalez and gave up a two-run homer to Starling Marte. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard singled and had an RBI double in his first two at-bats. Paul Janish led off the fifth inning with his first home run. He also...

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Game update and lots from Buck Showalter

March 23, 2016, 9:59am

Orioles

Game update and lots from Buck Showalter

BRADENTON, Fla. - Miguel Gonzalez got off to another rough start today against the Pirates, falling behind 3-0 after two innings. The Orioles right-hander served up a solo home run to Andrew McCutchen with the count full and one out in the first inning. He hit David Freese, who scored on Francisco Cervelli's two-out double down the left field line. Josh Harrison led off the second with a bloop double to right-center field, and he scored on Jordy Mercer's single into center. Two batters into...

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Quick hits before today's game

March 23, 2016, 9:07am

Orioles

BRADENTON, Fla. - Kevin Gausman could be placed on the disabled list and still pitch on April 10, when the Orioles need a fifth starter. The confusion has dissipated. Gausman actually would be eligible to return the previous day. He doesn't need to miss the first 10 days of the season. Manager Buck Showalter said Gausman could pick up a ball for the first time on Friday. He's been shut down after receiving a cortisone injection in his right shoulder. Showalter left open the possibility that...

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Updating Matt Wieters, more on today's game and Zach Phillips

March 23, 2016, 7:00am

Orioles

Updating Matt Wieters, more on today's game and Zach Phillips

BRADENTON, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters stayed back in Sarasota this morning to catch bullpen sessions with Chris Tillman and Yovani Gallardo. He was a consideration to serve as the designated hitter here today against the Pirates. "I think tomorrow's on the table, too," Wieters said. "I think it came down to actually feeling like I can get a little bit more work in here than going and taking three at-bats. I'll get to catch Gallardo and Tillman's bullpen today and just get back behind the...

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Orioles sign reliever Zach Phillips

March 23, 2016, 5:27am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have signed left-hander Zach Phillips to a major league deal and designated Chris Jones for assignment, providing an insurance policy for their bullpen. Phillips took his physical last night and was re-introduced to the media this morning in an informal interview session. This is a reunion for Phillips, who pitched for the Orioles in 2011 and 2012 after being acquired from the Rangers in July 2011. He went 0-0 with a 3.21 ERA in 16 appearances. Phillips, 29, elected...

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Orioles and Pirates lineups

March 23, 2016, 5:04am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is making the trip to Bradenton for today's game against the Pirates. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is leading off and playing center field. Caleb Joseph is serving as the designated hitter. Former Pirate Pedro Alvarez isn't in the lineup. Catcher Matt Wieters is staying back to catch Chris Tillman and Yovani Gallardo during their bullpen sessions. He considered making the trip and serving as the DH, but figured he would get more work done at the...

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Wondering about the roster

March 22, 2016, 4:59pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are making their first trip to Bradenton today to play the Pirates. They return to McKechnie Field in four nights. Have they changed the bulbs in the lights? Twenty-five watts aren't enough. Miguel Gonzalez is making his fourth start. Two have been acceptable, two have been awful. He'd like to break the tie by dominating the Pirates and solidifying his place in the rotation. Chris Tillman no longer is bothered by a sore hip. Ubaldo Jimenez is the king of minor...

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Wrapping up a 5-1 loss

March 22, 2016, 12:14pm

Orioles

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Dylan Bundy stranded three inherited runners today and shut out the Twins in the sixth inning in his latest impressive outing for the Orioles, who lost 5-1 at Hammond Stadium. Bundy walked one and struck out one in the sixth. He's allowed one unearned run and one hit in his last four appearances covering 5 1/3 innings. "I thought Bundy pitched well again. We're really happy with where Dylan is. It's good to see," said manager Buck Showalter. "I'll tell you, the last...

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Game update and Mike Wright on today's outing (O's fall 5-1)

March 22, 2016, 11:25am

Orioles

Game update and Mike Wright on today's outing (O's fall 5-1)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 5, Twins 1 Recap: Joe Mauer hit a wind-aided two-run homer off Mike Wright in the first. Wright was charged with three runs and five hits in four innings, with one walk, three strikeouts and a wild pitch. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard had an RBI double in the third inning. Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run homer off Odrisamer Despaigne, who worked only two-thirds of an inning, allowed two hits and walked three batters. Dylan Bundy stranded three inherited runners after...

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Showalter on whether Matusz goes on DL: "There's that possibility with him" (updated)

March 22, 2016, 10:05am

Orioles

Showalter on whether Matusz goes on DL: "There's that possibility with him" (updated)

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The news on Matt Wieters today is good. It's somewhat encouraging on Kevin Gausman. It's pretty bad on Brian Matusz and Jimmy Paredes. As I wrote earlier, Wieters played catch from 90 feet today and his right elbow continues to improve. He also continues to take batting practice and was a consideration for the designated hitter role in Wednesday's game in Bradenton. "That's an attendance game, so I don't want to put us in any jeopardy," said manager Buck Showalter....

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Notes on Gausman, Matusz, Paredes and Wieters

March 22, 2016, 9:14am

Orioles

Notes on Gausman, Matusz, Paredes and Wieters

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter expressed confidence that Kevin Gausman will be ready on opening day after receiving a cortisone injection Sunday in his right shoulder. If Gausman isn't fully recovered from the tendinitis in his shoulder, the Orioles will place him on the disabled list and choose another starter to fill out their rotation. They need a fifth starter on April 10 due to having only one off day, which comes after the April 4 opener against the Twins at Camden...

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Pitching updates and Yovani Gallardo on his Twin Lakes start

March 22, 2016, 7:35am

Orioles

Pitching updates and Yovani Gallardo on his Twin Lakes start

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The pitchers listed behind Orioles starter Mike Wright today include Odrisamer Despaigne, Dylan Bundy, Pedro Beato, Todd Redmond, Chaz Roe, Oliver Drake, Richard Rodriguez and Stefan Crichton. Rodriguez and Crichton made the trip from minor league camp, along with infielder Garabez Rosa and outfielders Quincy Latimore, Josh Hart and Julio Borbon. Miguel Gonzalez starts for the Orioles on Wednesday against Pirates left-hander Jeff Locke in Bradenton. Tyler Wilson starts...

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Kevin Gausman updates the condition of his right shoulder

March 22, 2016, 5:20am

Orioles

Kevin Gausman updates the condition of his right shoulder

SARASOTA, Fla. - Though Kevin Gausman said his right shoulder feels much better this morning, he can't be certain that he's going to be available by opening day on April 4. Gausman received a cortisone injection on Sunday to combat the tendinitis, and he plans on playing catch Friday morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. However, his primary goal is to be ready by the first or second week of the regular season. The Orioles don't need a fifth starter until the sixth game of the season on...

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

March 22, 2016, 3:42am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are bringing a decent amount of regulars to Fort Myers for today's game against the Twins, the list including Manny Machado, Adam Jones, J.J. Hardy, Mark Trumbo and Jonathan Schoop. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is batting leadoff and playing left field while Hyun Soo Kim plays in a minor league game at Twin Lakes Park. Nolan Reimold is serving as the designated hitter and Dariel Alvarez is in right field. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF...

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Taking a look at a few spring performances

March 21, 2016, 6:13pm

Orioles

Taking a look at a few spring performances

SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Jeff Beliveau made his spring debut yesterday at Twin Lakes Park and threw a scoreless inning against low Single-A Bowling Green. He walked one batter. Beliveau hadn't pitched since undergoing labrum surgery in April. I wondered yesterday why the Orioles hadn't brought over first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp from minor league camp. Well, I've got my answer. He's sidelined with a right rotator cuff strain. We're less than two weeks away from opening day at...

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Updating Yovani Gallardo's minor league start

March 21, 2016, 1:41pm

Orioles

Updating Yovani Gallardo's minor league start

SARASOTA, Fla. - Yovani Gallardo got in his work today at the minor league complex at Twin Lakes Park. It wasn't an off-day for everyone on the team. Gallardo, facing Single-A Charlotte in the Rays organization, allowed two runs and six hits over four innings. He walked three and struck out one. The final line was provided by a club official.The media will check with Gallardo in the clubhouse Tuesday morning before heading to Fort Myers for the latest game against the Twins. Heavy rains washed...

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Leftovers for breakfast

March 20, 2016, 7:06pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have their first and only scheduled off-day, with most players allowed to sleep late, play golf or vacation with their families. I'm guessing that Disney is a popular destination. Meanwhile, Yovani Gallardo must report to Twin Lakes Park for a start in a minor league game. Jeff Beliveau will pitch in relief his first spring inning. This is a good day to reheat some leftovers. * A scout from another organization checked the Orioles transactions page and noted how...

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Wrapping up an 8-8 tie

March 20, 2016, 1:31pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles reassigned left-hander Jeff Beliveau and outfielder Alfredo Marte to minor league camp today, leaving 43 players in major league camp, including eight non-roster invitees. Beliveau will pitch in his first game on Monday at the minor league complex. Marte was 7-for-25 with a home run and four RBIs. "Good swing," manager Buck Showalter said of Marte. "You can see he's a professional hitter. A little better defensively than I was led to believe. That's why you...