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Pitching updates and Yovani Gallardo on his Twin Lakes start

March 22, 2016, 7:35am

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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Game update and Chris Tillman talks about his outing (O's, Rays tie 8-8)

March 20, 2016, 11:17am

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Game update and Chris Tillman talks about his outing (O's, Rays tie 8-8)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 8, Rays 8 Recap: Pedro Alvarez's first home run as an Oriole was a grand slam to left-center field in the second inning. He added a game-tying RBI double in the sixth. Mark Trumbo hit his second home run in two games and third this spring, a two-run shot in the third inning. Logan Morrison and Evan Longoria hit back-to-back home runs off Chris Tillman in the third. Tillman allowed three runs and five hits in four innings, with one walk and five strikeouts....

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Pedro Alvarez hits grand slam (updated)

March 20, 2016, 10:07am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Alvarez chose an opportune time to hit his first home run with the Orioles. Alvarez also provided another reminder that he can strike quickly, no matter how he's been faring at the plate. He's always a threat. Batting with the bases full today and two outs in the second inning, Alvarez drove a Jhan Marinez pitch over the left-center field fence for a grand slam that gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead over the Rays. Logan Morrison and Evan Longoria hit back-to-back home runs...

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Buck Showalter on Kevin Gausman: "I don't know if it's a big concern"

March 20, 2016, 8:28am

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Buck Showalter on Kevin Gausman: "I don't know if it's a big concern"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman is on the shelf for at least a few more days after receiving a cortisone injection this morning in his right shoulder. Manager Buck Showalter informed the media during batting practice that Gausman would miss his next start. "Gausman has had some shoulder tendinitis, just kind of working his way through and decided to take an injection today," Showalter said. "He decided to take one just to hopefully get it cleared up. He'll be down for about three days from...

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Kevin Gausman receives cortisone injection for shoulder tendinitis

March 20, 2016, 7:13am

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Kevin Gausman receives cortisone injection for shoulder tendinitis

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman won't make his scheduled start Monday morning at the minor league complex due to right shoulder tendinitis. Gausman has been on the medical sheet for the past week. He received a cortisone injection in the shoulder earlier today and is expected to be shut down for the next two to three days. Gausman sat at his locker with an ice pack on the shoulder. However, he talked about making his start versus the Rays' Single-A team, with a goal of throwing about 75...

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Orioles and Rays lineups (updated)

March 20, 2016, 4:54am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman makes his second Grapefruit League start today, as the Orioles attempt to play more than two-thirds of an inning. Weather permitting, of course. It's raining this morning, but expected to clear up by first pitch. Pedro Alvarez is batting second as the designated hitter. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Hyun Soo Kim is in left. The game is airing on MASN and 105.7 The Fan. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Pedro Alvarez DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo...

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A reminder about the magic of sports

March 19, 2016, 12:52pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman remains the Orioles' starter for today's game against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Manager Buck Showalter didn't switch Tillman's assignment following yesterday's rainout in Port Charlotte. Jonathan Schoop will start at second base, making at least one young fan extremely happy. He's not just any fan. He's a 5-year-old boy fighting T-cell leukemia. Give him Jonathan Schoop. Give him anything he wants. The Orioles, through the Casey Cares Foundation,...

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Orioles game cancelled due to rain (updated)

March 19, 2016, 9:48am

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Rays starter Chris Archer threw his first pitch this afternoon to Orioles center fielder Julio Borbon and rain began to fall. The dark clouds and flashes of lightning weren't a tease. Borbon flied to center, Nolan Reimold struck out swinging and the grounds crew unrolled the tarp. Two batters and the Orioles had their first delay of spring training. A few minutes later, they had their first cancellation. Archer threw six pitches, five for strikes. Yovani Gallardo never...

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Notes on Trumbo, Avery, the rotation and Wieters

March 19, 2016, 8:25am

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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...