Orioles
The situation in BP
Players taking their first round of batting practice are instructed to concentrate on situational hitting, a routine that began on...
Chemistry class
I’ve fielded so many questions about clubhouse chemistry and how it compares to recent springs, I contemplated putting together another...
Tejada’s early start
Miguel Tejada already is taking ground balls at third base about 30 minutes before players are required to be outside....
Tillman throws
Chris Tillman just completed his bullpen session, which lasted about 12 minutes and included a brief interruption and consultation from...
Tillman’s side session
Chris Tillman said he threw “everything” today except his back (OK, that’s my line) and was “shocked” at how good...
Putting the “fun” in fundamentals
I mentioned earlier today that Nick Markakis was bunting inside one of the netted batting cages set up between practice...
Bergy and Guthrie
Brad Bergesen hopes to throw once more on flat ground before taking the mound on Saturday, but manager Dave Trembley...
Not-so-sweet odds for Lou
I sort of tiptoed into an interview with outfielder Lou Montanez this morning, and not because he’s unapproachable or my...
Canned quotes, and fresh ones from Erbe
The clubhouse is closed to the media again this morning because the players have a meeting – on media training....
Slow morning
Not having pre-workout clubhouse access has left my notebook looking pretty bare. Maybe that’s a good thing, since I only...