masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles are playing split-squad games against the Red Sox this afternoon in Fort Myers and the Phillies tonight in Sarasota, and the pitching creates interest in both halves.
Hunter Harvey makes his third start today after allowing two runs over four innings against the Rays and Twins. Andrew Cashner has graduated from simulated games and makes his first appearance tonight in the Grapefruit League since signing his two-year deal with the Orioles.
Colby Rasmus, Danny…

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles are playing split-squad games against the Red Sox this afternoon in Fort Myers and the Phillies tonight in Sarasota, and the pitching creates interest in both halves.

Hunter Harvey makes his third start today after allowing two runs over four innings against the Rays and Twins. Andrew Cashner has graduated from simulated games and makes his first appearance tonight in the Grapefruit League since signing his two-year deal with the Orioles.

Colby Rasmus, Danny Valencia and Pedro Álvarez are wearing the gray pants this afternoon. Valencia is starting at third base and Álvarez is across the diamond.

Chance Sisco, trying to win the backup job, is behind the plate. DJ Stewart is the designated hitter.

Reserves include Ryan Mountcastle, Austin Wynns, Erick Salcedo and Mike Yastrzemski (remember him?).

Tanner Scott and Keegan Akin are in the bullpen.

Pedro-Alvarez-gray-at-bat-sidebar.jpgFor the Orioles
Alex Presley LF
Joey Rickard CF
Colby Rasmus RF
Danny Valencia 3B
Pedro Álvarez 1B
Chance Sisco C
Ruben Tejada 2B
DJ Stewart DH
Luis Sardiñas SS

Hunter Harvey RHP

For the Red Sox
Mookie Betts RF
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
Hanley Ramirez DH
J.D. Martinez LF
Xander Bogaerts SS
Rafael Devers 3B
Mitch Moreland 1B
Eduardo Núñez 2B
Blake Swihart C

Rick Porcello RHP

Steve Melewski, my colleague at MASNsports.com, arrived in Florida last night and will handle the first game. The road beckons. I’ve got the nightcap, which seems appropriate.