masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, 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…

SARASOTA, Fla. – Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is making the trip to Bradenton for today’s game against the Pirates.

Davis-Rounds-Third-HR-NY-Sidebar.jpgRule 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 Ed Smith Stadium complex.

The Pirates aren’t using a designated hitter today.

For the Orioles
Joey Rickard CF
Dariel Alvarez RF
Chris Davis 1B
Caleb Joseph DH
Nolan Reimold LF
Francisco Pena C
Paul Janish SS
Ryan Flaherty 2B
Steve Tolleson 3B

Miguel Gonzalez RHP

For the Pirates
John Jaso 1B
Andrew McCutchen CF
David Freese 3B
Starling Marte LF
Francisco Cervelli C
Gregory Polanco RF
Josh Harrison 2B
Jordy Mercer SS
Jeff Locke LHP