andrew velazquez
Some Orioles observations halfway through spring training
Orioles warm to the idea of Núñez at hot corner, mean to keep runners in motion
Velazquez and Valaika in thick of utility competition (3-3 tie)
Velazquez and Valaika both progressing toward victory in crowded utility contest
Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Harvey well and ready to pitch; Valaika and Velazquez man middle infield vs. Rays
Martin taking offense with defense-only reputation
No longer shielded by Rule 5 status, Martin makes case to stay with big club anyway
Hays and Mountcastle making spring statements (O’s win 11-4)
Key prospects Mountcastle, Hays announce themselves with big games vs. Pirates
Injury updates, utility competition, Harvey and Cervenka
Valaika and Velazquez impress in infield, Harvey making way back to mound
Orioles lineup vs. Pirates
Diaz, Rule 5 pitcher Bailey see first spring action in Bradenton Bucs rematch
Leftovers for breakfast
Phillips bounces back, Hanhold holds on for spring save, Velazquez settling in
Orioles who stayed back in camp engaged in cage competition
Players who didn't make Clearwater trip take part in analytics-focused contest
Orioles outright Ureña and return him to camp roster
Richard Ureña is sent outright to Triple-A, rejoins Orioles' utility competition