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Basallo gets the best of Verlander, Bassitt pitches into sixth, Ramos comes within triple of cycle in 1-1 tie

Basallo gets the best of Verlander, Bassitt pitches into sixth, Ramos comes within triple of cycle in 1-1 tie

LAKELAND, Fla. – Justin Verlander was drafted second overall by the Tigers in 2004. Later that year, Samuel Basallo was...

Roch Kubatko March 17, 2026 4:38 pm
Albernaz on pitching plans after latest cancellation, more roster moves, updates on Holliday and Westburg, and other notes

Albernaz on pitching plans after latest cancellation, more roster moves, updates on Holliday and Westburg, and other notes

SARASOTA – The latest storm heading toward the Sarasota area has forced the cancellation of tonight’s game against the Red...

Roch Kubatko March 16, 2026 3:18 pm
O’Neill marks return to Orioles with two-run single before storm ends game early

O’Neill marks return to Orioles with two-run single before storm ends game early

SARASOTA, Fla. – Tyler O’Neill enjoyed his time with Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic and wished that it...

Roch Kubatko March 15, 2026 7:30 pm
Orioles option Cade Povich

Orioles option Cade Povich

SARASOTA, Fla. – Left-hander Cade Povich will keep working out as a starter at Triple-A. The Orioles optioned Povich to...

Roch Kubatko March 15, 2026 6:02 pm
Rogers on Opening Day start: “I’m extremely grateful and humble for the honor” (plus notes on today’s 8-6 loss)

Rogers on Opening Day start: “I’m extremely grateful and humble for the honor” (plus notes on today’s 8-6 loss)

BRADENTON, Fla. – The assignment on Opening Day is set. Trevor Rogers just needs to pad his pitch count in...

Roch Kubatko March 14, 2026 4:10 pm
Trevor Rogers named Orioles starter on Opening Day

Trevor Rogers named Orioles starter on Opening Day

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Kyle Bradish made the call a month ago. Asked about competing with Trever Rogers for the Opening...

Roch Kubatko March 13, 2026 12:27 pm
Mayo masterful at plate again today, Wells faces favorite team from childhood, Albernaz on Bradfield’s WBC performance (O’s lose 7-6)

Mayo masterful at plate again today, Wells faces favorite team from childhood, Albernaz on Bradfield’s WBC performance (O’s lose 7-6)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Coby Mayo is running hot and hotter this spring. Mayo followed his 111 mph single...

Roch Kubatko March 10, 2026 3:20 pm
Hits keep coming for Mayo, Gibson talks about today’s start, plus more notes in O’s 7-2 loss

Hits keep coming for Mayo, Gibson talks about today’s start, plus more notes in O’s 7-2 loss

JUPITER, Fla. – Most of the windows in the press box at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium were closed this afternoon,...

Roch Kubatko March 09, 2026 3:03 pm
Foster and Nunez optioned, four others reassigned

Foster and Nunez optioned, four others reassigned

SARASOTA – The Orioles made two significant cuts today that impact the competition for final bullpen spots. Cameron Foster and...

Roch Kubatko March 08, 2026 6:00 pm
Wells feeling good physically and mentally, Albernaz excited for Henderson’s heroics in WBC, Perlozzo enjoys time in Orioles camp (O’s lose 1-0)

Wells feeling good physically and mentally, Albernaz excited for Henderson’s heroics in WBC, Perlozzo enjoys time in Orioles camp (O’s lose 1-0)

SARASOTA – Tyler Wells wants to get started. In his relief role. Wells allowed a leadoff single today to Myles...

Roch Kubatko March 08, 2026 2:59 pm