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Checking the catching competition in Orioles camp
As cuts are made and camp winds down, catching competition ramps up
Zimmermann impresses on road after escaping it
Orioles emerge from traffic jam in time for Zimmermann to work out of his own jam
Orioles lineup vs. Rays
With Mancini still on sick call, Mountcastle, Velazquez and Williams man the outfield
Valaika powering his way into utility role with Orioles
Power surge in spring is welcome perk for Valaika, who's closing in on utility job
Valaika homers, LeBlanc gets win, bullpen strong late as O’s beat Miami
Light-hitting Orioles still manage to get past Marlins, finish 1-1 on eastern swing
Orioles lineup vs. Marlins (updated)
Wilkerson, Valaika in lineup amid utility contest as Orioles visit Marlins
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
Orioles and Marlins lineups
Diaz on defense, Santander DH again as Marlins swim up to Sarasota for spring game
Injury updates, utility competition, Harvey and Cervenka
Valaika and Velazquez impress in infield, Harvey making way back to mound