spring training

Mateo makes his return, Eflin throws 84 pitches, Baker and Bowman battle for bullpen spot and more (O’s lose 12-1)

Mateo makes his return, Eflin throws 84 pitches, Baker and Bowman battle for bullpen spot and more (O’s lose 12-1)

SARASOTA, Fla. – Jorge Mateo felt great physically. He was better emotionally. Mateo finally made it back into the lineup...

Roch Kubatko March 16, 2025 7:31 pm
Mateo in today’s Orioles split-squad lineup vs. Phillies

Mateo in today’s Orioles split-squad lineup vs. Phillies

SARASOTA, Fla. – Jorge Mateo is making his spring debut this afternoon by starting at shortstop against the Phillies in...

Roch Kubatko March 16, 2025 1:15 pm
Sugano shutout streak survives, Mountcastle stays hot, Bautista goes 1-2-3 and more (O’s win 10-0)

Sugano shutout streak survives, Mountcastle stays hot, Bautista goes 1-2-3 and more (O’s win 10-0)

SARASOTA, Fla. – Tomoyuki Sugano may never give up a run as an Oriole. That’s the pace he’s on right...

Roch Kubatko March 15, 2025 12:02 am
Eflin on Opening Day honor: “I don’t know a better way to find out than from the people you love the most”

Eflin on Opening Day honor: “I don’t know a better way to find out than from the people you love the most”

SARASOTA, Fla. – Zach Eflin threw in the bullpen earlier today to prepare for his Sunday start against the Phillies...

Roch Kubatko March 14, 2025 9:42 pm
Eflin named Opening Day starter, notes and lineups

Eflin named Opening Day starter, notes and lineups

SARASOTA, Fla. – Zach Eflin entered camp this spring as the favorite to receive the Opening Day start on March...

Roch Kubatko March 14, 2025 7:35 pm
Santander’s first game against Orioles, Povich’s strong start and fade, more Mayo

Santander’s first game against Orioles, Povich’s strong start and fade, more Mayo

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The number was right, but the player wearing it jogged to left. Anthony Santander faced the Orioles...

Roch Kubatko March 13, 2025 8:06 pm
Orioles and  Blue Jays lineups in Dunedin

Orioles and Blue Jays lineups in Dunedin

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Orioles brought reserves and minor leaguers to TD Ballpark for today’s game against the Blue Jays. Ramón...

Roch Kubatko March 13, 2025 2:36 pm
“The Bird’s Nest” breaks down early injuries

“The Bird’s Nest” breaks down early injuries

The baseball gods are hardly ever kind. Over the last few weeks, the Orioles have been hit with significant injuries....

Brendan Mortensen March 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Orioles get great return from bringing in ex-players as guest instructors

Orioles get great return from bringing in ex-players as guest instructors

SARASOTA, Fla. – The nine Orioles guest instructors are gone, or at least the official ones. Cal Ripken Jr. has...

Roch Kubatko March 13, 2025 8:00 am
Orioles exhibition game notes on Domínguez, Kremer, Mullins and more (O’s lose 13-5)

Orioles exhibition game notes on Domínguez, Kremer, Mullins and more (O’s lose 13-5)

SARASOTA, Fla. – The first two Atlanta batters reached today against Orioles reliever Seranthony Domínguez on a walk and a...

Roch Kubatko March 12, 2025 7:55 pm