spring training

Some examples of what does and doesn’t matter in Orioles’ camp

Some examples of what does and doesn’t matter in Orioles’ camp

I’m flying back into Sarasota this afternoon, with the only off-day of spring training allowing for a later arrival time....

Roch Kubatko March 15, 2023 8:00 am
Austin Hays takes an up-the-middle approach to reverse second-half struggles

Austin Hays takes an up-the-middle approach to reverse second-half struggles

SARASOTA, Fla. – After his OPS took a nosedive in the second-half of last year and the strong season he...

Steve Melewski March 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Kyle Gibson is solid, O’s hit six homers in split-squad win over Detroit

Kyle Gibson is solid, O’s hit six homers in split-squad win over Detroit

SARASOTA, Fla. – With his pitching every fifth day schedule lining up closely where he could pitch nearly on schedule...

Steve Melewski March 13, 2023 9:02 pm
Keegan Akin out to prove “I still belong on this team”

Keegan Akin out to prove “I still belong on this team”

SARASOTA, Fla. – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said lefty Keegan Akin “has thrown the ball as well as anyone in...

Steve Melewski March 13, 2023 4:32 pm
Orioles’ split-squad lineups against Detroit and Atlanta (pitchers added)

Orioles’ split-squad lineups against Detroit and Atlanta (pitchers added)

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles will play the first of two scheduled split-squad game days today. Part of their roster...

Steve Melewski March 13, 2023 2:34 pm
McKenna: “I’ll play wherever they need me to”

McKenna: “I’ll play wherever they need me to”

Ryan McKenna is one of those unique guys in baseball who has a defined role without knowing exactly where he’s...

Roch Kubatko March 13, 2023 8:02 am
O’s mourn passing of Luis Andrés Ortiz Soriano (plus other pregame notes)

O’s mourn passing of Luis Andrés Ortiz Soriano (plus other pregame notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles announced today the passing of Luis Andrés Ortiz Soriano, a 20-year-old minor league player from...

Steve Melewski March 12, 2023 4:40 pm
Notes on prospects still raking, pitcher disengagements and Rodriguez’s home start

Notes on prospects still raking, pitcher disengagements and Rodriguez’s home start

SARASOTA, Fla. – When Connor Norby slammed an RBI single to left at 94.1 mph and later Heston Kjerstad smoked...

Steve Melewski March 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Going ’round and ’round again with the Orioles roster

Going ’round and ’round again with the Orioles roster

Opening Day is less than three weeks away and the Orioles remain on hold with their most important roster decisions...

Roch Kubatko March 12, 2023 8:00 am
Orioles and Twins lineups

Orioles and Twins lineups

SARASOTA, Fla. – Terrin Vavra has recovered from the discomfort in his left shoulder and is starting at third base...

Roch Kubatko March 10, 2023 5:26 pm