SARASOTA, Fla. - We wanted answers and we got them yesterday. But a whole new set is on the table. One step up and two steps back, as Bruce Springsteen sang on the "Tunnel of Love" album. And because I'm a sportswriter, I'm required to quote him. Spring training games won't be played. They're done. But spring training itself won't necessarily stop. The Orioles are going to hold a workout this morning. That's also concrete. But will they do so every day? Update: It wasn't concrete....

SARASOTA, Fla. - His spring training run of scoreless innings ended on an 0-2 changeup against a career minor leaguer with six big league at-bats in 2016. But Toronto's Andy Burns hit it good in the sixth inning Wednesday at Dunedin, and O's right-hander Eric Hanhold was finally scored on. He was an out away from six appearances and six scoreless innings when Burns hit one out to left. "I would have liked to bury that one. But it was one pitch. Get it out now (rather) than during the...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals took the field this afternoon knowing this almost certainly was going to be their last Grapefruit League game for a while. What they didn't know was how they were going to pass the time until their next game - whenever that takes place. Following their 6-3 loss to the Yankees before a sellout crowd of 8,043 at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, the Nationals front office and coaching staff gathered and met for more than an hour to devise a plan. Here's...

The Orioles tonight announced ticket holders who purchased tickets directly through the Baltimore Orioles will automatically be refunded for all canceled 2020 Spring Training games. Refund Policy for 2020 Spring Training Games at Ed Smith Stadium * Season Plan Members will be automatically refunded for game tickets and parking purchased for remaining games at Ed Smith Stadium. * Fans who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster, Orioles.com, StubHub, or at the Ed Smith Stadium box office will...

SARASOTA, Fla. - For at least one day, rotation battles, utility roster spots and bullpen competitions took a back seat. One that was way, way in the back. Today was eventful and even emotional, filled with uncertainty and producing some answers but also even more questions. Today was a day we found out much more about Trey Mancini's medical situation. That news came less than three hours after we found out that Major League Baseball canceled the remaining spring training games and would start...

Trey Mancini underwent successful surgery today to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. Lab results and the timetable for Trey's recovery will not be known until next week. In the interim, Trey and his family continue to appreciate the respect for his privacy. "The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better," said Mancini. "I have the best family, friends, fans, and teammates...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles announced this afternoon that outfielder Trey Mancini underwent "successful" surgery earlier today to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. The team's statement also said lab results and the timetable for his recovery won't be known until next week. "The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better," Mancini, 27, said in the statement. "I have the...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles won't be playing any more spring training games due to coronavirus pandemic, but whether they hold workouts at their facility or head back home is one of the issues that's unresolved. Player representative Chris Davis said there isn't much clarity as the team waits for the next set of instructions. "I think a lot of it is up in the air," he said while again sitting outside the media workroom at the allotted six-foot perimeter. "Hopefully, in the next few days,...

The Orioles organization is fully supportive of Major League Baseball's decision to suspend Spring Training games and to delay the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks. The health and safety of our players, fans, staff, and partners will always be our top priority. We will communicate additional details, including information about refunds, directly to fans when they become available, as this is a rapidly-evolving situation. We encourage everyone to continue to follow the...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles boarded two charter buses this afternoon that pulled out of the Ed Smith Stadium complex, bound for Fort Myers and tonight's game against the Twins. They were back after a couple of minutes, circling the perimeter and dropping off manager Brandon Hyde, his staff and his players. A few Orioles drove their own vehicles, including Anthony Santander, Chris Davis and Richard Bleier. They were summoned back to Sarasota. Hyde stepped off one of the buses and was on his...