The Indians rotation is one of the best in baseball, and because of that, they are the pick to win their fourth consecutive American League Central championship. But unlike other years, the Indians' chances are at their most vulnerable. Their bullpen is weaker and their offense took a hit. They have a no-name outfield, although former Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez signed late a minor league contract with Cleveland. So which team has the best chance to catch them? The Twins are that team....

SARSOTA, Fla. - Lefty reliever Paul Fry is still pitching well for the Orioles. Picking up where he left off last year, he's having a strong spring in Florida. One that should lead him again to a roster spot in the bullpen when this team heads north next week. After going 1-2 with a 3.35 ERA for the Orioles in 35 games last season, Fry has thrown seven scoreless outings for the club in spring games. Over 8 1/3 innings, he's allowed four hits with five walks, four strikeouts, a .148 average...

The Orioles today released additions to the 2019 promotional schedule featuring three more gate giveaway items and a new week-long Theme Night ticket package. On Memorial Day, May 27, the first 20,000 fans 21 and over will receive a set of two Orioles Outdoor Pint Glasses presented by Sam Adams. On June 1, the first 20,000 fans 15 and over will receive a pair of Orioles Retro Sunglasses. On July 21, all fans who attend the game will receive an Exclusive Baseball Card Pack, presented by...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The clubhouse filled up this afternoon with numerous officials from the Major League Baseball Players Association, including former Orioles outfielders Jeffrey Hammonds and Bobby Bonilla, making the Ed Smith Stadium complex their latest stop for the annual round of meetings, which attracted players from minor league camp who are on the 40-man roster and therefore included in the discussions. The hugs were plentiful as Hunter Harvey, Austin Hays, Anthony Santander, DJ Stewart,...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Trey Mancini is in left field tonight instead of Drew Jackson for the Orioles' game against the Red Sox in Sarasota. Jackson was supposed to make his debut in left before yesterday's cancellation. Rio Ruiz is still getting the start at third base instead of Renato Núñez. Jesús Sucre is catching Dylan Bundy for the first time this spring. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter and Chris Davis is batting fourth and playing first base. Rule 5 pick Richie Martin is the...

It's been well documented when covering Nationals prospects in 2018 that the outstanding record of right-hander Wil Crowe at high Single-A Potomac was followed with some tough outings after a promotion to Double-A Harrisburg. Crowe, a 6-foot-2, 240-lb. South Carolina product, went 11-0 with the P-Nats and then 0-5 with the Senators. The right-hander told me fatigue set in as his longest season ever wore on and his arm slot started to change, which caused some issues with his mechanics. "It...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals are off today. It's only their second off-day of the entire spring. Which makes this a good time to hit the pause button and reflect on what has taken place in the five weeks since pitchers and catchers first reported. Are there any conclusions that can be drawn yet? Here's one: This has been an awfully boring camp. And I mean that in the most positive way. There simply hasn't been any drama in Nats camp this spring. None. What's the biggest...

SARASOTA, Fla. - It's part of a long-range plan, but it's now well underway and already the Orioles see signs of progress. The process of bringing data and analytics to their minor league pitchers has begun. And the pitchers at the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park are soaking up the knowledge that they hope leads to them being part of a wave of future Orioles pitchers that will lead this team to October success. Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias...

Baseball is, at heart, a kids' game. And nowhere is that more true than at Camden Yards. The Orioles announced today that their "Kids Cheer Free" program will be in force again this year, allowing every adult with a regularly priced ticket for a seat in the upper deck to bring one or two children age 9 or younger into the ballpark at no extra charge. "Kids Cheer Free" tickets for the entire season can now be reserved online at orioles.com/kidsfree, and at the Oriole Park box office,...

The Orioles today announced the return of the club's popular "Kids Cheer Free" initiative inviting parents to bring young Orioles fans age 9 and younger to Oriole Park at Camden Yards free of charge. Every adult who purchases a regularly-priced individual game ticket in the Upper Deck will be invited to bring up to two children (ages 9 and under) to the ballpark compliments of the Orioles. "Kids Cheer Free" tickets for the entire season can be reserved now online at orioles.com/kidsfree...