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HOUSTON - Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb is inching closer to his first game action for the Orioles. He threw his latest bullpen session yesterday in Florida.
He has thrown a pair of simulated games, one for three innings and his second for four innings. That last outing was a 48-pitch effort last Friday. His next game in Florida will be on Wednesday.
"The decision will be made after his workday following that start whether he'll pitch (his next start) for us or wait another turn," manager...
HOUSTON - The Orioles, to say the least, are ready to move on from yesterday's postgame comments out of the Minnesota clubhouse. The Twins, particularly second baseman Brian Dozier, criticized O's catcher Chance Sisco for bunting against the shift in the ninth inning. Sisco singled to start a bases loaded rally in the 7-0 loss to the Twins.
One of the O's veterans that Dozier said would "address that" with Sisco is first baseman Chris Davis. He did address it with the young O's catcher,...
Following a weekend in which he hit .615 (8-for-13) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBI, one walk and seven runs scored, Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network.
Eaton, 29, returned to the Nationals lineup on Opening Day after an 11-month recovery and rehabilitation following left-knee surgery on May 9, 2017. He singled to center field to lead off Friday's contest and went...
Chris Davis continues to bat leadoff tonight for the Orioles' series-opener against the Astros in Houston.
Davis is 0-for-12 with two walks and one strikeout atop the order and manager Buck Showalter contemplated a change before sticking with the experiment for the season's fourth game.
Pedro Ãlvarez is the designated hitter tonight.
Chris Tillman has registered a 4.05 ERA and 1.300 WHIP in seven career starts against the Astros over 40 innings. He's walked 20 batters and struck out...
ATLANTA - Outfielder Adam Eaton raced out of the gates quickly offensively for the Nationals, highlighted by a 5-for-5 game Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati. Today he was rewarded for the effort with the National League Player of the Week honor.
Eaton dropped an impressive slash line of .615/.643/1.231 over the weekend in Cincinnati with seven runs scored. He went 8-for-13, with two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs. The Nationals won all three games.
The award is all the more impressive in...
HOUSTON - The Orioles, who went 29-52 on the road last season, begin the new season's first road trip tonight as they open a three-game series with Houston. The defending World Series champion Astros are unveiling their championship banner as part of a pre-game ceremony before their home opener.
Right-hander Chris Tillman will make his season debut tonight. The Orioles' opening day starter three straight years from 2014-2016, Tillman went 1-7 with a 7.84 ERA last year. He allowed 12.1 hits...
Home games are open to the public, free of charge
With the Major League Baseball season now underway, the Orioles' year-round baseball operations continue in Sarasota with Extended Spring Training. The public is invited to watch Orioles minor league players in action at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in April, May, and June. There is no charge to attend the games, which will be held on Field 4. Gates open 30 minutes before game time. Free parking is available in the East Lot. Please note that...
After designating four pitchers for assignment in order to create room on the 40-man roster prior to opening day, the Orioles have found closure with one of them by orchestrating a trade.
Right-hander Stefan Crichton has been dealt to the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Crichton was optioned to Triple-A Reno.
Crichton, 26, rode the shuttle hard between the majors and Triple-A Norfolk last summer, having six stints with the Orioles, and posted an 8.03 ERA and...
ATLANTA - Right-hander Tanner Roark did not get a chance to contribute in the 2017 National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.
Tonight at SunTrust Park, Roark will make his first appearance in a game that counts since October 1 of last year against the Pirates. This will also be his first start since September 27 at Philadelphia.
Last season started off slowly for Roark, he pitched better as the season progressed and finished 13-11 with a career-high (or low) 4.67 ERA. In 2016, he...
With previous interest in Michael Saunders carrying over to spring training, the Orioles finally landed the veteran outfielder today by reaching agreement on a minor league contract.
Saunders, 31, will report to Triple-A Norfolk. He can earn $1.5 million guaranteed if he reaches the majors.
The Orioles negotiated with Saunders' agent at the 2016 Winter Meetings and kept him on their board this spring while searching for another left-handed hitting outfielder. They already traded for Jaycob...