Wrapping up an 8-6 loss
Wrapping up an 8-6 loss
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he didn't see the collision earlier today involving Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman and Tigers infielder Jeimer Candelario. He heard it. Gausman avoided a trip to the hospital after passing a series of concussion tests, but the Orioles will check him closely on Tuesday after he reports to the complex. "I was watching the ball, the play," Showalter said. "It's one of your players that has a collision. Concerned about it. It's not a...
Healthy again, Fedde better prepared for his next promotion
Healthy again, Fedde better prepared for his next promotion
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The pitching line - one run, four hits, one walk, one strikeout in two innings - made this, in Erick Fedde's own words, a "pretty mediocre outing." The more important numbers from Fedde's spring training debut, though, might have been 93 to 96. That's what the radar gun at ESPN Wide World of Sports consistently flashed on the Nationals right-hander's fastballs, a significant increase in velocity from the last time we saw him pitch in a game late last...
Gausman on his "battle scar" and start (Orioles lose 8-6)
Gausman on his "battle scar" and start (Orioles lose 8-6)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman never made it to a local hospital today, passing the concussion tests at the Ed Smith Stadium complex while sporting a cut above his left eyelid. He lost some blood but kept his sense of humor. Gausman expects to be back on the field in a few days after colliding with the Tigers' Jeimer Candelario while backing up home plate in the top of the second inning. Gausman stayed on the ground for several minutes and left the stadium on the back of a cart after head...
Robles making an early case, Fedde throwing harder (Nats lose 2-1)
Robles making an early case, Fedde throwing harder (Nats lose 2-1)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Victor Robles has played in all four games of the spring so far for the Nationals, and he's done something that made you pause and watch in all four games, further emphasizing his potential star power for this franchise. Starting in center field and batting second today against the Braves, Robles has been up to his old tricks. He singled in the top of the first, then doubled in the top of the third before getting a bit aggressive on the bases and running into an...
Gausman leaves game in second after collision (O's down 6-4)
Gausman leaves game in second after collision (O's down 6-4)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman's first start of the spring today ended with him sitting behind home plate with a towel pressed against his face. Gausman appeared to collide with the Tigers' Jeimer Candelario while backing up the plate on Leonys Martin's RBI single with one out in the top of the second inning. Candelario returned to the on-deck circle, flexing his leg, while head athletic trainer Brian Ebel and manager Buck Showalter checked on Gausman. As the Orioles prepared to bat in the...
Álvarez on return: "Anything is possible, right?"
Álvarez on return: "Anything is possible, right?"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Álvarez spent the morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex fielding ground balls at first base - alternating with Chris Davis - hitting in the cage and engaging in a four-minute interview with media near the home dugout. The scene was familiar except Álvarez arrived a month earlier than usual and he didn't take fly balls in right field. The Orioles extended their streak of signing Álvarez to three years in a row, the last two on minor league deals. He's reached...
Roark to start on three days' rest as Nats shuffle rotation
Roark to start on three days' rest as Nats shuffle rotation
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - As they start to line up the members of their rotation for the regular season, the Nationals are left to juggle a few assignments during this early portion of the exhibition slate. Thus, Tanner Roark (who made his spring debut Saturday against the Marlins in Jupiter) will be back on the mound Wednesday against the Marlins in Jupiter, despite pitching on only three days' rest. The Nationals mapped it out like this, and Roark (who threw 33 pitches over two innings on...
Gentry sidelined with hamstring injury (and other notes)
Gentry sidelined with hamstring injury (and other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Veteran outfielder Craig Gentry injured his hamstring yesterday in Fort Myers and his return isn't imminent. "Could be a little issue for us for a little while, I think," said manager Buck Showalter. "We took him out yesterday. He told the trainer he kind of felt it tighten a little bit on the ball he dove for in center field, and the last time he ran the bases, same thing, so we got him out there an inning earlier. He's got some soreness today, so it might be a little...
Álvarez signing official, upcoming pitchers, Brugman's return
Álvarez signing official, upcoming pitchers, Brugman's return
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Álvarez has passed his physical and signed his minor league contract with the Orioles. Álvarez is guaranteed $1 million if he returns to the majors and can make an additional $3 million based on incentives for plate appearances. Today's signing marks the third year in a row that the Orioles have brought Álvarez to camp - the last two on minor league contracts. He batted .313/.353/.438 with one home run in 14 games after a September call-up. Hunter Harvey makes...
Starting lineups: Nats vs. Braves in Lake Buena Vista
Starting lineups: Nats vs. Braves in Lake Buena Vista
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - And a very pleasant good morning to you from the (self-proclaimed) happiest place on earth. The Nationals used to make a bunch of trips to Disney to play the Braves. Now that they've relocated to West Palm Beach, they're only making the 2 1/2-hour drive up here twice this spring (today and Thursday). And given how long that trip is, they didn't bring very many players of consequence today. The lineup features Wilmer Difo, Victor Robles and Pedro Severino. The...