The question has come Manny Machado's direction several times this spring already. The only thing that was new today was it came at him in his home clubhouse on the eve of opening day. Does Machado feel differently as this season is about to start? It will be his seventh, but possibly his last, in an Orioles uniform. "You know, I live in the moment, I don't look ahead," Machado said, surrounded by reporters. "Try to look forward to tomorrow walking down that orange carpet. And playing...

Popular local brands also added to Oriole Park's concessions lineup Further enhancing one of the most affordable, family-friendly entertainment experiences in professional sports, the Orioles have lowered the average price of several popular retail items at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the 2018 season, and added a new range of concessions sizing and pricing options. Consistent with the club's new Kids Cheer Free program and in support of the club's family-first mission to serve families...

The Nationals' 2018 regular season will have to wait one more day. With a 100 percent chance of rain predicted for tomorrow (and throughout much of the weekend) in Cincinnati, the Reds today announced that the opening day game against the Nationals has been postponed until Friday, March 30 at 4:10 p.m. Friday's game can be seen on MASN (not MASN2 as Thursday's game had been scheduled). All opening day festivities planned for tomorrow's opening day will now take place at the same times on...

The Orioles today have announced plans for Opening Day on Thursday, March 29, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the Minnesota Twins, which will air on MASN, Entercom Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan, and the entire 45-station Orioles Radio Network. PREGAME FUN AROUND THE YARD To allow fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of Opening Day, the entire ballpark will open at noon on Thursday. Each fan will receive a 2018 schedule magnet, presented by Long Fence, at the gates. Roving musical groups will...

Whenever Richie Bancells appeared on the field and play was halted, it usually drew concerns based on his role as Orioles head athletic trainer and the likelihood that somone had sustained an injury. Seeing him bolt out of the dugout was a bad sign. Not anymore. Bancells, who retired after the 2017 season, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday as part of the opening day festivities at Camden Yards. His appearance will bring an ovation from the crowd instead of hushed...

The long wait is over. After a torturous offseason defined not by the free agents who were signed but the free agents who weren't signed, the 2018 major league season has arrived at last. Spring training has wrapped up in Florida and Arizona. Teams have now scattered throughout the country to begin the regular season, and 15 games are on the slate Thursday. (We'll see how many of those are actually played, though, with rain a factor in several cities, most notably Cincinnati, where the...

Manager: Paul Molitor (4th season) Record: 85-77 (2nd in AL Central in 2017; captured 2nd AL wild card) Last 10 games: Season opener Who to watch: 2B Brian Dozier (.271 average, 34 HR, 93 RBIs); 3B Miguel Sanó (.264 average, 28 HR, 77 RBIs); CF Byron Buxton (.253 average, 29 SB); RHP José Berríos (14-8, 3.89 ERA); RHP Lance Lynn (11-8, 3.43 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (5-2 in 2017) Pitching probables: March 29: RHP Jake Odorizzi (10-8, 4.14 ERA) vs. RHP Dylan Bundy...

Left-hander Sammy Solís finished up spring with a scoreless inning against the Twins on Tuesday. His spring ERA was 1.80, the best ERA he has ever posted in camp. He struck out 15 and walked one in 10 innings. "He had a great spring training," said Nationals manager Davey Martinez. "He's very confident coming into the season, which I love. We will keep him going. He's a big part of that bullpen, and he knows that. He will pitch some big moments for us." In one inning Tuesday, Solís...

A few thoughts as the hours to opening day dwindle and the excitement builds before the first pitch of the Orioles' 65th season in Baltimore. * It will be fun to watch the duo of shortstop Manny Machado and second baseman Jonathan Schoop. Clearly, they are energized to play next to each other on the infield. What they can do on both offense and defense could be special to watch at times. Machado has both the motivation to prove he can play well with the glove at shortstop and to have a big...

The Nationals made roster moves prior to their 3-1 exhibition loss to the Twins Tuesday by moving right-hander Koda Glover (right shoulder tendinitis) to the 60-day disabled list. The team selected the contract of veteran catcher Miguel Montero and placed second baseman Daniel Murphy (microfracture right knee surgery) and right-hander Joaquin Benoit (right forearm strain) on the 10-day disabled list. After the game, manager Davey Martinez detailed the next few weeks for Murphy, confirming the...