The Orioles could still use a pitcher and three key free agent pitchers are still available in Jake Arrieta, Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb. Opening day in Baltimore is now less than four weeks away and that trio is still out there. It has been a strange, bizarre and confusing free agent winter, one that could have long-range ramifications. But that is a story for a different day. For now, the O's could still get Lynn or Cobb. Arrieta is in play for everyone, but has not been linked to the Orioles....

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles right-hander Hunter Harvey will make his next start on Tuesday against the Twins in Fort Myers. Dylan Bundy starts Wednesday, though he probably will be hidden from the Rays in Port Charlotte. I wrote earlier today that Gabriel Ynoa starts Sunday against the Red Sox in Sarasota. Chris Tillman is still scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game on Saturday and Andrew Cashner will throw a three-inning simulated game on Tuesday, if you're scoring at home. The Orioles...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - From Max Scherzer's perspective, it was just a guy standing at the plate wearing a No. 83 Mets jersey. The name on the back, or the hoopla that comes with it, mattered little. "No, I'm out there trying to get him out," the Nationals ace said. "I'm working on my instincts, what I think I need to do to get him out. Just working with (Matt) Wieters going over different things we're trying to accomplish today." Scherzer, of course, knew the guy's name. How could he...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Usually a slow starter in camp, Manny Machado has been on such a tear at the plate this spring that he's joking about having to tap the brakes and save a little for later. Machado had a single, run-scoring double and three-run homer today in three plate appearances before heading to the clubhouse. A guy on fire to this degree could set off the sprinkler system. With eight hits in 13 at-bats, Machado will carry a .615 average into his next game, most likely on Sunday at home...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Dylan Bundy filled the strike zone in the first inning and the bases in the second. The result was another outing that produced an ugly pitching line. The Pirates scored four runs off Bundy in the second inning to take a 4-1 lead, a powerful counterpunch following Manny Machado's RBI double in the bottom of the first. Colin Moran had an RBI double in the third and Bundy was charged with five runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings. Colby Rasmus homered to center field leading off...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are bringing back Danny Valencia on a minor league deal pending a medical review, according to a source. Valencia will take his physical on Saturday. By reaching the majors, Valencia will be guaranteed $1.2 million with a chance to earn $3 million in incentives, per USA Today. Valencia, 33, appeared in 130 games with the Mariners last summer and batted .256/.314/.411 with 19 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 66 RBIs in 500 plate appearances. He's also played...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Bryce Harper is scheduled to return to action Saturday, his toe having healed from a minor surgical procedure to remove an ingrown nail. Harper was originally due to play Wednesday, but had to be scratched after he reported the toenail problem. He had it removed later that day, then sat out Thursday while healing. Though he's not playing in today's game against the Mets, Harper was due to participate in the Nationals' workout in Port St. Lucie. Assuming all goes well,...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Finally, some big names on the field for an exhibition game. Though it should be noted that "big names" doesn't necessarily mean "good baseball players" in every case. When the Nationals take the field this afternoon to face a Mets split-squad, he'll be going up against some experienced major leaguers like José Reyes, Jay Bruce and Adrián González. He'll also be going up against cleanup hitter Tim Tebow. Yes, Tim Tebow is batting cleanup today. Against Max...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis is leading off today and serving as the designated hitter for the Orioles' Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. Don't read too much into it. He won't bat first on opening day. Davis has some tightness in his right forearm that's limiting him to DH duty. Colby Rasmus moves down to sixth in the order. Mark Trumbo is playing first base and batting seventh. For the Orioles Chris Davis DH Trey Mancini LF Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Colby...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles clubhouse is closed to the media today while the players have another one of their annual spring meetings. However, the lineup has been posted for the 10:30 a.m. B game on Field 4. Miguel Castro gets the start, as you read again this morning. Pedro Álvarez is playing first base, Engelg Vielma is at shortstop, Ryan Mountcastle is playing third base, Andrew Susac is behing the plate and Anthony Santander is in right field. For the Orioles (B game): Jaycob Brugman...