The Orioles made eight cuts tonight that put their opening day roster into sharper focus, unless they make any other changes before Sunday's deadline. It's still possible. The Orioles reassigned pitchers Todd Redmond and Pedro Beato, infielders Paul Janish and Steve Tolleson, and outfielder L.J. Hoes to minor league camp. They also optioned catcher Francisco Pena and confirmed that pitchers Chaz Roe and Zach Phillips cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. With these moves,...

PHILADELPHIA - The Orioles played their final exhibition game tonight in Philadelphia and some roster decisions remain. Chief among them: Will outfielder Hyun Soo Kim make the opening day roster? In his first public comments tonight since the Orioles requested that he accept an assignment to the minor leagues, Kim was asked about his status on the team right now. "Everyone around here are treating me the same way," he said through interpreter Danny Lee. "I still feel I am part of this team...

Right-hander Blake Treinen has secured the final spot in the Nationals bullpen, while veteran Chris Heisey has claimed a role as a backup outfielder and right-handed pinch-hitter. After Friday night's 4-3 win in an exhibition game against the Twins at Nationals Park, the Nats made a series of roster moves that finalized the composition of manager Dusty Baker's seven-man bullpen and made the bench picture much clearer. Outfielder Matt den Dekker and right-hander Trevor Gott were optioned to...

Right-hander Tanner Roark pitched four innings Friday night in his final tune-up before the regular season begins Monday. The Nationals topped the Twins 4-3 in an exhibition at Nationals Park. Roark allowed three runs on seven hits, with four of those being doubles. He walked none and struck out four. He tossed 69 pitches, 44 for strikes. Roark said the start "felt good," but he also saw some things he could refine before his first scheduled regular season start. "Just didn't stick to my...

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies added a run in the sixth tonight and now trail the Orioles 6-4 in the eighth in the spring finale. Todd Redmond allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings after Edgar Olmos gave up two solo homers. T.J. McFarland is now pitching. With Zach Phillips outrighted, McFarland's chances to make this team likely got much better. Vance Worley was scheduled to throw around four innings and 60 pitches here tonight. Due to a rain delay, he went two innings and 34 pitches at Citizens...

PHILADELPHIA - It's pouring and very dark, and the Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies are in a rain delay with this game tied 1-1 after two and a half innings at Citizens Bank Park. One day after playing their Grapefruit League finale, the Orioles were back in a major league ballpark tonight for their final spring training game in a matchup with the Phillies. After the Orioles were retired in the first by Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola, the Phillies took a 1-0 lead on Vance Worley in the...

The Nationals kept their hot hitting from spring training in Florida going with a quick start against the Twins in an exhibition game Friday night at Nationals Park. Ben Revere led off against Twins right-hander Phil Hughes with a triple into the right field corner. Last season, the Nationals were dead last in the major leagues with only 13 triples. After Anthony Rendon walked, Bryce Harper's sacrifice fly made it 1-0. Ryan Zimmerman followed with an RBI double to make it 2-0. Tanner Roark...

PHILADELPHIA - There is still no resolution to the situation involving the Orioles and outfielder Hyun Soo Kim. The Orioles would like to send him to the minors to the start the season. But Kim, through his agency, informed the club last night he won't agree to the assignment. Kim is with the Orioles here tonight for the spring training finale in Philadelphia. "He's not starting. We'll see what the game brings," manager Buck Showalter said. Is Showalter now preparing for Kim to start the...

Hyun Soo Kim isn't in the Orioles lineup for tonight's exhibition finale against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is playing left field and batting ninth. Manny Machado is leading off. Adam Jones continues to bat second. Mark Trumbo is batting cleanup and shortstop J.J. Hardy moves up to sixth. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Pedro Alvarez DH J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Joey Rickard LF Vance Worley...

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