SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter said the Orioles are discussing whether to invite pitcher Gavin Floyd to minicamp and give him a tryout. Injuries have limited Floyd, a Severna Park native, to five starts with the White Sox in 2013, nine starts with the Braves in 2014 and seven relief appearances with the Indians last season. He's currently a free agent. Floyd, who turns 33 later this month, was teammates with Mark Teixeira at Mount St. Joseph High School. Floyd's appearances with the...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Not only did right-hander Parker Bridwell refuse to stress over the possibility of being added to the Orioles' 40-man roster, he had no idea when teams were required to protect players from the Rule 5 draft. The deadline could have been hours or months away for all he knew. The Orioles shocked Bridwell on Nov. 20 by including him on the roster, along with pitchers Andrew Triggs and Chris Lee. "I was very surprised," said Bridwell, 24, who's in Sarasota to attend minicamp....

The Nationals infield will have a much different look when opening day rolls around in 81 days. Ian Desmond and Yunel Escobar have been subtracted, Anthony Rendon moves to third and reigning National League Championship Series MVP Daniel Murphy takes over at second. Barring injuries, those starters - along with Ryan Zimmerman at first base - are guarantees. But what about shortstop? Danny Espinosa figures to finally receive the chance to be the Nats' everyday shortstop after waiting behind...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are holding their first minicamp meeting after opening the clubhouse to the media at 9 a.m. Players will take the field later this morning. Chris Tillman,and Zach Britton are here, sporting full beards. Miguel Gonzalez is at the Ed Smith Stadium complex and also bearded. Henry Urrutia also reported despite not being included on the roster. The health updates are positive on young pitchers Hunter Harvey and Dylan Bundy. Harvey said he's been throwing for the last 1...

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles begin their latest minicamp this morning, the third year in a row that it's being held at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. How time flies. In January 2015, Mark Hendrickson talked about his latest comeback attempt while attending his second minicamp in three years. "I'm a grandfather, for goodness sake, and that was two months ago," Hendrickson said. "Now there's extra motivation. How many active grandfathers have been in the big leagues? Well, that right there...

When the Orioles try to produce late-game comebacks during the 2016 season, they will see some new faces on the mound in the American League East. Since the end of last season, the Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays have all acquired late-inning pitchers that could turn out to be part-time, if not permanent, closers. The build-up of American League East bullpens continues. What the Kansas City Royals started - producing a lockdown late-inning 'pen - other teams are following. This all makes the...

On Thursday, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was asked about the latest on right-handers Drew Storen and Jonathan Papelbon, two back end relievers with volatile endings to their seasons. Both reportedly had been shopped since October with no movement. "I think we're in the same place that we've always been," Rizzo said following Daniel Murphy's introductory press conference. "If there's a baseball trade that makes sense, we would make it. We're not gonna trade anybody to move a...

The Orioles' short-season Single-A affiliate, the Aberdeen IronBirds, announced their 2016 promotional schedule a few days ago. It will feature 14 postgame fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday nights and 19 themed promotional nights. The 2016 campaign marks Aberdeen's 15th season and the home opener is set for Wednesday, June 22 at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds begin the new season on June 17 at Hudson Valley. The IronBirds have added seven new promotions to the upcoming...

I can't make it through another day if I have to read or hear the latest non-update update on Chris Davis. Same holds if I write it. I've reached my quota. The Orioles offered $150 million over seven years if you factor in deferred money. Agent Scott Boras is seeking a better deal. No team has stepped up with a more lucrative proposal, as far as we know. The Orioles aren't going to bid against themselves, and they believe $150 million is quite generous. Please stop me if you've heard it....

Following a highly disappointing 2015 campaign and facing the loss of several veteran free agents, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was forced to change the complexion of the roster. Finding a leadoff hitter - preferably a left-handed swinging outfielder - and reconstructing the bullpen were high on Rizzo's winter wish list. In a trade with the Blue Jays late last night, Rizzo addressed both by sending right-hander Drew Storen and cash to Toronto for 27-year-old outfielder Ben Revere and a...