LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Nolan Reimold led off tonight's game with a single on the first pitch thrown by Braves starter Alex Wood, a broken-bat liner into center field. Reimold is 15-for-45 (.333) this spring with two home runs, eight RBIs and eight walks. He's earned a spot on the 25-man roster, but is there room for him? David Lough is going on the disabled list, but the Orioles seem inclined to keep Jimmy Paredes, who's out of options. Reimold signed a minor league deal and can be...

As they get ready to begin their 20th season, the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds have made some upgrades to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Md. The changes won't actually be seen by the fans, but they will be very appreciated by the players. "This offseason, the Shorebirds - along with our partners from Wicomico County, Md., that own the stadium - took on an improvement project," Shorebirds general manager Chris Bitters said. "We had a major renovation and update of the locker room...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The No. 22 Braves jersey doesn't look right hanging in Nick Markakis' spring training locker. The full beard, neatly trimmed for at least the next few hours, is permitted in his new organization. Which one seems stranger to the former Orioles right fielder? "It's 22," he said today after greeting the Baltimore media. "Every time I come up to the plate I'm expecting 21, but it's part of change, though. It's part of life. We'll get used to it. "I'm comfortable...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Former Oriole Nick Markakis is on the field playing catch today before batting practice. Extra coach Einer Diaz walked over and gave him a hug, and Ryan Flaherty called out to him while heading to the batting cage. Markakis, who still has a full beard, is batting third today and playing right field. For the Braves Eric Young Jr. CF Joe Benson LF Nick Markakis RF Freddie Freeman 1B Jonny Gomes DH Chris Johnson 3B Christian Bethancourt C Alberto Callaspo 2B Andrelton...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - According to multiple industry sources, the Rangers have claimed Rule 5 right-hander Logan Verrett off waivers from the Orioles. Selected from the Mets in the Rule 5 draft at the Winter Meetings in San Diego, the 24-year-old Verrett had impressed in spring training, posting a 1.93 ERA in 14 innings. He walked two and struck out 12. He was one of two Rule 5 pitchers in major league camp. The Orioles acquired right-hander Jason Garcia from the Astros, who selected him...

In case this is the first time you've found our blog, welcome! Once a week, we take a look at a book that is a favorite of mine that helps eat up all that baseball travel time. The Enoch Pratt Free Library lends us a hand with recommendations from their staff, we note others sites that offer suggestions and, thanks to you, we have recommendations in the comments section. Thanks for that. Generally, you don't figure to be lying on the floor and laughing your head off when you read a mystery...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Everth Cabrera is starting in center field tonight for the Orioles' game against the Braves in Orlando. Ryan Flaherty is starting at shortstop. Nolan Reimold is leading off and playing left field. The bullpen includes T.J. McFarland, Wesley Wright, Logan Verrett and Bobby Bundy. For the Orioles Nolan Reimold LF Everth Cabrera CF Steve Pearce RF Chris Davis 1B Delmon Young DH Manny Machado 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Ryan Flaherty SS Wei-Yin Chen LHP Nick Markakis will...

Remember those special caps the Orioles wore for their St. Patrick's Day exhibition game against the Twins? Turns out the wearing 'o the lids raised a lot of green for the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The specially designed caps donned by O's coaches and players were auctioned off, raising more than $7,900 for Selby Gardens as part of "Go Green Day" presented by Waste Pro at Ed Smith Stadium. The annual event highlights environmental stewardship in the Orioles' spring...

The Orioles' annual green cap auction raised more than $7,900 to benefit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The donation will be presented in a pre-game ceremony when the Orioles take on the Atlanta Braves in the final home game of Spring Training on Friday, April 3 at 6:05 p.m. The auction featured specially-designed, green O's caps worn by players and coaches at the St. Patrick's Day game on March 17. "The Orioles are proud to support the mission of Selby Gardens, a...

Fan experience is important to the Nationals, especially in this day and age of mobile phone use, Wi-Fi connections and connectivity levels at the stadium. Some fans have been concerned about getting good levels on their Wi-Fi connections throughout the stadium. I had some questions on Twitter about Wi-Fi at Nationals Park. @masnKerr did they do anything to improve the wifi at the park cc @NLBeastNats -- MicheleS (@aNatsFan) April 1, 2015 I posed the concern to Nationals chief revenue and...