PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold will begin the 2014 season on the 15-day disabled list. Reimold was scratched from tonight's game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. He hasn't been able to play the outfield comfortably following corrective surgery on his neck In January to fuse two vertebrae. Reimold played yesterday and collected a hit, so his assignment will be backdated to today. Manager Buck Showalter stressed that Reimold didn't experience a setback. He can...

JUPITER, Fla. - The Cardinals beat the Nationals 3-2 this afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium, but if you turn on MLB Network or SportsCenter tonight, you probably won't see much of Gio Gonzalez's five innings of work or Danny Espinosa's impressive sliding defensive play to the right of the second base bag. You'll probably see Bryce Harper getting thrown out of the game in the fourth inning for arguing a call at first base with umpire Jeff Gosney. Harper sprinted down the line to try and beat...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Orioles have optioned pitcher Steve Johnson and outfielder Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk and reassigned outfielder Quintin Berry and infielder Alexi Casilla to minor league camp. With this move, the Orioles now have 36 players at major league spring training, including four non-roster invitees. Casilla signed a minor league deal on Jan. 10 and appeared to be the leading candidate to serve in a utility role, but hamstring and knee injuries limited his...

The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-hander Steve Johnson and outfielder Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk, and reassigned outfielder Quintin Berry and infielder Alexi Casilla to minor league camp. With this move, the Orioles now have 36 players at major league spring training, including four non-roster invitees.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Orioles defeated the Red Sox 5-4 in their first split-squad game today, and the team bus just arrived at Charlotte Sports Park for the nightcap. While we wait for manager Buck Showalter to arrive and the Orioles to reveal their roster cuts, the club has announced its opening day plans. The Orioles will honor the 13 members of their family who passed away since the 2013 opener during a pre-game video tribute. Special pregame ceremonies will recognize Orioles investor...

Steve Degler, color analyst for the Phillies' Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs television network and sometime radio announcer for the Double-A Reading Phillies, knows new Nationals infielder Kevin Frandsen well. Degler has seen Frandsen play a lot over the last three seasons in the minors and with the Philadelphia Phillies. "He is a very versatile guy, he can play all four infield spots, probably best-suited for second base and shortstop," Degler said. "Hard-nosed. He plays the game hard...

The Orioles have announced plans for the first home game of their 60th anniversary season, this Monday, March 31 at 3:05 p.m. against the Boston Red Sox. Pre-game fun around the Yard To allow fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of Opening Day, the entire ballpark will open at noon on Monday. Each fan will receive a 2014 schedule/car magnet at the gates. Roving musical groups will entertain fans on Eutaw Street and the main concourses. Pre-game ceremonies Player...

On Thursday, April 3, three Orioles will receive their 2013 Silver Slugger Awards: first baseman Chris Davis, shortstop J.J. Hardy, and center fielder Adam Jones. The three winners represent a single-season club record. The Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award is the top offensive honor in Major League Baseball. Coaches and managers vote for the best offensive producers at each position in the field in both the American and National Leagues. In a pre-game ceremony, Tyler Silbey of...

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Cardinals 3, Nationals 2 Recap: Gio Gonzalez wrapped up his spring by going five innings, allowing three runs, only one of which was earned. Ross Detwiler, Craig Stammen and Aaron Barrett combined for three scoreless in relief and Caleb Ramsey had a two-run single in the loss. Need to know: Gonzalez put the finishing touches on a solid spring and declared himself ready for the season. He got hit in the left arm by an Adam Wainwright curve, but said afterwards that...

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 5, Red Sox 4 Recap: Miguel Gonzalez struggled in his last start before the regular season, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out two and surrendered two homers on the way to seeing his spring ERA climb to 3.54. The Orioles blew an early 3-0 lead to fall behind 4-3. But Ryan Flaherty and Jemile Weeks each drove in a run in the sixth to return the lead to the Orioles. T.J. McFarland, Ryan Webb, Steve Johnson and Evan Meek...