Players are lined up in the clubhouse to take their physicals before the first workout. Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman arrived together again today, and they walked out together to grab breakfast. They stretched on the field together yesterday. You could say they're inseparable. Reliever Wilfrido Perez said his left arm is fine after he underwent surgery over the summer to remove bone chips from his elbow. Perez will compete for the job of lefty specialist, but I'm still guessing that he...

The first Orioles spring training game kicks off on Wednesday, March 3 at 1:05 p.m. against the Rays, with many more to follow. But if you aren't lucky enough to be heading to Ed Smith Stadium to see the Birds in person, you'll be able to catch your first glimpse of the O's on MASN on Sunday, March 7 at 1:05 p.m. That Sunday's game will be the first of four opportunities Orioles fans will have to see the Birds play before they break the 2010 season wide open against the Rays on Opening...

If you're headed to Sarasota to see the O's in their new spring training home, Roch's already sending back good reviews. The facilities are clearly an improvement from the past, and the general opinion is a high one of Sarasota. And while the area has hardly been extensively scouted, here are a few recommendations from Roch and fellow O's fans who've been there: Gus 12th Street Café: According to Roch's quick note at the bottom of his General info on Patton post,...

There's still some time before the promos and giveaways will start at Camden Yards, but the Orioles and OriolesREACH have planned several appearances and activities in Sarasota while the O's are south for spring training. Orioles players and the Bird will make visits to charitable organizations in the Sarasota area, in addition to hosting a clinic and a game at Ed Smith Stadium throughout the weeks encompassing spring training. To kick things off, an Orioles player and the Oriole Bird will...

Welcome back to another 'Where in the Yard?' O's fans. As baseball continues to come back into focus with 2010 spring training underway, we'll take a look at another image from the Yard here in the Orioles Buzz. Only a few weeks now until the Birds are back in Baltimore, but for now, you know the drill: Tell me what this image is and where Dave's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Update: Glassman, Allan, Carlness, @rickybarbie, @bblande, and @FlavaDave21 already have...

The Orioles announced today that they'll bring back the popular "Come free for your Birthday" promotion from last season. After more than 45,000 fans participated in the promo during the 2009 season, fans are invited to once again celebrate their birthdays at Oriole Park by attending a game for free during the month of their birthday. All fans who register their birthday here will receive a voucher good for one free ticket to any non-prime game during their birthday month. But don't...

The Orioles announced this morning that they'll hold interviews for ballboys and ballgirls for the 2010 season on Saturday, March 6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. They're on the lookout for "outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older" and candidates should be "personable, customer-service oriented and available to work the entire 2010 season." Those interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the O's this season should head to Camden Yards for the interviews...

Many of you have already beamed about your plans to head south for Orioles spring training in Sarasota. You've got the front row seats - enjoy 'em! But fans who can't make it to the Sunshine State won't be left out in the cold (except literally, that is), as there are now a handful of ways that you can catch sight of the O's before they fly north for the regular season. Four Games on MASN: Sunday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Red Sox in Sarasota Thursday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Yankees...

A week or so ago, more details were promised on community events to take place at Ed Smith Stadium at the bottom of this entry in the Orioles Buzz. And, as promised, here they are... On Friday, February 26, O's pitcher Chris Tillman will appear at the Opening Day festivities for the Cal Ripken Baseball League in Sarasota. Tillman will be accompanied by the Oriole Bird, and the pair will greet Ripken League players and fans at 6:00 p.m. until Tillman throws out the first pitch at 6:45 to...

Felix Pie and Adam Jones have reported to camp, joining the pitchers and catchers who are required to be here. Pie missed the last nine games after straining his left quadriceps muscle, and the healing process has been painfully slow. He's been in Sarasota for 1 1/2 months and finally is able to run sprints. "My leg is completely better," he said. "It took me like five months to be ready. Every time I'd start to run, it hurt, but it doesn't hurt anymore. "I'm ready to do my...