SARASOTA, Fla. – Anthony Santander took charge of a high popup near the mound in the first inning, finding the ball in the high sky, avoiding any collisions and squeezing it for the second out. Santander fielded Jake Cave’s grounder and stepped on the bag to finish the second, scooped a throw out of the dirt on an attempted double play in the third

Sarasota, Fla. - The Orioles’ lineup for today’s game against the Phillies has a unique look to it. Anthony Santander gets the start at first base, a position he hasn’t played since A ball in Cleveland’s organization. Manager Brandon Hyde indicated that Santander might log some innings there later in camp but decided to do it now, saying he doesn’t

He is now ranked as highly as No. 12 on one Orioles top 30 prospects list, but young O’s catching prospect Samuel Basallo from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is aiming even higher. “When the list came out, my agent actually sent it to me, so I am aware of the rankings. I feel really proud of that because of all the hard work I have been putting

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Today is an off-day for the Nationals, the last one until the team breaks camp and heads north for an exhibition game against the Yankees in D.C. on March 28 before Opening Day against the Braves two days later. But enough news trickled out of the team’s side of the complex at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches yesterday to ge

SARASOTA, Fla. - Bruce Zimmermann’s parents wanted to make certain that they could be heard above the crowd noise. Voices carry further in a spring training setting. And when he’s retiring the Braves in succession and walking back to the home dugout. The Baltimore native had his own cheering section on Saturday, which included his father’s bes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Patrick Corbin’s last three seasons have been well documented. The numbers don’t need to be repeated. It’s best to just look forward. The veteran left-hander took a positive step forward this afternoon in just his second spring training start in what resulted in a 6-2 loss to the Astros in front of 3,240 fans at The Ballpark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -  Orioles infielder Terrin Vavra isn’t concerned about the discomfort in his left shoulder that removed him from yesterday’s lineup, saying he felt much better this morning and the rest period shouldn’t last long. Vavra stayed back in camp while teammates headed to St. Petersburg for today’s matchup with the Rays. The soreness

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – After seemingly positive results in what was a major milestone in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, it was revealed today that Carter Kieboom has suffered a setback. The 25-year-old, who played in his first major league game in 17 months on Thursday, is experiencing tightness in his right shoulder and has been slowed dow

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Today is the first of three times this spring the Nationals enjoy the benefit of sharing the complex at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches with the Astros. Although technically the “away” team, the Nats don’t have to travel anywhere. They just show up to their side of the complex like normal and prepare for a game in their hom

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Orioles took the bus to Tropicana Field today for their game against the Rays, and the top of the lineup has Cedric Mullins in center field and Anthony Santander in right. Mullins leaves Monday morning for the World Baseball Classic. Santander will be in Monday’s lineup before departing. Gunnar Henderson is batting fourth as the designated hitter. Jordan Westburg is at the bottom of the order and playing third base. Nomar Mazara gets the start in left field. James McCann is catching Kyle Bradish. Heston Kjerstad, Jackson Holliday, Joey Ortiz, Connor Norby, Coby Mayo and César Prieto also had their bags packed for the trip. For the OriolesCedric Mullins CFAnthony Santander RFRyan Mountcastle 1BGunnar Henderson DHRamón Urías 2BNomar Mazara LFJames McCann CJorge Mateo SSJordan Westburg 3B Kyle Bradish RHP For the RaysVidal Bruján DHWander Franco SSRandy Arozarena LFJonathan Aranda 1BHarold Ramírez RFFrancisco Mejía CJosé Siri CFIsaac Paredes 3BDaniel Robertson 2B Yonny Cirinos RHP