SARASOTA—Craig Albernaz’s first Orioles coaching staff features three returning pitching coaches — Drew French, Mitch Plassmeyer and Ryan Klimek — and a former major league catcher, Hank Conger. The 38-year-old Conger played seven seasons as a catcher with the Los Angeles Angels, Houston and Tampa Bay. Albernaz became acquainted with Conger while with the Rays and spent the … [Read more...] about Conger brings playing, coaching experience to Orioles’ bullpen
Orioles’ Westburg on his rehab: ‘I’d like to say that I’m extremely confident, but only time will tell’
SARASOTA—Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg doesn’t know when he might return after getting treatment for his partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. President of baseball operations Mike Elias said Westburg has been ruled out until at least May 1st. The 27-year-old Westburg received a platelet-rich-plasma injection in the elbow on Thursday in Los … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg on his rehab: ‘I’d like to say that I’m extremely confident, but only time will tell’
Bradish throws 2 innings, Alonso, Kjerstad homer in Orioles’ 4-4 tie with Tigers
LAKELAND, Florida-What’s happening? Opening Day is more than a month away, and manager Craig Albernaz will have plenty of time to decide a starter for the March 26th game against the Minnesota Twins. Albernaz is likely to choose either Kyle Bradish or Tyler Rogers. In Bradish’s first start of the spring, he allowed two runs on three hits in two innings in the Orioles’ 4-4 tie … [Read more...] about Bradish throws 2 innings, Alonso, Kjerstad homer in Orioles’ 4-4 tie with Tigers
Benigni, Kehoe lead Navy men’s basketball in 81-63 rout of Army in Star game
Navy men’s basketball continues to check the boxes. After clinching their first outright Patriot League regular-season championship since 1997 earlier in the week, the Midshipmen accomplished another major goal on Saturday at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. Senior point guard Austin Benigni exploded for 27 points and made all 12 free-throw attempts as Navy routed … [Read more...] about Benigni, Kehoe lead Navy men’s basketball in 81-63 rout of Army in Star game
NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, was found dead Saturday, authorities said. He was 25. … [Read more...] about NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown