SARASOTA—Less than seven months after Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, Jorge Mateo will return to the Orioles’ lineup Sunday. Mateo is scheduled to hit seventh and play shortstop in the Orioles’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. “Jorgie was a big loss for us last year, and he adds so much to our team, the versatility, the speed,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “I love … [Read more...] about Mateo returns to Orioles’ lineup after Tommy John surgery
Mateo plays 1st game in Orioles’ 12-1 loss to Phillies; Suárez works 5 strong in 7-1 win over Tigers
SARASOTA, Florida–What’s happening? Roansy Contreras will make his first start for the Orioles on Monday when they face the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida at 1:05 p.m. Contreras has allowed five runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, walking two and striking out four in four appearances. The game will be on MASN with Ben Wagner and Dave Johnson. The Orioles … [Read more...] about Mateo plays 1st game in Orioles’ 12-1 loss to Phillies; Suárez works 5 strong in 7-1 win over Tigers
‘Excellent’ Sugano extends scoreless streak, offense clicks in 10-0 Orioles’ win over Twins
SARASOTA-What’s happening? Zach Eflin was named the Orioles’ Opening Day starter when they play the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 27th. “It’s just a special day,” Elfin said. “There just a buzz around the stadium that day. There’s a buzz in spring training leading up to Opening Day. To be able to take the ball that day and lead the team into battle, a 162-game … [Read more...] about ‘Excellent’ Sugano extends scoreless streak, offense clicks in 10-0 Orioles’ win over Twins
Orioles’ Henderson aims to play in opener: ‘That’s my plan’
SARASOTA—Gunnar Henderson said he plans to be ready for the Orioles’ opener on March 27th in Toronto. The Orioles’ shortstop, who strained a right intercostal muscle on February 27th, remains optimistic despite not having played for 16 days. “I’ve been swinging and taking ground balls and stuff so I’m on the right track, progressing,” Henderson said on Saturday morning. “It’s … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson aims to play in opener: ‘That’s my plan’
Hyde hopeful on Henderson; Orioles lose to Pirates 15-5
BRADENTON, Florida-What’s happening? Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson says he’s hoping to be ready for the team’s March 27th opener in Toronto. “That’s my plan,” he said. Henderson strained his right intercostal muscle on February 27th. He’s had just six Grapefruit League at-bats. “We’re all hopeful he’s going to be ready,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It’s going to depend on … [Read more...] about Hyde hopeful on Henderson; Orioles lose to Pirates 15-5