SARASOTA—The Orioles cut nine players from their training camp roster on Monday. Two pitchers new to the 40-man roster — left-hander Luis González and right-hander Kade Strowd — were optioned to minor league camp. The Orioles also reassigned left-hander Raul Alcantara, right-handers Dylan Coleman, Rodolfo Martinez, catcher David Bañuelos, outfielders Jordyn Adams and Franklin … [Read more...] about Orioles cut Vavra, 8 others from roster
Why are there so many injuries for the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Question: What is it with all the player injuries? It seems like each day there is another player who can’t perform his duty because of some problem, and the season hasn’t even started. Is this a problem with the club trainers, or have players become too fragile or not taking care of themselves during the offseason? From: Gary Shedd Answer: Gary, this is a popular question, and … [Read more...] about Why are there so many injuries for the Orioles? | MAILBAG
Bautista allows 2 runs in Orioles’ 6-3 win over Pirates; Holliday plays short; Basallo’s blast
BRADENTON, Florida–What’s happening? Albert Suárez will face Clarke Schmidt when the Orioles play the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday. Suárez has allowed eight runs on 13 hits in eight innings in three appearances, striking out three and walking five. The game will be televised on MASN. Brett Hollander and Ben McDonald have the … [Read more...] about Bautista allows 2 runs in Orioles’ 6-3 win over Pirates; Holliday plays short; Basallo’s blast
Peter Schmuck: Worried Orioles fans need to focus on the big picture
It isn’t as easy to be an optimistic Orioles fan as it was a few weeks ago. Injuries are piling up and it’s hard not to wonder if the big league roster can withstand another early season assault on the health of the pitching staff. Somehow, the O’s were able to win 91 games last year and reach the playoffs in spite of losing a huge chunk of the projected starting rotation as … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Worried Orioles fans need to focus on the big picture
Sugano is superb in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Twins
SARASOTA–What’s happening? Grayson Rodriguez has right elbow inflammation and has received a cortisone shot. He’ll be shut down for seven-to-10 days and then begin a throwing program. Two weeks from now, the Orioles will play their final Grapefruit League game. On March 24th, the Orioles face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, and three days later, the season opens at … [Read more...] about Sugano is superb in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Twins