Question: Since you’re there with the team, I was wondering what the eye test tells you about players’ conditioning coming into camp. Anyone look like they’ve bulked up or looking leaner since the end of last season? From: Rick Staley Answer: Rick, I think Jackson Holliday has certainly bulked up since the end of last season, and Samuel Basallo looks much bigger and more … [Read more...] about Which Orioles look in better shape this spring? | MAILBAG
Sugano throws 2 scoreless innings in debut as Orioles lose to Pirates, 7-3
BRADENTON, Florida–What’s happening? Grayson Rodriguez will start for the Orioles when they play the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday at Ed Smith Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Easton Lucas, a former Orioles minor leaguer, will start for the Blue Jays. Zach Eflin will start on Friday when the Orioles play the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers. Zebby Matthews will start for the Twins. Cade … [Read more...] about Sugano throws 2 scoreless innings in debut as Orioles lose to Pirates, 7-3
Jackson Holliday has former Oriole stars Brian Roberts and J.J. Hardy as spring training tutors
SARASOTA—On most teams, Jackson Holliday would be the regular shortstop, but not on the Orioles. They have Gunnar Henderson. Last year, the Orioles decided that Holliday needed to learn second base. This year, they’re trying to give him a graduate course at the position. The team has a terrific group of guest coaches, including longtime second baseman Brian Roberts and … [Read more...] about Jackson Holliday has former Oriole stars Brian Roberts and J.J. Hardy as spring training tutors
An early day of standouts for Orioles’ young talent
Having covered a few spring trainings over a few years, not all days in the Florida sun are created equal, nor are all the games. Some are very forgettable and nothing happens of much significance. Some can be more fun for fans, especially when watching some of the young players. Sunday was one of those days when the Orioles won, 7-3, in Clearwater against the Philadelphia … [Read more...] about An early day of standouts for Orioles’ young talent
Orioles’ Westburg out with sore lower back
SARASOTA–Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is out of the lineup with a sore lower back, manager Brandon Hyde said on Thursday. Westburg was 1-for-2 in Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener but hasn’t played since. “He’s really improving a lot every day,” Hyde said. “He should be OK for sometime in the next few days. You see he hasn’t been in the lineup for the past couple of … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Westburg out with sore lower back