SARASOTA–What’s happening? Tomoyuki Sugano threw 35 pitches in his first bullpen session, impressing Gary Sánchez, who caught him, and pitching coach Drew French, who watched him. “Perfect. Everything was easy. A lot of strikes, which was typical for a lot of Japanese pitchers,” Sánchez said through a translator. “It was pretty good. Perhaps he didn’t have the same intensity as … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Sánchez, French impressed with Sugano
Orioles’ rotation depth faces early test; Westburg’s presence makes a difference; Tight team
There were nine and then there were seven. Seven O’s pitchers who are starting rotation candidates for Opening Day. And the first few days of spring training show us once again how fragile starting pitching can be and how having depth is key. And health. Keep those pitchers out there every five or six days. Since spring training began on Thursday we already learned that lefty … [Read more...] about Orioles’ rotation depth faces early test; Westburg’s presence makes a difference; Tight team
Are Orioles one of the top teams in MLB? | MAILBAG
Question: I have seen from media sources that the Orioles are ranked in the top 10 (but not the top 5) of the best teams in baseball. In your opinion, do you agree with this assessment at this point? From: Timothy Fowler Answer: Timothy, I received another relevant question from Joe Meglen, who wonders whether the Orioles will be a .500 team this year. He doesn’t think the … [Read more...] about Are Orioles one of the top teams in MLB? | MAILBAG
Orioles’ Kyle Bradish on comeback: ‘I have full confidence … that I will make a full recovery’
SARASOTA—Kyle Bradish is making a steady recovery from last June’s Tommy John surgery. In his first interview since he left his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 14th after five innings, Bradish was upbeat about pitching this season. “Good, arm feels really good,” Bradish said on Monday. “No setbacks, throwing program is going good. Right now, I’m just focused on … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Kyle Bradish on comeback: ‘I have full confidence … that I will make a full recovery’
Owner David Rubenstein: Orioles ‘don’t have financial constraints’
SARASOTA—A year ago, David Rubenstein was waiting for approval on his bid to buy the Orioles, and that came just before last March’s Opening Day. Rubenstein quickly won fans over by greeting them before the opener and tossing hats and balls throughout Camden Yards. He even served as Mr. Splash one evening. In his first year, the Orioles qualified for their second consecutive … [Read more...] about Owner David Rubenstein: Orioles ‘don’t have financial constraints’