SARASOTA—About two dozen Japanese and eight Baltimore reporters surrounded Tomoyuki Sugano early Saturday afternoon as he talked about his first day with the Orioles. Sugano arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex at about 9:30, met with manager Brandon Hyde and played catch on the backfields. He expects to throw his first bullpen session on Monday. The 35-year-old right-hander … [Read more...] about Sugano’s 1st day with Orioles; McDermott sidelined; New daddy Eflin arrives
At 41, Charlie Morton is thrilled to be with the Orioles and training at home
SARASOTA–What’s happening? Tomoyuki Sugano will have his first full day as an Oriole on Sunday. On Monday, he’ll pitch his first bullpen session. Sugano’s addition has created a much livelier Orioles camp. The Japanese media are eager to follow him and ask other Orioles about his addition. But the 35-year-old Sugano isn’t the only veteran starter the Orioles have added. There’s … [Read more...] about At 41, Charlie Morton is thrilled to be with the Orioles and training at home
Orioles’ Bautista thinks he’ll be ready by Opening Day
SARASOTA–Since Félix Bautista had Tommy John surgery in October 2023, the Orioles have been targeting Opening Day 2025 for his return. The Orioles’ closer will be built up slowly in spring training, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said on Thursday. Elias said he hoped Bautista would be ready for the March 27th opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bautista thinks he’ll be ready by Opening Day
Orioles’ picks of Bradfield and Honeycutt could pay off in time
When a team is selecting at the top of the MLB draft – and the Orioles had top five picks every year from 2019 through 2022 – they expect to get talent that might even be a five-tool player. Jackson Holliday, the overall No. 1 pick in 2022, was that type of prosect. Baseball America gave him pre-draft plus tool grades across the board on the 20-80 scouting scale. Holliday … [Read more...] about Orioles’ picks of Bradfield and Honeycutt could pay off in time
Hyde on early arrivals; Elias on Santander; Carlson on joining Orioles
SARASOTA–What’s happening? –Nearly all the position players have reported to camp. The report date for infielders and outfielders isn’t until Monday, but the only players of note who haven’t been spotted are first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and newly signed outfielder Ramón Laureano. “I’ve been really impressed with the shape that these guys have come in and how eager they are to get … [Read more...] about Hyde on early arrivals; Elias on Santander; Carlson on joining Orioles