BRADENTON, Florida–What’s happening? Shane Baz pitched for the first time as an Oriole and didn’t allow a hit to any of his nine batters. Baz, who was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Orioles for four prospects in December, struck out four and walked two in 2 1/3 innings. Baz walked Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn in the first inning and retired baseball’s top prospect, … [Read more...] about Baz pitches well in 1st Orioles’ outing in 6-1 loss to Pirates
How do you evaluate Orioles’ players in spring training? | MAILBAG
Question: Stats can tell whatever story you want so what do you look at when “evaluating” players during spring training games? From: Dan Wolf Answer: Dan, there are generally only a few jobs up for grabs in the Orioles’ camp this year. Many well-known players will make the team no matter their spring stats. Teams try to take into account the opponents their players are facing. … [Read more...] about How do you evaluate Orioles’ players in spring training? | MAILBAG
Estrada joins Orioles’ crowded infield competition
SARASOTA—Thairo Estrada has joined the competition for an infield spot, and the Orioles will get their first look at him on Friday against Pittsburgh in Bradenton, Florida. Estrada, who lives in nearby Tampa, is a seven-year major leaguer with the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies. Last season, when he was limited to 39 games because of wrist, thumb … [Read more...] about Estrada joins Orioles’ crowded infield competition
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo leaves game with right side abdominal discomfort
SARASOTA—Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against Detroit because of abdominal discomfort in his right side. In the top of the third inning, Basallo tagged out Detroit’s Matt Vierling at home plate. After he was examined by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer and talked with manager Craig Albernaz, he left the game and was replaced by … [Read more...] about Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo leaves game with right side abdominal discomfort
Basallo removed as precaution with abdominal discomfort in Orioles’ 6-5 win over Tigers
SARASOTA-What’s happening? Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left Thursday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after he tagged out Matt Vierling on a play at home plate in the top of the third inning. Basallo left with right side abdominal discomfort and was replaced by Ethan Anderson. “It was precautionary,” manager Craig Albernaz said. “It’s February 26th. Saw his reaction go … [Read more...] about Basallo removed as precaution with abdominal discomfort in Orioles’ 6-5 win over Tigers