SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?-Position players must report by Monday. As of Sunday, three players — Anthony Santander, Jorge Mateo and newly acquired outfielder Peyton Burdick — had yet to report. The first full-squad workout is on Tuesday. Orioles closer Félix Bautista, who had Tommy John Surgery and a follow-up procedure to clear scar tissue in the right elbow, was in … [Read more...] about Position players report; Orioles acquire left-hander Matt Krook to join bullpen competition
Santander looking for another big year for Orioles; Krook joins left-handed mix
SARASOTA—Outfielder Anthony Santander is beginning his eighth season with the Orioles and is eager to start what he thinks will be another special year for the team. Only with a different ending. Santander and his teammates will try to use as motivation a disappointing end to an otherwise outstanding 2023 season for the Orioles, who won 101 games and the American League East. … [Read more...] about Santander looking for another big year for Orioles; Krook joins left-handed mix
Hyde on Holliday’s infield work; Orioles bring back Jones, Wieters as guest instructors
SARASOTA, Florida.-What’s happening?—Manager Brandon Hyde is looking forward to seeing 20-year-old Jackson Holliday play second base and shortstop this spring. “He’s going to take ground balls in both places, and we’ll see where we are at the end of spring,” Hyde said. “He’s way more comfortable at shortstop than at second base at this point, so we want to make sure that he’s … [Read more...] about Hyde on Holliday’s infield work; Orioles bring back Jones, Wieters as guest instructors
Orioles’ Bautista getting ready for Opening Day 2025
SARASOTA—On the fourth day of spring training, Orioles closer Félix Bautista ambled over to his corner locker and talked about his right elbow. Bautista injured the elbow on August 25th, had Tommy John surgery in October and recently had scar tissue removed. “It feels really good, thank God, and honestly, it does feel a lot better,” Bautista said through a translator. Bautista … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bautista getting ready for Opening Day 2025
Rutschman on Orioles’ pitching depth; Hyde on Means; Nevin’s return
SARASOTA, Florida.-What’s happening?-Catcher Adley Rutschman thinks the Orioles have enough starting pitching depth to overcome the loss of Kyle Bradish and John Means to begin the season. Bradish has a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and Means is behind schedule after experiencing soreness in his left elbow late last season. “We have a lot of … [Read more...] about Rutschman on Orioles’ pitching depth; Hyde on Means; Nevin’s return