SARASOTA—As pitchers and catchers prepare for their first official workout on Thursday, there will be a new and different feel around the Orioles. There will be expectations for a team that won 101 games, the most in 44 years. Expectations will be even higher because of the addition of top-shelf starter Corbin Burnes, a former Cy Young Award winner who figures to start the … [Read more...] about There’s a lot to be excited about as Orioles begin workouts
Orioles’ Bradish to begin season on injured list with elbow sprain; Means behind other starters; Henderson slowed by oblique strain
SARASOTA—As the first workout for pitchers and catchers began, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias pulled a tiny sheet of paper from his pocket and read off several names with significant injuries. Kyle Bradish, who finished fourth in Cy Young Award voting last season suffered a sprain of his right ulnar collateral ligament while throwing last month. … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bradish to begin season on injured list with elbow sprain; Means behind other starters; Henderson slowed by oblique strain
What’s new as Orioles begin spring training
SARASOTA–The Orioles begin spring training as pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex on Wednesday. Their first workout is on Thursday. Position players report on February 19th, and the first full-squad workout is February 20th. The Orioles host the Boston Red Sox on February 24th in their first Grapefruit League game. Let’s take a look at what happened … [Read more...] about What’s new as Orioles begin spring training
Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of our monthly mailbag. We’ll have another one during spring training. Questions may be edited for style, length and clarity. Question: At what point do you think we see Jackson Holliday? From: @oldbaysports Answer: Tim, I think there is an excellent chance that Holliday starts the season with the Orioles. He wasn’t overmatched last spring training and played well … [Read more...] about Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 2
Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 1
It’s time for Part 1 of our monthly mailbag. We’ll have Part 2 tomorrow and another mailbag during spring training. Questions may be edited for style, length and clarity. Question: What else could the Orioles add before Opening Day to make this team complete? From: Tim Fowler via email Answer: Tim, I think the Orioles could use another late-inning reliever, but realistically, I … [Read more...] about Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 1