Baltimore Baseball

SARASOTA—With just a week remaining in a stress-free spring training for the Orioles, let’s take a look at some of the biggest surprises in camp. Heston Kjerstad No one knew what to expect of Kjerstad, the overall No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft who has yet to play a full professional season. Kjerstad has gone 14-for-36 (.389) with a 1.254 OPS, four home runs and eight RBIs. His … [Read more...] about Orioles who’ve made positive impressions this spring

FORT MYERS, Florida—What’s happening? The Orioles have their second and final split-squad games of the spring on Sunday. Kyle Gibson will start for the Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Tyler Wells will start against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa at the same time. It’s the third time the Pirates have played … [Read more...] about Rodriguez has rough 4th inning for 2nd straight start in Orioles’ 9-6 loss to Red Sox

SARASOTA—The Orioles still have 51 players on their spring training roster, 25 more than they’ll carry on their Opening Day roster. They’ll probably have the 26-man roster set after their final Grapefruit League game eight days from now, March 27th. Two pitchers, John Means and Dillon Tate, are headed to the 10-day injured list. That leaves 23 extra players still on hand. “I … [Read more...] about Questions remain on Orioles’ final roster

FORT MYERS, Florida—What’s happening? Grayson Rodriguez will get his fourth start of the spring when the Orioles visit the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Rodriguez  has allowed five runs on seven hits in 7 2/3 innings in his three starts, striking out 11 and walking five. He’ll be opposed by Kutter Crawford. The game will be televised on MASN2 with … [Read more...] about Orioles defeat Twins, 5-3; Kremer’s successful return from WBC; Cowser’s drive tops off 3 straight homers

SARASOTA—Orioles closer Félix Bautista didn’t pitch in his first Grapefruit League game until Tuesday when he threw 15 pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates, retiring all three batters he faced. Bautista was held back because of shoulder and knee injuries. On Friday, Bautista needed just nine pitches to take care of the three Minnesota Twins he faced. “I feel really confident … [Read more...] about Bautista looking sharp in first 2 Orioles outings