SARASOTA—One of the best second basemen in Orioles history is working in camp with perhaps the best group of young infielders in team history. Brian Roberts, who played second base for the Orioles from 2001-2013 was impressed by their physical attributes. “My first impression was shock at how big they are,” the 5-foot-9 Roberts said. “The size of these guys and how they move is … [Read more...] about Roberts impressed with size, ability of young Orioles infielders
Orioles hitless until 9th, lose 2-1 to Blue Jays; Irvin, Voth’s 1st starts
SARASOTA —What’s happening? Grayson Rodriguez makes his first Grapefruit League start against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Matthew Boyd starts for the Tigers. “I haven’t seen Grayson pitch that much,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “Just the couple innings here last year, some [simulated] games here. I’m really looking … [Read more...] about Orioles hitless until 9th, lose 2-1 to Blue Jays; Irvin, Voth’s 1st starts
O’Hearn hopes his experience helps him win Orioles’ job
SARASOTA—Over the offseason, the Orioles accumulated several left-handed hitters who could back up Ryan Mountcastle at first base. After the Orioles traded Trey Mancini last August, they tried Tyler Nevin, who’s now with the Detroit Tigers, and for the final month of the season, Jesús Aguilar. With so few position player openings, the Orioles can look closely at this group, … [Read more...] about O’Hearn hopes his experience helps him win Orioles’ job
Henderson makes spring debut in Orioles’ 7-4 loss to Pirates: Bradish throws 2 shutout innings
BRADENTON, Florida —What’s happening? Cole Irvin makes his first spring start against the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. He’ll be opposed by Yusei Kukuchi. Grayson Rodriguez makes his first start on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. He’ll face Matthew Boyd and Kyle Gibson starts Pittsburgh’s Vince Velasquez on Friday … [Read more...] about Henderson makes spring debut in Orioles’ 7-4 loss to Pirates: Bradish throws 2 shutout innings
Holliday feels comfortable in his 1st Orioles camp
SARASOTA—In Tuesday’s Orioles’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jackson Holliday was called out on strikes in the ninth inning against left-hander Cam Allred. Holliday took the strikeout and walked back to the bench. The 19-year-old, who was the first overall pick in last July’s draft didn’t strike out much in high school, where he was at this time last year, but he looked … [Read more...] about Holliday feels comfortable in his 1st Orioles camp