Baltimore Baseball

SARASOTA-What’s happening?—Manager Brandon Hyde is a long way from naming his starter for the Orioles’ opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on March 30th. But it wouldn’t be a surprise if Kyle Gibson gets the assignment. Gibson, who threw on Tuesday, impressed Hyde, who watched the 35-year-old right-hander throw batting practice to some front-line Orioles from … [Read more...] about Gibson impresses Hyde; Orioles getting ready for WBC; Bazardo seeks relief spot

SARASOTA—In the early Grapefruit League games, some of the Orioles’  top prospects could get significant game action. Two of their top infield prospects, Jordan Westburg and Joey Ortiz, are in their first major league camp. Westburg, MLB Pipeline’s 74th-rated prospect, was named the Orioles’ minor league player of the year. The Orioles’ second-round draft pick in 2020, Westburg … [Read more...] about Westburg, Ortiz think their time with Orioles is coming soon

SARASOTA—What’s happening? After just 20 professional games, Jackson Holliday got an invitation to Orioles spring training. Holliday, the overall No. 1 pick in last June’s draft, will be in big league camp briefly before he’s reassigned to minor league camp. “It’s been awesome. It’s been great to be around all the young guys,” Holliday said. “To be around them has been really … [Read more...] about Holliday’s first major league camp; Orioles’ first full-squad workout

SARASOTA—This spring, most of the talk has been about DL Hall, Grayson Rodriguez, the offseason pickups, Kyle Gibson and Cole Irvin, the uncertainty about Tyler Wells’ role and Dean Kremer’s upcoming absence due to the World Baseball Classic. Kyle Bradish has been quietly coming into the Orioles’ clubhouse and working toward a spot in the Orioles’ rotation once the season … [Read more...] about Bradish aims to solidify place in Orioles’ rotation; Cowser looks to shine in first camp

SARASOTA—What’s happening? Orioles chairman and CEO John Angelos said that executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias and manager Brandon Hyde were with the Orioles for “the long haul.” Hyde said he appreciated that support. “Ownership has been wonderful to me. Front office has, Mike and his group has been amazing to work for and with,” Hyde said. “The patience … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Hyde appreciates support from ownership; No shortage of backup candidates at 1st; Angelos on left-field wall