SARASOTA—With Dillon Tate’s right forearm injury sidelining him for perhaps the first month of the season and Félix Bautista’s left knee and shoulder injuries slowing his preparation for the 2023 season, there are many questions about the Orioles’ bullpen. Before executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias disclosed the injuries to Tate and Bautista on Thursday, the … [Read more...] about Wells, Voth have ability to start and relieve; Orioles’ closer options; Hall’s spring
Voth makes pitch for Orioles’ starting rotation; Politi is this year’s Rule 5 hopeful; New rules take
SARASOTA–What’s happening?—The Orioles haven’t named their starter for Opening Day, and they haven’t decided on one for the first Grapefruit League game on February 25th. They have many choices for their game in Sarasota in a week against the Minnesota Twins. One possibility is Austin Voth, who’s one of the 12 candidates for the rotation. “You need a lot of starters throughout … [Read more...] about Voth makes pitch for Orioles’ starting rotation; Politi is this year’s Rule 5 hopeful; New rules take
Orioles’ Bautista has sights set on Opening Day; McCann thinks there’s value in his experience
SARASOTA—Orioles closer Félix Bautista isn’t ruling out being ready for Opening Day. Bautista, who’s recovering from knee and shoulder injuries, threw his fourth bullpen session of the spring on Friday. “Thank God I feel really good,” Bautista said through a translator.” I don’t feel like I have any setbacks. I don’t feel any discomfort or pain in my shoulder or knee, so as of … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Bautista has sights set on Opening Day; McCann thinks there’s value in his experience
Early Birds eager to start spring training; Hyde talks about World Baseball Classic players, Politi
SARASOTA–What’s happening?—Nearly all the position players have reported to camp, two days ahead of their scheduled arrival. Austin Hays and rookie infielder Jordan Westburg and non-roster outfielder Nomar Mazara are the only players who haven’t been seen during the time when the Orioles’ clubhouse was open. Position players are due to report on Monday, and the first full-squad … [Read more...] about Early Birds eager to start spring training; Hyde talks about World Baseball Classic players, Politi
John Angelos says Orioles aren’t for sale; Comments on lease extension, payroll, Elias, Hyde contracts
SARASOTA—A little after 10 a.m. on Sunday, Orioles Chairman and CEO John Angelos and his wife, Margaret Valentine, arrived on the back fields of the Ed Smith Stadium complex. They spent about an hour strolling around the fields and talking with Executive Vice President/General Manager Mike Elias and manager Brandon Hyde Angelos stopped to take questions and spoke for 37 … [Read more...] about John Angelos says Orioles aren’t for sale; Comments on lease extension, payroll, Elias, Hyde contracts