Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images This is not a good update, although it could be worse. Several days after Gunnar Henderson left a spring training game early, the Orioles revealed a diagnosis for his injury. Manager Brandon Hyde told reporters after Wednesday’s game that Henderson has a mild intercostal strain. Hyde said that he is “very, very hopeful” as far as … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson has intercostal strain, still “very hopeful” for Orioles Opening Day roster
Thursday Bird Droppings: Coming off a day of Orioles injury news
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Also including mattress advice from Jordan Westburg. Hello, friends. We are now just three weeks away from Orioles Opening Day. The O’s will be rolling through the Grapefruit League between now and then. They beat the Twins in a 5-2 game yesterday. An evening start time of 6:05 awaits tonight as the O’s once again face the Pirates. … [Read more...] about Thursday Bird Droppings: Coming off a day of Orioles injury news
Cionel Pérez is back in a crowded bullpen, looking to shake off a poor September
James A. Pittman-Imagn Images The southpaw has been a reliable, albeit unconventional, part of the Orioles bullpen for years now. But this may be the most crowded relief group he has ever been a part of. Cionel Pérez is about the enter his fourth season working out of the Orioles bullpen. That is an eternity for a notoriously volatile position group, but even more … [Read more...] about Cionel Pérez is back in a crowded bullpen, looking to shake off a poor September
Which spring training dark horses have boosted their stock the most thus far?
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Not all of these players will end up grabbing a roster spot, but they’ve shown enough to be interesting. Last season, injuries hurt the Orioles, and not just in the literal “ouch” way. At one point, seven pitchers were on the IL, and roster fixtures like Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Ramón Urías and Jorge Mateo all had IL stints. … [Read more...] about Which spring training dark horses have boosted their stock the most thus far?
Wednesday Bird Droppings: O’s back in action after off day
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Things are going well in O’s camp, Holliday is running, and Rodriguez starts against the Twins today. Good morning Birdland, The Orioles had a day off from games on Tuesday, so there is even less to talk about than normal. They will back at it this afternoon in Fort Myers, where the Minnesota Twins set up shop in the spring. Grayson … [Read more...] about Wednesday Bird Droppings: O’s back in action after off day