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SARASOTA-What’s happening? Zach Eflin was named the Orioles’ Opening Day starter when they play the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 27th. “It’s just a special day,” Elfin said. “There just a buzz around the stadium that day. There’s a buzz in spring training leading up to Opening Day. To be able to take the ball that day and lead the team into battle, a 162-game … [Read more...] about ‘Excellent’ Sugano extends scoreless streak, offense clicks in 10-0 Orioles’ win over Twins

SARASOTA—Gunnar Henderson said he plans to be ready for the Orioles’ opener on March 27th in Toronto. The Orioles’ shortstop, who strained a right intercostal muscle on February 27th, remains optimistic despite not having played for 16 days. “I’ve been swinging and taking ground balls and stuff so I’m on the right track, progressing,” Henderson said on Saturday morning. “It’s … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Henderson aims to play in opener: ‘That’s my plan’

BRADENTON, Florida-What’s happening? Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson says he’s hoping to be ready for the team’s March 27th opener in Toronto. “That’s my plan,” he said. Henderson strained his right intercostal muscle on February 27th. He’s had just six Grapefruit League at-bats. “We’re all hopeful he’s going to be ready,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “It’s going to depend on … [Read more...] about Hyde hopeful on Henderson; Orioles lose to Pirates 15-5

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The Orioles made the obvious choice official on Friday afternoon. Opening Day is 13 days away for the Orioles. On Friday afternoon, the O’s made it official which of their starting pitchers will get the ball for the first game. Manager Brandon Hyde announced Zach Eflin as the choice. Eflin was really the only … [Read more...] about Zach Eflin officially named as Orioles Opening Day starter

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Watching some prospects, Eflin starts the opener, and pitcher friendships. Good Morning Birdland! Spring training is nearing its end. There’s a full week of games left, and then the teams head out to begin their respective regular seasons. It’s about time. By this point in the spring, the excitement that baseball of … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Spring Breakout tonight