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Notes on rotation, Velázquez, Santander, Holaday and more

Notes on rotation, Velázquez, Santander, Holaday and more
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde held his daily pregame scrum this afternoon outside the dugout and at arm's length from the media. Not the way he wanted it to happen, but he was going along with the increased safety measures around the ballpark that also eliminate autographs and handshakes for fans. "People know a lot more than I do that are higher up," he said. "I'm going to follow the regulations that MLB put out for us and just hoping for the best going forward. But it's...
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Orioles increasing safety measures in spring training

Orioles increasing safety measures in spring training
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' media crew returned from the off-day and walked into a whole new world, with the increase in coronavirus cases around the world leading to closed clubhouses in baseball. Players at the Ed Smith Stadium complex were made available upon request and seated at tables on the patio outside the workroom. Reporters asked their questions from a "safe" distance. Six feet is the recommended perimeter. Chris Davis, the Orioles' player representative, anticipated that...
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Orioles lineup vs. Braves

Orioles lineup vs. Braves
SARASOTA, Fla. - Anthony Santander is making his outfield debut tonight, starting in right against the Braves at Ed Smith Stadium. Austin Hays continues to bat leadoff. Hanser Alberto moves down to seventh. José Iglesias is batting second. Bryan Holaday is catching left-hander Keegan Akin. For the Orioles Austin Hays CF José Iglesias SS Anthony Santander RF Chris Davis 1B Renato Núñez DH Dwight Smith Jr. LF Hanser Alberto 2B Rio Ruiz 3B Bryan Holaday C Keegan Akin LHP
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Checking the catching competition in Orioles camp

Checking the catching competition in Orioles camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are down to five catchers in spring training after the latest round of cuts. The group that held a realistic chance of making the team. None who have been waiting for the inevitable reassignment to minor league camp. Adley Rutschman and Martin Cervenka weren't jogging down the orange carpet on opening day and they knew it. Pedro Severino still appears to be a lock, but the backup job is up for grabs, with Chance Sisco holding favorite status upon reporting to the...
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Orioles' opening day roster remains unsettled as they reach an off-day

Orioles' opening day roster remains unsettled as they reach an off-day
SARASOTA, Fla. - Today's much-needed and celebrated break in the exhibition schedule should have provided a little more clarity to the 26-man roster for opening day. It doesn't always work out that way. Trey Mancini could begin the season on the injured list, which creates an unexpected vacancy in right field. Manager Brandon Hyde didn't want to talk about possible alternatives yesterday while meeting with the media. He doesn't know and he doesn't want to be disrespectful to Mancini,...
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Orioles claim pitcher Hector Velázquez off waivers (5-5 tie)

Orioles claim pitcher Hector Velázquez off waivers (5-5 tie)
SARASOTA, Fla - The Orioles are bringing a relief candidate into camp and filling a vacancy on their 40-man roster. Right-hander Hector Velázquez was claimed off waivers today from the Red Sox to increase the camp roster to 55 players and the 40-man to 39. Velázquez, 31, was designated for assignment on Thursday. He's gone 11-7 with a 3.90 ERA and a 1.428 WHIP in 89 games (19 starts) over the past three seasons. The Orioles like the length that Velázquez can provide and view him more...
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Hyde on Mancini, K. Stewart, Milone, DJ Stewart and more

Hyde on Mancini, K. Stewart, Milone, DJ Stewart and more
SARASOTA, Fla. - The job of a major league manager can expand in unexpected and unfortunate ways. Brandon Hyde, in his second season with the Orioles, is learning about it with Trey Mancini away from the team and facing a non-baseball surgical procedure later this week. Hyde is trying to comfort players and also keep them focused on the task at hand. The business side of spring training. "When you're in this role, you never know what's going to happen, what's going to come to your desk on a...
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Cobb on Mancini's "heartbreaking" health situation

Cobb on Mancini's "heartbreaking" health situation
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are playing their 17th exhibition game later this afternoon, forced to remain focused on preparing for the 2020 season and the various competitions that will determine how the 26-man roster is constructed. They understand the business side of baseball, but their concerns for a teammate and friend keep tugging hard at their emotions. Trey Mancini isn't in the lineup again today and no longer is at the facility. He's left the team to undergo a non-baseball medical...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
SARASOTA, Fla. - Kohl Stewart finally makes his spring debut this afternoon against the Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium, a sore right biceps muscle no longer limiting his workload. Stewart is trying to stay in the rotation race. He's got some catching up to do. Yusniel Diaz is playing right field today with Trey Mancini away from the team. Anthony Santander is the designated hitter, but will make his outfield debut on Tuesday. Richie Martin is playing second base again, with José Iglesias...
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Brandon Bailey: "I believe I'm a big leaguer"

Brandon Bailey: "I believe I'm a big leaguer"
SARASOTA, Fla. - Brandon Bailey didn't see it coming. In Orioles camp as a Rule 5 selection, Bailey thought he might be heading north with the club instead of making the drive to West Palm Beach. That he'd be on a major league team's opening day roster instead of returning to the Astros complex and awaiting his minor league assignment. The Orioles included Bailey and Rule 5 reliever Michael Rucker in Friday afternoon's camp cuts. Bailey goes back to the Astros after allowing one run in four...
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Mancini leaving Orioles to undergo medical procedure

Mancini leaving Orioles to undergo medical procedure
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has left the club to undergo a non-baseball medical procedure, raising the concerns of his teammates and staff and increasing the possibility that he won't be on the opening day roster. Manager Brandon Hyde shared the news with the media this afternoon. Details are scarce because the Orioles want to respect his privacy. The procedure isn't imminent and might not happen until next week. However, the Orioles break camp on March 23 and begin...
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Zimmermann impresses on road after escaping it

Zimmermann impresses on road after escaping it
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Bruce Zimmermann bolted out of the visiting dugout today at Charlotte Sports Park and jogged to the mound, eager to begin warming up for his first spring start and third appearance. Zimmermann looked forward to the opportunity but mostly was glad to be off the team bus. He could have gotten here faster from Sarasota if he walked. The Orioles arrived at the ballpark about 45 minutes prior to first pitch, their driver taking them to a closed section of I-75. Traffic was...
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Santander ready to make his move into the outfield

Santander ready to make his move into the outfield
SARASOTA, Fla. - Anthony Santander is expecting to make his spring outfield debut on Tuesday after serving only as the designated hitter in eight games. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been careful with Santander, who didn't play after Sept. 23 last season due to soreness in his right shoulder. The former Rule 5 pick finally gets to wear a glove for the 6:05 p.m. game against the Braves in Sarasota. "I've been working on my strength so when the day comes, I'll be ready and 100 percent,"...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
SARASOTA, Fla. - Trey Mancini remains out of the Orioles lineup today as he tries to shake the flu-like symptoms that have bothered him for much of the camp. Mason Williams is playing right field for the 1:05 p.m. game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Andrew Velazquez is the center fielder. Austin Hays, Chris Davis and José Iglesias are staying back in Sarasota. Dilson Herrera is playing first base and Pat Valaika is the shortstop. Ryan Mountcastle gets another start in left field. Chance...
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Leftovers from Elias

Leftovers from Elias
SARASOTA, Fla. - No matter what happened last night in Tampa, the Orioles were keeping their exhibition record above .500. A 5-1 win over the Yankees left them with an 8-5-2 mark heading into today's game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Does it really matter? Absolutely not, except that winning is more enjoyable than losing, and a team going through the painful steps of a rebuild shouldn't have to apologize for feeling good. "I think it's just fun for the atmosphere," said executive...
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Orioles return Bailey and Rucker to their former organizations

Orioles return Bailey and Rucker to their former organizations
SARASOTA, Fla. - The second round of roster cuts for the Orioles this afternoon includes Rule 5 pitchers Brandon Bailey and Michael Rucker, who are being returned to their respective organizations after clearing waivers. Bailey is headed back to the Astros and Rucker to the Cubs. Top prospect Adley Rutschman was reassigned to minor league camp within a series of moves that left the camp roster at 54 players. The Orioles optioned pitcher Dean Kremer and outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A...
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Phillips to start season on injured list (plus O's lineup)

Phillips to start season on injured list (plus O's lineup)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielder Ryan McKenna's locker is empty today, perhaps a sign that the Orioles are making more camp cuts. Evan Phillips received a second opinion on his right elbow yesterday from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, and while no structural damage was found, the reliever said he's going to be shut down for the next two weeks and might not be able to pitch for a month. Phillips will have to begin the season on the injured list. Meanwhile, Renato Núñez is playing first...
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Valaika powering his way into utility role with Orioles

Valaika powering his way into utility role with Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - One more home run and Orioles infielder Pat Valaika can match the number of times he hit the waiver wire in the offseason. Baseball is such a crazy game. Valaika began yesterday tied with Chris Davis for the lead in Grapefruit League homers with three, including his two-run shot Wednesday off Marlins pitcher Caleb Smith. He's equaled his total with the Rockies in 108 games over the past two seasons. It isn't just the longball. Valaika has seven hits in 19 at-bats and is...
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Phillips undergoes MRI on elbow (O's and Twins tie 3-3)

Phillips undergoes MRI on elbow (O's and Twins tie 3-3)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles reliever Evan Phillips underwent an MRI on his sore right elbow this week and was sent out today for a second opinion. Phillips struggled in his debut against the Rays on Feb. 23 with three runs and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. He registered a scoreless inning against the Braves three days later with a walk and strikeout. "We gave him an MRI. It showed OK. Mild," said manager Brandon Hyde. "He's seeing a second opinion and it's going on today. That's why...
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Injury updates on Milone, Iglesias and Wynns

Injury updates on Milone, Iglesias and Wynns
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles left-hander Tommy Milone played catch on flat ground yesterday and is waiting to be cleared to throw a simulated game. Milone was supposed to start Tuesday against the Nationals in West Palm, but the Orioles kept him back in Sarasota. He would have worked the equivalent of three innings at the complex. Discomfort in the trapezius/neck area is preventing Milone from pitching. His only start came on Feb. 27 against the Pirates and resulted in two scoreless innings. "We...
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