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Early notes and updates before Orioles-Rays game

Early notes and updates before Orioles-Rays game
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles left-hander Richard Bleier threw live batting practice this morning on Field 2, with Cedric Mullins and Carlos Pérez serving as the hitters. Manager Brandon Hyde said Bleier will pitch in a "situational-type game" before debuting in six or seven days. The Orioles are being careful with Bleier, who underwent lat surgery in June and is an important part of their bullpen. Mychal Givens pitched a simulated game yesterday in Sarasota and also is getting closer to making...
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Hays passes a couple of tests while trying to win roster spot

Hays passes a couple of tests while trying to win roster spot
SARASOTA, Fla. - Austin Hays got an immediate return Sunday on his offseason workouts during two at-bats against the Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Hays fell behind 1-2 and poked an RBI single into right field, and he scored from first base on Carlos Pérez's two-run double into left-center. The single illustrated how he made adjustments to this approach at the plate in order to give himself a chance when down in the count. Making it around the bases on Pérez's double, which gave the...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
SARASOTA, Fla. - The versatility of Stevie Wilkerson will be on display again today when he starts in left field against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Wilkerson made his only four career starts in left field last year with Triple-A Norfolk. Austin Hays is leading off and playing center field and Yusniel Diaz is in right. Joey Rickard is the designated hitter. Rio Ruiz gets another start at third base and Chance Sisco is catching. They each hit three-run homers in the first inning over the...
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Wondering if two Rule 5 infielders fit on the roster

Wondering if two Rule 5 infielders fit on the roster
SARASOTA, Fla. - Three exhibition games won't provide many clues as to how manager Brandon Hyde envisions the construction of his 25-man roster, especially with players continuing to jump positions. But the two Rule 5 infielders might bring a few of his ideas into focus. Richie Martin made another start at shortstop yesterday against the Twins, going 1-for-2 before Jack Reinheimer replaced him. Drew Jackson started at second base, giving the Orioles a Rule 5 double play combination. "They're...
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Wrapping up a 7-1 loss

Wrapping up a 7-1 loss
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Orioles returned to Sarasota this afternoon without any updates on the medical chart. No one got hurt. They'll take the victories that don't show up in the Grapefruit League standings, which no longer list them as unbeaten. Nate Karns and Hunter Harvey felt good physically while allowing two earned runs in the Orioles' 7-1 loss to the Twins at Hammond Stadium. Karns surrendered three runs overall in 1 2/3 innings. Byron Buxton hit a two-run shot off Harvey in the...
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Karns lasts 1 2/3 innings in O's debut (with quotes, O's lose 7-1)

Karns lasts 1 2/3 innings in O's debut (with quotes, O's lose 7-1)
FORT MYERS, Fla. - When a pitcher who makes the trip from minor league camp is warming twice in the bullpen, it's a sure sign that the starter's outing isn't running smoothly. Nate Karns is healthy, which is the primary interest of the Orioles. He stumbled in the first inning today of his first start after missing the entire 2018 season with an elbow injury, but only in the figurative sense. With his fastball clocked at 91-93 mph on the stadium radar gun, Karns allowed three runs (two...
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Notes on Schoop, the rotation, Ortiz and more (O's down 2-1)

Notes on Schoop, the rotation, Ortiz and more (O's down 2-1)
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Former Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop took his last swings in the cage this morning at Hammond Stadium, headed down the dugout steps and knew he was being followed. One of Schoop's tools must be eyes in the back of his head. He turned and smiled as a couple members of the Orioles beat crew waited for him to notice. What followed was a four-minute reunion that included his thoughts on leaving the Orioles - and their lack of interest in bringing him back - close friend...
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Bundy making spring debut Thursday in Clearwater

Bundy making spring debut Thursday in Clearwater
SARASOTA, Fla. - Dylan Bundy is making his spring training debut on Thursday against the Phillies in Clearwater, taking the first act of his Grapefruit League season on the road. Bundy threw a simulated game yesterday on one of the back fields at the Ed Smith Stadium complex leading into Thursday's assignment. Andrew Cashner joined Bundy in the simulated game and is nearing his debut. The Orioles haven't listed a starter for Friday afternoon against the Rays. Alex Cobb will pitch in a sim...
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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

Orioles lineup vs. Twins
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles' first road trip this spring includes a Rule 5 middle infield. Richie Martin is starting at shortstop today against the Twins in Fort Myers. Drew Jackson is starting at second base. Cedric Mullins is leading off and playing center field. DJ Stewart is batting cleanup and serving as the designated hitter. Jace Peterson is on the move again, starting today at first base. Austin Wynns is catching. For the Orioles Cedric Mullins CF Joey Rickard RF Renato Núñez 3B...
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Pitchers expected to highlight today's game in Fort Myers

Pitchers expected to highlight today's game in Fort Myers
SARASOTA, Fla. - Nate Karns makes his first start for the Orioles today in their first road game, the team bus pointed toward Interstate 75 south and headed to Fort Myers. Karns brings a certain level of interest and intrigue this afternoon because he missed the entire 2018 season with an elbow injury and pitched in only nine games the previous summer before undergoing thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. The Orioles ideally would like to slot him behind Dylan Bundy, Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner,...
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Wrapping up a 9-8 win over the Blue Jays

Wrapping up a 9-8 win over the Blue Jays
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde had plenty to say about reliever Branden Kline following today's 9-8 win over the Blue Jays, but he summed up the right-hander's performance with the first word. "Wow," Hyde said. No kidding. It seemed to be the appropriate response after Kline restored order to the game by striking out the side in the ninth inning for the save. The continuation of a terrific comeback story by the former second-rounder out of Thomas Johnson High in Frederick and...
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Orioles acquire pitcher David Lebron (O's win 9-8)

Orioles acquire pitcher David Lebron (O's win 9-8)
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles brought over three pitchers this afternoon from minor league camp to pad the bullpen in case of an unexpected mid-inning departure, and they also managed to send someone over to Twin Lakes Park with an in-game trade. The club announced during the third inning that it acquired right-hander David Lebron from the Rangers in exchange for international signing bonus slots. (I've already heard how this is Lebron's team now, and other NBA-related jokes, but keep 'em...
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Ruiz latest Oriole to hit three-run homer in first

Ruiz latest Oriole to hit three-run homer in first
SARASOTA, Fla. - The three-run homer is becoming a staple of Orioles spring training games. At least after two days. Rio Ruiz, starting at third base today, followed a Trey Mancini single and two-out walk by Ryan Mountcastle with a shot over the right field fence to give the Orioles another quick lead. Ruiz has hit four home runs in the majors in 195 plate appearances. Mancini singled up the middle against right-hander Sean Reid-Foley. Chris Davis ran the count to 2-2 and couldn't check his...
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Hyde on simulated games, Trumbo, Pop and more (O's up 3-1)

Hyde on simulated games, Trumbo, Pop and more (O's up 3-1)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Three of the Orioles' veteran starting pitchers were busy this morning. Dylan Bundy and Andrew Cashner threw simulated games on a back field at the Ed Smith Stadium complex as the Orioles readied for batting practice, providing a glimpse at manager Brandon Hyde's plans in spring training with a schedule heavy in division opponents. It also is a way to ease them back into competition. Alex Cobb threw a bullpen session and Hyde said the right-hander also will pitch in a sim...
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Notes on Bundy, Diaz and Pop before Orioles' second spring game

Notes on Bundy, Diaz and Pop before Orioles' second spring game
SARASOTA, Fla. - Dylan Bundy is pitching in a simulated game this morning on one of the back fields at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. He doesn't know when he's going to start a Grapefruit League game. Manager Brandon Hyde is considering whether to shield his starters from division opponents and the Orioles are playing the Blue Jays today, the Rays on Tuesday, the Red Sox on Wednesday, the Rays and Yankees on Friday in split-squad games, and the Red Sox again Saturday. Nate Karns starts Monday...
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Orioles lineup vs. Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Jays
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is giving Chris Davis, Trey Mancini and Jonathan Villar their first spring starts today. Villar is leading off and playing second base. Mancini is batting second and playing left field. Davis follows them, starting at first base. Ryan Mountcastle is the cleanup hitter and designated hitter. Alcides Escobar, one of the newer additions to camp, is playing shortstop today. Austin Hays is the center fielder. It's Carlos Pérez's turn to catch. For...
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Peterson hopes moving around keeps him in one place

Peterson hopes moving around keeps him in one place
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will play their second exhibition game later today, giving manager Brandon Hyde more opportunities to show off the versatility of his roster and do a little more experimenting. Stevie Wilkerson hasn't played first base in the majors? Run him out there in the Grapefruit League opener against the Twins. Wilkerson came off the bag to glove Renato Núñez's throw from across the diamond and slap the tag on Ronald Torreyes. But he also couldn't make the clean...
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Hyde wraps up Orioles' 7-2 win

Hyde wraps up Orioles' 7-2 win
SARASOTA, Fla. - In his first game as a major league manager, albeit one that didn't count in real standings, Brandon Hyde placed zero importance on the final score. As the Orioles readied to take batting practice this morning on another sun-splashed Sarasota day, he sat in the home dugout at Ed Smith Stadium and insisted that he cared only about evaluating the performances. Take in the good and the bad and discuss. A "straight evaluation deal," as he put it. Most of what unfolded in front...
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Mullins and Sisco among standouts in Orioles' first game (O's win 7-2)

Mullins and Sisco among standouts in Orioles' first game (O's win 7-2)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Though the batting order in the first exhibition game shouldn't be viewed as a precursor to the regular season lineups, Cedric Mullins carried the look of a legitimate leadoff hitter today against the Twins. Mullins walked, stole second base and scored in the first inning, doubled and scored in the third, and singled and scored in the fifth, as the Orioles posted a 7-2 victory at Ed Smith Stadium. Christopher Bostick replaced Mullins in center field, another movable piece...
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Sisco homers on first spring at-bat (quotes added, O's up 6-1)

Sisco homers on first spring at-bat (quotes added, O's up 6-1)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde wants his club to be aggressive on the bases this year, a message he's delivered to them in meetings and through the press. However, he's also fine with players circling them. Chance Sisco's first swing today resulted in a three-run homer off Chase De Jong in the bottom of the first inning to provide an early lead. Cedric Mullins led off with a walk, stole second base and advanced to third on catcher Tomás Telis' throwing error. Exactly the...
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