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Reviewing the first week of Orioles camp

Reviewing the first week of Orioles camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have reached another spring mile marker today with the first full-squad workout. Every player is in camp except for infielder Alcides Escobar, who's expected to report later today, catcher Jesús Sucre and pitcher Gregory Infante - the latter two stuck in Venezuela for visa and health reasons. "(Today) definitely does step it up a notch. There's no doubt," said manager Brandon Hyde. "There are going to be balls flying all over the place. We're going to have...
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Hyde: "I'm excited about the mix of middle infielders we have"

Hyde: "I'm excited about the mix of middle infielders we have"
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles aren't suffering from a shortage of infielders in camp. Major league and minor league deals. Guys come off the 40-man roster, clear waivers and receive invites. Bringing in Alcides Escobar raises the infield total to 14 and most of them can man the middle. No one has been anointed as the starter at third base, shortstop or second base. "I think it keeps the competition going in camp," said manager Brandon Hyde. "I'm excited about the mix of middle infielders we...
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Eric Young Jr. on his opportunity and leadership role

Eric Young Jr. on his opportunity and leadership role
SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielder Eric Young Jr. and infielders Hanser Alberto and Steve Wilkerson reported to Orioles camp this morning, leaving infielders Jonathan Villar and Alcides Escobar as the only position players who haven't arrived. Escobar signed a minor league deal yesterday and might not get here until Monday's first full-squad workout. Young, who's been assigned No. 28, also received a minor league contract with a spring invite. He's a career .245/.312/.332 hitter in 10 major league...
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More on the Escobar signing

More on the Escobar signing
SARASOTA, Fla. - The arrival of veteran infielder Alcides Escobar in Orioles camp, whether today or by Monday's first full-squad workout, will require him to field questions along with ground balls. Why the Orioles, who are in a full rebuild that's been made public and can turn off a player whose career is winding down? Is it because of the late date, or maybe an opportunity that can't be found in other organizations? Is he competing for a starting job in the middle infield or third base, or...
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Orioles sign Alcides Escobar to minor league deal

Orioles sign Alcides Escobar to minor league deal
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles made a move this afternoon that intensified the shortstop and utility competition. Alcides Escobar agreed to terms on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training as the first full-squad workout unfolds on Monday. He can earn $700,000 if playing for the Orioles. The rebuild doesn't preclude executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias from bringing a 32-year-old infielder into the fold. "Alcides Escobar will add a great veteran option to...
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Hearing from Hyde and Díaz following the latest Orioles workout

Hearing from Hyde and Díaz following the latest Orioles workout
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he anticipates having everyone in camp Sunday besides catcher Jesús Sucre and pitcher Gregory Infante, who remain in Venezuela. The first full-squad workout will be held Monday. Jonathan Villar, Steve Wilkerson, Eric Young Jr. and Hanser Alberto haven't reported. An illness is preventing Infante from boarding a flight to the United States. "What I just heard this morning is all signs are getting positive, he's feeling better," Hyde said....
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Hays making run for roster spot on healthy ankle

Hays making run for roster spot on healthy ankle
SARASOTA, Fla. - Outfielders Yusniel Díaz and DJ Stewart, third baseman Ryan Mountcastle and infielder Jack Reinheimer have reported early to camp. Among position players still marked absent are infielders Jonathan Villar, Steve Wilkerson and Hanser Alberto and outfielder Eric Young Jr. They aren't required to be at the ballpark until Monday's full-squad workout. Outfielder Austin Hays arrived yesterday and took batting practice on the stadium field. His surgically repaired left ankle...
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Bundy gives his early approval to new techniques

Bundy gives his early approval to new techniques
SARASOTA, Fla. - Among the early observations from Orioles spring training are how the workouts are packed with activity but also moving at a brisk pace, not a single minute wasted, and laptop screens are hard to see in bright sunlight. On the latter subject, the increase in technology and data collection is playing out before our eyes while pitchers complete their bullpen sessions on the row of mounds on a back field. High-speed video cameras capture slow-motion images while various team...
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Orioles hire ESPN's Kevin Brown to handle radio play-by-play

Orioles hire ESPN's Kevin Brown to handle radio play-by-play
(DRAFT) SARASOTA, Fla. - ESPN broadcaster Kevin Brown is joining the Orioles Radio Network in 2019, serving as a play-by-play announcer for about 50 games this season. Brown's hiring comes on the heels of Joe Angel's retirement after 19 seasons as the radio play-by-play voice of the Orioles. Angel spent more than four decades calling major league games, including two World Series, 44 postseason games and seven no-hitters. Brown currently serves as a play-by-play commentator on ESPN's...
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Davis on his health, workouts and hushing the skeptics

Davis on his health, workouts and hushing the skeptics
SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis knew it was coming. He hadn't reported to Orioles camp, at least according to the media's unofficial count, after vowing to arrive early. The most critical of fans had more ammunition. Talk radio came after him, too. Davis said he's been in Sarasota since Saturday afternoon, but an illness kept him away from his teammates. He didn't want to be at the complex while contagious. His equipment arrived ahead of him. "We got in around 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon...
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Davis in camp and other notes from Orioles spring training

Davis in camp and other notes from Orioles spring training
SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis is in camp and he'll speak with the media in a few minutes. There seems to be an obsession over his report date. Position players aren't due until Sunday. "We've talked on the phone a few times, got to see him in person at FanFest, talked to him this morning. So it's been all positive," said manager Brandon Hyde. "I think he looks great and he sounds great and I'm ready to watch him work out." Outfielder Austin Hays has reported early and he took batting...
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Cobb on a fresh start, the rebuild and his future

Cobb on a fresh start, the rebuild and his future
SARASOTA, Fla. - More position players arrived in Orioles camp this morning, including infielder Jace Peterson and outfielders Joey Rickard, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander. In case I neglected to mention him earlier, third baseman Rio Ruiz also is in camp ahead of Monday's first full-squad workout. Alex Cobb showed up earlier with the pitchers and catchers, the circumstances so different from those last spring. No late signing, which contributed to a disastrous first half, and no talk of...
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Araujo trying to rebound from difficult 2018 season

Araujo trying to rebound from difficult 2018 season
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Pedro Araujo has new eyes casting their gaze upon him in camp. This could be a good thing. This could be a bad thing. Starting with the good, Araujo couldn't handle the jump last summer from the Single-A Carolina League to the majors as a Rule 5 pick. He was overmatched and underwhelming, with the club stashing him on the disabled list on June 11. Whatever bad impression he left - and really, no one should have expected a seamless transition - mostly has...
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Orioles announce spring broadcast schedules

Orioles announce spring broadcast schedules
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles play their first spring training game on Feb. 23 in Sarasota and MASN is providing full coverage as part of its exhibition schedule. Seven games will air on the network, beginning with the opener against the Twins at 1 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. Six more home games follow on MASN: March 3 against the Detroit Tigers at 3 p.m.; March 8 against the Red Sox at 1 p.m.; March 9 against the Yankees at 6 p.m.; March 14 against the Twins at 1 p.m.; March 17 against the...
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Hyde on changes in Orioles camp, roles and more (updated)

Hyde on changes in Orioles camp, roles and more (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - In his first spring training as a major league manager, Brandon Hyde is bringing some of his previous tactics while running camps to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Music blared as the Orioles came onto the field for early stretching and warm-ups, the play list including two Pearl Jam songs, and the tunes switched to country later in the morning. The row of mounds on one of the back field areas has been expanded from four to six, allowing for more simultaneous...
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Kremer unable to throw due to oblique strain

Kremer unable to throw due to oblique strain
SARASOTA, Fla. - Dean Kremer, the Orioles right-hander who led the minors in strikeouts last summer, is unable to work out in camp due to a strained left oblique. Kremer sustained the injury two weeks ago while working out at home and expects to be out for two more weeks. "I've got a slow recovery coming back, but I should be back in a couple of weeks," said Kremer, 23, who was obtained from the Dodgers in the Manny Machado trade. "I'm obviously not happy that it happened, but happy that...
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Karns refuses to dodge the AL East

Karns refuses to dodge the AL East
SARASOTA, Fla. - Pitchers have a tendency to avoid the American League East as if it's a contagious disease. Especially the ones who are attempting a comeback and willing to accept a one-year deal in order to reestablish their value on the free agent market. Then there's Nathan Karns, who preferred a team like the Orioles, based on their division. As crazy as it might sound. "I think it's one of the premiere divisions in the league, and you want to beat the biggest names and they tend to be...
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Morning notes on Mancini's locker and Joseph's new deal

Morning notes on Mancini's locker and Joseph's new deal
SARASOTA, Fla. - About a month before Trey Mancini arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex, he received a text from Orioles catcher Chance Sisco that included a photo of his locker inside the home clubhouse. Mancini had moved down to the end of the row. In the corner where Adam Jones always resided in spring training. Sacred baseball ground. With only two full seasons in the majors, Mancini had become the chosen one. "I certainly didn't request it," Mancini said, smiling. "They had to put...
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More from Hyde following today's rain-soaked workout

More from Hyde following today's rain-soaked workout
SARASOTA, Fla. - The rain and chill in the air didn't prevent the Orioles from having a productive first workout for their pitchers and catchers. It just had the beat crew scrambling to find warmth. I'll say it again: Florida cold is different than anywhere else. Same temperature in Baltimore and I'd be sleeveless. Richard Bleier broke out his cutter for his latest bullpen session. No one was electrocuted while working the video equipment. The Orioles have added catcher Cael Brockmeyer to...
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Bleier, Karns and Harvey among Orioles pitchers throwing today

Bleier, Karns and Harvey among Orioles pitchers throwing today
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles held their workout today for pitchers and catchers in a steady drizzle. Electronic equipment set up behind the mounds - laptops and high-speed video cameras - were covered with towels. "I think we got fortunate," said manager Brandon Hyde. "We had all kinds of Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, depending on the weather, and fortunate to get the bullpens in. Obviously, we couldn't do a whole lot because the fields were so wet, but we feel good about getting the bullpens in...
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