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Adam Jones on another opener, Jonathan Schoop on his spring

Adam Jones on another opener, Jonathan Schoop on his spring
When Adam Jones runs out to center field for today's opening day game, he will tie Brady Anderson for the seventh-most opening day starts in club history. Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr. made 20 such starts as an Oriole and Mark Belanger is next with 13. Then come Paul Blair, Eddie Murray and Boog Powell with 12 each. Only those six players have started more on opening day than Jones and Anderson, the club's vice president of baseball operations. "This is my 11th opening day," Jones said...
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Manny Machado: "I live in the moment, I don't look ahead"

Manny Machado: "I live in the moment, I don't look ahead"
The question has come Manny Machado's direction several times this spring already. The only thing that was new today was it came at him in his home clubhouse on the eve of opening day. Does Machado feel differently as this season is about to start? It will be his seventh, but possibly his last, in an Orioles uniform. "You know, I live in the moment, I don't look ahead," Machado said, surrounded by reporters. "Try to look forward to tomorrow walking down that orange carpet. And playing...
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A few takes on Machado and Schoop, the rotation and more

A few takes on Machado and Schoop, the rotation and more
A few thoughts as the hours to opening day dwindle and the excitement builds before the first pitch of the Orioles' 65th season in Baltimore. * It will be fun to watch the duo of shortstop Manny Machado and second baseman Jonathan Schoop. Clearly, they are energized to play next to each other on the infield. What they can do on both offense and defense could be special to watch at times. Machado has both the motivation to prove he can play well with the glove at shortstop and to have a big...
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Sisco on his time in Norfolk, Schoop on O's DP combo and more

Sisco on his time in Norfolk, Schoop on O's DP combo and more
NORFOLK, Va. - He was a popular pregame interview on Monday afternoon in Norfolk. That would be 23-year-old Orioles catcher Chance Sisco. He was the Tides' regular catcher last season, but this time he was just making a visit to Harbor Park. Sisco won the job as the Orioles No. 2 catcher in spring. A lot of the defensive work he put in during his time in the International League last season is paying off now. Being in Norfolk again reminded Sisco that his game took nice steps forward when he...
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Wrapping up the Orioles' 7-6 win in Norfolk

Wrapping up the Orioles' 7-6 win in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. - The teams combined to score seven runs over the last two innings as the Orioles beat Triple-A Norfolk 7-6 today in front of 9,181 at Harbor Park. For the Orioles, the long exhibition season is over. They finished with four wins in their last five, going 18-12-2. They were happy that no one got hurt this afternoon and they got to spend some time showing appreciation for their top affiliate. They did so in the chill of Harbor Park, where it was 46 degrees at first pitch. Now...
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Norfolk's Ron Johnson with big props for O's skipper (O's win 7-6)

Norfolk's Ron Johnson with big props for O's skipper (O's win 7-6)
NORFOLK, Va. - We've heard it before, but two managers that greatly like and respect each other are the Orioles' Buck Showalter and his Triple-A counterpart, Norfolk's Ron Johnson. Johnson is the winningest manager in Tides history with 422 victories in six seasons. Showalter has often praised Johnson and appreciates his opinions on players over the years as he and the club decide which players to call up from the Tides. "We speak a lot during the season and I value his opinion," Showalter...
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Hearing from Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette in Norfolk

Hearing from Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. - Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is not expected to play in today's exhibition finale against the club's Triple-A Norfolk affiliate. It's precautionary. He tweaked his hamstring yesterday and will skip today's game in chilly Norfolk. He is expected to be ready for opening day. So is third baseman Tim Beckham, who will play in a simulated game tomorrow in Florida. Outfielder Austin Hays will bat third today in right field for Norfolk, but he is still expected to start the minor...
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The last game that doesn't count: O's and Tides meet today

The last game that doesn't count: O's and Tides meet today
NORFOLK, Va. - With a 25-man roster that is pretty much finalized, barring a last-minute injury or acquisition, the Orioles are set to play one more game that doesn't count today. Then it's back to Baltimore to open the 2018 season on Thursday against Minnesota. This afternoon, the Orioles play the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, their top minor league affiliate, in an exhibition game to wrap up a run of spring games that started Feb. 23 when Tampa Bay beat the Orioles 6-3. The Orioles' season...
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After long road back, Branden Kline again is chasing his big league dream

After long road back, Branden Kline again is chasing his big league dream
For Orioles pitching prospect Branden Kline, the long road back from Tommy John surgery was even longer than expected. Kline's last game for an O's affiliate was with Double-A Bowie on May 20, 2015. He left a start at Trenton after just 1 2/3 innings. It later led to surgery on Oct. 8, 2015. When Kline reported to spring training in 2017, he expected to pitch a full and healthy season on the farm. But that didn't happen. He had two setbacks, both very similar. He had two additional...
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MLB Network talks about the Orioles

MLB Network talks about the Orioles
MLB Network hosts and analysts spent some time this week at the Orioles' spring training home in Sarasota. And last night, the network aired a "30 Clubs in 30 Days" show on the Orioles. They threw the team some props for the upgraded rotation, spent a lot of time talking about Manny Machado's move to shortstop and interviewed several players. No one is ready to say the Orioles can beat the Yankees or Red Sox, but the additions of Andrew Cashner and Alex Cobb in the last few weeks improved...
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Bundy and Gausman no longer need to carry O's rotation

Bundy and Gausman no longer need to carry O's rotation
No doubt the entire Orioles roster will benefit from having right-handers Alex Cobb and Andrew Cashner in the rotation this season. They combined to make 57 starts and throw 346 innings in the 2017 season. At 3.40, Cashner finished ninth in the American League in ERA last season and Cobb was 11th at 3.66. Both have been good against the AL East. Cashner has made just eight career starts versus the other four division teams, but is 3-2 with a 2.82 ERA. Cobb has made 36 career starts against the...
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After 2017 injuries, Cody Sedlock comes back stronger, determined

After 2017 injuries, Cody Sedlock comes back stronger, determined
For 22-year-old right-hander Cody Sedlock, the 2018 season provides a chance to show he's healthy and a chance to get back to pitching well again. Taken by the Orioles with their top selection - the No. 27 overall pick - in the First-Year Player Draft in 2016, Sedlock had a solid debut that summer. He pitched to an ERA of 3.00 at short-season Single-A Aberdeen. When the Orioles sent him to Single-A Frederick to start last season - bypassing Single-A Delmarva - big things were expected out of...
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O's get Alex Cobb and the fans may get a contender

O's get Alex Cobb and the fans may get a contender
So how much better will the Orioles be with right-handers Andrew Cashner and Alex Cobb in their 2018 rotation? They'll be joined by Dylan Bundy, Kevin Gausman and Chris Tillman. The best-case scenario for the team would be for Cobb and Cashner to pitch at or close to their track records, Tillman to return to pre-2017 form, and Bundy and Gausman to take steps forward. Will the Orioles go three-for-three with that wish list? If they do they might have a lot of fun this summer. Even if only part...
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O's rotation overhaul complete with expected Cobb addition

O's rotation overhaul complete with expected Cobb addition
It took a while - quite a while - but a team that last year ranked last in the majors in rotation ERA has remade its starting five for the 2018 season. The Orioles posted a rotation ERA of 5.70 last season. But tonight they are on the verge of adding free agent right-hander Alex Cobb to the earlier signing of Andrew Cashner and the re-signing of Chris Tillman. MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko reported that the Orioles are close to a four-year deal with Cobb. Yahoo Sports first reported the club...
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O's homegrown talent holds its own, plus Tillman talk

O's homegrown talent holds its own, plus Tillman talk
SARASOTA, Fla. - We'll probably overlook some players, but a partial list of Orioles drafted and developed players that showed some talent at major league spring training includes Chance Sisco, Austin Wynns, Hunter Harvey, Tanner Scott, Cedric Mullins, Ryan Mountcastle, Austin Hays and DJ Stewart. This list only includes players with little big league experience and not those from the farm already helping the big club, like Manny Machado, Jonathan Schoop, Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy to name...
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Wrapping up Tillman's outing and the O's 4-2 victory

Wrapping up Tillman's outing and the O's 4-2 victory
LAKELAND, Fla. - When the first two hitters in what could be the Detroit Tigers' opening day lineup singled today, Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman was in immediate trouble. But soon he would finish a scoreless first going through the heart of the Detroit batting order. It was the start of a good day for Tillman, one that produced better radar gun readings on the scoreboard and much better results in the box score. Tillman went five innings and allowed six hits and one run in the Orioles'...
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Pregame notes from Lakeland (Tillman quotes, O's win 4-2)

Pregame notes from Lakeland (Tillman quotes, O's win 4-2)
LAKELAND, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Danny Valencia was scratched from today's lineup against Detroit due to a sore calf. He's being held out as a precaution. "Danny felt some soreness in his calf. Been playing a lot. Trainers felt like it would be a good idea to give him a day and not take any chances. I think he'll be fine," the skipper said. Valencia hit a two-run homer yesterday and is 6-for-29 (.207) with three doubles, two home runs and six RBIs in 11 games after...
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Susac on his time with the Orioles and the catching competition

Susac on his time with the Orioles and the catching competition
LAKELAND, Fla. - The competition to serve as the Orioles' No. 2 catcher is now down to two after Austin Wynns was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. It includes Chance Sisco and Andrew Susac, who was acquired by the club on Feb. 2 from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named or cash considerations. Susac has played in 11 Orioles spring games, going 3-for-10 with a homer and four RBIs. He'll turn 28 on Thursday and has played parts of the last four seasons in the majors for San Francisco...
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Tim Beckham works to grasp new position, new chance with Orioles

Tim Beckham works to grasp new position, new chance with Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham has a few things to look forward to this season. The challenge of playing a new position in third base for one. For two, he has a chance to get everyday at-bats for a team for the first time through a full season. He knows playing time is not guaranteed, but Beckham looks forward to the chance to be an O's regular in 2018. "It's very exciting," Beckham said. "You know you just want to keep your eye on the prize though. Keep having fun and...
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Dylan Bundy on his start today against the Mets

Dylan Bundy on his start today against the Mets
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy wanted to get some work on his curveball today. He was able to do that while getting his pitch count up in a start against the New York Mets. Bundy pitched 5 2/3 innings, his longest spring outing, and allowed five hits and five runs (four earned) with one walk and six strikeouts. He gave up one homer, threw a wild pitch and hit two batters. The last run on his record scored after he left the game. Lefty Luis Gonzalez replaced him in the sixth...
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