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For Mychal Givens, elevating a pitch is not always a bad thing

For Mychal Givens, elevating a pitch is not always a bad thing
SARASOTA, Fla. - While we often hear pitchers say they need to pitch down in the zone, Orioles reliever Mychal Givens is the latest pitcher to tell me he is working on pitching up the zone. Maybe calling it an Orioles' philosophy is too strong, but clearly we've seen pitchers like Chris Tillman and Wei-Yin Chen have success in the past at times changing hitters' eye levels and pitching up. Other pitchers this spring have mentioned they are working on elevating some pitches. Givens said he...
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The pitching takes a turn for the better (plus other notes)

The pitching takes a turn for the better (plus other notes)
SARASOTA, Fla. - If we could survey the collective pulse of Birdland this morning, it is probably beating at a normal pace right now. Nothing that a few wins and a few good pitching performances couldn't help. When the Orioles started their spring training schedule 0-10-2, they allowed 87 runs and some of the fans were getting nervous. Some were very nervous. Now, after a run of 5-2-1 where they allowed 43 runs, the concern is lessened. While 43 runs is not a small total, they had games in...
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Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, Dylan Bundy is throwing well at O's camp

Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, Dylan Bundy is throwing well at O's camp
SARASOTA, Fla. - For young Dylan Bundy, it's go time. It's time to begin his major league career. Sure he pitched in two games in 2012 for the Orioles, but now it's time to really get things started. Out of options and coming off elbow and shoulder injuries, Bundy and the team have their fingers crossed that the talented 23-year-old right-hander can both stay healthy and impact their bullpen. The Tommy John surgery from June 2013 and last year's shoulder issue have limited him to 63 innings...
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Wrapping up the Orioles' 11-2 win over the Yankees

Wrapping up the Orioles' 11-2 win over the Yankees
TAMPA - Well, this worked out pretty well for the Orioles. Miguel Gonzalez had a solid outing. The middle of their order combined for eight RBIs. The Orioles hammed the Yankees 11-2 in their home park. Gonzalez, who entered with an ERA of 22.24, gave up just four hits and two runs over four innings. It was his longest spring outing and probably his best as well. "Better, better," manager Buck Showalter said. "Command was a lot better. Thought he had a good idea where he was throwing the ball...
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Miguel Gonzalez talks about his outing against the Yankees (O's win 11-2)

Miguel Gonzalez talks about his outing against the Yankees (O's win 11-2)
ORIOLES QUICK WRAPScore: Orioles 11, Yankees 2 Recap: Earl Weaver would like the Orioles in recent spring training games. They are hitting their share of three-run homers. Mark Trumbo hit one in the first tonight, his second of the spring. He had a four-RBI game. Manny Machado added three hits and four RBIs as the duo, batting third and fourth, combined for eight RBIs. Miguel Gonzalez had a much-needed solid outing, allowing four hits and two runs over four innings. He threw 55 pitches and...
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Trumbo homers, Miguel Gonzalez has solid outing against New York (O's lead 11-2)

Trumbo homers, Miguel Gonzalez has solid outing against New York (O's lead 11-2)
TAMPA - The Orioles struck quickly tonight against New York left-hander CC Sabathia. Mark Trumbo, batting fourth, hit a three-run homer to give the O's a 4-0 lead in the opening inning. The first four batters reached. Joey Rickard doubled to left off the glove of third baseman Rob Refsnyder, then Jonathan Schoop hit a grounder to short. Didi Gregorius tried to get Rickard running for third, but his throw was late leaving runners on the corners. Manny Machado followed with a double to left for...
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Pregame notes on Matt Wieters, Jeff Beliveau, Miguel Gonzalez and more

Pregame notes on Matt Wieters, Jeff Beliveau, Miguel Gonzalez and more
TAMPA - It was a small step, but a step nonetheless for Orioles catcher Matt Wieters. "He swung the bat some today," manager Buck Showalter said this afternoon at Steinbrenner Field. "When I was walking through the hall (in Sarasota), he came back in and had a sweat going." Showalter didn't see Wieters take those swings and later checked to let reporters know that he hit against a pitching machine. Still no timetable for Wieters to play a game, but the O's remain confident he'll be ready...
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Taking nothing for granted, Jonathan Schoop keeps working to get better

Taking nothing for granted, Jonathan Schoop keeps working to get better
SARASOTA, Fla. - It seems there is one person here who is not convinced that Jonathan Schoop will make the Orioles' opening day roster. It's Jonathan Schoop. He said he has not changed his spring approach a bit and is playing in the Florida sun as if he's competing for an opening day job. "I don't know if I'm a regular," Schoop said this week. "I have to go in there, do my job and play hard. Still trying to make the team, that is how I approach it. It wouldn't matter if I have five or...
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Notes on Tyler Wilson, Brad Brach and Christian Walker

Notes on Tyler Wilson, Brad Brach and Christian Walker
SARASOTA, Fla. - If we were giving trending grades right now for some Orioles starting pitchers, 26-year-old right-hander Tyler Wilson would get a thumbs up. His stock has been rising in the Florida sun. With the Orioles rotation not exactly setting the world on fire in the Grapefruit League, Wilson drew heavy praise from his manager when he pitched in relief Tuesday in Dunedin. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, he threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings. He gave up two runs in three innings against the...
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Wrapping up the Orioles' 9-5 loss to Boston

Wrapping up the Orioles' 9-5 loss to Boston
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter saw from the dugout what pitcher Vance Worley saw when he was on the mound today: a pitcher that hit many of his spots and kept the ball down. But still Worley allowed a three-run homer and gave up eight hits and six runs (four earned) in 3 1/3 this afternoon as Boston beat the Orioles 9-5. So he pitched better than that pitching line indicates? "Oh, yeah," Showalter said. "Every night we play in conditions here that you never play in during the...
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Vance Worley was upbeat about his outing against Boston (O's fall to Red Sox)

Vance Worley was upbeat about his outing against Boston (O's fall to Red Sox)
ORIOLES QUICK WRAPScore: Red Sox 9, Orioles 5Recap: Christian Walker and Joey Rickard continue to hit and push for opening day jobs with the Orioles. Walker unloaded a long three-run homer off lefty Henry Owens in the second. He has four homers and 14 RBIs and began today slugging .815. Rickard went 2-for-3 with a single and double and is batting .342. Paul Janish, hitting .308, plated a run with a sac fly. Dariel Alvarez, batting just .130 at gametime, went 2-for-4 with a triple. Starter Vance...
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Christian Walker unloads his fourth homer as O's face Red Sox (Boston leads 6-4)

Christian Walker unloads his fourth homer as O's face Red Sox (Boston leads 6-4)
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Play him at first base or left field, but just play him. That is the message Orioles prospect Christian Walker seems to be sending these days. He hit another long homer this afternoon as the O's took the lead on Boston. Down 3-1 in the third against Red Sox lefty Henry Owens, Joey Rickard walked and so did Nolan Reimold. Then Walker crushed a 1-0 pitch over the Green Monster at Fenway south. It was his fourth of the spring. He is now batting .310 (9-for-29) with four homers...
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Showalter on Wieters, Hardy and more pregame in Fort Myers

Showalter on Wieters, Hardy and more pregame in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter continues to be encouraged about catcher Matt Wieters and his return from a sore right elbow. He expects him to be ready for opening day. He just doesn't have a timetable yet for Wieters to get in another spring training game. "Now that he has most of the discomfort out of there," Showalter said. "Now he goes into some strengthening procedures and we'll get a ball in his hand as soon as possible. Let's see where we are on Monday. We've...
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Britton's classy comments at minor league camp; Graham updates Reyes and Harvey

Britton's classy comments at minor league camp; Graham updates Reyes and Harvey
SARASOTA, Fla. - He shook a lot of hands and exchanged a few hugs. He wasn't doing that because he's running for office. He was just renewing friendships. Orioles lefty Zach Britton was a big leaguer only in name yesterday when he pitched in a Single-A game and threw two pretty dominant scoreless innings against some Minnesota Twins youngsters. After he pitched, Britton was in no hurry to get back to Ed Smith Stadium. He spent quite a while talking with several minor league staff members and...
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Zach Britton talks about his outing and other notes from Twin Lakes Park

Zach Britton talks about his outing and other notes from Twin Lakes Park
SARASOTA, Fla. - The few fans that were on hand today for the Orioles' minor league games got to see a rare sight. Not only did All-Star closer Zach Britton pitch in a Single-A game, but he stayed on the mound longer than he does for most of his save situations. Pitching for Single-A Frederick, Britton was the starting pitcher and buzzed through several Minnesota Twins batters. He got seven outs over two scoreless innings, allowing just two infield hits. He fanned two throwing 28 pitches, 20...
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Some notes from Twin Lakes Park, where minor league games start today

Some notes from Twin Lakes Park, where minor league games start today
SARASOTA, Fla. - Today is the first day of spring training games for the Orioles' four full-season minor league teams. The Orioles' Triple-A and Double-A teams are on the road in Fort Myers against the Minnesota Twins. The O's two Single-A clubs are playing the Twins here at the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park at noon. Today's scheduled starting pitchers include the Orioles' Zach Britton. He is expected to throw two innings here today for Single-A Frederick. Don't jump to...
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More starting rotation talk

More starting rotation talk
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez has a spring training ERA of 9.45. That ranks second best so far among the five projected starters for the Orioles' 2016 rotation: 0.00 - Kevin Gausman 9.45 - Jimenez 10.80 - Chris Tillman 16.62 - Yovani Gallardo 22.24 - Miguel Gonzalez As manager Buck Showalter noted yesterday, and plenty of others have noted often, the rotation is going to need to pitch like it did in 2014 and not 2015 come next month. Perhaps it was Showalter's...
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Showalter on rotation: "There is some competition there"

Showalter on rotation: "There is some competition there"
DUNEDIN, Fla. - With a few Orioles pitchers not getting the results they want so far this spring, the competition for the Orioles' starting rotation might be more open than it appeared to be. While Chris Tillman made his first Grapefruit League start today, his spot in the starting five seems secure. But Miguel Gonzalez has struggled and Tyler Wilson, pitching in relief today, stated his case as the Orioles and Toronto played to a 6-6 tie in nine innings. He gave up just two hits over 3 1/3...
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Chris Tillman talks about his first spring training start (O's, Jays tie 6-6)

Chris Tillman talks about his first spring training start (O's, Jays tie 6-6)
ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 6, Blue Jays 6 Recap: An O's starting pitcher allowed at least one first-inning run for the 12th time in 16 games. Chris Tillman, making his first Grapefruit League start, allowed two runs and five hits in 1 2/3. He gave up both runs in the first. Jonathan Schoop and Pedro Alvarez had RBI singles for the Orioles. Schoop and Joey Rickard had two hits. Rickard is now batting .294. Toronto's A.J. Jimenez hit a two-run homer in the seventh off Parker Bridwell to...
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Showalter on Walker, Wieters, Kim and more (O's trail 2-1)

Showalter on Walker, Wieters, Kim and more (O's trail 2-1)
DUNEDIN, Fla. - It sure seems like Orioles pitchers give up a lot of first-inning runs this spring, and Chris Tillman allowed two today in his first spring training game. The Orioles were down 2-1 after the first inning. Tillman allowed a leadoff double to Toronto's Kevin Pillar, and one out later, he scored on a Jose Bautista single. Chris Colabello added an RBI single during the inning as the Blue Jays produced four hits. Tillman is making his Grapefruit League debut today, but he did pitch...
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