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Chris Davis on his future, the Orioles' future and more

Chris Davis on his future, the Orioles' future and more
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said he was not questioning the direction of the team in recent comments he made. But he does understand that 2015 will be a critical season for the organization, which has 11 pending free agents. This could be the last hurrah for this current group of Orioles, who lead the American League East with 274 wins and two playoff appearances the last three years. On March 9, Davis told The Baltimore Sun, "Some things are going to have to change as...
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After catching back-to-back days, Matt Wieters ready for the next step on Tuesday

After catching back-to-back days, Matt Wieters ready for the next step on Tuesday
SARASOTA, Fla. - It was only a B game and it won't count in the stats, but Matt Wieters, who is 0-for-20 in exhibiton games, did get a hit today in the contest against Pittsburgh. Then he got ribbed for it. Wieters went 1-for-3 with a ground single off pitcher Francisco Liriano's glove in the last of the first. "It was nice to get on base. Looked at Buck (Showalter) and he asked if I wanted the ball," Wieters said with a laugh. Now comes more serious matters for the O's catcher. After...
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Gausman on his slider and more, Britton on his outing from today's B game

Gausman on his slider and more, Britton on his outing from today's B game
SARASOTA, Fla. - Players use spring training to improve and Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman did some of that in a nearly-empty stadium this morning. Pitching in a B game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium, Gausman faced a decent Bucs lineup, one that included Pedro Alvarez, Greg Polanco, Francisco Cervelli and former Oriole Steve Lombardozzi. The Orioles and Pirates tied 2-2 in a seven inning game. He threw 50 pitches (32 strikes) over three innings allowing three hits and...
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O's-Pirates B game update and Chris Davis on lack of offense this spring (updated)

O's-Pirates B game update and Chris Davis on lack of offense this spring (updated)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman gave up one run over three innings this morning in his third spring outing as he faced the Pittsburgh Pirates in a B game at Ed Smith Stadium. Gausman got off to a strong start, pitching a scoreless first, working around a leadoff single by former Oriole Steve Lombardozzi. He then retired the Pirates in order with two strikeouts on just eight pitches in the second. Down 2-0, the Pirates got one off Gausman in the third. With two outs and none on, Lombardozzi...
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Harvey handles himself like veteran, draws praise from his manager

Harvey handles himself like veteran, draws praise from his manager
SARASOTA, Fla. - His time in major league camp may soon be coming to an end, but Orioles 20-year-old pitching prospect Hunter Harvey has made a very nice impression over the last few weeks while hanging out with the major league players that he someday wants to join. When asked about how Harvey has done in this camp, manager Buck Showalter said just three words at one point yesterday as a big smile came across his face. "Good, pretty good," he said simply. But then he had a few more words to...
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Wieters on catching, Tillman on outing today against Puerto Rico

Wieters on catching, Tillman on outing today against Puerto Rico
SARASOTA, Fla. - The opponent was not close to being on the level of a major league team and it was on a back field, but Matt Wieters got behind the plate and caught six innings today as the Orioles played the Puerto Rico Development Team. Puerto Rico agreed to not steal bases, even though they had very few baserunners to even try anyway. Wieters' time to try and throw out runners is coming. But today he had to settle for a toss to second base before the top of the first when Tillman was...
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Dylan Bundy says his arm feels great, talks about pitching with his brother

Dylan Bundy says his arm feels great, talks about pitching with his brother
SARASOTA, Fla. - Until Thursday, the last time the two Bundy brothers saw their names in the same box score it was April 2008. Dylan Bundy was a freshman and Bobby Bundy a senior at Owassa (Okla.) High School. But on Thursday, two Bundys pitched in one game when the Orioles played in Jupiter, Fla., against St. Louis. Dylan went two innings, allowing two hits and one run. Bobby pitched 2/3, of an inning without allowing a hit or run. Both brothers have had Tommy John surgery and both are looking...
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Zach Britton looks to multi-inning outings for more chances to work on his pitches

Zach Britton looks to multi-inning outings for more chances to work on his pitches
SARASOTA, Fla. - This is quite a different spring training for Orioles left-hander Zach Britton. This time last year, he was a young pitcher out of options and just trying to make the team in any role. Now he is in spring camp as the established closer, coming off a big year. The 27-year-old Britton took over as closer in mid-May in 2014 and went 3-2 with a 1.65 ERA and 37 saves in 41 chances. He was one of three American League closers that recorded 30 or more saves with a save percentage of...
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Showalter on Jimenez: "We'll see what the end product is"

Showalter on Jimenez: "We'll see what the end product is"
DUNEDIN, Fla. - On a day that Ubaldo Jimenez pitched three scoreless innings and one frame where he gave up three runs, Orioles manager Buck Showalter saw signs of progress from the right-hander. "Yeah, a little bit," Showalter said after the Orioles' 5-3 loss here to Toronto at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. "There are some things that he is doing that I'm not going to say (are) drastic, but they are different for him. It will take a little while, but I think every outing has gotten a...
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Ubaldo Jimenez talks about his outing today (Orioles lose 5-3)

Ubaldo Jimenez talks about his outing today (Orioles lose 5-3)
ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 3 Recap: Ubaldo Jimenez pitched three scoreless innings and became the first Baltimore starter to pitch four innings this spring. But he allowed three runs on three hits in the second as the Orioles fell behind 3-2. He gave up an RBI single to Daric Barton and two-run double to former Oriole Chris Dickerson. Jimenez allowed five hits and three runs with no walks, one strikeout, a hit batter and two wild pitches. T.J. McFarland gave up two runs over...
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Toronto takes lead in second (Jimenez first to go four)

Toronto takes lead in second (Jimenez first to go four)
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Ubaldo Jimenez had a very strong first inning followed by a shaky second inning today against the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto scored three times on three hits in the second to take a 3-2 lead on the Orioles at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. The O's had taken a 2-0 lead in the top of the second. Jimenez, who gave up seven runs and four hits over 3 1/3 innings in his first two starts, made quick work of the Jays in the first. He retired Jose Reyes, Maicer Izturis and Russell...
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A few pregame notes from Dunedin

A few pregame notes from Dunedin
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said right-hander Ryan Webb is getting closer to pitching in a game and it could happen next week. The Orioles reliever has been recieving treatment on his left knee. "Webb threw today and felt a lot better. He's close to throwing a bullpen," Showalter said. Meanwhile, Paul Janish has been fully cleared for baseball activities and will probably get some at-bats at designated hitter on Saturday against the Puerto Rico development team and also in...
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For Orioles, AL East was not a beast in 2014

For Orioles, AL East was not a beast in 2014
SARASOTA, Fla. - As I arrive at spring training, the Orioles are 3-8, have lost six of their last seven games and have scored just eight runs in the last five games. Should we be concerned? Of course not. Moving on ... I will be in Dunedin later today to see Ubaldo Jimenez make his third start of the year after he gave up six runs in 1 1/3 innings on March 3 against Detroit and one run over two-plus innings in his last outing March 8 against Minnesota. The Orioles play the Blue Jays today and...
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Final winter edition: 10 questions for O's fans

Final winter edition: 10 questions for O's fans
Here is one final preseason edition of 10 questions for O's fans. You may be worn out of answering my questions by now, but I always enjoy reading through the responses. As usual, answer one, a few or all 10. Provide a short answer or longer, the choice is yours. Please number the answers to make it easier to follow. On to the questions: 1. Between Jonathan Schoop, Ryan Flaherty and Everth Cabrera, which of the three is most likely to start the year in the minor leagues? 2. Who will win the...
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Quick take on Manny Machado, prospect news and another AL East injury

Quick take on Manny Machado, prospect news and another AL East injury
A few thoughts and observations on the Orioles and another pitching injury as I count down the hours unitl my flight leaves tomorrow for spring training: * It was just one midweek exhibition, but Manny Machado looked in midseason form against the Yankees yesterday. He was spraying line drives all over the field and making plays all over in the field. The arm - well, let's just say there are no worries about that. A return to All-Star form by Machado would be so huge for the Orioles. While most...
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Can Orioles rotation match 2014 starters?

Can Orioles rotation match 2014 starters?
New year, same rotation. For the Orioles, the same five starters that begin 2015 with the club will very likely be the same five that ended 2014 there - unless Ubaldo Jimenez works his way into the top five. Either way, the rotation returns basically intact. No new additions. No trades were needed to try to improve the starting five. That is a good thing. Of all aspects of play the Orioles would like to duplicate from last year, the rotation's performance would rank high on the list. The...
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Will inevitable pitching injuries have a trickle-down effect on Orioles?

Will inevitable pitching injuries have a trickle-down effect on Orioles?
Former Orioles general manager Andy MacPhail said often that pitching is expensive and fragile. Thus, it was better to "grow the arms," producing as many young, homegrown pitchers as the organization could. No doubt that every year, the health of pitchers seems to factor into the pennant race. The loss of a key starter hurts one team, while another staff that is fortunate to stay healthy can thrive. The latest example came Sunday when we learned that Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Smyly has left...
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Remembering an Orioles broadcast legend

Remembering an Orioles broadcast legend
An anniversary passed without too much notice on Friday, but it certainly should be noted. It was 10 years ago that day - March 6, 2005 - that legendary Orioles and Baltimore Colts broadcaster Chuck Thompson died at age 83. Thompson was a Hall of Fame broadcaster and for many of us, the voice of sports in Baltimore in our youth. He received the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 1993. While he worked with a few broadcast partners over the years, many O's...
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One publication ranks Orioles schedule as toughest in majors

One publication ranks Orioles schedule as toughest in majors
Is strength of schedule important in baseball? Even if it is, how do you quantify it? For me, yes, there is some importance to it, but the quantifying part is the difficult part. Strength of schedule can have some significance with an unbalanced schedule as it relates to getting one of the two wild card berths. Since all teams play more than 50 percent of their games within their division, it stands to reason that if you are in a very tough division, you are at a disadvantage against a team...
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O's gear up for draft, Rule 5 duo off to a good start and looking for a spring surprise

O's gear up for draft, Rule 5 duo off to a good start and looking for a spring surprise
This is going to be a very different First-Year Player Draft for scouting director Gary Rajsich and his staff. The Orioles have more picks early in the draft and are allotted more money to spend in their bonus pool from MLB. After not having a selection last year until the 90th overall pick, which came in the third round, now the Orioles have five of the first 102 picks. They will select No. 25 overall in the first round, No. 36 overall (compensation for losing Nelson Cruz), No. 68 in the...
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