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Basallo keeps bashing in exhibition games, homers twice and goes 3-for-3

Basallo keeps bashing in exhibition games, homers twice and goes 3-for-3

SARASOTA – The second one was worthy of a bat flip. Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo stayed hot on a chilly...

Roch Kubatko March 19, 2026 7:44 pm
Gibson gets Spring Breakout start, notes on split-squad game in Tampa, tonight’s Orioles-Pirates lineups

Gibson gets Spring Breakout start, notes on split-squad game in Tampa, tonight’s Orioles-Pirates lineups

SARASOTA – The camp experience for Trey Gibson keeps changing for the better. The Orioles invited him to spring training...

Roch Kubatko March 19, 2026 3:00 pm
Orioles and Yankees lineups for split-squad game in Tampa

Orioles and Yankees lineups for split-squad game in Tampa

SARASOTA – The Orioles are playing split-squad games today against the Yankees in Tampa and tonight against the Pirates in...

Roch Kubatko March 19, 2026 10:40 am
Alexander fired up about Opening Day in Baltimore

Alexander fired up about Opening Day in Baltimore

SARASOTA – Blaze Alexander is doing his Opening Day homework. The versatility that he brings apparently includes his ability to...

Roch Kubatko March 19, 2026 4:00 am
Suárez strong in spring start, more game details, O’Neill on WBC experience, Spring Breakout roster and more from O’s 3-2 win

Suárez strong in spring start, more game details, O’Neill on WBC experience, Spring Breakout roster and more from O’s 3-2 win

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The importance of Albert Suárez’s start this afternoon against the Blue Jays presented a stark contrast to...

Roch Kubatko March 18, 2026 3:08 pm
Orioles made two roster cuts, today’s lineups and more notes

Orioles made two roster cuts, today’s lineups and more notes

DUNEDIN, Fla. – The Orioles began their day by optioning right-hander Jose Espada and left-hander Luis De León to minor...

Roch Kubatko March 18, 2026 11:01 am
More chatter about Orioles’ rotation and leadership that Bassitt brings to staff

More chatter about Orioles’ rotation and leadership that Bassitt brings to staff

SARASOTA – Chris Bassitt made the start yesterday in Lakeland, expected to be his penultimate appearance in games that don’t...

Roch Kubatko March 18, 2026 4:00 am
Basallo gets the best of Verlander, Bassitt pitches into sixth, Ramos comes within triple of cycle in 1-1 tie

Basallo gets the best of Verlander, Bassitt pitches into sixth, Ramos comes within triple of cycle in 1-1 tie

LAKELAND, Fla. – Justin Verlander was drafted second overall by the Tigers in 2004. Later that year, Samuel Basallo was...

Roch Kubatko March 17, 2026 4:38 pm
Mayo and Mountcastle in Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

Mayo and Mountcastle in Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

LAKELAND, Fla. – Coby Mayo is playing third base this afternoon as the Orioles make their second trip to Lakeland...

Roch Kubatko March 17, 2026 10:54 am
Vázquez ready to get back into utility competition with Orioles

Vázquez ready to get back into utility competition with Orioles

SARASOTA – The Orioles are working to pare their roster to the required 26 players for Opening Day, with two...

Roch Kubatko March 17, 2026 4:00 am