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Wells impresses in relief, Kremer gets his ups, O’Hearn makes triumphant return to Sarasota and more from today’s 8-2 Orioles loss

Wells impresses in relief, Kremer gets his ups, O’Hearn makes triumphant return to Sarasota and more from today’s 8-2 Orioles loss

SARASOTA, Fla. – Tyler Wells stood in the bullpen area after tossing a scoreless inning today, and his biggest concern...

Roch Kubatko February 21, 2026 3:03 pm
Orioles pregame notes on Eflin and Baz live BPs, plan for Kremer, Gibson’s nine-out save and more

Orioles pregame notes on Eflin and Baz live BPs, plan for Kremer, Gibson’s nine-out save and more

SARASOTA, Fla. – Zach Eflin threw another live batting practice earlier today on the Camden Yards replica field. He faced...

Roch Kubatko February 21, 2026 12:34 pm
Orioles and Pirates lineup for second exhibition game

Orioles and Pirates lineup for second exhibition game

SARASOTA, Fla. – Taylor Ward is leading off this afternoon and making his Orioles exhibition debut against the Pirates at...

Roch Kubatko February 21, 2026 10:23 am
Some morning notes following yesterday’s Orioles exhibition opener

Some morning notes following yesterday’s Orioles exhibition opener

SARASOTA, Fla. – Dean Kremer is starting for the Orioles this afternoon against the Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Fans...

Roch Kubatko February 21, 2026 4:00 am
Alonso homers in Orioles debut, pitching impresses in 2-0 win

Alonso homers in Orioles debut, pitching impresses in 2-0 win

SARASOTA, Fla. – Most of the players in today’s Orioles lineup came out of the game after the fifth inning....

Roch Kubatko February 20, 2026 4:20 pm
Orioles claim Bryan Ramos, Trevor Rogers tosses two scoreless innings, more updates from exhibition opener

Orioles claim Bryan Ramos, Trevor Rogers tosses two scoreless innings, more updates from exhibition opener

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles made their first move to counter the multiple injuries in their infield by acquiring Bryan...

Roch Kubatko February 20, 2026 2:18 pm
Jordan Westburg has partial UCL tear in elbow and will join Jackson Holliday on injured list (updated)

Jordan Westburg has partial UCL tear in elbow and will join Jackson Holliday on injured list (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles suffered another big loss before playing any games. Infielder Jordan Westburg has a partial tear...

Roch Kubatko February 20, 2026 10:32 am
Bourgeois on Cowser: “He has everything it takes to be a center fielder”

Bourgeois on Cowser: “He has everything it takes to be a center fielder”

SARASOTA – Baseball’s inner circle tightened around Colton Cowser and Jason Bourgeois. Cowser is the Orioles outfielder who’s prepping to...

Roch Kubatko February 20, 2026 4:00 am
Taking another look at possible position players, German impressed Alonso in live batting practice

Taking another look at possible position players, German impressed Alonso in live batting practice

SARASOTA – The first exhibition game will be played Friday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium. The media won’t be hanging...

Roch Kubatko February 19, 2026 2:47 pm
Mystery and speculation builds over Westburg injury status and timeline

Mystery and speculation builds over Westburg injury status and timeline

SARASOTA, Fla. – A set Orioles infield appears to be falling apart at the seams. Jordan Westburg was a candidate...

Roch Kubatko February 19, 2026 10:33 am