SARASOTA—Spring training is full of unexpected moments. Saturday night, they came in Spring Breakout. Last year, Major League Baseball decided to introduce games between the top prospects of each club, and the Orioles’ prospects played the prospects of the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton. It was the most notable because baseball’s top position player prospect, Jackson Holliday, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Spring Breakout a big hit with fans
Are Orioles playing Holliday at shortstop in case Henderson isn’t ready? | MAILBAG
Question: With Gunnar Henderson out, Jackson Holliday is getting a lot of reps at shortstop. Is that an indication that the O’s expect Henderson to start the year on the injured list? From: Kevin Gish Answer: Kevin, Henderson hasn’t played since February 27th and needs to play in a few games this week before he’ll be ready for Opening Day. I’m not ruling him out because I was … [Read more...] about Are Orioles playing Holliday at shortstop in case Henderson isn’t ready? | MAILBAG
Orioles pound Red Sox 12-3; Rookie pitchers Fruit, Money show their stuff
FORT MYERS, Florida–What’s happening? Grayson Rodriguez, who’s sidelined with right elbow discomfort is scheduled to play catch for the first time since the Orioles shut him down. Rodriguez last pitched on March 5th and will begin the season on the injured list. Gunnar Henderson is still sidelined with a strained right intercostal. Manager Brandon Hyde said Henderson hit on the … [Read more...] about Orioles pound Red Sox 12-3; Rookie pitchers Fruit, Money show their stuff
What they’re saying about Orioles’ prospects 5-4 win over Yankees’ prospects
SARASOTA—Before Saturday’s Orioles-Pirates game in Bradenton, manager Brandon Hyde was asked what he thought of the team’s top prospects. Hyde has seen plenty of catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, the team’s second-ranked prospect who’s ranked 13th, according to MLB.com. He’s also watched outfielders Dylan Beavers, Enrique Bradfield Jr. and Jud Fabian. On Tuesday, he saw … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Orioles’ prospects 5-4 win over Yankees’ prospects
Mateo returns to Orioles’ lineup after Tommy John surgery
SARASOTA—Less than seven months after Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, Jorge Mateo will return to the Orioles’ lineup Sunday. Mateo is scheduled to hit seventh and play shortstop in the Orioles’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. “Jorgie was a big loss for us last year, and he adds so much to our team, the versatility, the speed,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “I love … [Read more...] about Mateo returns to Orioles’ lineup after Tommy John surgery