BRADENTON, Florida—Seven Orioles pitchers combined on the team’s first no-hitter in spring training history. Zach Eflin, Gregory Soto, Yennier Cano, Cionel Pérez, Bryan Baker, Roansy Contreras and minor leaguer Riley Cooper shut down the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 before 7,568 at LECOM Park on Saturday. Eflin, getting ready for his Opening Day assignment on Thursday, threw three … [Read more...] about 7 Orioles combine on 1st spring training no-hitter in team history in 4-0 win over Pirates
Sugano allows 5 runs in Orioles’ 9-7 loss to Yankees; Rutschman hits 3-run home run
SARASOTA–What’s happening? Manager Brandon Hyde said that Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is progressing in his rehabilitation from a strained right intercostal muscle, but “we are running out of time right now.” Hyde is referring to the fact that Henderson has little time now to get ready to start the season with the Orioles because he hasn’t played since February 27th. The … [Read more...] about Sugano allows 5 runs in Orioles’ 9-7 loss to Yankees; Rutschman hits 3-run home run
Should Orioles trade Coby Mayo? | MAILBAG
Question: What do you think Coby Mayo’s trade potential is? Could we get a starting pitcher for him? You would think a team would be interested in having a young player rated in the top 20 MLB prospects. It just seems a waste of talent to send him back down to Triple-A. I personally think he has more long-term potential than Jordan Westburg, but the O’s seem to be committed … [Read more...] about Should Orioles trade Coby Mayo? | MAILBAG
Carlson, Machin make strong impression on Orioles
SARASOTA—Two of the best players this spring training for the Orioles might not make the Opening Day roster. Outfielder Dylan Carlson, who was signed to a contract in late January, is hitting .320 with two home runs, eight RBIs and a 1.059 OPS. Infielder Vimael Machin, who signed in November, has a .421 average with a homer, nine RBIs and a 1.042 OPS. “They’ve done a great job, … [Read more...] about Carlson, Machin make strong impression on Orioles
Henderson tops roster decisions a week before Orioles start season
SARASOTA—The Orioles return from their second and final offday with 41 players left in camp and significant questions to be answered — the most pressing: what to do about shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who hasn’t played since February 27th because of an intercostal muscle strain. Here is the Orioles’ list of roster decisions before Opening Day next Thursday. How many pitchers will … [Read more...] about Henderson tops roster decisions a week before Orioles start season