Question: I know Zach Eflin is starting for the Orioles in their opener in Toronto, but I don’t consider that our Opening Day. I consider our home opener on March 31st our Opening Day. Will Tomoyuki Sugano get that start? From: Heidi Bertaux Answer: Heidi, I think it would be fun to have Tomoyuki Sugano make his major league debut because it’s a big deal in Baltimore, and the … [Read more...] about Will Sugano start Orioles’ home opener? | MAILBAG
Orioles option Mayo to minor league camp: ‘A lose-lose going to Norfolk’; Basallo’s camp ends
SARASOTA—The Orioles optioned first baseman/third baseman Coby Mayo to their minor league camp and assigned their other top prospect, catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo, to minor league camp on Tuesday. They also assigned right-handed pitchers Corbin Martin, Levi Stoudt and Thaddeus Ward, infielder Nick Gordon and outfielder Daz Cameron to minor league camp, leaving 41 … [Read more...] about Orioles option Mayo to minor league camp: ‘A lose-lose going to Norfolk’; Basallo’s camp ends
Orioles’ Spring Breakout a big hit with fans
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