Baltimore Baseball

SARASOTA—The Orioles had their most extensive group of guest coaches this spring, and they couldn’t have been happier with them. Some had been with the team before, including famed pitchers Scott McGregor and Ben McDonald, and infielders J.J. Hardy and Brian Roberts. Adam Jones, who was a guest instructor last spring, is now a special adviser to executive vice president/general … [Read more...] about Oriole greats Jones, Markakis, Ripken provide invaluable instruction

Question: If Samuel Basallo is the real deal, and two long home runs suggest he is, would the team be less likely to extend Adley Rutschman or more likely to trade him in two years? From: Michael Janofsky Answer: Michael, there’s a lot to unpack there. First, 20-year-old Samuel Basallo hasn’t played in the majors, and even though he’s been impressive during spring training, he … [Read more...] about If Basallo is real deal, would Orioles extend or trade Rutschman? | MAILBAG

DUNEDIN, Florida—After Anthony Santander finished his first of many games against the Orioles as a Toronto Blue Jays, he acknowledged how much he enjoyed playing in Baltimore, but said there was “zero chance” he’d re-sign with them. Santander signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with $56.75 million deferred with the Blue Jays on January 20th with an opt out after 2027. … [Read more...] about Now a Blue Jay, Santander says ‘zero chance’ he would re-sign with Orioles

TAMPA-What’s happening? Shortstop Gunnar Henderson started a light hitting progression on Tuesday in Sarasota. Henderson hasn’t played since leaving the Orioles’ game against Toronto on February 27th with a strained right intercostal muscle. “Did some cage stuff. That went extremely well,” manager Brandon Hyde said. ‘He’s going to start defensive stuff tomorrow, ground balls, … [Read more...] about Mountcastle homers in Orioles’ 6-2 win over Yankees; Henderson starts hitting progression

SARASOTA—Samuel Basallo has been impressing people throughout spring training. The 20-year-old Basallo, who is the Orioles’ top prospect and the 13th highest in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, has turned heads with his long home runs and his excellence behind the plate. Manager Brandon Hyde, a former catcher who’s not a slight man, is taken with the 6-foot-4 catcher’s … [Read more...] about Basallo makes strong impression with long home runs, solid catching