Orioles lineup vs. Mets

Orioles lineup vs. Mets
Hanser Alberto remains out of the Orioles lineup this afternoon with a sore knee. Pat Valaika, who had a career-high four hits last night, is playing second base in the series finale against the Mets. José Iglesias is the designated hitter and Andrew Velazquez is the shortstop. The lineup is the same as last night's except Pedro Severino is catching. John Means is making his sixth start and the first of his career against the Mets. He was built up to four innings and 74 pitches in his last...

Orioles' opening day roster remains unsettled as they reach an off-day

Orioles' opening day roster remains unsettled as they reach an off-day
SARASOTA, Fla. - Today's much-needed and celebrated break in the exhibition schedule should have provided a little more clarity to the 26-man roster for opening day. It doesn't always work out that way. Trey Mancini could begin the season on the injured list, which creates an unexpected vacancy in right field. Manager Brandon Hyde didn't want to talk about possible alternatives yesterday while meeting with the media. He doesn't know and he doesn't want to be disrespectful to Mancini,...