Orioles announce "Countdown to Opening Day" events throughout Birdland

The Orioles today announced plans for a series of “Countdown to Opening Day” events leading up to Major League Baseball’s Opening Day on Thursday, March 28, when the Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels at 3:05 p.m. ET. Beginning Saturday, March 16, and leading up to Opening Day, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash,
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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals in Jupiter

JUPITER, Fla. – And we’re back! Yes, after a nice little break at home, I’ve returned to Florida for the remainder of spring training. My thanks to Bobby Blanco (who, inexplicably, is still at the airport in Fort Myers waiting to fly home) for a great week of coverage in my absence. We’ve got some news on this Monday morning at Nationals camp. The

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O's Opening Day starter on high expectations and pressure pitching in a walk year

This spring the announcement of the Orioles' Opening Day starter seemed to come earlier than it has most years. But why wait? There were no surprises when manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Sunday in camp that right-hander Corbin Burnes will be first up March 28 versus the Los Angeles Angels. The Orioles acquired their new ace Feb. 1, and he will

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Nuñez getting extra reps by standing in box for bullpen sessions: “It's like cheating"

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Nasim Nuñez is as relaxed as can be at Nationals spring training. Last December’s Rule 5 Draft pick is already right at home with his new team, often seen sitting at his locker and just hanging out with his fellow prospects Trey Lipscomb, Darren Baker, Brady House, Robert Hassell III, James Wood and Dylan Crews. “It's like a
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Mansolino talks about Holliday defense at second and Mayo at third

SARASOTA, Fla. – Orioles third base coach Tony Mansolino carried his fungo bat to the left side of the cage yesterday and began spraying ground balls to infielders. He moved near the stands behind the plate and fired baseballs into the padding to get his arm loose, then threw his appointed round of batting practice. Also the team’s infield instruct
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Adon more confident attacking strike zone in first spring start
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Joan Adon is back at Nationals spring training competing for a spot in the major league rotation. His locker in the clubhouse is next to the regular starters. He’s being stretched out as a starter. And he works out with the other starters. Even so, there is hardly an expectation when the Nats break camp for the regular season tha
Burnes on Opening Day start and today's outing, Holliday hits slam in Dunedin (O's and Jays end 6-6)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Corbin Burnes walked out of the dugout today before the top of the first inning and had no one behind him. Players stayed back as the club’s Opening Day starter approached the mound, as if honoring the staff ace. Or maybe they were just a little slower. But Burnes had the field to himself for a moment. The song “Friends in Low Plac
Robles returns to lineup after hamstring issue
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Victor Robles is back in the Nationals lineup for this afternoon’s game against the Twins at Hammond Stadium, three hours away from West Palm Beach. The 26-year-old outfielder came out of the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader in the middle of the third inning after striking out against Astros starter José Urquidy in his seco
Orioles name Corbin Burnes Opening Day starter
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – The assumption became official this morning. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced that Corbin Burnes will start Opening Day against the Angels at Camden Yards. Who else could have received the honor? Burnes stood on the mound for the last two openers with the Brewers, and he was the obvious choice again after the Orioles acquired
Starting lineups: Nats vs. Twins in Fort Myers
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Nationals made their last trip across the state this morning to play the Twins this afternoon. A handful of regulars and a good number of prospects piled onto the team buses to make the three-hour trek to Fort Myers. Victor Robles, Luis García Jr., Ildemaro Vargas and Riley Adams are among the major leaguers in the starting l
Orioles and Blue Jays lineups in split-squad games
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles didn’t put infielder Errol Robinson on their list of spring training invites. However, he’s got a locker in the main clubhouse at the Ed Smith Stadium complex and said he officially joined the group about a week ago. Robinson, a native of Boyds, Md., is 5-for-11 with six walks. He signed a minor league deal in January.
Some players worked on specific and targeted plans to improve their games
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After spending about a week at spring training, one impression that struck me is how hard some players worked over the winter to get better. And it’s not just the hard work they put in, but that much of it is very specific, very targeted, and there is a clear plan at work.  It is one of many things this organization is doing well right now. They ta
Rosario wants to help Nats' young talent while competing for roster spot
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Eddie Rosario has walked in and out of the Nationals clubhouse each of the past couple of days. Although he just arrived at the team’s spring training complex after agreeing to a minor league deal on Wednesday, he’s already busy. He had a physical to take Thursday morning. He’s been introduced to his new teammates and coache
Wong working with Holliday on the art of turning the double play
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Playing second base isn’t dumping Jackson Holliday in unfamiliar territory. He’s been there and done it: 25 starts as a professional, 20 last year scattered among four affiliates. This isn’t the Orioles experimenting with third baseman Billy Rowell in right field or catcher Javy López at first base, for our older readers. Many of t
García, Nats sloppy in early loss to Astros: "That can't happen" (updated)
Bobby Blanco
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The long weekend continued Saturday for the Nationals. After last night’s “weird game” against the Cardinals, they got ready for a split doubleheader against the Astros (as the away team) and Marlins (as the home team) at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. The early morning and quick turnaround didn’t work out well for the boys
       
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