O's may have found a pitcher in Suárez, is another hanging out in that clubhouse?

SARASOTA, Fla. – As we watched right-hander Albert Suárez emerge it seemed out of nowhere to fan seven Philadelphia Phillies in three scoreless innings yesterday in Clearwater, we could wonder further if there is another to come out of nowhere in that clubhouse? Suárez got 12 whiffs on 23 swings while touching 97.5 mph on the radar gun. Brandon Hyd
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While learning in camp, Herz wants to be a "beast" to validate trade

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – By recent standards, the Nationals were unusually quiet at last year’s trade deadline despite being in last place and receiving interest in a handful of their major league players. But general manager Mike Rizzo made only one move, sending third baseman Jeimer Candelario and cash to the Cubs for prospects DJ Herz and Kevin M
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Not much roster clarity for Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles break camp in less than three weeks, proving again that spring training moves just as fast as the offseason. Are we any closer to figuring out the 26-man roster? Not really. The club hasn’t made a particular move that serves as a spoiler. We know that Sam Hilliard fell out of the outfield competition quickly, returning

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Jackson Holliday with three hits and O's youngsters shine in win over Philly

CLEARWATER, Fla. – For the Orioles it was another win today under the Florida sun. But this one might have more importance than some others. They saw their 20-year-old top prospect produce his best spring game while a 34-year-old pitcher fighting for a return to the majors fanned seven over three dominant, scoreless innings. It was quite the day fo
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O's get early lead on Philly and Hyde updates Mullins, Burnes and more in Clearwater

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins is still feeling discomfort today in his right hamstring but the club remains optimistic this will prove to be nothing too concerning or long-term at all. “It’s still a little bit sore,” manager Brandon Hyde said before today’s game with the Phillies in Clearwater. “I think he’s really positi
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Notes on Basallo and Cano, plus Orioles and Phillies lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Catcher Samuel Basallo, the No. 2 prospect in the Orioles’ system, expects to play in the Spring Breakout game on March 14 in Bradenton that features top prospects going head-to-head for seven innings. Basallo would serve as the designated hitter because he doesn’t expect to be cleared to catch until late April “more or less” due t
Other Nats camp observations on an off-day
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Nationals are enjoying their first scheduled off-day of spring training since camp got underway almost three weeks ago with pitchers and catchers reporting Feb. 14. Some players may trickle into the team’s facilities at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, but for the most part, it’s a day to get some rest and relaxation. Thi
Holliday on advice he got from home on trying to win roster spot (Hyde on guest coaches)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – At age 20 Jackson Holliday, after just 145 minor league games and one full season on the farm, is trying to break north with the Orioles on the Opening Day roster. He is under a spotlight in this camp at Ed Smith Stadium. The kid has resources all around him, like a father in Matt Holliday who was a seven-time All-Star and World Se
Orioles spring training mailbag leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – The fan excitement over spring training has spilled over to the mailbag, which also is spilling. Time for some mailbag leftovers for breakfast, a mash-up for this side of the site. Same editing rules – little to none – and same appreciation of your participation. What did catcher Maverick Handley do to make the Orioles mad at him a
After late arrival, Williams efficient in spring debut
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Trevor Williams was 11 days late in reporting to Nationals spring training. But he had permission from the team with instructions on how to keep himself ready for when he did get to camp. The 31-year-old right-hander didn't arrive in West Palm Beach until Feb. 25, instead staying home in San Diego to be with his family follo
Cedric Mullins exits game as precaution with hamstring discomfort (updated, O's lose)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla – A lot has been going well for the Orioles during spring training 2024 as they've gotten off to a 9-1 start. But today something went wrong in the last of the first inning when starting center fielder Cedric Mullins walked off the field with a trainer as the Orioles faced the Minnesota Twins at Ed Smith Stadium. During the game, the
Nats play intrasquad game, set rotation after off-day (plus more notes)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Yesterday’s rainout against the Marlins made the Nationals get a little creative in order to get players the work they missed out on. Hello, intrasquad game on the back fields, where the results are even more meaningless than your typical spring training game. “A bunch of guys are just gonna go there and get at-bats mainly a
Pregame notes on Henderson's debut, Povich's Sunday whiff rate and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – After missing the team’s first 10 games – and their 9-1 start – Gunnar Henderson will make his spring training debut today as the Orioles host a Minnesota Twins split squad at 1:05 p.m. He's playing shortstop and batting third. Henderson has been rehabbing a sore left oblique, an issue that came up late in his winter workouts at ho
Gunnar Henderson makes spring debut as O's host Twins
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Gunnar Henderson will make his spring training debut today as the Orioles host the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. The 2023 American League Rookie of the Year has not played in a game to this point due to left oblique soreness that appeared when he was long-tossing during workouts at home before camp began. Hender
Starting lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals in West Palm Beach
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH – Let’s try this again, shall we? After yesterday’s rainout against the Marlins, the Nationals return to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches to face the other team from Jupiter: the Cardinals. Trevor Williams’ spring debut was supposed to be yesterday, but the Nationals pushed it back to today after he reported to camp late after the bir
       
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