Orioles statement on Trey Mancini
Orioles statement on Trey Mancini
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
Trey Mancini underwent successful surgery today to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. Lab results and the timetable for Trey's recovery will not be known until next week. In the interim, Trey and his family continue to appreciate the respect for his privacy. "The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better," said Mancini. "I have the best family, friends, fans, and teammates...
Mancini has malignant tumor removed from colon
Mancini has malignant tumor removed from colon
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles announced this afternoon that outfielder Trey Mancini underwent "successful" surgery earlier today to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. The team's statement also said lab results and the timetable for his recovery won't be known until next week. "The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better," Mancini, 27, said in the statement. "I have the...
Davis says Orioles don't know whether they're staying in camp
Davis says Orioles don't know whether they're staying in camp
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles won't be playing any more spring training games due to coronavirus pandemic, but whether they hold workouts at their facility or head back home is one of the issues that's unresolved. Player representative Chris Davis said there isn't much clarity as the team waits for the next set of instructions. "I think a lot of it is up in the air," he said while again sitting outside the media workroom at the allotted six-foot perimeter. "Hopefully, in the next few days,...
Statement from the Baltimore Orioles
Statement from the Baltimore Orioles
Doug Miller
Orioles
The Orioles organization is fully supportive of Major League Baseball's decision to suspend Spring Training games and to delay the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks. The health and safety of our players, fans, staff, and partners will always be our top priority. We will communicate additional details, including information about refunds, directly to fans when they become available, as this is a rapidly-evolving situation. We encourage everyone to continue to follow the...
Orioles delaying trip to Fort Myers (spring training suspended)
Orioles delaying trip to Fort Myers (spring training suspended)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles boarded two charter buses this afternoon that pulled out of the Ed Smith Stadium complex, bound for Fort Myers and tonight's game against the Twins. They were back after a couple of minutes, circling the perimeter and dropping off manager Brandon Hyde, his staff and his players. A few Orioles drove their own vehicles, including Anthony Santander, Chris Davis and Richard Bleier. They were summoned back to Sarasota. Hyde stepped off one of the buses and was on his...
Spring games called, season delayed at least two weeks (updated)
Spring games called, season delayed at least two weeks (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals and Yankees are underway, with the first sellout crowd of the spring packed into FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches to watch this exhibition game. How long this game continues, though, is very much in question. As sporting events around the country are canceled due to the coronavirus, Major League Baseball reportedly is on the verge of suspending spring training. Commissioner Rob Manfred was on a conference call with club owners this afternoon, according...
Orioles lineup vs. Twins (and notes on Cobb and Wilkerson)
Orioles lineup vs. Twins (and notes on Cobb and Wilkerson)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Cobb is throwing his simulated game today on a back field at the Ed Smith Stadium complex, the alternative to having him start tonight against the Twins in Fort Myers. A blister on his pitching hand led to the change in assignments. DJ Stewart, Richie Martin and Renato Núñez are some of the hitters facing Cobb, who's made only one Grapefruit League start but has been throwing simulated games and bullpen sessions to build up innings. The Orioles have two cameras set...
Baseball America Nats No. 2 prospect: SS Luis Garcia
Baseball America Nats No. 2 prospect: SS Luis Garcia
Byron Kerr
Nationals
No. 2 Luis Garcia Baseball America Nats correspondent Lacy Lusk says shortstop Luis Garcia didn't get off to the best start last season, but then was able to hit better as the year progressed. Garcia hit .241 with no homers and 12 RBIs in the first half of 2019. In the second half, he hit .272 with four homers and 18 RBIs. He was able to drop his strikeout total in the second half from 47 to 39. Lusk says Garcia is a top-notch prospect, but said she would not put him in the elite category just...
Lineups: Nats vs. Yankees in West Palm Beach
Lineups: Nats vs. Yankees in West Palm Beach
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - They are playing today at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. As of this moment. As we've seen, these things can change very quickly. For now, the Nationals are set to face the Yankees, with a sellout crowd expected. Friendly reminder: They may be wearing New York Yankees uniforms, but most of these guys are likely to open the season as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees. Nevertheless, Patrick Corbin is making the start, looking to build himself up to five innings if...
As events unfold in rapid fire, MLB has decision to make
As events unfold in rapid fire, MLB has decision to make
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Seventy-two hours ago, the notion of closing clubhouses to reporters and non-essential team personnel was laughable. Then it happened. Forty-eight hours ago, the suggestion that Major League Baseball games in Seattle, San Francisco and Oakland would have to be relocated or played in empty ballparks sounded ludicrous. Then it happened. Twenty-four hours ago, the possibility of the MLB season not starting on time due to the coronavirus pandemic seemed implausible. It...