Orioles remain cautious with McCann and unsure of his status
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Orioles catcher James McCann hit off a tee yesterday to gauge the level of discomfort in his left oblique and didn’t come away with renewed confidence in his status for Opening Day. McCann said the hitting session went “OK.” He hasn’t played in a week. “Good, not great, would be the best way I could put it,” he said. Adley Rutschma
Orioles lineup vs. Cardinals in final exhibition game (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – The last exhibition game of 2023 will be played this afternoon, with the Cardinals driving across the state to face Orioles’ No. 2 starter Dean Kremer. Félix Bautista is expected to make his last appearance and be deemed ready for Opening Day. Injuries in the bullpen make his availability even more important. Mike Baumann also coul
Has a few spring outings altered O's plan for Grayson Rodriguez?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Unless the club’s decision on rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez includes significant information we are not yet privy to – which is certainly possible – I still think the Orioles should head north with the kid as the No. 5 in their season-opening rotation. They have been pointing to the inclusion of Rodriguez in their rotation to begin this yea
What we made too big a deal about, and what we glossed over
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Spring training is over. The Nationals packed their bags after Sunday’s 2-2 tie against the Marlins and took their charter flight home to D.C. as the somewhat-proud owners of a 12-12-3 record in Grapefruit League play. (Hey, after going 4-11 last year en route to 55-107 in the regular season, any hint of success is ready to be proud.) There’s one m
Orioles almost done with Grapefruit League and must squeeze more players off camp roster
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – We have reached the final day of spring training. The Orioles play the Cardinals at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. The equipment is packed, the complex will empty after Tuesday morning’s workout, and the word “Publix” won’t be uttered again until next spring. Also going away are the warm temperatures. The high in Boston for Thursda
Orioles option DL Hall among three roster cuts
Roch Kubatko
Masn
SARASOTA, Fla. – One of the biggest roster decisions for the Orioles has been made. Left-hander DL Hall was among three pitchers optioned to minor league camp today following a 4-2 win over the Phillies. Spenser Watkins and Yennier Canó also were cut to bring the number down to 41, including 10 non-roster invites. Fifteen additional moves are pendi
Gray completes dominant spring, looks ahead to season
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
JUPITER, Fla. – The 0.55 spring ERA, to be sure, is really nice. So is the 0.918 WHIP. It would be hard for Josiah Gray and the Nationals to look at those numbers as camp wraps up and not be pleased. The spring stats that really stood out to Gray, though, were the two that showed dramatic improvement from his 2022 season. “Walks,” he said. “I think
Canó, Hall and Watkins to minors camp
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Optioned RHP Yennier Canó, LHP DL Hall, and RHP Spenser Watkins to minor league camp. The Orioles’ Spring Training roster currently has 41 players (31+10 NRI).
Bradish back to earlier spring form, Santander hits first homer with Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Kyle Bradish can take his seat in the waiting room. Grayson Rodriguez made his final spring start Thursday afternoon and allowed five runs in four innings. Tyler Wells pitched last night in Bradenton and held the Pirates to an unearned run and two hits through the fifth. Bradish faced the Phillies today in Sarasota and rationed the
Adams will report to Triple-A if no MLB offers made
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Matt Adams is going to fly home with the Nationals tonight, play in Tuesday’s exhibition finale against the Yankees and attend the team’s annual charity gala that evening. And then, if he doesn’t get a big league offer from another organization, the veteran slugger will report to Triple-A Rochester and hope he gets called up