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Mayo goes 4-for-4 with 5 RBIs in Orioles’ 7-6 loss to Astros What’s happening? Coby Mayo had an enjoyable and productive trip to Florida’s East Coast, going 4-for-4 and driving in five runs in the Orioles’ 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. Mayo, who grew up in Parkland, Florida got to play in front of friends and relatives at home for […]

Mayo goes 4-for-4 with 5 RBIs in Orioles’ 7-6 loss to Astros #Orioles

Chris Davis elected to Orioles Hall of Fame; Storm Davis, scout Jim Russo also honored SARASOTA—Longtime Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who twice led the major league in home runs, has been elected to the team’s Hall of Fame. Davis, who was obtained from the Texas Rangers along with pitcher Tommy Hunter in exchange for pitcher Koji Uehara, was one of the most popular players in club history. In 2013, […]

Chris Davis elected to Orioles Hall of Fame; Storm Davis, scout Jim Russo also honored #Orioles

Orioles catcher Maverick Handley on catching, coaching, medical school SARASOTA—Orioles catcher Maverick Handley is an interesting fellow. A world traveler, Handley had an important choice to make in 2019. He could have gone to medical school or played professional baseball. Handley was the Orioles’ sixth-round draft choice in 2019 and finally made it to the majors last season. His 2025 season was truncated when […]

Orioles catcher Maverick Handley on catching, coaching, medical school #Orioles

Perlozzo returns to Orioles’ dugout for a weekend; Adjusting from night to day SARASOTA—It’s been nearly 19 years since Sam Perlozzo was in an Orioles dugout. On Saturday, Perlozzo, who managed the team for 288 games from 2005-2007, was in the dugout, watching a new generation of Orioles. The 75-year-old Perlozzo was in the major leagues for 26 years as a coach and manager. He was an Orioles’coach […]

Perlozzo returns to Orioles’ dugout for a weekend; Adjusting from night to day #Orioles

How does Orioles’ Basallo look in spring training? | MAILBAG Question: I was so high on Samuel Basallo when he was in the minors. Since signing the big contract, he seems different.  I hope I’m wrong, but he looks like he is going through the motions. Not leading like a catcher should, and sure as heck doesn’t look like he is having fun. What do […]

How does Orioles’ Basallo look in spring training? | MAILBAG #Orioles

Orioles option rookie relievers Cameron Foster, Anthony Nunez to minor league camp, reassign 4 others SARASOTA—The Orioles cut six players after Sunday’s game, including Cameron Foster and Anthony Nunez, two right-handed relievers who were promoted to the 40-man roster last November. Foster and Nunez, who came to the Orioles last July in separate trades with the New York Mets, had both pitched well in spring training. Both Foster and Nunez […]

Orioles option rookie relievers Cameron Foster, Anthony Nunez to minor league camp, reassign 4 others #Orioles

Wells sharp as he readies for bullpen role in Orioles’ 1-0 loss to Blue Jays; Trimble optioned to minor league camp SARASOTA–What’s happening? Tyler Wells, who’ll begin the season in the bullpen for the Orioles, started Sunday’s game. Ten pitches later, his afternoon was over. Wells completed his sixth scoreless inning of the spring in the Orioles’ 1-0  loss to a Toronto Blue Jays split squad before 6,360 at Ed Smith Stadium. He allowed a single […]

Wells sharp as he readies for bullpen role in Orioles’ 1-0 loss to Blue Jays; Trimble optioned to minor league camp #Orioles

Not only does Orioles’ starting staff appear stronger, so does Norfolk’s SARASOTA—The Orioles’ starting staff looks better than last season’s, and so does the Norfolk Tides’ rotation. Brandon Young was sent to minor league camp on Saturday. For the moment, Trey Gibson, who was the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year in 2025, is still in camp. So are Nestor German and Levi Wells, who […]

Not only does Orioles’ starting staff appear stronger, so does Norfolk’s #Orioles

Povich pitches well in Orioles’ win over Twins; Braves-O’s tie in other split-squad game SARASOTA–What’s happening? The Orioles played two games on Saturday, one of two times this spring they’re scheduled for split-squad games. Manager Craig Albernaz stayed in Sarasota for the game against the Minnesota Twins while bench coach Donnie Ecker traveled 25 miles to southern Sarasota County for the other game against the Atlanta Braves at Cool […]

Povich pitches well in Orioles’ win over Twins; Braves-O’s tie in other split-squad game #Orioles

Orioles option Brandon Young to minor league camp SARASOTA—The Orioles optioned right-hander Brandon Young to minor league camp on Saturday. The 27-year-old appeared in two Grapefruit League games, allowing one run on five hits in four innings with three strikeouts. He didn’t walk a batter. “We’re at that point in camp where guys are getting built up, innings are starting to get limited,” […]

Orioles option Brandon Young to minor league camp #Orioles

Orioles’ starting pitching appears to be a strength: ‘I think we’re very underrated’ SARASOTA— Early in spring training, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he was open to a conventional five-man rotation or even a six-man rotation. Everything was on the table, he said. With two weeks before the Orioles leave Florida, nothing has changed. “Decisions have not been made. Everything is still on the table,” Albernaz said on […]

Orioles’ starting pitching appears to be a strength: ‘I think we’re very underrated’ #Orioles

Bassitt looks sharp in Orioles’ 10-2 loss to Cardinals; Suárez allows 7 runs SARASOTA, Florida–What’s happening? Chris Bassitt breezed through his second start, pitching three spotless innings before he was removed two batters into the fourth in the Orioles 10-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals before 6,510 at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday. Bassitt retired the first nine batters to face him, striking out two before he […]

Bassitt looks sharp in Orioles’ 10-2 loss to Cardinals; Suárez allows 7 runs #Orioles

Hyde sees Orioles for 1st time since firing: ‘It’s a weird feeling’ PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida–A familiar face in an unfamiliar uniform walked over to a group of reporters who cover the Orioles and talked to them for the first time since he was fired last May 17th. Brandon Hyde, who led the team to two postseason appearances but who was fired after just 43 games last season, […]

Hyde sees Orioles for 1st time since firing: ‘It’s a weird feeling’ #Orioles

Should Pete Alonso be Orioles’ captain? | MAILBAG Question: Have there been any indications that the Orioles will designate a captain this season? Seems like Pete Alonso has very quickly moved into a leadership role. I know it’s not something they normally have but it seems, from the outside looking in, that his style of leadership is something the franchise hasn’t had in […]

Should Pete Alonso be Orioles’ captain? | MAILBAG #Orioles

Eflin makes strong 1st start in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Rays; Kittredge unconcerned about shoulder inflammation PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida–What’s happening? Zach Eflin made his spring training debut, throwing 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the Orioles’ 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays before 3,305 at Charlotte Sports Park on Thursday. Eflin, who had back surgery in August and was re-signed by the Orioles in late December, allowed a double to Ryan […]

Eflin makes strong 1st start in Orioles’ 4-3 win over Rays; Kittredge unconcerned about shoulder inflammation #Orioles

Peter Schmuck: Save the angst for later…Orioles are OK A very good friend of mine, who happens to be a former Maryland legislator, just got back from a visit to spring training and called me to tell me how bad the Orioles look right now. I’m not surprised, but my older brother Paul – a Viet Nam vet and retired police officer – has […]

Peter Schmuck: Save the angst for later…Orioles are OK #Orioles

Deeper bullpen gives Orioles options to replace Kittredge SARASOTA—When Orioles manager Craig Albernaz announced that Andrew Kittredge was unlikely to be available for Opening Day because of right shoulder inflammation, it changed the composition of the team’s bullpen and opened another job. Ryan Helsley is set to be the team’s closer. Albernaz confirmed what was already suspected that Tyler Wells was going to […]

Deeper bullpen gives Orioles options to replace Kittredge #Orioles

Will Cowser be Orioles’ centerfielder in 2026? | MAILBAG Question: I haven’t seen any of the spring training games on TV but looking at the stats it seems Colton Cowser is still striking out a lot. If his swing can’t be fixed, has there been any talk of Dylan Beavers getting a shot as the everyday centerfielder? From: Nate Brech Answer: Nate, I think […]

Will Cowser be Orioles’ centerfielder in 2026? | MAILBAG #Orioles

Wells goes to the bullpen; Baz throws 3 innings in Orioles’ 4-2 loss to Astros; Honeycutt homers again SARASOTA–What’s happening? Three weeks into spring training, the Orioles’ bullpen is in a state of flux. Manager Craig Albernaz revealed that Andrew Kittredge, who’d been counted on as a key back-end option, is unlikely to be ready to start the season on March 26th because of right shoulder inflammation. Earlier in spring training, Albernaz decided […]

Wells goes to the bullpen; Baz throws 3 innings in Orioles’ 4-2 loss to Astros; Honeycutt homers again #Orioles

Orioles’ reliever Andrew Kittredge unlikely to pitch Opening Day; Wells goes to bullpen, Bautista throws for 1st time SARASOTA—Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge is likely to start the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, manager Craig Albernaz said on Wednesday. Kittredge, who turns 36 on March 17th, has pitched only once in Grapefruit League games. On February 25th, he allowed three runs, two earned on one hit, a home run, […]

Orioles’ reliever Andrew Kittredge unlikely to pitch Opening Day; Wells goes to bullpen, Bautista throws for 1st time #Orioles

Orioles guest coaches Ben McDonald and Scott McGregor share their wisdom SARASOTA—In recent years, the Orioles have become more aggressive in adding former players to their spring training camp as guest instructors. Two former pitchers who have served as instructors in previous years, Ben McDonald and Scott McGregor, returned this year. The 72-year-old McGregor, who won 138 games, sixth-most in team history in a 13-year career, […]

Orioles guest coaches Ben McDonald and Scott McGregor share their wisdom #Orioles

What Happened to Wally Bunker? In the finale of a two-part series, Baltimore native James Considine, a Bird Tapes subscriber, explores what happened to Orioles pitcher Wally Bunker after his phenomenal debut season in 1964. (Note from John Eisenberg: This week I’m handing the Bird Tapes keyboard to Jim Considine, a lifelong Baltimorean and Bird Tapes subscriber whom I’ve known […]

What Happened to Wally Bunker? #Orioles

Rogers allows 6 runs in Orioles’ 8-5 loss to Team Netherlands; Albernaz: ‘Sloppy game’ SARASOTA–What’s happening? After a day off on Monday, the Orioles played a game that didn’t count in the Grapefruit League standings against Team Netherlands. Preparing for the World Baseball Classic, Netherlands, which will open tournament play on Friday against Venezuela, received troubling news shortly before gametime when its starting left ielder and leadoff batter, Jurickson […]

Rogers allows 6 runs in Orioles’ 8-5 loss to Team Netherlands; Albernaz: ‘Sloppy game’ #Orioles

Orioles make 1st cuts, optioning McDermott, sending 4 others to minor league camp SARASOTA—The Orioles made their first cuts of spring training on Tuesday, optioning right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott to minor league camp and sending right-handed pitchers Jeisson Cabrera, Keagan Gillies and Richard Guasch and infielder Payton Eeles to minor league camp. McDermott, who was 0-1 with a 15.58 ERA in four games with the Orioles last season, […]

Orioles make 1st cuts, optioning McDermott, sending 4 others to minor league camp #Orioles

Orioles on World Baseball Classic: ‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ SARASOTA—Nine players from the Orioles are set to play in the World Baseball Classic. Three of them — Gunnar Henderson, who’ll play for Team USA; Dean Kremer, who’ll represent Team Israel; and Tyler O’Neill, who’ll play for Team Canada; are well-known. Others aren’t as familiar. Relievers Jose Espada and Rico Garcia and infielder Luis Vázquez […]

Orioles on World Baseball Classic: ‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ #Orioles

Will the Orioles platoon Dylan Beavers? | MAILBAG Question: I am wondering how you think playing time gets sorted out in the Orioles’ outfield with four main guys competing for three spots. Who gets platooned? Am particularly wondering how Dylan Beavers is currently viewed?  Is he likely to be a strong side of the platoon guy or does his ability to hit lefties […]

Will the Orioles platoon Dylan Beavers? | MAILBAG #Orioles

Projecting the Orioles’ Opening Day roster midway through spring training SARASOTA—The Orioles have a day off on Monday, and with players heading to the World Baseball Classic and the first cuts looming, let’s look at how the Orioles’ roster might look on March 26th when they open the season against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards. Pitchers (13) Starters: Kyle Bradish, Trevor Rogers, Shane Baz, […]

Projecting the Orioles’ Opening Day roster midway through spring training #Orioles

Why wouldn’t Orioles be interested in Danny Coulombe? | MAILBAG Question: I still don’t understand why the O’s let Danny Coulombe walk in the first place. Is there some “non-public” reason? Regardless, after another good year in 2025, I believe he’s still a free agent this year. Have you heard anything on the O’s possibly bringing him back to bolster a bullpen with lots of […]

Why wouldn’t Orioles be interested in Danny Coulombe? | MAILBAG #Orioles

Bassitt pitches 2 innings in 1st Orioles start in 8-7 win over Red Sox FORT MYERS, Florida–What’s happening? In his first start with the Orioles, Chris Bassitt allowed two runs on two hits in two innings, walking two and throwing 40 pitches in the Orioles’ 8-7 win over the Boston Red Sox before 9,278 at JetBlue Park on Sunday. Bassitt is often talking with other players in the clubhouse, […]

Bassitt pitches 2 innings in 1st Orioles start in 8-7 win over Red Sox #Orioles

Albernaz looks at new Orioles bench coach Donnie Ecker as an extension of him SARASOTA—Next Saturday, Donnie Ecker will manage half of an Orioles split-squad against the Atlanta Braves in North Port while Craig Albernaz will manage in Sarasota. Don’t expect much to change. “The players know when they’re talking to Donnie, they’re talking to me, and when they’re talking to me, they’re talking to Donnie,” Albernaz said. “He’s […]

Albernaz looks at new Orioles bench coach Donnie Ecker as an extension of him #Orioles