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Henderson on infield changes, WBC and more (plus Povich start and other notes on today's Orioles exhibition game)
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (1145+ words) February 23, 2026 3:21 pm SARASOTA, Fla. " The Orioles have dumped two more infielders into their camp competition over the past few days by claiming Bryan Ramos on waivers and signing Thairo Estrada to a minor league contract. Gunnar Henderson is just trying…...
Bradish on rotation: “I think we’re all in a great spot right now"
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (1076+ words) February 23, 2026 4:00 am SARASOTA " Three starters who seem like locks to pitch in the Orioles" rotation have appeared in the first three exhibition games. Trevor Rogers, Dean Kremer and Kyle Bradish each got their two ups and came out feeling good....
Kjerstad and Alonso homer against Tigers, plus more details from today's Orioles exhibition game
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1272+ words) February 22, 2026 3:16 pm LAKELAND, Fla. " Heston Kjerstad doesn't care about your roster predictions or your cynicism. He'll keep hitting the cover off the ball in spring training and go where the Orioles tell him. Minor league camp or Baltimore. At least…...
Wondering whether Wolfram could be third lefty in relief and how Orioles will build bullpen
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1124+ words) February 22, 2026 4:00 am SARASOTA " The Orioles can go in a couple of different bullpen directions and have plenty of camp time left to make their decision. Ryan Helsley is the closer and he's doing a slow ramp-up with Friday's live batting…...
Westburg: "You can imagine how frustrating and disappointing it is"
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (821+ words) February 22, 2026 10:57 am LAKELAND, Fla. " Jordan Westburg is running out of ideas. He's trying not to lose hope. Westburg dedicated much of his offseason to getting his body ready for a full major league season, only to strain his right oblique…...
Orioles and Pirates lineup for second exhibition game
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (221+ words) February 21, 2026 10:23 am SARASOTA, Fla. " Taylor Ward is leading off this afternoon and making his Orioles exhibition debut against the Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Gunnar Henderson led off yesterday in a 2-0 win over the Yankees. Don't read too much into…...
Wells impresses in relief, Kremer gets his ups, O’Hearn makes triumphant return to Sarasota and more from today’s 8-2 Orioles loss
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1477+ words) February 21, 2026 3:03 pm SARASOTA, Fla. " Tyler Wells stood in the bullpen area after tossing a scoreless inning today, and his biggest concern was making sure that his 11-month-old daughter Ava had enough sunblock on her arms. Dad noticed that they were…...
Orioles pregame notes on Eflin and Baz live BPs, plan for Kremer, Gibson’s nine-out save and more
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (837+ words) February 21, 2026 12:34 pm SARASOTA, Fla. " Zach Eflin threw another live batting practice earlier today on the Camden Yards replica field. He faced seven batters in his simulated inning, as the Orioles execute a gradual ramp up of the veteran starter. Heston…...
Some morning notes following yesterday's Orioles exhibition opener
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1135+ words) February 21, 2026 4:00 am SARASOTA, Fla. " Dean Kremer is starting for the Orioles this afternoon against the Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Fans can watch again on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. They also can see Chayce McDermott in his 2026 role. It's going…...
How Baltimore can replicate Jordan Westburg's production
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (658+ words) February 21, 2026 8:00 am The Orioles won't be able to replace Jordan Westburg. After an All-Star season in 2024, Westburg fought through injuries in "25 and still produced an OPS close to .800 with quality defense at third base. Now, with a partial UCL tear,…...