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• Rogers shows he’s ready for Opening Day, Basallo homers twice in Orioles’ 5-2 win over Pirates

SARASOTA—What’s happening? In his final start before Opening Day, Trevor Rogers allowed two runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings and Samuel Basallo hit two long home runs in the Orioles’ 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates before 5,734 at Ed Smith Stadium on Thursday night. Rogers, who threw 82 pitches, struck out seven […]...2026
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• After 2 nights of rain, Orioles turn to Bassitt; Club roots for Henderson in WBC

SARASOTA—What’s happening? After two consecutive rainouts, the Orioles will return to action against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Manager Craig Albernaz had Kyle Bradish, who was supposed to start on Monday night against Boston, throw live batting practice on the Ed Smith Stadium Field. The Orioles-Red Sox game was canceled, and Sunday night’s Orioles-Yankees game […]...2026
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• Eflin pitches well, O’Neill delivers 2-run single before rain cancels Orioles-Yankees game

SARASOTA—What’s happening? Sunday night’s Orioles-Yankees game was canceled by rain in the top of the third inning. Zach Eflin started for the second time this spring and retired the first six Yankees hitters, striking out four before Spencer Jones singled and the rain made the field unplayable. The Ed Smith Stadium grounds crew belatedly covered […]...2026
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• Bradish pitches 5 dazzling innings in Orioles’ 7-2 win over Pirates: 7 players cut from squad

SARASOTA—What’s happening? Kyle Bradish, who could be the Orioles’ Opening Day starter, threw five sparkling innings, allowing just one hit, walking one and striking out two, in the Orioles’ 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates before 6,066 at Ed Smith Stadium on Wednesday. Bradish, who started just six times last season after having Tommy John […]...2026
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• 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 […]...2026
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• 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 […]...2026
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• Orioles’ Trevor Rogers on new additions: ‘This team is so exciting’

SARASOTA—Trevor Rogers hadn’t pitched at Ed Smith Stadium since he was a minor leaguer with the Miami Marlins in 2019. Rogers, who had been acquired by the Orioles from Miami at the 2024 trade deadline, wasn’t able to pitch last year in spring training because of a knee injury. In his first live batting practice […]...2026
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• Michael Harris II hits a pair of homers as Braves pour on the runs against Orioles in spring

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Money Mike makes his first two deposits of spring training. Despite fielding a lowkey lineup on the road against the Baltimore Orioles, the Atlanta Braves had themselves a field day in terms of plate action today in spring training. Michael Harris II led the way with two big homers as the Braves picked up a loud 13-5 spring training w...2025
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• Kremer pitches 3 scoreless innings in Orioles’ 5-4 loss to Phillies; Bautista pitches Monday

CLEARWATER, Florida–What’s happening? Félix Bautista is scheduled to make his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2023 when the Orioles host the Boston Red Sox on Monday at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. Charlie Morton, who pitched a scoreless inning last Tuesday against Detroit, allowing two hits will start. Tomoyuki Sugano, […]...2025
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• Irvin retires all 6 batters in Orioles’ 2-0 win over Pirates; Health updates on Kimbrel, Norby, Henderson

BRADENTON, Florida-What’s happening?-The Orioles will play split-squad games on Monday. Cade Povich will start for the Orioles against Tampa Bay’s Trevor Martin at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium while Seth Johnson, who was rehabbing from Tommy John surgery during last year’s spring training, will pitch against Atlanta’s Max Fried at Cool Today Park In […]...2024
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• Wells throws 5 solid innings as Orioles defeat Pirates, 6-4; Hall makes 2nd appearance; McCann out with side injury
BRADENTON, Florida—What’s happening? Kyle Bradish will make his final start on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium at 1:05 p.m. It will be Bradish’s fifth start. He has allowed 11 runs on 13 hits in 11 1/3 innings for an 8.74 ERA. He has walked three and struck out 14. He’ll be […]...2023
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• John Means talks about his rehab, 2023 Orioles, broadcasting
SARASOTA—It’s a strange spring for John Means. The Orioles’ best starter is in the Ed Smith Stadium Complex clubhouse each day to continue rehabilitation from his Tommy John surgery last April, but he isn’t expected to pitch until July. This interview has been edited for clarity. Question: Is this the hardest part of the rehab […]...2023
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• Wieters gets behind plate for first time since surgery
Matt Wieters crouched behind home plate at Ed Smith Stadium for the first two innings of the Orioles' intrasquad game Sunday afternoon, the first time he's caught a game since his Tommy John surgery....2015
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"The Orioles have been at the newly improved Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota since 2010."

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"This time, Harris left absolutly no doubt as to whether or not this ball cleared the fence, as he mashed one off of the scoreboard at Ed Smith Stadium to bring the Braves to ten runs on the day and eight runs in that inning, alone."

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"ET Location: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Florida TV: NONE Streaming: NONE Radio: 98 Rock FM/WBAL NewsRadio FM/AM (Baltimore)"

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"Holmes started and registered two assists as Preston North End defeated his former club 3-1 at the John Smith Stadium."

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"Huddersfield Town opens its English Football League Championship schedule on Friday at John Smith Stadium ."

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"Duane Holmes began his career in the blue and white of Huddersfield Town and now eight years later has made his return to the John Smith Stadium in hopes of giving even more to the club."

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"on Saturday, Manny Machado entered the Orioles' clubhouse at Ed Smith Stadium."

2017
"Aaron Sanchez pitched into the fourth inning in his third Grapefruit League outing, allowing just one hit as the Blue Jays beat the Orioles, 5-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium."

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"For the second time in three days, the Red Sox topped the Orioles, this time a 5-1 contest on Tuesday at Ed Smith Stadium."

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"It was obvious once again Sunday, when they swiped five bases against the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium."

• Orioles’ Trevor Rogers on new additions: ‘This team is so exciting’
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• New Orioles’ pitchers Baz, Helsley make good first impressions

SARASOTA—Shane Baz couldn’t wait to face hitters, even if they were his new teammates. Baz, who was acquired by the Orioles from the Tampa Bay Rays in December for four prospects and a draft choice, was happy to be in the first group of pitchers for Wednesday’s live batting practice at Ed Smith Stadium. “I […]...2026
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• Framber Valdez remains a free agent while Orioles get closer to spring training

Two weeks from today, pitchers and catchers have their first workout at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, and time is growing short for the Orioles to add another starter before camp opens. The Orioles could always sign or trade for a starter once spring training has begun, but that can be risky. In […]...2026
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• Orioles stocking up on players with major league experience for camp invites

While the signings of players with major league experience to minor league contracts might not excite Oriole fans, it’s important for the team. Each spring training, the Orioles bring perhaps two dozen players who aren’t on the 40-man roster to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Some are young players who don’t have the […]...2024
• Holliday delivers 3 hits in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Phillies; Albert Suárez strikes out 7 in 3 innings

CLEARWATER, Florida-What’s happening?— Julio Teheran will make his first start for the Orioles when the Orioles host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium at 6:05 on Wednesday night. Teheran, 33, who signed as a minor league free agent on February 28th, pitched a spotless inning on Saturday against the New York Yankees. He’ll be […]...2024
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• Questions and answers with Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad

SARASOTA, Florida—Heston Kjerstad won’t make the short trip from Ed Smith Stadium to North Port for the Orioles’ spring training game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Kjerstad, the overall No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, made his big league debut in September, hitting .233 (7-for-30) with two home runs and 30 RBIs. The […]...2024
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• Kremer finds groove, Urías, Cowser homer in Orioles’ 12-3 win over Twins; Veterans Teheran, Wong add depth

FORT MYERS, Florida-What’s happening?—The Orioles host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. Corbin Burnes, who threw a scoreless inning against Boston last Saturday in the Grapefruit League opener, will start against 21-year-old Paul Skenes, the overall No. 1 draft pick last season. It’s expected that 20-year-old Jackson Holliday, the […]...2024
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• John Angelos says Orioles aren’t for sale; Lease extension, payroll, Elias, Hyde contracts
SARASOTA—A little after 10 a.m. on Sunday, Orioles Chairman and CEO John Angelos, and his wife, Margaret Valentine arrived on the back fields of the Ed Smith Stadium complex. They spent about an hour strolling around the fields and talking with Executive Vice President/General Manager Mike Elias and manager Brandon Hyde Angelos stopped to take […]...2023
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• Boyd building strong case to be No. 5 starter
Matt Boyd registered 95 mph on his fastball on the Ed Smith Stadium radar gun during his five solid innings against the Orioles. He dropped curveballs at 75 mph. By contrast, he can do nothing about the $21 million due Anibal Sanchez, or the $8 million salary committed to Mike Pelfrey....2017
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• Nicasio fans 10, stays unblemished in spring
Introducing Juan Nicasio, who may be the Pirates' latest pitching success story. Nicasio struck out 10 of the 14 Orioles hitters he faced in Wednesday's game at Ed Smith Stadium. The right-hander, signed to a $3 million contract in December, allowed one hit and extended his Spring Training scoreless streak to 10 innings....2016
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• Michael Harris II hits a pair of homers as Braves pour on the runs against Orioles in spring
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• Wednesday spring training open thread

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images We’re getting closer and closer to Opening Day It’s game time once again! Unfortunately, there’s no type of video for today’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles, but there is radio. Tune in to WIFN 1340/103.7 FM in the Atlanta area if you’d like to tune in to today’s action. Here are the lineups: As you can see, Drake Baldwin e...2025
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• Sugano’s 1st day with Orioles; McDermott sidelined; New daddy Eflin arrives

SARASOTA—About two dozen Japanese and eight Baltimore reporters surrounded Tomoyuki Sugano early Saturday afternoon as he talked about his first day with the Orioles. Sugano arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex at about 9:30, met with manager Brandon Hyde and played catch on the backfields. He expects to throw his first bullpen session on […]...2025
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• John Angelos says Orioles aren’t for sale; Lease extension, payroll, Elias, Hyde contracts
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• Holt's homer leads Red Sox to win over O's
2016

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• O's HR parade continues with 4 vs. Red Sox
Manny Machado and Chris Davis blasted back-to-back home runs in a six-run sixth inning Saturday to rally the Orioles to a 16-8 win against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. Machado, who also homered in Friday's win against the Yankees, lined a two-run home run over the left-field fence to break a 7-7 tie, and two pitches later, Davis went opposite field to stretch Baltimore's lead....2016
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• Bradley Jr., Betts lead at plate vs. Orioles
Manny Machado and Chris Davis blasted back-to-back home runs in a six-run sixth inning Saturday to rally the Orioles to a 16-8 win against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. Machado, who also homered in Friday's win against the Yankees, lined a two-run home run over the left-field fence to break a 7-7 tie, and two pitches later, Davis went opposite field to stretch Baltimore's lead....2016
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• Davis homers, but Pillar's Blue Jays top O's
2017

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• Leon goes yard twice in Boston's 9-run fifth
Sandy Leon had a two-homer afternoon, both of which came in the fifth inning, to lead the Red Sox to a 11-9 road win over the Orioles on Monday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium....2017
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• Leon homers twice in Boston's 9-run 5th
Sandy Leon had a two-homer afternoon, both of which came in the fifth inning, to lead the Red Sox to a 11-9 road win over the Orioles on Monday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium....2017
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• Braves prospect Smith triples twice in 1 frame
Braves leadoff hitter Mallex Smith tripled twice in the first inning on Wednesday, keying a seven-run outburst in the matchup with the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium....2016
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• Speedy Smith triples twice in first frame
Braves leadoff hitter Mallex Smith tripled twice in the first inning on Wednesday, keying a seven-run outburst in the matchup with the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium....2016
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• Rutschman homers, Henderson moves to 3rd, Bradish throws 3 as Orioles lose to Braves 7-5

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Adley Rutschman hit his first home run of the spring and Kyle Bradish pitched three innings, allowing two runs as the Orioles lost to the Atlanta Braves 7-5 before the second sellout crowd of spring training 7,728 at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday. Rutschman, who’s seeking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season […]...2026
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• Rogers will start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener

SARASOTA-What’s happening? Trevor Rogers will start Friday’s Grapefruit League opener against the New York Yankees at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. The Yankees will start Elmer Rodríguez. It will be Rogers’ first start as an Oriole in Sarasota. He was injured last spring. Jordan Westburg’s status remains unclear. At the beginning of spring training […]...2026
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• Orioles’ Trevor Rogers on new additions: ‘This team is so exciting’
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• Orioles open new training facility: ‘Best indoor hitting facility in the world’

SARASOTA–The Orioles are beginning their 17th season in Sarasota, and this year, they’ve added a dazzling new training facility to the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The Orioles Player Development Complex is located on a back field, and it features indoor batting cages; eight pitching mounds, which are weather-resistant; a large outdoor agility field, which is […]...2026
• Questions abound as Orioles begin spring training

The Super Bowl is over, and spring training is here. Oriole pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Tuesday. Their first workout is Wednesday. Before we look ahead, let’s review the offseason and what could happen during the nearly six weeks of workouts and games in Sarasota. There are 39 players […]...2026
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• Framber Valdez remains a free agent while Orioles get closer to spring training
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• Your guide to Orioles’ spring training in Sarasota

Spring training is less than a month away, and Grapefruit League play begins on February 20th. Pitchers and catchers report on February 11th, and those participating in the World Baseball Classic report two days before. The Orioles have been at the newly improved Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota since 2010. The area has grown […]...2026
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• Michael Harris II hits a pair of homers as Braves pour on the runs against Orioles in spring
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• Wednesday spring training open thread
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• An assessment of the Orioles midway through spring training

SARASOTA—Though the Orioles still have 20 Grapefruit League games, plus another one in Washington before the end of exhibition games, spring training is at the halfway point. Oriole pitchers and catcher reported to Sarasota on February 12th, and they leave the Ed Smith Stadium complex on March 23rd, just 19 day from now. Manager Brandon […]...2025
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