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• Orioles set to open Grapefruit League schedule; Hyde on Holliday; McDonald on Sugano

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Albert Suárez will start for the Orioles when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota at 1:05 p.m. on Saturday. Carmen Mlodzinski will start for Pittsburgh. Keegan Akin, Bryan Baker, Corbin Martin, Justin Armbruester and Kade Strowd are also scheduled to pitch. Suárez is expecting to pitch two innings. […]...2025
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• Sugano throws to Orioles hitters in 1st live batting practice

SARASOTA—Tomoyuki Sugano threw his first live batting practice for the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday. Sugano, who arrived from Japan last Saturday, has quickly acclimated to the United States, and threw a side session on Tuesday. Sugano faced rookie outfielders Dylan Beavers, Jud Fabian and Enrique Bradfield Jr. in two rounds of batting […]...2025
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• Suárez on starting Orioles’ 1st Grapefruit League game: ‘It means a lot’

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Albert Suárez was chosen to start the Orioles’ first Grapefruit League game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium. Suárez is eager for the assignment. “I think I’m well prepared to be able to start the first game of spring training,” the 35-year-old right-hander said. “It means a lot.” Last […]...2025
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• Suárez to start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener on Saturday

SARASOTA—A year ago, Albert Suárez was an unknown during Orioles spring training. This year, he’ll start the first Grapefruit League game on Saturday against Pittsburgh at Ed Smith Stadium. In 2024, Suárez impressed the Orioles in spring training after not having pitched in the major leagues since 2017. He went down to Triple-A Norfolk but […]...2025
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• Rubenstein on involvement with Orioles, All-Star Game; Means going to Guardians

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Orioles owner David Rubenstein visited the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Monday, met fans and the media in a wide-ranging press availability. Rubenstein said that he’s in regular contact with executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias on the team. Elias is always complimentary of Rubenstein and his partners. “I think in all of […]...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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• 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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2025
"Oriole pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota on February 12th."

2024
"ET Location: Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Florida TV: NONE Streaming: NONE Radio: 98 Rock FM/WBAL NewsRadio FM/AM (Baltimore)"

2023
"Holmes started and registered two assists as Preston North End defeated his former club 3-1 at the John Smith Stadium."

2022
"Huddersfield Town opens its English Football League Championship schedule on Friday at John Smith Stadium ."

2021
"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."

2018
"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."

2016
"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."

2015
"It was obvious once again Sunday, when they swiped five bases against the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium."

• 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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• Orioles welcome lefty slugger Alvarez to righty fold
The Orioles' newest power hitter was officially introduced Thursday afternoon in a press conference at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. Baltimore and Pedro Alvarez agreed to a one-year deal worth a reported $5.75 million, with performance bonuses between $1.25 million and $1.5 million....2016
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• Tony Clark Comments on Availability of Medical Information in MLB, More
2016

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• Showalter correctly calls free-agent departures
Buck Showalter sat behind the desk in his office at the Ed Smith Stadium complex Tuesday morning, smiled and laughed. He had just been asked if he was surprised the Orioles had yet to technically lose a free agent so far this offseason....2016
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• Sugano’s 1st day with Orioles; McDermott sidelined; New daddy Eflin arrives
2025

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• John Angelos says Orioles aren’t for sale; Lease extension, payroll, Elias, Hyde contracts
2023

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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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• Orioles set to open Grapefruit League schedule; Hyde on Holliday; McDonald on Sugano
2025

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• Suárez on starting Orioles’ 1st Grapefruit League game: ‘It means a lot’
2025

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• Suárez to start Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener on Saturday
2025

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• Former Orioles Britton, Hardy, Jones, Markakis to serve as spring training guest coaches

SARASOTA—The Orioles are bringing back some of their most acclaimed players of the recent past to serve as guest coaches for spring training. Zack Britton, J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis will each take a turn working with players at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. It will be the first time that Britton, who […]...2025
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• Questions as spring training kicks off a new season for Orioles

It’s been more than four months since we’ve seen the Orioles on the field, but the wait is nearly over. On Thursday, one day after pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida, players will take the field. Other than a January 31st availability at the Birdland Caravan with 10 […]...2025
• Questions to be answered as Orioles approach spring training

Oriole pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota on February 12th. Between now and then, there are still questions to be answered. Some might be addressed at this week’s Birdland Caravan on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Others might wait until Sarasota. Are the Orioles finished making offseason moves? Last year, […]...2025
• Orioles stocking up on players with major league experience for camp invites
2024
• Braves Split-Squad Spring Training Game Thread

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves take on the Orioles and the Red Sox with Spencer Strider and Reynaldo Lopez pitching. The Braves take on the Orioles and the Red Sox with Spencer Strider and Reynaldo Lopez starting, respectively. Atlanta has Reynaldo starting at home against the Red Sox, with most of their stars in this lineup, including Ronald Acuna s...2024
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• Promising outings for Wells, Zimmerman in Orioles’ 3-1 win over Braves; O’Hearn on hot start: ‘I know it’s spring training, but you’re trying to win’

NORTH PORT, Florida-What’s happening?—Cole Irvin will make his second start of the spring when the Orioles host the New York Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Irvin retired each of his six batters he faced in his first start last Sunday. The game will be televised by MASN with remote broadcasters, […]...2024
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• Questions and answers with Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad
2024

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