Ryan Flaherty’s work vs. Jays is a bellweather
SARASOTA, Fla - Ryan Flaherty could use the Toronto Blue Jays as a “career measuring stick” while he looks to crack the opening day lineup for the Baltimore Orioles this spring. Though his first game…
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Hometown boy fighting for backup catcher duty on Baltimore Orioles.
SARASOTA,Fla — Steve Clevenger has an opportunity in front of him that most young baseball players can only dream of. The Baltimore, Maryland native has come into Orioles spring training fighting for the backup catcher…
Reliever Darren O’Day adds changeup to submarine artillery
SARASOTA, Fla. — Heading into his third season with the Baltimore Orioles, right-handed pitcher Darren O’Day looks to continue to his winning ways. The submarine delivery that O’Day has employed since his days at the University of Florida has served him well in his first two years in Baltimore, compiling a 5-3 record with a 2.18 ERA last season. But there is always room for improvement.
Jemile Weeks brings new dimension to Baltimore lineup
SARASOTA, Fla. — Jemile Weeks could be the piece that the Baltimore Orioles are looking for to make a run at a division title in 2014. After finishing third in the notoriously tough American League…
Blue Jays fail to drive in runs, lose rubber match to Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners stranded as the Baltimore Orioles closed out the rubber match of their series with a 3-1 win Sunday at the…
Orioles’ Britton has sights set on rotation
SARASOTA, FL – For some major leaguers spring training is about re-acclimating to the game of baseball after an offseason of rest and limited workouts. For others, like 25-year-old starting pitcher Zach Britton, spring training…
Jackson trying to stick with big-league club
SARASOTA, Fla – Conor Jackson finds himself without the same advantages that most big leaguers have this time of year. While spring is typically the time for players to find themselves before a grueling 162-game…
Orioles’ Ryan Flaherty continues to build for 2013
SARASOTA, FL – Ryan Flaherty knew he made it after hitting his first home run on April 14, 2012. Flaherty, who is entering his second year with the Baltimore Orioles after making the opening day…
Baltimore’s O’Day found his calling in a submarine
SARASOTA, FL — For Darren O’Day, the first cut was one of the deepest. The Baltimore Orioles’ laid-back submarine pitcher from Jacksonville, Florida has had a turbulent time settling into the Major Leagues, but he…
Orioles’ Steve Johnson looking to build on rookie campaign
Tampa, FL — There are a plethora of pitchers vying for the Orioles’ open fifth-starter spot, but right-hander Steve Johnson isn’t fazed by the competition. The Baltimore native is looking to build upon an impressive 2012 rookie…