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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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• Povich pitches well, Mayo gets on base 3 times in Orioles’ 8-3 loss to Rays; Seth Johnson sets tone in 2-1 win over Braves

SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?- Grayson Rodriguez will get his first start of the spring when the Orioles host a Detroit Tigers split-squad at Ed Smith Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Matt Manning will start for Detroit. What’s happened?—Left-hander Cade Povich threw two scoreless innings, allowing one hit, walking two and striking out two in the Orioles’ 8-3 […]...2024
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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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• Orioles open Grapefruit League schedule against Red Sox; Rutschman excited about 1st game

SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?-The Orioles will open their Grapefruit League season when they host the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Corbin Burnes will make his first start in an Orioles uniform against Garrett Whitlock. The game will be on MASN with remote broadcasters and on WBAL/98 Rock with Geoff […]...2024
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• Burnes will get the Grapefruit League season started for the Orioles

SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?- Corbin Burnes is manager Brandon Hyde’s pick to start Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener at Ed Smith Stadium against the Boston Red Sox. Burnes, a former Cy Young Award winner who was obtained from Milwaukee on February 1st, probably will be the Orioles’ Opening Day starter, too. “It’s exciting to get games going. […]...2024
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• Irvin retires all 6 batters in Orioles’ 2-0 win over Pirates; Health updates on Kimbrel, Norby, Henderson
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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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2024
"When the Orioles report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota next month, they may have 60 or more players in the main clubhouse and a smaller auxiliary one."

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."

• Questions and answers with Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad
2024

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• Kremer finds groove, Urías, Cowser homer in Orioles’ 12-3 win over Twins; Veterans Teheran, Wong add depth
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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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• 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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• Questions and answers with Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad
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• Irvin retires all 6 batters in Orioles’ 2-0 win over Pirates; Health updates on Kimbrel, Norby, Henderson
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• Orioles open Grapefruit League schedule against Red Sox; Rutschman excited about 1st game
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• What’s new as Orioles begin spring training

SARASOTA–The Orioles begin spring training as pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex on Wednesday. Their first workout is on Thursday. Position players report on February 19th, and the first full-squad workout is February 20th. The Orioles host the Boston Red Sox on February 24th in their first Grapefruit League game. Let’s […]...2024
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• Holliday, Basallo, Mayo among 20 non-roster invitees to Orioles’ spring training

Ahead of the start of spring training next week, the Orioles announced that they had invited 20 players not on their minor league roster to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Some of those on the list are among the hottest prospects in minor league baseball. Shortstop Jackson Holliday is the consensus top prospect […]...2024
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• Questions remain about Orioles’ 2024 starting rotation

In three weeks, pitchers and catchers will take the field at the Ed Smith Stadium complex for their first workout, and fans are eager to know if there will be any additions to the candidates for the starting rotation. Let’s take a look at some of the facts and questions surrounding the starters. Who were […]...2024
• A visitor’s guide to Orioles spring training in Sarasota

Spring training begins in less than a month. Pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on February 14th, and their first workout is the next day. Position players report on February 19th, and the first full squad workout is on February 20th. Fans will be invited to watch workouts on the back […]...2024
• Taking a look at some overlooked Orioles

Spring training begins in just over two months at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. That means that executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias still has half the offseason to make moves, and he’s been known to add players while spring training is underway. Let’s look at some players who’ve been with the organization […]...2023
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• Elias says ‘very strong possibility’ Holliday begins 2024 with Orioles
NASHVILLE—Shortstop Jackson Holliday, who turned 20 on Monday, will come to spring training for the second consecutive year in 2024. When he arrives at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in February, he’ll do it as the consensus top-rated minor leaguer in baseball. The Orioles believe that on March 28th, when they open the season at […]...2023
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• Bradish holds Phillies to 1 hit in 5 innings in Orioles’ 2-1 win; Givens, McCann appear headed to injured list; Roster decisions coming
SARASOTA—What’s happening? The Orioles will play their final Grapefruit League game on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals at Ed Smith Stadium at 1:05 p.m. Dean Kremer, who’s scheduled to start the Orioles’ second game of the season against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 1st, will make his fifth appearance for […]...2023
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