![The Orioles' Nolan Reimold singles against the Rays in the...]()
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The Orioles' Nolan Reimold singles against the Rays in the first inning. It was Reimold's first game back after being hit in the jaw by a pitch from Tampa Bay's Alex Cobb.
![Top Orioles position-player prospects Manny Machado, left, and Jonathan Schoop...]()
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Top Orioles position-player prospects Manny Machado, left, and Jonathan Schoop jog.
![Nolan Reimold celebrates his second-inning solo home run against the...]()
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Nolan Reimold celebrates his second-inning solo home run against the Phillies with Wilson Betemit.
![Pitcher Pat Neshak delivers during Saturday's intrasquad game.]()
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Pitcher Pat Neshak delivers during Saturday's intrasquad game.
![Endy Chavez, left, is congratulated by Orioles teammate Nolan Reimold...]()
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Endy Chavez, left, is congratulated by Orioles teammate Nolan Reimold after his solo homer against Tigers starter Justin Verlander led off the game.
![The Orioles' Ryan Flaherty is caught attempting to steal third...]()
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The Orioles' Ryan Flaherty is caught attempting to steal third base by Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera.
![Orioles right fielder NIck Markakis takes batting practice.]()
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Orioles right fielder NIck Markakis takes batting practice.
![Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts works on individual fielding drills.]()
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Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts works on individual fielding drills.
![Orioles outfielders Jai Miller, left, and Scott Beerer, right, watch...]()
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Orioles outfielders Jai Miller, left, and Scott Beerer, right, watch special assistant Brady Anderson catch a sinking line drive.
![Orioles righty Steve Johnson throws live batting practice against outfielder...]()
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Orioles righty Steve Johnson throws live batting practice against outfielder Jai Miller.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty participates in spring training.]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty participates in spring training.
![Orioles bench coach John Russell stands by as manager Buck...]()
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Orioles bench coach John Russell stands by as manager Buck Showalter discusses the new turf field.
![Orioles catcher Matt Wieters smiles as he stretches.]()
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Orioles catcher Matt Wieters smiles as he stretches.
![Orioles infielder Steve Tolleson covers second base.]()
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Orioles infielder Steve Tolleson covers second base.
![Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair, fourth from right, talks with...]()
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Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair, fourth from right, talks with pitchers.
![Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph catches a ball.]()
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Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph catches a ball.
![Fans watch Orioles spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium...]()
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Fans watch Orioles spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla.
![Tommy Hunter, far right, and Mark Reynolds laugh as they...]()
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Tommy Hunter, far right, and Mark Reynolds laugh as they lead the Orioles' full squad in sprints.
![Orioles special assistant and former outfielder Brady Anderson sprints back...]()
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Orioles special assistant and former outfielder Brady Anderson sprints back while tracking a fly ball in outfield drills. Orioles outfield prospect Xavier Avery is in the background.
![Orioles special assistant Gary Kendall prepares to hit a ball...]()
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Orioles special assistant Gary Kendall prepares to hit a ball during fielding drills.
![Orioles reliever Darren O'Day pitches.]()
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Orioles reliever Darren O'Day pitches.
![Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz fires a pitch against the Pittsburgh...]()
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Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz fires a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning.
![Orioles catcher Matt Wieters fouls off a pitch against Boston.]()
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Orioles catcher Matt Wieters fouls off a pitch against Boston.
![Orioles outfielder Endy Chavez kneels during spring training.]()
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Orioles outfielder Endy Chavez kneels during spring training.
![Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy tags out the Red Sox's Pedro...]()
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Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy tags out the Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco on a stolen-base attempt in the second inning.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter stands with a group of pitchers,...]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter stands with a group of pitchers, catchers and infielders as they prepare for fielding drills.
![Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy throws live batting practice.]()
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Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy throws live batting practice.
![Retired Orioles manager Earl Weaver visits the squad during an...]()
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Retired Orioles manager Earl Weaver visits the squad during an intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium.
![Orioles first baseman Chris Davis takes a water break.]()
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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis takes a water break.
![The Orioles' Xavier Avery, right, steals second base ahead of...]()
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The Orioles' Xavier Avery, right, steals second base ahead of the tag by Twins shortstop Pedro Florimon, a former Oriole, in the eighth inning.
![Agent Gary Sheffield, left, a former major league star, pats...]()
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Agent Gary Sheffield, left, a former major league star, pats his client, former Severna Park star Josh Banks, who signed a minor league contract with the Orioles.
![Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds throws to first base to...]()
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Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds throws to first base to retire the Rays' Sean Rodriguez in the fourth inning.
![Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen takes part in live batting practice...]()
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Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen takes part in live batting practice against outfielder Jai Miller (not pictured). Hitters didn't swing as the session was geared toward pitch tracking.
![Orioles second baseman Matt Antonelli tags out the Tigers' Jhonny...]()
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Orioles second baseman Matt Antonelli tags out the Tigers' Jhonny Peralta, who was attempting to leg out a double in the fifth inning.
![Orioles pitcher Casey Fossum throws against the Pirates in the...]()
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Orioles pitcher Casey Fossum throws against the Pirates in the seventh inning.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter observes the team's fielding drills.]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter observes the team's fielding drills.
![Orioles center fielder Endy Chavez plays a double hit by...]()
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Orioles center fielder Endy Chavez plays a double hit by the Tigers' Ryan Rayburn off the wall in the fifth inning.
![Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold tracks a fly ball.]()
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Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold tracks a fly ball.
![Orioles pitcher Miguel Socolovich makes a delivery against the against...]()
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Orioles pitcher Miguel Socolovich makes a delivery against the against the Rays in the first game.
![Orioles infielders Matt Antonelli (54) and Joe Mahoney (51) watch...]()
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Orioles infielders Matt Antonelli (54) and Joe Mahoney (51) watch Manny Machado take swings in the batting cage.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Adams participates in fielding drills.]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Adams participates in fielding drills.
![Orioles pitcher Miguel Socolovich throws during live batting practice.]()
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Orioles pitcher Miguel Socolovich throws during live batting practice.
![Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter, right, gets high-fives from outfielders Adam...]()
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Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter, right, gets high-fives from outfielders Adam Jones, left, and Nolan Reimold.
![Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen delivers against the Red Sox in...]()
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Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen delivers against the Red Sox in Sarasota, Fla. Chen gave up a three-run homer but no other runs over five innings as the Orioles and Red Sox tied at 3 in 10 innings.
![Orioles starter Jake Arrieta pitches against the Pirates in the...]()
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Orioles starter Jake Arrieta pitches against the Pirates in the first inning. Arrieta allowed four runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings.
![Shortstop J.J. Hardy stretches to his glove side for a...]()
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Shortstop J.J. Hardy stretches to his glove side for a throw from catcher John Hester as Nick Johnson slides safely into second base with a stolen base during Saturday's intrasquad game.
![Former Severna Park star Josh Banks, left, stands behind his...]()
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Former Severna Park star Josh Banks, left, stands behind his agent, former major leaguer Gary Sheffield, who chats with Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette.
![Dylan Bundy faced the Orioles' big bats Saturday, striking out...]()
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Dylan Bundy faced the Orioles' big bats Saturday, striking out Adam Jones and Mark Reynolds and getting Matt Wieters to fly out in an inning of work during an intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter, right, watches the team run fielding...]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter, right, watches the team run fielding drills. Catcher Matt Wieters is in the foreground.
![Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg waits for a new baseball while...]()
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Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg waits for a new baseball while Pittsburgh Pirates DH Matt Hague rounds the bases with a two-run homer.
![The Orioles' Jai Miller hits a three-run homer against the...]()
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The Orioles' Jai Miller hits a three-run homer against the Rays in the second inning.
![Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz talks with catcher Matt Wieters after...]()
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Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz talks with catcher Matt Wieters after a live batting practice session.
![Robert Andino turns a double play against the Red Sox.]()
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Robert Andino turns a double play against the Red Sox.
![Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, left, works on fielding grounders...]()
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Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, left, works on fielding grounders with special assistant Mike Bordick.
![The Orioles' Nick Markakis watches the game against the Pirates...]()
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The Orioles' Nick Markakis watches the game against the Pirates from the dugout in the second inning.
![The Orioles' Robert Andino hits an RBI single against the...]()
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The Orioles' Robert Andino hits an RBI single against the Twins in the second inning.
![Orioles shortstop Manny Machado reacts after striking out in the...]()
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Orioles shortstop Manny Machado reacts after striking out in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Phillies.
![Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop takes infield practice.]()
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Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop takes infield practice.
![Orioles special assistant and former outfielder Brady Anderson signals that...]()
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Orioles special assistant and former outfielder Brady Anderson signals that he is next up to field a fly ball as he takes part in outfield drills.
![Orioles outfielder Adam Jones ranges back to catch a fly...]()
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Orioles outfielder Adam Jones ranges back to catch a fly ball off the bat of Ryan Adams during the team's first instrasquad game.
![The Orioles' Ryan Adams, left, watches as fellow infielder Matt...]()
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The Orioles' Ryan Adams, left, watches as fellow infielder Matt Antonelli moves into position to field a grounder.
![Orioles pitcher Pat Neshek delivers against the Tigers in the...]()
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Orioles pitcher Pat Neshek delivers against the Tigers in the fifth inning.
![Orioles lefty Dana Eveland throws during spring training.]()
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Orioles lefty Dana Eveland throws during spring training.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Adams fields a grounder.]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Adams fields a grounder.
![Orioles shortstop prospect Manny Machado stands at the batting cage.]()
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Orioles shortstop prospect Manny Machado stands at the batting cage.
![Orioles infielder Steve Tolleson throws to second base.]()
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Orioles infielder Steve Tolleson throws to second base.
![Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta, left, talks with performance consultant Chris...]()
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Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta, left, talks with performance consultant Chris Correnti after throwing.
![Brian Matusz throws against the Phillies in the bottom of...]()
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Brian Matusz throws against the Phillies in the bottom of the third.
![Orioles reliever Pat Neshek throws against the Phillies in the...]()
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Orioles reliever Pat Neshek throws against the Phillies in the bottom of the fifth.
![Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer talks with spring instructor Mike Boulanger.]()
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Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer talks with spring instructor Mike Boulanger.
![Orioles pitcher Bobby Bundy pitches during Saturday's intrasquad game.]()
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Orioles pitcher Bobby Bundy pitches during Saturday's intrasquad game.
![Orioles starter Jason Hammel pitches against the Rays in the...]()
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Orioles starter Jason Hammel pitches against the Rays in the second inning. He allowed a solo homer and a walk while striking out two in three innings.
![Orioles second baseman Matt Antonelli pops out in the first...]()
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Orioles second baseman Matt Antonelli pops out in the first inning against the Braves.
![The Orioles' Nick Johnson is tagged out by Red Sox...]()
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The Orioles' Nick Johnson is tagged out by Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway in the fifth inning.
![The Pirates' Garrett Jones scores a second-inning run as Orioles...]()
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The Pirates' Garrett Jones scores a second-inning run as Orioles catcher Matt Wieters doesn't get the ball in time to tag him out. Pittsburgh won, 11-5, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla.
![Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer gets loose.]()
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Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer gets loose.
![Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon uses a baseball bat to get...]()
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Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon uses a baseball bat to get loose.
![Orioles right Jake Arrieta delivers against J.J. Hardy.]()
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Orioles right Jake Arrieta delivers against J.J. Hardy.
![Orioles righty Dylan Bundy throws against Jai Miller (not pictured).]()
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Orioles righty Dylan Bundy throws against Jai Miller (not pictured).
![The Orioles' Scott Beerer (80) stands with fellow outfielders L.J....]()
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The Orioles' Scott Beerer (80) stands with fellow outfielders L.J. Hoes (71) and Nolan Reimold while waiting his turn to shag a fly ball.
![Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon delivers against the Phillies in the...]()
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Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon delivers against the Phillies in the fifth. He pitched three scoreless innings and has yet to give up a run this spring.
![Manny Machado mans shortstop in the Orioles' game against the...]()
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Manny Machado mans shortstop in the Orioles' game against the Phillies.
![Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop takes part in his first day...]()
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Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop takes part in his first day of major league spring training.
![Orioles shortstop Blake Davis is pictured before a spring training...]()
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Orioles shortstop Blake Davis is pictured before a spring training game against the Braves.
![The Oriole Bird acknowledges fans as dusk settles before the...]()
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The Oriole Bird acknowledges fans as dusk settles before the game between the Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates.
![Boston's Lars Anderson scores on a two-run RBI double by...]()
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Boston's Lars Anderson scores on a two-run RBI double by Dustin Pedroia, beating the tag from Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in the second inning.
![Orioles pitcher Darren O'Day delivers.]()
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Orioles pitcher Darren O'Day delivers.
![Orioles pitcher Dana Eveland throws in the second inning against...]()
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Orioles pitcher Dana Eveland throws in the second inning against the Red Sox.
![Alfredo Simon loosens up with the help of a baseball...]()
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Alfredo Simon loosens up with the help of a baseball bat.
![Orioles infielder Mark Reynolds autographs for fans before taking the...]()
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Orioles infielder Mark Reynolds autographs for fans before taking the field.
![The Orioles' Nolan Reimold doubles against the Pirates in the...]()
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The Orioles' Nolan Reimold doubles against the Pirates in the second inning.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Adams loosens up.]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Adams loosens up.
![Boston's Dustin Pedroia is out at home as Orioles catcher...]()
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Boston's Dustin Pedroia is out at home as Orioles catcher Matt Wieters applies the tag in the second inning.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches the outfielders during fielding drills.]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches the outfielders during fielding drills.
![Orioles infielder Matt Antonelli slings the ball over to first...]()
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Orioles infielder Matt Antonelli slings the ball over to first against the Rays in the first game of the Grapefruit League season.
![Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer stands at the batting cage.]()
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Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer stands at the batting cage.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty blows a bubble.]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty blows a bubble.
![Orioles outfield prospect L.J. Hoes waits on a pitch in...]()
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Orioles outfield prospect L.J. Hoes waits on a pitch in the batting cage.
![Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen pitches in the second inning of the...]()
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Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen pitches in the second inning of the Orioles' 6-0 Grapefruit League win over the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. Chen struck out the side in the inning and pitched two scoreless frames overall.
![Orioles second baseman Robert Andino tags out the Rays' Brandon...]()
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Orioles second baseman Robert Andino tags out the Rays' Brandon Guyer, who was trying to stretch a single into a double in the fifth inning.
![Orioles catcher Matt Wieters kneels during spring training.]()
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Orioles catcher Matt Wieters kneels during spring training.
![Orioles outfield prospect L.J. Hoes stands at the batting cage...]()
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Orioles outfield prospect L.J. Hoes stands at the batting cage during spring training.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter looks down while fixing a divot...]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter looks down while fixing a divot made by an infielder.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Adams ranges back in pursuit of a...]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Adams ranges back in pursuit of a ball.
![Orioles minor leaguer Manny Machado exits the batting cage.]()
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Orioles minor leaguer Manny Machado exits the batting cage.
![Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold catches a sinking line drive.]()
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Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold catches a sinking line drive.
![The Orioles' Mark Reynolds scores against the Twins in the...]()
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The Orioles' Mark Reynolds scores against the Twins in the second inning.
![Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel throws during the bottom of the...]()
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Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel throws during the bottom of the first inning against the Braves.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter is pictured before a spring training...]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is pictured before a spring training game against the Braves.
![Orioles third baseman Josh Bell lunges into the stands in...]()
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Orioles third baseman Josh Bell lunges into the stands in an attempt to catch a foul ball against the Phillies in the sixth inning.
![Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis sits with his bat.]()
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Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis sits with his bat.
![Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter autographs the jersey worn by Jackie...]()
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Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter autographs the jersey worn by Jackie Mitchell of Portland, Maine.
![Barbara Williams of Sarasota, poses for a photo with former...]()
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Barbara Williams of Sarasota, poses for a photo with former Orioles manager Earl Weaver.
![Phillies third baseman Ty Wigginton, a former Orioles All-Star, throws...]()
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Phillies third baseman Ty Wigginton, a former Orioles All-Star, throws to second for an out.
![Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold chases down a fly ball that...]()
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Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold chases down a fly ball that got past him after getting tossed around in a breeze.
![Baltimore Orioles pitcher Pedro Strop looks skyward after getting the...]()
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Pedro Strop looks skyward after getting the final out against the Tampa Bay Rays.
![Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz pulls a weight sled.]()
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Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz pulls a weight sled.
![The Orioles' Adam Jones hits an RBI single against the...]()
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The Orioles' Adam Jones hits an RBI single against the Twins in the fourth inning.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter takes in batting practice from the...]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter takes in batting practice from the observation deck.
![Shown is Orioles third base coach DeMarlo Hale.]()
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Shown is Orioles third base coach DeMarlo Hale.
![Orioles pitcher Zach Phillips delivers against the Pirates in the...]()
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Orioles pitcher Zach Phillips delivers against the Pirates in the third inning.
![Twins catcher Danny Lehman tags the Orioles' Jai Miller out...]()
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Twins catcher Danny Lehman tags the Orioles' Jai Miller out at home in the eighth inning.
![Orioles' Brad Bergesen delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay...]()
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Orioles' Brad Bergesen delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of the Grapefruit League season.
![Orioles spring instructor Mike Bordick wears a green hat to...]()
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Orioles spring instructor Mike Bordick wears a green hat to celebrate St. Patrick's Day before the team's home split-squad game against the Red Sox.
![Orioles shortstop Ryan Flaherty catches a pop-up off the bat...]()
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Orioles shortstop Ryan Flaherty catches a pop-up off the bat of the Twins' Rene Tosoni in the ninth inning.
![Barbara Williams of Sarasota kisses the cheek of retired Baltimore...]()
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Barbara Williams of Sarasota kisses the cheek of retired Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver while visiting the squad during a team intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium.
![J.J. Hardy is congratulated by Wilson Betemit after belting a...]()
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J.J. Hardy is congratulated by Wilson Betemit after belting a solo home run in Saturday's intrasquad game.
![Orioles left-hander Troy Patton throws.]()
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Orioles left-hander Troy Patton throws.
![Outfielder Xavier Avery tries to leg out a bunt during...]()
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Outfielder Xavier Avery tries to leg out a bunt during an intrasquad game.
![Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin watches spring training.]()
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Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin watches spring training.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty heads to first on a single...]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty heads to first on a single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning.
![Orioles outfield prospect Xavier Avery stands at the batting cage.]()
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Orioles outfield prospect Xavier Avery stands at the batting cage.
![Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy throws to first base to record...]()
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Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy throws to first base to record an out in the second inning against Boston.
![Orioles shortstop Manny Machado applies a tag to Atlanta's Martin...]()
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Orioles shortstop Manny Machado applies a tag to Atlanta's Martin Prado on a steal attempt.
![Orioles reliever Matt Lindstrom delivers.]()
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Orioles reliever Matt Lindstrom delivers.
![Third baseman Wilson Betemit singles against the Phillies in the...]()
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Third baseman Wilson Betemit singles against the Phillies in the first inning of the Orioles' 1-0 win at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla.
![The Orioles' Jai Miller, center, is congratulated by teammates Ronny...]()
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The Orioles' Jai Miller, center, is congratulated by teammates Ronny Paulino, left, and Mark Reynolds after hitting a three-run homer against Rays starter David Price in the second inning. Baltimore and Tampa Bay tied at 7 after 10 innings at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla.
![Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg pitches against the Red Sox in...]()
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Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg pitches against the Red Sox in the sixth inning.
![Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy participates in fielding drills.]()
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Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy participates in fielding drills.
![Orioles pitcher Pat Neshek throws against outfielder Jai Miller (not...]()
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Orioles pitcher Pat Neshek throws against outfielder Jai Miller (not pictured).
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches from the dugout during the...]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches from the dugout during the second inning against the Phillies.
![Orioles righty Tommy Hunter delivers.]()
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Orioles righty Tommy Hunter delivers.
![Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, left, works closely with special...]()
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Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, left, works closely with special assistant Mike Bordick apart from the rest of the team while it played its first intrasquad game.
![Orioles catcher Matt Wieters stands at the batting cage.]()
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Orioles catcher Matt Wieters stands at the batting cage.
![Alfredo Simon pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the...]()
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Alfredo Simon pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of the Grapefruit League season.
![Orioles outfield prospect Xavier Avery stands near the batting cage.]()
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Orioles outfield prospect Xavier Avery stands near the batting cage.
![Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches the team perform fielding drills.]()
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter watches the team perform fielding drills.
![Orioles shortstop Manny Machado dives back to second base before...]()
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Orioles shortstop Manny Machado dives back to second base before Braves shortstop Tyler Pastornicky can make the tag.
![Orioles left Zach Phillips throws during spring training.]()
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Orioles left Zach Phillips throws during spring training.
![The Orioles' J.J. Hardy hits a first-inning solo homer against...]()
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The Orioles' J.J. Hardy hits a first-inning solo homer against the Pirates.
![The Orioles' Chris Davis admires his solo homer against the...]()
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The Orioles' Chris Davis admires his solo homer against the Phillies in the fourth inning.
![The Rays' Sean Rodriguez, left, is safe at third as...]()
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The Rays' Sean Rodriguez, left, is safe at third as Orioles third baseman Wilson Betemit can't gather the throw in time in the seventh inning.
![Orioles infielder Chris Davis participates in fielding drills.]()
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Orioles infielder Chris Davis participates in fielding drills.
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The Orioles' Mark Reynolds, right, gets congratulated by third base coach DeMarlo Hale after a solo homer in the second inning against the Pirates.
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Orioles infielder Josh Bell throws the ball to first base after fielding a grounder hit by Rays batter Jeff Keppinger in the second inning of the split squad game.
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Orioles players get ready to loosen up during spring training.
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Orioles infielder Wilson Betemit chases a base runner.
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Orioles designated hitter Nick Markakis grounds out against the Pirates in the second inning. In his first Grapefruit League game of the season, Markakis went 0-for-2 with a walk.
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Staring into the afternoon sun, Orioles outfielder Xavier Avery makes the catch.
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks to the infielders.
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Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds throws to first to retire the Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis in the first inning.
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Orioles designated hitter Nick Markakis hits a sixth-inning double against the Red Sox.
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Orioles minor leaguers Steve Tolleson, left, and L.J. Hoes stretch before the team's first instrasquad game.
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Orioles center fielder Xavier Avery, right, catches a fly ball in the sixth inning.
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Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz pitches against the Phillies in the first. He threw four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out four.
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Phillies second baseman Freddy Galvis is forced out at second by Orioles shortstop Brian Matusz.
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Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz throws against the Tigers in the second inning. Matusz pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a hit batsman while striking out six.
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Orioles DH Nick Markakis takes a swing in the on-deck circle in a game against the Pirates.
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Orioles shortstop prospect Manny Machado stands at the batting cage during his first day in major league spring training camp.
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L.J. Hoes fouls off a pitch against the Braves.
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The Orioles' Matt Antonelli falls to the ground after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning against the Twins.
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Orioles infielder Josh Bell participates in rundown drills between third base and home plate.
![Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty takes part in fielding drills.]()
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Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty takes part in fielding drills.
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Orioles starter Tsuyoshi Wada pitches against the Braves.
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Infielder Steve Tolleson rounds second after belting a two-run home run during Saturday's intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium.
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter observes fielding drills.
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Orioles designated hitter Nick Johnson doubles in the fourth inning against the Tigers.
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Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada is shown in the dugout.
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The Orioles' Matt Wieters singles against the Rays in the third inning.
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Orioles outfielder Scott Beerer positions himself to catch a fly ball.
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The Orioles' Joe Mahoney slides in to score behind catcher Matt Wieters on a hit by Jai Miller during the team's first intrasquad game.
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While getting an autograph, Brian Smith of Sarasota chats with former Orioles manager Earl Weaver.
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Dylan Bundy delivers during his inning of work in Saturday's intrasquad game.
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Orioles infielder Ryan Adams hits in the batting cage.
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The Orioles' Jai Miller hits a bases-clearing double against the Twins in the eighth inning.
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Orioles special assistant Bobby Dickerson, left, examines the infield with manager Buck Showalter.
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Orioles center fielder Xavier Avery singles against the Phillies in the second inning.
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Orioles righty Darren O'Day pitches.
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Orioles starting pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada (18) throws during the bottom of the sixth inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves.
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Manny Machado sprints to first with a single during Saturday's intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter leaves for spring training today, a week before pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota, Fla., on Feb. 12. Expect everything to be set up exactly to Showalter’s liking by that date. He ignores no detail, especially when it comes to the team’s spring training set up.
But Sarasota is already buzzing with activity. About 23 players in the organization are already training there. They’re being overseen by Double-A Bowie manager Gary Kendall.
Players are beginning to flow into the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Left-hander T.J. McFarland, the team’s Rule 5 draft pick in December, arrived Monday.
As I’ve written before, this year’s spring training will have a different look to it because of this spring’s World Baseball Classic. Grapefruit League games begin on Feb. 23, about a week earlier than usual, so expect to see a lot of the organization’s non-roster and minor-league players get significant playing time early. And don’t expect to see many Orioles starters in those early games, especially on the road.
The Orioles will hold a mini-camp for minor leaguers beginning on Feb. 17, just less than two weeks before minor league camp officially opens. That will give the Orioles minor leaguers a head start on the spring. Other teams are doing the same thing.
** We reported Monday that the Orioles signed right-hander Joel Pineiro to a minor league deal. That deal won’t include an invitation to major league camp. He will report to the team’s minor league camp at Twin Lakes Park. The 34-year-old right hander spent part of last season with the Orioles’ Triple-A team in Norfolk before his 2012 was ended by a shoulder injury required surgery.
He hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2011 with the Angels, but pitched to a 2.95 ERA in five minor league starts with the Orioles and could have earned a call-up had he not gotten injured. The Orioles did use 26 pitchers, after all.
More than anything, the Orioles are giving Pineiro an opportunity to show he’s recovered from surgery and still has something in the tank for a comeback.
— And yes, we’re still waiting for the Orioles to make a one-year deal with right-hander Jair Jurrjens official. It’s still expected to be announced this week, but it appears that Jurrjens’ physical has been slow and methodical for a purpose. There have been concerns with Jurrjens’ knee, which was cited for his dip in velocity.
As reported, the Orioles’ deal with Jurrjens will be heavy on incentives. But one team source said the organization wants to be entirely sure they know what they’re getting physically with Jurrjens before the signing becomes official, and that takes time.
There’s still no official word on whether Jurrjens would pitch for the Netherlands in the WBC, but given the situation, I would think he’s going to remain in Orioles camp to give himself his best shot of winning a rotation spot.
