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Meet Thatch, a dog who found his place at the Orioles’ spring training facility
Drew Wolcott is a Maryland native who now takes care of the field at Ed Smith Stadium. And his assistant is a dog he adopted because he heard a lady at the shelter say, “He’s kind of the one we think was dropped on his head as a child.”
Thatch, groundskeeper Drew Wolcott’s dog, sprints out of the dugout and onto the warning track at Ed Smith Stadium on March 4. Thatch accompanies Wolcott every day as he and his crew work on the field.
Reed Garrett nearly quit baseball after months away from family. A green notebook helped him find his way again.
The 30-year-old reliever was pitching in Japan, watching his son grow up on FaceTime and wondering if baseball was worth the strife. Then he connected with an old friend who had become a performance psychology consultant.
Reed Garrett (62) prepares to deliver a pitch during batting practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/22/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
Orioles prospect Luis Ortiz remembered as a hero in his community
The 20-year-old died Saturday of leukemia.
Koby Perez, Director of International Scouting, observes practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/24/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
New York’s high court to hear dispute between Orioles, Nationals over TV rights fees
The New York Court of Appeals is set to hear oral argument on Tuesday in a case that could have large implications for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals.
Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
In rough fourth inning, Orioles’ Grayson Rodriguez has something to learn from
Right-handed pitching prospect retires nine of the first 10 batters before struggling.
Grayson Rodriguez (85) delivers a pitch at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on March 2.
Orioles minor league pitcher Luis Ortiz dies of cancer at 20
Left-handed pitcher from Dominican Republic signed with Baltimore in 2019 and hadn’t pitched since the 2021 season
Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.
With visit to spring training, Gov. Wes Moore shows Orioles are ‘priority for our administration’
In a phone interview Friday, Gov. Wes Moore emphasized his belief that the Maryland Stadium Authority and Orioles will come to an agreement over a new long-term lease at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. He underscored his passion to develop the stadium complex at Camden Yards into a year-round destination.
A screengrab from an Orioles video shows Gov. Wes Moore, left, standing next to Orioles CEO John Angelos at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Report: Orioles considering sale of naming rights for field at Camden Yards
According to the Sports Business Journal, a deal could generate between $6 and $8 million a year.
Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
Wondering who the Orioles’ best ping-pong player is? Now we know.
The annual spring training tournament is “one of the most important things here,” according to champion Dean Kremer.
Dean Kremer (64) poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/23/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle, Austin Hays continue promising start to spring training
The question remains, though: Will they be able to carry the momentum into 2023 and erase concerns about their struggles a year ago?
Austin Hays (21) swings for the ball at Ed Smith Stadium during the second inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on 3/1/23. The Baltimore Orioles lost to the Blue Jays, 2-1, in the Florida Grapefruit League matchup
After surprising 2022 season, Spenser Watkins hopes a new pitch will make his spot in the O’s rotation permanent
The 30-year-old has worked to add a two-seam fastball that runs in on right-handed batters.
Spenser Watkins (52) delivers a pitch during batting practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/22/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
O’s Grayson Rodriguez fights through mistake, continues making strong case for rotation spot
The team's top pitching prospect left a fastball out over the plate and gave up two walks, but also struck out four.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (85) catches a ball during practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/22/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
Orioles’ Tyler Wells was bullied as a kid and became a stress eater. He’s working to find more balance in his life now.
Tyler Wells moved around a lot as a kid, and would often be teased about his weight as he tried to acclimate to a new town and team.
Tyler Wells (68) grips a baseball before throwing a pitch during workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/22/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
Cedric Mullins, Orioles’ other World Baseball Classic participants ready for ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
Mullins joins a stacked Team USA outfield. Baltimore is also sending right-hander Dean Kremer (Israel), left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez (Venezuela) and outfielder Anthony Santander (Venezuela) to the WBC.
Cedric Mullins (31) catches a fly ball at Ed Smith Stadium during the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on 3/1/23.
Joey Krehbiel didn’t need a wakeup call. But in push for O’s bullpen, he got 4.
With the calendar only recently flipping to March, Joey Krehbiel has time to turn his spring around.
Joey Krehbiel (34) reacts to allowing multiple runs at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium during the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on 3/2/23. The Baltimore Orioles traveled to Lakeland to play the Tigers in the Florida Grapefruit League.
Kyle Gibson is ready to shoulder heavy load as young Orioles staff grows
The veteran starter envisioned himself as a mentor, but he also could be the ace.
Kyle Gibson (48) delivers a pitch at Ed Smith Stadium during the first inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on 3/3/23. The Baltimore Orioles tied the Pirates, 1-1, in the Florida Grapefruit League matchup.
Grayson Rodriguez feels his ‘stuff is better’ than ever after first spring start
Baltimore’s top pitching prospect needed just 21 pitches to record six outs and showed off an impressive array of pitches.
Grayson Rodriguez (85) delivers a pitch at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on 3/2/23. The Baltimore Orioles traveled to Lakeland to play the Tigers in the Florida Grapefruit League.
Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday is soaking up his first spring training while plotting a swift path to the majors
Last year’s No. 1 pick envisions himself rising rapidly through the system and reaching Baltimore in “two to three years.”
Jackson Holliday (87) celebrates with his teammates at Ed Smith Stadium after scoring in the seventh inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on 2/25/23. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the Twins for their home opener as the Florida Grapefruit League started on Saturday.
Cole Irvin knows he must prove himself to the Orioles
Despite coming over in a trade, the veteran starter is not taking his spot for granted.
Cole Irvin (19) delivers a pitch at Ed Smith Stadium during the first inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on 3/1/23. The Baltimore Orioles narrowly avoided a no-hitter in their 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays in the Florida Grapefruit League.
Armed with 3 new pitches, Eduard Bazardo aims to make Orioles’ bullpen
“We love his stuff,” manager Brandon Hyde said. ”He’s got off-the-charts stuff. It’s about throwing strikes.”
Eduard Bazardo (32) prepares to deliver a pitch after giving up a score at LECOM Park during the seventh inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on 2/28/23. The Baltimore Orioles traveled to Bradenton on Tuesday as part of the Florida Grapefruit League during their spring training session.
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