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“It was definitely interesting to watch him on a day-to-day basis because he did things a little different than we were used to,” pitcher Dean Kremer, right, said of former ace Corbin Burnes, left.
The impact one year of Corbin Burnes had on the Orioles
The young members of the Orioles all noticed and implemented various facets of what they learned from their one year with Burnes.
Cade Povich’s spring training ERA remains at 0.00 after a three-inning performance against the Pirates.
With a strikeout-laden start, Cade Povich further pushes for a place on the Orioles
Povich struck out six in three scoreless innings against the Pirates.
Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez warms up ahead of a bullpen session during spring training.
Is the starting rotation for the Orioles set? Knock on wood, but it looks that way.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton
Why 41-year-old Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton came back for his 18th season
Morton has been everything from a journeyman struggling to keep his position to a Game 1 starter in the World Series.
The Delmarva Shorebirds will become the Delmarva Wild Ponies for one game this year.
Call them the Wild Ponies: Delmarva minor league team introduces alternate identity for one game
The logo depicts a Saltwater Cowboy escorting a wild pony to shore in a nod to a yearly tradition on the Eastern Shore.
Journalists with several Japanese news outlets document newly signed Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, right, as he warms up with the team during spring training.
With Tomoyuki Sugano, the Orioles now have an audience in Japan
There’s interest in Baltimore to see how the 35-year-old will transition to Major League Baseball. But there could be even more eyes coming from abroad, as Japanese baseball fans focus on the Orioles more than ever before.
In a post on X, Jimmy’s wrote that the restaurant “enjoyed our time” at Camden Yards and will continue to focus on serving customers at other locations, including M&T Bank Stadium.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood will not return to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this season
Jimmy’s was a popular choice for Orioles fans on game day, with long lines stretching in the concourse near Section 72.
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg approaches home plate for his at-bat in live batting practice during spring training Tuesday.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg learned playing third base can be ‘ugly.’ And ugly works.
Westburg says he has two goals in baseball: winning a World Series and winning a Gold Glove.
Albert Suárez emerged from years abroad playing in Japan, Korea and Venezuela to become one of Baltimore’s most valuable pitchers in 2024.
Armed with a new pitch, Albert Suárez is ready to build off his major league comeback
Suárez enters spring training this year as a favorite to make the opening day roster. He’ll most likely feature in a bullpen role, but Suárez said “being available” for anything is the most important thing he can bring to the Orioles.
Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano debriefs his first bullpen of spring training with pitching coach Drew French, catcher Gary Sánchez and interpreter Yuto Sakurai on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida.
Tomoyuki Sugano’s first Orioles bullpen session draws eyes and nods of approval: ‘Perfecto’
Sugano, the 35-year-old right-hander making a jump to Major League Baseball as one of Japan’s most accomplished pitchers, showed off his elite command during his 35-pitch bullpen session.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein takes questions from reporters outside the team’s clubhouse at Ed Smith Stadium.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein is open to extensions, but mindful of the risks
“The way baseball operates, as you know, you get these long-term deals. If a player gets injured his first year and can’t play again, what do you do?” Rubenstein said.
John Means is expected to miss at least half of the 2025 season as he rehabs from a second Tommy John surgery.
John Means, one of the brightest spots of the Orioles’ rebuild, signs with Cleveland
Means made 73 starts throughout his seven major league seasons with the Orioles, pitching to a 3.68 ERA.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman stands in the on-deck circle before taking live batting practice at Ed Smith Stadium (Feb. 16, 2025).
Adley Rutschman spent the offseason stewing on disappointment. It has lit a fire in him.
The Orioles catcher suffered through a slump in the second half of the season that was compounded the team’s second straight failure to win a playoff game.
Orioles hitting coach Code Asche watches batting practice at spring training (Feb. 15, 2025).
New Orioles hitting coach Cody Asche heard the critiques from fans: ‘We’re all trying to hit line drives’
“But fans at home, I promise you, we’re preaching sound baseball philosophy and things that have worked in this game for 200 years, from Ted Williams to Pete Rose to Tony Gwynn,” Asche said.
“We’re going to mess around with it, for sure,” Grayson Rodriguez said of his sweeper. “It’s something we’ve been kind of trying over the last couple weeks.”
Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez is tinkering with a new(ish) breaking ball for his repertoire
In 2023, Rodriguez threw a slower slider with similar characteristics to the new sweeper he’s employing. Batters hit just .145 against the offering.
Félix Bautista was one of the most dominant relievers in baseball in 2023, recording a 1.48 ERA and 33 saves. He missed 2024 after Tommy John surgery.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista is confident he’ll be ready for opening day
“I’m not 100%, but I would say about 85%, and I do think for opening day I would be at 100%,” Bautista said Friday through team interpreter Brandon Quinones.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025 — Orioles’ Jackson Holliday warms up at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
Jackson Holliday spent his offseason adding strength. And eating lots of ground beef.
“He still looks really young,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “But physically? Physically, his strength is impressive.”
Orioles general manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters during a news conference following the team’s elimination from the playoffs in October 2024.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias delivers mostly good news on the injury front
The most serious injury update was for left-hander Trevor Rogers, who suffered a kneecap subluxation in late January.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein speaks with guests at Living Classrooms event honoring him on September 14th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
David Rubenstein says outgoing president, staffers made Kennedy Center a ‘beacon for the performing arts’
“President Kennedy would be proud of your selfless work, your long hours, your commitment to excellence, and your dedication to the performing arts," Rubenstein said in reference to president Deborah Rutter, who was fired.
Heston Kjerstad has a .746 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 52 games. Will he finally get the opportunity to be an everyday player in 2025?
What’s at stake: 9 Orioles with the most to gain (or lose) in spring training
For some players, there is plenty at stake in Sarasota — even if their roster spot is all but a lock.
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