Pete Alonso’s first spring training game shows the full spectrum of his impact
Alonso homered in his third and final at-bat, helping the Orioles open Grapefruit League play with a 2-0 win over the Yankees on Friday.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg has partial UCL tear in elbow, will get treatment instead of surgery
Westburg will be out until the end of April at least. Coby Mayo could see increased playing time at third base in Westburg’s absence.
In a Nationals clubhouse full of young players, accountability is a common goal
“We’re figuring this all out together,” former first-round draft pick Dylan Crews said.
Jason La Canfora, co-host of 105.7 The Fan’s ‘Inside Access,’ no longer with station
La Canfora appeared on Wednesday’s show, which runs from 2 to 6 p.m. But as of Thursday afternoon, his named had already been excised from the Apple Podcasts page for “Inside Access.”
Jordan Westburg, unable to practice at Orioles camp, had imaging done on elbow, source says
When asked Thursday for an update on Westburg’s condition, manager Craig Albernaz said the 27-year-old is unable to participate currently and that he’s receiving evaluation from internal and external professionals.
The Nationals’ direction under Paul Toboni includes ample data without losing the human element
“There’s a lot of new things around here, but it’s exciting to learn it and see how it’s going to help us develop into better pitchers, better everything, and win a lot of ball games in the future,” left-hander Mitchell Parker said.
Chris Bassitt, MLBPA executive subcommittee member, reacts to Tony Clark’s resignation: ‘We are OK’
With multiple reports indicating Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark is expected to resign, Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt expressed confidence in the strength of the union and its ability to negotiate the upcoming collective bargaining agreement.
Robinson Chirinos returns to Orioles in player development role
The club said Chirinos will mainly support players, coaches and staff members across the lower levels of the minor leagues in a leadership and mentorship role, while also steering organizational philosophies.
Trevor Rogers isn’t resting on his laurels. The Orioles starter is already adjusting to the next challenge.
Even after the best season of his career, the Orioles left-hander approached this winter as any other: a chance to analyze and to improve.
Don’t let James Wood’s demeanor fool you. There’s a fire burning inside the Nationals star.
Wood impressed with an .825 OPS and 31 home runs. He competed in the Home Run Derby and launched balls that nearly left the stadium. He made fans flock to Nationals Park, eager to see this Olney native.
As Adley Rutschman prepares for redemption, the Orioles catcher ponders baseball’s finite nature
Rutschman enters spring training ahead of a critical year for himself and his team. As Rutschman goes, so do the Orioles.
Nationals sign former Orioles left-hander Cionel Pérez to minors deal with camp invite
Pérez brings major league experience and has a strong chance to make the opening day roster if he can recapture some of his success with the Orioles earlier in his career.
Jordan Westburg’s oblique setback starts another frustrating rehab process
“I’m anxious to get back,” Westburg said. “I wouldn’t call it a goal, because I try not to set too many goals, [but it] is to be as healthy as I possibly can be and try to put together a full season.”
Last year’s Orioles needed a clubhouse veteran. Pete Alonso is filling that role.
Jordan Westburg was frank in his assessment of the clubhouse in August when he said it would behoove the Orioles to add a leadership presence in the offseason. In Pete Alonso, they have one.
After a winter of trade rumors, Coby Mayo remains an Oriole and could find himself back at third
Injuries suffered by Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg mean opportunity for Mayo.
Orioles add veteran righty Chris Bassitt to bolster starting rotation
Bassitt, 36, pitched to a 3.96 ERA last year in 170 1/3 innings for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Even if another pitcher walks through that door, these Orioles starters know the onus is on them
The Orioles will go only as far as this group takes them.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday suffers hand injury, likely to miss several weeks of regular season
“Hopefully his return is measured in weeks after” opening day, president of baseball operations Mike Elias said.
Mike Elias has confidence in Orioles pitching staff but doesn’t rule out an addition
“I think this rotation looks good,” Mike Elias said. “I think this bullpen looks good. And I think we have a really talented position player core and this is a team that is very capable of going where we want to go, which is deep in the playoffs.”
