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Nationals tab right-hander Cade Cavalli as opening day starter
The journey to this point for Cavalli was interrupted for the better part of three years.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Cade Cavalli #24 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 20, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
Nationals to sign right-hander Zack Littell on one-year pact
The one-year deal is pending a physical and includes a mutual option for 2027.
Zack Littell throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 26.
Chris Davis among 2026 inductees into Orioles Hall of Fame
After a traumatic end to his career, Davis will be honored later this season.
Former Orioles slugger Chris Davis rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 12, 2017, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Orioles opening day roster projection with 2 weeks left in spring training
The largest roster battles facing the Orioles at this stage are at third base and in the bullpen
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, center, watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers on Feb. 22.
Brandon Young’s almost-perfect game showed the Orioles starter he belongs
The right-hander wants to improve his consistency.
Orioles pitcher Brandon Young reacts to Ramón Urías’ infield single with two outs in the eighth inning in Houston last year, ending his chance at a perfect game.
To rekindle his 2023 success, Orioles reliever Yennier Cano returned to old training methods
As Cano aims to recapture the form he had during the best season of his career, his first step was returning to the routines he developed in Cuba that helped him blossom in 2023.
Yennier Cano posted a 5.12 ERA in 58 innings last season.
Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge doubtful for opening day with shoulder inflammation
Without Kittredge, the Orioles have an even more wide-open bullpen competition.
Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30.
At Orioles camp during a game that didn’t matter, accountability took center stage
“Hey, we need to clean up,” Alonso recalled telling his teammates after beckoning them to join him in the second inning of a game that doesn’t count. “If we want to go far in the playoffs, it’s all about doing the little things right, even now.”
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) speaks with manager Craig Albernaz in the dugout after scoring in the second inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on Feb. 22.
Former Orioles farmhand Sharlon Schoop returns to Sarasota to represent the Netherlands
The Curaçao-born infielder is now 38, and he hasn’t played for a professional team in a few years. But a love for the sport brought Schoop to the World Baseball Classic for one last ride.
Curacao relief pitcher Anthony Herrera (1) and infielder Sharlon Schoop celebrate after Curacao beat Mexico, 6-5, during a Caribbean Series game in 2024.
New Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward believes in the science of hitting
Listening to Taylor Ward and Trent Woodward is like being catapulted into a physics class. They are talking baseball, but the words are far from standard locker room talk.
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Taylor Ward speaks with teammates during batting practice ahead of a spring training game on Feb. 20.
Orioles reliever Rico Garcia’s Puerto Rican pride leads him to World Baseball Classic
Garcia will join his wife and his parents for a trio of games in Puerto Rico, the first of which arrives Friday against Colombia.
Rico Garcia had a 3.15 ERA in 34 1/3 innings with the Mets, Yankees and Orioles in 2025.
Dylan Crews wants to be great. The Nationals want him to just be himself.
As Crews learns the difficulties that come with life in the majors, his new manager attempts to ease the burden that is, at times, as self-imposed as anything.
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews in action during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
With feats of speed and fielding, Orioles outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. turns heads
Bradfield won’t light up a box score with extra-base hits. But he makes up for that with his glove and speed, and he flashed both in Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox.
Orioles outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. will leave Sunday night to play for Panama in the World Baseball Classic.
Adley Rutschman’s pair of extra-base hits build confidence for an Orioles bounce-back
The results in late February matter far less to Adley Rutschman than the refinement of his overall routine. But he won’t turn his nose up at Saturday’s performance.
Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman hits a home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Martín Pérez during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Sarasota. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Blaze Alexander’s slight swing change shows promise; Shane Baz makes Orioles debut
The utility infielder is working to stay back on pitches.
Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander swings at a pitch in a spring training game against the Pirates.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo leaves game as precaution with abdominal discomfort
Catcher Samuel Basallo’s abdominal discomfort, which prompted him to exit Thursday’s game in Sarasota early, doesn’t seem to be a long-term issue.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo, pictured during a game this month, left Thursday’s game with right side abdominal discomfort, the team announced.
The 6 most impressive Orioles so far
These are six of the players who have stood out the most in Sarasota.
Orioles right fielder Tyler O’Neill connects with a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Yankees last Friday.
Step one for Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was health. Step two may be more challenging.
Concussions limited Keibert Ruiz to 68 games in 2025, and his OPS was below .600.
Chayce McDermott’s revamped mechanics improved his command, velocity and his Orioles chances
The Orioles right-hander’s mechanical adjustments this winter have been working during spring training.
Chayce McDermott has pitched in only five big league games.
How did Eric Torres end up in Orioles camp a year after pitching in independent ball? Belief.
A stop in Puerto Rico helped, too.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Eric Torres delivers a pitch in the eighth inning of a spring training game against the Atlanta Braves in Sarasota, Fla., on Monday.
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