Freddie Freeman Has Perfect Day At Plate In Loss To Blue Jays

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is just going about his business and having a great spring training and then undoubtedly another stellar regular season. On Tuesday, all he did was go 3-for-3 with a homer, his first, to raise his average to .321. It wasn't anywhere near enough, since Toronto bludgeoned Atlanta, 13-6. Freeman... Read More

Ronald Acuna Goes Deep In Blowout Loss To Toronto

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is still making it very difficult for his parent club to decide to send him to the minors for more seasoning. The 20-year-old is still on a tear, hitting his second homer of the spring. Even though that was his only hit of the day, he's still hitting .412 so... Read More

Ezequiel Carrera Signs Minor League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves brought in free-agent outfielder Ezequiel Carrera on a minor league pact. Carrera, who actually hit a decent .282 with eight homers in 2017, also brings some wheels to Atlanta. He stole 10 bases in 2017 with Toronto. He's never going to be a stud outfielder, being 30 years old and never getting... Read More

Brad Brach May Not Have Entirely Sewn Up Interim Closing Job

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach may feel a bit unsettled when he checks social media after Tuesday's game. Manager Buck Showalter told the media that Brach is a "potential closer" while Zach Britton rehabs from an Achilles injury. Showalter alluded to other relievers like Mychal Givens and Darren O'Day as options, too. Pay attention to... Read More

Chris Tillman Can't Find Strike Zone In Outing Versus Twins

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman did not have a good day on Tuesday. He wound up walking six hitters in two innings of work while striking out only one. Despite the bad day and a bloated ERA of 18.00 after giving up four runs on three hits, his spot in the rotation is still pretty... Read More

Gabriel Ynoa Likely Headed To Disabled List

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Gabriel Ynoa (shin) was seen in a walking boot. It's almost a certainty that he'll be spending some time on the disabled list. This should leave the door wide open for Andrew Cashner to make the team as a starter. Ynoa wasn't pitching well before the injury and will likely be... Read More

Chris Davis Taking Two-Handed Swings

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) is taking more steps towards resuming regular playing. He's taking two-handed swings Tuesday to see how his tight forearm feels. If all goes well, he'll be back on the field over the weekend. It'll be likely that he's rusty in any game action for a couple of days, so don't... Read More

Arodys Vizcaino Gives Up Three Runs In Loss To Phillies

This headline about Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino would have been a lot more upsetting had it happened during the regular season. Since it's spring training and he wasn't even pitching in a save situation, it's all good. However, he's posted a 7.20 ERA. We still like him as a late-round pick as a low-end... Read More

Sean Newcomb Has Strong Outing Versus Phillies

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb couldn't quite go five innings on Monday night, going 4 2/3 instead. That's not to say that it was a poor showing for him -- he struck out six while walking none and not giving up any hits. If he shows anything like this in the regular season, the... Read More

Dylan Bundy Is First O's Starter To Go Five Innings In Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy went five innings on Monday against the Pirates. It was a very good outing for the righty, as he gave up one run and struck out five while walking none. He's looking to round into shape by the time the season starts, so this is a good sign. Hopefully,... Read More

Mark Trumbo Will Be The DH on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) will make his way back onto the field on Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter said Trumbo would likely assume the DH duties again that day. In the interim, several players, including Austin Hays and Pedro Alvarez, have filled that role. Even if he's healthy, there's no guarantee that Trumbo... Read More

Andrew Cashner Goes Four Innings Against Phillies

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner was a bit rusty during his first start of the Spring. He walked three hitters, but none of them scored. Cashner struck out two and gave up a lone hit as he became the first Orioles starter to throw four innings. The righty has a good chance to make... Read More

Chance Sisco Drives in Run Against Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco, who is likely playing for the job of backup to Caleb Joseph, bolstered his case on Sunday. He went 1-for-2 and drove in a run to give him six RBI for the Spring. There are still quite a few catchers in camp, but Sisco is doing his best to separate... Read More

A.J. Minter Having Strong Spring

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter has not allowed a run in his four games so far. He's gone 4 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking none. That's a good line for the lefty and it helps manager Brian Snitker know that he's going to be handing the ball to someone who will likely... Read More

Hunter Harvey Gives Up Two Runs In Outing Against Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Hunter Harvey went three innings on Sunday against a tough Boston lineup. He gave up two runs, one of them earned. Mookie Betts tagged him for a solo homer and the other run came after Harvey threw the ball away on a pickoff throw at first that made Hanley Ramirez's subsequent... Read More

Chris Davis Feeling Better But Orioles Being Cautious

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) says he feels much better after his cortisone shot, but the timetable dictates he rests for 72 hours after receiving it. The club is not so much worried about his spring training at-bats, but they want him up and ready for the regular season.

Austin Hays Will Start Playing Field Again On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (lat) will be back on the field against the Twins on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Hays has been a designated hitter in the meantime, sometimes splitting with Pedro Alvarez. Surely, Baltimore would love to see all their players get healthy as Spring Training winds down so that definitive... Read More

Brad Brach Throws Clean Inning In Win Over Pirates

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach, who is holding down the fort at closer until whenever Zach Britton returns from his Achilles injury, threw an inning on Saturday. He struck out two and gave up no hits or walks. Brach has done the job before as closer, so he'd be a good pick for early... Read More

Manny Machado Remains Super-Hot At Plate Against Bucs

There are players having great springs and then there's Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, who is hitting the cover off the ball. He hit a first-inning homer and drove in two runs. Machado now has 14 RBI. Yes, it seems like every pitch looks like a beach ball to him. This is a guy who wants... Read More

Jonathan Schoop Homers Against Bucs In O's Win

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop is doing his best to put those bursitis concerns behind him. He went 2-for-4 on Saturday with a solo homer. Schoop also scored two runs and is hitting a robust .333 this spring. He's going to be an excellent grab for whoever picks him during their draft.

Adam Jones Drives In Two Runs As Orioles Crush Bucs

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has had a quietly good Spring. It got even better on Saturday after he went 1-for-2 and drove in two runs as Baltimore romped over Pittsburgh, 13-5. Jones is now hitting .318 in his 2018 Grapefruit League season. He's always a solid pick for any owner who needs an outfielder.

Trey Mancini Drives In Two Runs In Laugher Over Pirates

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, who was playing first in place of the injured Chris Davis, had an excellent day on Saturday. He went 1-for-2 while driving in two runs. He also hit a solo homer during an inning that saw three Orioles go deep. Mancini now has three homers and is hitting a respectable... Read More

Mike Foltynewicz Continues Scoreless Spring Streak

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz continued his splendid spring training with four more innings with no runs allowed. He fanned one and walked one. He's now gone nine innings, which would mean a complete-game shutout. If he keeps producing like this in the regular season, he could be quite an interesting pickup. Bear in... Read More

Luiz Gohara Will Be Shut Down For Two Weeks

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (ankle) will miss the next two weeks of spring training due to a sprained left ankle, assuring that Scott Kazmir and others in the rotation hunt will have an even better shot at making the roster. It's going to take a while for Gohara to get going after he gets... Read More

Chris Davis Receives Cortisone Injection In Arm

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (forearm) received a cortisone shot to help him heal faster. Manager Buck Showalter said that this won't change the timetable for Davis' return. Davis must be itching to get back onto the field in a regular capacity. Outfielder Trey Mancini got the nod at first base Saturday.

Julio Teheran Goes Four Strong Innings Against Yankees

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran didn't face the fearsome duo of Yankees outfielders Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on Friday night. Still, he kept a Bombers lineup that had Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird and Didi Gregorius in it off the scoreboard during his four frames, giving up two harmless hits while striking out two and walking... Read More

Luiz Gohara Injured During Fielding Drills And Will Miss Scheduled Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Luiz Gohara (ankle, groin), who was coming back from a groin injury, got hurt again. He sprained his left ankle while covering first base. The team is waiting for X-ray results, but he's definitely not going to be starting on Sunday. Depending on how bad it is, this may open the door... Read More

Zach Britton May Bump Up Rehab Schedule

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles), who hurt himself in December and was looking at a possible July return, has now circled May on his calendar. He's progressing well and is having his protective boot removed next week. Britton is optimistic and wants to start throwing sometime soon. In the interim, make sure you have... Read More

Caleb Joseph Drives In Run Against Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph, who drove in one of the team's five runs on Friday, has been having a hot spring. He has to, because right now he's got three other backstops breathing down his neck to be the starter -- Chance Sisco, Andrew Susac and Austin Wynns. So far, Joseph hasn't blinked, as he's hitting... Read More

Mark Trumbo Making Way Back From Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) is feeling better, according to manager Buck Showalter. There's no definite timetable, but surely the Orioles hope that Trumbo can be back in time for Opening Day. Right now, first baseman Pedro Alvarez has been given the DH duties and while his power can be enticing, he's also not much of a... Read More