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Ryan Mountcastle - Encouraging start in spring Mountcastle went 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Boston.

Impact Mountcastle is off to an encouraging start this spring, having gone 4-for-11 with three runs scored and the aforementioned RBI. The offseason departure of Anthony Santander has created an opening in the top half of Baltimore's lineup for other members of the club to fill, with Mountcastle being one of the candidates to do so in 2025. While it's unknown where Mountcastle will slot in most days, the 28-year-old slugger is slated to serve as the Orioles' primary first baseman and is making an early case to hit in the heart of the order more often than not.

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Cedric Mullins - Quiet start in Grapefruit League Mullins went 0-for-3 in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Boston and is now 1-for-13 during spring training.

Impact After spending most of last season batting in the bottom part of the order, it remains unclear if the 30-year-old outfielder will be able to hit in the top part of Baltimore's lineup in 2025. Anthony Santander's exit this past offseason opens up an opportunity for Mullins to settle into a favorable lineup spot, but the Orioles may want to see the latter find a rhythm this spring before granting him that chance. Mullins' playing time was also fairly sporadic a year ago, but he's likely to handle the bulk of the reps in center field and offers enough power and speed to be worthy of drafting in most mixed fantasy leagues.

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Ryan O'Hearn - First hit of spring Monday O'Hearn went 1-for-3 with one strikeout in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact O'Hearn was able to get his first hit of the spring out of the cleanup spot in Baltimore's lineup, as he's now gone 1-for-12 during spring training. The 31-year-old veteran slugger is set to function as the Orioles' primary designated hitter versus right-handed pitching in 2025, but he does have 2020 first-rounder Heston Kjerstad fighting for at-bats as well. Although O'Hearn is likely to be on the strong side of a platoon, his lack of playing against southpaws should make him an inconsistent fantasy option outside of deep leagues.

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Orioles, Nationals settle years-long broadcasting dispute The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals jointly announced a final resolution to a years-long broadcasting dispute on Monday.The 2025...

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Ex-Red Sox Slugger Offers Details Behind Near Return To Boston Former Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill shared details behind offseason talks with Boston before signing a three-year deal with the Orioles.

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It's Mountain Time: Bautista returns with perfect inning SARASOTA, Fla. -- Each of the fans lined up along the railing in front of the Orioles’ bullpen understood the magnitude of the moment, as Fé...

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Tyler O'Neill had interest in remaining with the Red Sox but is happy he chose the Orioles - The Boston Globe The outfielder agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with Baltimore on Dec. 10.

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MLB Gameday: Red Sox 6, Orioles 6 Final Score (03/03/2025) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium

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MLB Gameday: Red Sox 6, Orioles 6 Final Score (03/03/2025) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium

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Monday's Red Sox spring training report: Three two-run shots help earn tie against Orioles - The Boston Globe Down, 6-0, after five innings, the Red Sox scored four runs in the seventh inning and two in the eighth.

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Deadspin | Orioles, Nats settle years-long broadcasting dispute Deadspin | Orioles, Nats settle years-long broadcasting dispute

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How to Watch Red Sox vs Orioles Spring Training: Live Stream MLB Baseball, TV Channel Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Date: Monday, March 3rdTime: 1:05 p.m. ETTV Channel: ESPNLive Stream: FuboTV (Try for Free) WATCH: Red S...

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How to Watch Red Sox vs Orioles: Live Stream MLB Spring Training, TV Channel MLB spring training continues on Monday as the Red Sox take on the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.

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Seranthony Domínguez - Might see some save chances Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Dominguez could see save opportunities early on in the season on days Felix Bautista (elbow) is unavailable, Jake Rill of MLB.com repo...

Impact Bautista won't pitch back-to-back days or throw more than one inning at a time initially in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. That opens the door to save chances for others, with Gregory Soto and Andrew Kittredge (knee) being named along with Dominguez by Hyde in what will be a "mix and match" situation. Dominguez served as the Orioles' primary closer down the stretch last season, going 10-for-11 in regular-season save chances after being acquired at the trade deadline.

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Gregory Soto - Option as fill-in closer Orioles manager Brandon Hyde named Soto as an option to see save chance early in the season on days Felix Bautista (elbow) is unavailable, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bautista will not be allowed to appear in back-to-back games or pitch more than one inning at a time for a while as he comes back from Tommy John surgery, and Hyde said he'll "mix and match" at closer those days. The skipper named Andrew Kittredge (knee) and Seranthony Dominguez in addition to Soto as relievers who could see save opportunities when Bautista is off limits.

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Andrew Kittredge - Could see occasional save chances Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Kittredge (knee) is an option to see save chances early in the season on days Felix Bautista (elbow) is unavailable, Jake Rill of MLB....

Impact Bautista's usage will be limited in the first half as he comes back from Tommy John surgery, as he won't pitch back-to-back days or go more than one inning. Hyde also listed Gregory Soto and Seranthony Dominguez as fill-in closer options in what he expects to be a "mix and match" situation. Kittredge is still getting treatment as he recovers from left knee soreness, but he's not expected to be out long.

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Tyler O'Neill - Batting third in return to lineup O'Neill (illness) will start in left field and bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday that O'Neill had been battling an illness, but the 29-year-old needed just a couple days off to move past the ailment. After signing a three-year deal with Baltimore in December, O'Neill is projected to serve as an everyday player while occupying a prominent spot in the lineup versus both right- and left-handed pitching.

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Félix Bautista - Won't pitch back-to-back initially Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Bautista (elbow) will not pitch back-to-back days or go more than one inning early on in the season, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bautista -- who will make his Grapefruit League debut Monday -- projects to open the season as the Orioles' closer. However, there will be days he is unavailable, and Hyde said he would "mix and match" at closer those days, with the manager naming Andrew Kittredge (knee), Gregory Soto and Seranthony Dominguez as options to fill in. Hyde noted that he'll apply the cautious usage of Bautista "especially in the first half." It does not seem as though there's a hard deadline for when the restrictions on Bautista will be lifted, as it likely just depends on how the pitcher looks and is bouncing back from outings.

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Trevor Rogers - Throwing again, but not off mound Rogers (knee) said Monday that he's resumed throwing off flat ground, but he's still a few weeks away from throwing off of a mound, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Rogers is recovering from a right knee subluxation, an injury that has taken him out of contention for a spot in Baltimore's Opening Day rotation. Assuming Rogers is cleared to resume mound work by mid-to-late March, he'll likely need close to a month to get fully stretched out for starting duty. The Orioles may not have a rotation spot available for Rogers by that point in April, however, so the southpaw may have to work out of the bullpen when healthy until a starting gig reopens.

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Chayce McDermott - Begins throwing progression Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that McDermott (lat) will begin his throwing progression Monday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact McDermott is recovering from what's been described as a mild lat/teres strain, but the injury still seems to be significant enough to remove him from the competition for an Opening Day rotation spot. He'll likely be limited to playing catch off flat ground for the next week before advancing to throwing bullpen sessions and eventually facing hitters. McDermott may not have enough time to get fully ramped up to pitch in games before the Orioles' Grapefruit League schedule comes to a close.

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'Foul Territory' Host Erik Kratz: Orioles C Adley Rutschman 'Primed For An Incredible Season' - PressBox Former catcher and current "Foul Territory" host Erik Kratz says Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is "primed for an incredible season" follow...

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Jordan Westburg - Expected back in games this week Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Westburg (back) should be ready to return to Grapefruit League games by Wednesday or Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Westburg will go through full baseball activities Monday, marking the first time he's done so since he went down with lower-back soreness following the Orioles' first game this spring. Barring any setbacks, Westburg is expected to be fine for Opening Day.

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Gary Sánchez - Battling illness Sanchez is away from Orioles camp Monday while he recovers from an illness, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez will likely need just a couple days off to shake off the illness before returning to action. The 32-year-old is in line to open the season as the Orioles' No. 2 catcher behind Adley Rutschman.

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