Speaking recently on the Foul Territory TV program, new Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman had a simple message about pitching against the Baltimore Orioles this season. "I like the smoke." And while Hoffman said it playfully,

Gunnar Henderson's availability for Opening Day may be in question. The Orioles’ star shortstop has been diagnosed with a mild right intercostal strain, an injury he sustained last Thursday while making a jumping catch in Grapefruit League action vs.

The Orioles will be without yet another player come Opening Day with Grayson Rodriguez expected to miss the start of the season.

Starter Grayson Rodriguez and reliever Andrew Kittredge will miss the Baltimore Orioles' opener because of injuries. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Friday that Rodriguez has pitching elbow discomfort.

The expected 26-man roster for the Orioles on Opening Day is in jeopardy.Manager Brandon Hyde began today’s post-game media session with negative news regarding shortstop Gunnar Henderson and reliever Andrew Kittredge.

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The Orioles will continue to be cautious with one of their banged-up star players over the next few days. Gunnar Henderson, who exited Thursday’s Grapefruit League game vs. the Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium due to lower right side discomfort,

Gunnar Henderson suffered a right intercostal strain during last Thursday's spring training game against the Blue Jays while making a leaping catch. According to MLB.com's Jake Rill, the injury puts Henderson's status for opening day in question.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson exited “for precautionary reasons” after the first inning of a Grapefruit League game against the Toronto Blue Jays ... manager Brandon Hyde said after ...