An All-Star infielder suffered an intercostal strain and, while he's improving, his availability for Opening Day is not certain.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde finally could joke about it.The closing of southbound I-75 due to an accident involving two semis that caused a significant hydraulic oil leak. His arrival in the visiting clubhouse at Hammond Stadium about an hour after first pitch.

Samuel Basallo has already had an impressive spring, making noise with his loud rounds of batting practice and his powerful swings during Grapefruit League action. Soon, the Orioles’ top prospect will again be taking his talents to the Spring Breakout stage.

Hyde said the Orioles are “very, very hopeful” that Henderson will be ready for the March 27 oepner at Toronto but are being cautious with the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year. The 23-year-old shortstop was an All-Star last season, when he hit .281 with 37 homers and 92 RBIs.

With a month to go until opening day, Brandon Hyde already has a pretty good idea of the rotation the Orioles will field to start the season. “If everybody stays healthy throughout camp, you got five guys plus Albert [Suárez] as the six and [Cade] Povich as the seven and we’ll kind of figure things out,

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said yesterday that a “handful” of his regulars will be in this afternoon’s lineup for the first exhibition game against the Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium.“I’m gonna give a few guys the weekend,

Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson has a mild right intercoastal strain, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.

The O’s will likely have to consider some contingency plans, even if they ultimately expect him to get healthy.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde says second baseman Jackson Holliday is more comfortable, coming off a 60-game stint in the majors in 2024