SARASOTA, Fla. — In April, after hitting a grand slam in an Orioles win, Jackson Holliday credited his dog, Coconut, for providing the good luck. But Heston Kjerstad also made a web gem catch in the outfield that day,

The first Orioles full-squad workout of spring training began indoors this morning with control owner David Rubenstein and minority owner Michael Arougheti speaking to the team. New manager Craig Albernaz took his turn while sunlight began piercing the clouds and the temperature rose.

New York Yankees pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez made his first start of spring training, striking out the Baltimore Orioles' top prospect, Samuel Basallo.

SARASOTA, Fla. — This is where the fun begins. After 10 days of bullpen sessions, batting practice and fielding drills, the Orioles are finally playing baseball games. Sure, it’s all made up and the runs don’t matter,

Fans are invited to watch the Orioles Spring Training workouts on the backfields at Ed Smith Stadium and the Player Development Complex each day of Spring Training, including home and away game dates,

The Pittsburgh Pirates begin Grapefruit League play with a victory.

Finally, it’s time to play ball. It might still be winter with freezing temperatures in Baltimore, but the Orioles are flocking south to sunny Sarasota, Florida, for spring training. Pitchers and catchers report Tuesday and take the field Wednesday for their first workout at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex.