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There's a lot less uncertainty about center field for the Orioles today than there will be after Adam Jones.

The Orioles had plenty of options and essentially settled on two in 2016.

Mark Trumbo (back spasms) joins the Orioles growing list of ailing outfielders as the stretch run intensifies.

A look at the Orioles Sept. 1 options, from non-roster OFs to returning relievers, and early Rule 5 adds to Caleb Joseph.

Center fielder Adam Jones was playing and batting first for the Orioles despite leaving Thursday’s loss to Washington with a hamstring cramp

Most of the intrigue entering the season for the Tides comes in the crowded outfield. Christian Walker, one of the Orioles' top hitting prospects, is set to be the everyday left fielder as he learns that position. Xavier Avery, who was the last cut from the major league team after a great spring, will play center field. They're joined by outfielders Henry Urrutia, Dariel Alvarez, L.J. Hoes, and Alfredo Marte.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team planned to use iPads in the dugout as resources to replace the mounds of paper scouting reports and matchup information that go into decision-making during a game.

Right-hander Kevin Gausman said he saw his pending trip to the disabled list to begin the season coming when he had his cortisone injection in his shoulder earlier this month, and hopes to be back about two weeks into the season.

Outfielder Nolan Reimold, who struggled badly through the beginning of spring as the team won just five of its first 23 games, is coming around as both he and the Orioles (10-14-4) strive to end the preseason where they want to be.

The Orioles ended up traveling to Charlotte Sports Park, but their Grapefruit League game against the Rays lasted just six pitches before a sudden downpour led to the cancellation of Saturday's contest with two outs in the top of the first inning.

Odrisamer Despaigne¿s best outing of the spring came against a New York Yankees lineup that was turned over to include mostly reserves, but the results were nonetheless impressive.

Julio Borbon remains a staple in the Tides lineup for a second straight year, with the former Texas Ranger batting .295 in his first 30 games before Friday to bring his season average to .275.

If David Lough goes to the disabled list, it lessens the Orioles' roster crunch.

Left-hander Brian Matusz, who has been the subject of trade rumors this spring, delivered another solid performance in a starting role Friday, and the Orioles exploded for six runs in the eighth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox, 11-5.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said earlier this spring that infielder Everth Cabrera would likely see time in the outfield this spring, and Cabrera will make his first Grapefruit League start this afternoon, starting in center field and leading off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field.

Orioles pitchers were battered for three home runs and the bats managed just four hits in their 15-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in both teams¿ Grapefruit League opener at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Not only did pitching prospect Hunter Harvey retire four of the five batters he faced in Sunday's intrasquad game, but his fastball also showed impressive velocity in his first time facing hitters in a game situation since last July.

Two Norfolk players, OF Julio Borbon and OF Quintin Berry, rank in the top eight in the International League in stolen bases.

Less than an hour after the Orioles' team bus pulled into Bright House Field on Monday afternoon, the team was on its way back to Sarasota.

Left-hander Brian Matusz pitches two innings Tuesday after allergic reaction over the weekend

Francisco Peguero hit a three-run triple with two outs in the eighth inning to cap a seven-run frame to give the Orioles a 9-7 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays in their Grapefruit League home opener in front of 6,901 at Ed Smith Stadium.

SARASOTA, Orioles top position player prospect Jonathan Schoop made a quick impression today in the team's first intrasquad game.

We will finally see some live competition today with the Orioles first intrasquad game, which will be held on the main stadium field starting at 1:05 p.m. Chris Tillman and Kevin Gausman will start today¿s game and pitch one inning each.

With the addition of right-hander Evan Meek on a minor league deal with an invitation to major league camp Wednesday, the Orioles now have 60 players invited to spring training.

The Orioles are expected to announce the signing of outfielder Tyler Colvin to a major league deal today, as we first reported last night, pending a physical. He will be the 12th outfielder who will be invited to spring training.

In Major League Baseball's Rule 5 draft Thursday morning, the Orioles selected corner infielder Michael Almanzar from the Boston Red Sox.

The lobby at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort quickly emptied out as Major League Baseball's winter meetings ended Thursday. While the Orioles only added a pair of Rule 5 draft picks this week, the club continued efforts to land a free-agent closer.