Gunnar Henderson is batting leadoff this afternoon and Jackson Holliday is the second baseman for today’s exhibition opener against the Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium.Left fielder Dylan Carlson is the only player in the lineup who isn’t projected to make the Opening Day roster,

SARASOTA—Tyler O’Neill was supposed to play his first game for the Orioles on Monday. O’Neill, who signed as a free agent in December, was ready to play right field and bat fourth. The game was canceled because of rain,

SARASOTA—For years, both in the minors and the majors, Cedric Mullins was part of an outfield alignment with Austin Hays and Anthony Santander. Last July 26th, the Orioles traded Hays to the Philadelphia Phillies in the deal that brought reliever Seranthony Domínguez to the Orioles.

Jackson Holliday is feeling more comfortable at second base and the Orioles lost to the Pirates, 10-5, in their spring training opener.

Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad knows that he’s getting a legitimate chance to make the club and to play on a much more regular basis. The rest is up to him.End the shuttling between the majors and Triple-A Norfolk.

The vibes are high for the Orioles as they approach their first spring training game on Saturday in Sarasota, Florida.