SARASOTA, Fla. — While the Orioles played the Minnesota Twins down Interstate 75 in their Grapefruit League game Tuesday, a handful of regulars stayed back at Ed Smith Stadium to face newly acquired starter Chris Bassitt in his first live batting practice of the spring.

Zach Eflin threw another live batting practice earlier today on the Camden Yards replica field. He faced seven batters in his simulated inning, as the Orioles execute a gradual ramp up of the veteran starter.

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers’ exhibition home opener on Sunday won’t exactly feature the postcard-perfect weather that typically defines spring training. Instead, the clouds are gray, light rain is expected,