O’s look forward to playing alongside Gallardo

The news, which came out Saturday night, started to circle around the Orioles’ clubhouse via text. Baltimore had finally reached an agreement with free-agent starter Yovani Gallardo on a three-year deal guaranteed to net him $35 million, according to a source. The club has not confirmed the deal. And just like that, one of the biggest storylines in camp is already set.

Goldschmidt has found a Hall of Fame track

There are 17 men in baseball history who played at least half of their career games in the Majors at first base and eventually gained induction into the Hall of Fame for their efforts as players. It’s too soon to speculate on Paul Goldschmidt’s chances of joining them, but it’s also a fun time of year to take a deeper look into how the three-time All-Star and two-time MVP runner-up could be on a Hall of Fame track.

Price looking forward to fresh start with Papi

For someone new to a team, lefty ace David Price looks comfortable in his surroundings. It is easy to spot him interacting smoothly with his teammates, manager, coaches and staff members. But Price still hasn’t had a chance to share the clubhouse with David Ortiz, the star slugger who will retire at the end of the season.