Baseball’s back. It’s full swing ahead.

Pitchers and catchers get things going, with position players reporting Monday

After Orioles pitchers and catchers reported to Sarasota, Florida, on Wednesday, the club will have its first official workout Thursday, and spring training will be in full swing.

With their rebuild considered complete, the Orioles start spring training with their eyes on a playoff berth, with much of the core group behind last year’s unexpected 83-79 finish returning.

With spring training underway at the Orioles’ Ed Smith Stadium complex, here’s

Broadcast schedule

The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will broadcast four Orioles games: March 6 against Philadelphia (MASN), March 18 at Boston (MASN2), March 21 against Boston (MASN) and March 27 against St. Louis (MASN). Last year, MASN aired three Orioles spring training games.

Twelve games, including the March 18 game, will be broadcast on the Orioles Radio Network: Feb. 25 vs. Minnesota, Feb. 26 at Detroit, March 3 vs. Pittsburgh, March 4 vs. Atlanta, March 5 at Tampa Bay, March 11 at Toronto, March 12 vs. Boston, March 18 at Boston, March 19 vs. Pittsburgh, March 24 vs. New York Yankees, March 25 at Pittsburgh and March 26 vs. Philadelphia.

Spring training

First full-squad workout: Tuesday Grapefruit League opener: Feb. 25 vs. Twins

Who’s gone?

Most of last season’s roster is back in 2023, though Baltimore did lose a handful of veterans who were credited with developing a winning mindset in the clubhouse.

Starting pitcher Jordan Lyles, second baseman Rougned Odor, catcher Robinson Chirinos and first baseman Jesus Aguilar became free agents after the season, with the Orioles declining an $11 million option in