Orioles Reporter Heads to Sarasota for Spring Training, Possibly With a Date

Scott plans to meet up with a woman he met last year while covering the Orioles' preseason practices.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A local sports reporter named Scott is heading to Sarasota, Florida, to cover the Baltimore Orioles' spring training. However, Scott also plans to meet up with a woman he met in Sarasota last year during a previous spring training trip. Scott's colleague, Keith Mills, is already in Sarasota and has offered to be Scott's "wingman" if the date goes well.

Why it matters

Spring training is an important time for sports reporters to cover their teams and get ready for the upcoming season. However, the social aspects of these trips, like meeting new people, can also be a significant part of the experience for reporters covering the games.

The details

Scott previously met a woman in Sarasota last year while covering the Orioles' spring training. He recently reached out to her, and she indicated they could potentially meet up again this year. Scott's colleague, Keith Mills, is already in Sarasota and has offered to help Scott if the date goes well and he needs a "wingman."

  • Scott plans to travel to Sarasota in the coming days to cover the Orioles' spring training.
  • Scott met the woman he plans to see again last year during a previous spring training trip to Sarasota.

The players

Scott

A local sports reporter who is heading to Sarasota to cover the Baltimore Orioles' spring training, and also plans to meet up with a woman he met there last year.

Keith Mills

Scott's colleague who is already in Sarasota and has offered to be Scott's "wingman" if his date goes well.

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What they’re saying

“Scott will be needing a wingman if it comes to that, and who better to fill that role than Keith Mills!”

— Keith Mills (98online.com)

The takeaway

This story highlights the personal and social aspects of sports reporting, where reporters can use their work trips as opportunities to meet new people and potentially develop personal relationships, in addition to their professional responsibilities of covering the games and teams.