Twelve Orioles thoughts with 2020 season training resuming
As of Monday, Mike Elias said the organization had been “remarkably lucky” not to have any positive COVID-19 tests.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2020 amateur draft
Time will tell whether Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad was worthy of being the second overall pick.
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Elias says Orioles still mulling over options for second overall pick
A year after taking catcher Adley Rutschman first overall, Baltimore holds the No. 2 pick in this week’s draft.
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Mancini undergoing chemo treatments, unlikely to play in 2020
The Orioles slugger wrote about his battle with Stage 3 colon cancer in The Players’ Tribune.
Ripken brings us an iron streak of mental toughness during the crisis
The Ripken Foundation is partnering with Feeding America to Strike Out Hunger during the pandemic
EPISODE 189: Ripken brings us a streak of mental toughness during the crisis
The Ripken Foundation is partnering with Feeding America to Strike Out Hunger during the pandemic
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Twelve Orioles thoughts as baseball’s shutdown continues
The KBO in South Korea may offer some cautious optimism for MLB to be able to play at some point in 2020.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of an Opening Day not to be
The timing of Trey Mancini being diagnosed with colon cancer coinciding with baseball’s shutdown has made the news even more difficult to process.
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Mancini has malignant tumor removed; recovery timetable unknown
“The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better.”
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Orioles return Rule 5 pitchers, reassign Rutschman to minor-league camp
The first overall pick of last year’s draft played sparingly in the Grapefruit League.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts in early days of March
This figures to be a pivotal year for outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz after an injury-plagued 2019 campaign.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts at start of 2020 spring training
The patience required for a multiyear rebuild was already agonizing enough, but the model being the 2017 Houston Astros now carries much different connotations.
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Rutschman, two Orioles pitching prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list
First overall pick Adley Rutschman is the No. 5 prospect in baseball, according to the publication.
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Orioles reportedly agree to one-year deal with veteran shortstop Iglesias
The 30-year-old post a .724 OPS and was worth eight defensive runs saved last season.
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Bundy trade serves as reminder of Orioles’ past — and unknown future
Dylan Bundy was once the consensus best pitching prospect in baseball and represented hope.
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Orioles elevate Mountcastle, three others to 40-man roster
International League MVP Ryan Mountcastle was among those protected from next month’s Rule 5 draft.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late August
The Orioles pitching staff entered Tuesday on the verge of making infamous major league history.
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Former first-round pick Hunter Harvey called up by Orioles
The 24-year-old posted a 4.32 ERA in 16 2/3 innings for Triple-A Norfolk.
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Davis incident resolved, but that doesn’t erase obvious for Orioles
Wednesday’s scene in the dugout only spotlighted what the Orioles need to accept with Chris Davis.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on quiet trade deadline
General manager Mike Elias says it’s becoming more difficult to pry away prospects from other clubs.
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Elias, Orioles quiet as trade deadline passes
Despite speculation about Trey Mancini and Mychal Givens, Mike Elias made only a minor-league trade Wednesday.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on Andrew Cashner trade
Pitching up in the zone more and doubling his changeup usage led to Andrew Cashner’s rebound this season.
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Mullins trying to “get some positive mojo working” at Double-A Bowie
The Opening Day center fielder was demoted from the majors in April and batted just .205 at Triple-A Norfolk.
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Orioles’ Means doesn’t pitch in AL’s 4-3 win in All-Star Game
The rookie All-Star selection was only an observer on one of baseball’s biggest stages.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts at 2019 All-Star break
John Means being the first Baltimore rookie named to the All-Star team in over 50 years is a tremendous story.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on Adley Rutschman’s Baltimore introduction
The first overall pick put on a show in a batting practice session with the current Orioles.
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All bets off on Orioles’ potential path toward infamy
Surpassing the 1962 New York Mets is hardly a stretch for a club that’s lost 34 of its last 43 games.
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Orioles continue bullpen shuffle by recalling Scott, Kline
Hard-throwing lefty Tanner Scott pitched to a 1.96 ERA in his last 18 1/3 innings at Triple-A Norfolk.
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Orioles designate Straily for assignment, place Means on injured list
Veteran Dan Straily had allowed a whopping 22 home runs in just 47 2/3 innings this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late June
Trey Mancini continues to have a career year at the plate, fueling discussion about his future.
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Orioles place left fielder Smith on seven-day concussion list
The 26-year-old Dwight Smith Jr. leads Baltimore in runs batted in and ranks third in home runs.
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Orioles’ first 10 rounds reflect new regime, reputation of 2019 draft
Mike Elias selected three catchers, three shortstops, and three center fielders with his first 11 picks.
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Orioles don’t overthink tabbing Rutschman as new face of their rebuild
As most anticipated, Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman was the first overall pick Monday night.
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Sisco recalled by Orioles to begin road trip in Texas
The 24-year-old was batting .289 with 20 extra-base hits and a .914 OPS at Triple-A Norfolk.
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First overall pick begins real judgment of Orioles general manager Elias
The top pick is as much symbolic as it is critical for a fan base in need of some light at the end of a dark, cold tunnel of losing.
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Orioles hope Stewart’s arrival kick-starts consistent talent pipeline
Instead of sulking after his mid-spring demotion, DJ Stewart seized the opportunity to grow as a player.
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Orioles acquire veteran outfielder Keon Broxton from Mets
The 29-year-old is expected to receive an extended look in center field.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts moving toward Memorial Day weekend
Stevie Wilkerson has been one of the few bright spots in the month of May.
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Checking in on Orioles prospects at Triple-A Norfolk
Outfielder DJ Stewart is batting .500 in May and sports an impressive .967 OPS for the Tides this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching mid-May
Mychal Givens has recorded more than three outs in eight of his first 13 appearances, making him a valuable commodity.
