Minors
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August 8, 2021 at 8:16 pm
Orioles promote Rutschman from Bowie to Norfolk
Adley Rutschman, who is now considered the top prospect in minor league baseball, is getting promoted from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk. Rutschman’s promotion was first reported by MASNsports.com and confirmed by industry sources. The 23-year-old catcher, who was the overall top pick in the 2019 draft by the Orioles, was recently...
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August 2, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Jahmai Jones could be nearing promotion to Orioles
Jahmai Jones has gotten a taste of the major leagues, and it’s an experience he won’t forget. He appeared in three games across two stints with the Los Angeles Angels in 2020, and he hopes he’s about to get another opportunity with the Orioles. Jones was a second-round pick (70th overall) by...
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July 26, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Delmarva’s Cannon on top pick Cowser: ‘He has the ability to handle the big moment’
Delmarva catcher Jordan Cannon developed a tight bond with Colton Cowser as teammates at Sam Houston State. From playing baseball to bass fishing, they were close friends even though Cannon was a senior and Cowser was a freshman. The two are now reunited in the Orioles’ organization. Cowser was selected with the...
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July 23, 2021 at 7:00 am
Bowie’s Baumann making up for lost time; Rutschman impresses on defense, too; Brnovich strikes out 10
BOWIE, Maryland—Pitcher Mike Baumann has spent parts of three summers at Prince George’s Stadium. It wasn’t planned that way. Two years ago, Baumann made a strong impression with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, going 6-2 with a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts and a terrific 0.943 WHIP. It was easy to picture Baumann,...
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3.6K71July 19, 2021 at 7:00 amMinor Monday: Pitcher Cody Sedlock is on the rebound
Cody Sedlock has a new perspective on his baseball career. Sedlock was selected by the Orioles in the first round (No. 27...
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July 13, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Minor Tuesday: Orioles uncover productive undrafted players
Because of the Major League Baseball draft, Todd Karpovich’s minor league report is running on Tuesday this week. Although much of the focus is on the progress of the Orioles’ higher draft picks, a number of undrafted players are thriving in the minors. Last year, because of the draft, which was limited...
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July 5, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Orioles’ director of player development says there’s no timeline for Rutschman
Matt Blood, the Orioles’ director of player development, is not surprised that the club’s minor-league affiliates are having success. The Orioles have placed an emphasis on evaluating players, getting them into the system and preparing them to take the next step. The pandemic in 2020, which canceled the minor league season, created...
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June 28, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Delmarva’s Haskin making strides in first year
Hudson Haskin was known for his batting style as a highly touted prospect out of Tulane University. He swings with a high leg kick — much like former major-leaguer Hunter Pence— and manages to put the barrel on the ball and hit for power for the Delmarva Shorebirds. Haskin is batting .272/.379/.411...
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June 21, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Westburg eyeing future as Orioles shortstop
Jordan Westburg has a friendly competition with Gunnar Henderson about who is going to be the future shortstop for the Orioles. One of those players might move to third base, but the Orioles have to like the potential shape of the left side of the infield in the next couple of years....
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June 15, 2021 at 10:22 pm
Rodriguez’s 1st home start at Bowie is ‘fun’ but not up to his standards
BOWIE, Maryland—The Bowie Baysox tried to make Grayson Rodriguez’s first home start an event, and they succeeded. The Baysox invited fans to bring empty gas cans to reflect Rodriguez’s fastball, and many did. Rodriguez, whose first two starts for Bowie were on the road, nearly made it through five innings on Tuesday...
