Minors
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1.1K8June 1, 2018 at 7:00 amInjuries slow Hays, Stewart; Britton rehabbing; Mullins, McKenna surging
He’s not going to save the Orioles’ season, but closer Zach Britton is on his way back. Britton, who ruptured his right...
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1.9K11May 25, 2018 at 7:00 amA week of ups and downs in O’s minors
It’s hard to believe, but we’re almost two months into the 2018 season. We’re quickly approaching the All-Star break for High-A Frederick...
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2.5K26May 18, 2018 at 7:00 amMajor minors’ movement: Joseph, Susac, Baumann, Gonzalez, Means and more
It’s always tough to see the good guys sent from “The Show” down to the minors. That certainly applies to Orioles catcher...
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May 11, 2018 at 7:00 am
Mountcastle’s big season debut; Harvey’s long-awaited W; Wells’ walks
I know it’s Friday, but I want you to use your brain a little bit before the weekend begins. Despite mercifully snapping a seven-game losing streak Wednesday with a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards, the Orioles remain far away from playoff contention. The New York Yankees and...
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May 4, 2018 at 7:00 am
Updating a few prospects that were dealt away, and looking at some rising arms
A former Orioles minor leaguer – and local kid – made history earlier this week. The problem? He did it with the Milwaukee Brewers. On Monday, left-handed reliever Josh Hader – an Old Mill graduate – became the first pitcher in the modern major leagues (since 1900) to strike out eight hitters...
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1.7K6April 27, 2018 at 12:11 pmMinor league outfielders — Rickard, Mullins, McKenna, Hays, Rifaela, Stewart — all hitting stride
If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. That’s what all of our parents taught us. And it’s crucial...
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1.8K11April 20, 2018 at 7:00 amWhile Orioles are struggling, some bright spots in the minors are starting to shine
Watching baseball isn’t too much fun for you right now. I get it. It looked like the Orioles might get some momentum...
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April 13, 2018 at 7:00 am
Pitching prospects Lowther, Baumann, Bishop and Hall leading Delmarva to a blazing start
No matter what happens in 2018, Double-A Bowie can say that it made history this year. For the first time ever, Minor League Baseball’s new extra-innings rule came into play during the club’s season opener against Harrisburg on April 5. In case you missed it, the new “pace of play” changes were...
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3.1K4April 11, 2018 at 7:00 amMinor League Podcast: Chatting up Austin Hays
There was no one in the Orioles organization who had a more meteoric rise than outfielder Austin Hays in 2017. The 2016...
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April 4, 2018 at 7:00 am
Updating our Top 12 Orioles prospects list — Dean’s Dozen — with Lowther and Sedlock
We’ve made it through another offseason. Three of the Orioles’ four full-season affiliates – Double-A Bowie, High-A Frederick and Low-A Delmarva – will kick off their 2018 campaigns Thursday. The Baysox (against Harrisburg) and the Shorebirds (against Asheville) open at home, while the Keys start on the road at Myrtle Beach. Triple-A...