Minors
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July 3, 2018 at 7:00 am
Minor League Podcast: Hearing about the big league dream from two viewpoints
Some of the most interesting developments within the next year or so for the Orioles concern players who are not on the current major league roster. One of the more intriguing names is Ryan Mountcastle, the 21-year-old corner infielder whom BaltimoreBaseball.com recently named the Orioles’ No. 1 prospect in our reshuffling of...
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June 29, 2018 at 7:00 am
Reshuffling ‘Dean’s Dozen’ at midseason produces a new No. 1 Orioles’ prospect
With July just around the corner, it’s time to revamp the “Dean’s Dozen.” Today, you’ll notice a different order to my rankings of the top 12 Orioles minor leaguers. Most of the names are the same. But you’ll also see a couple new players on the list – and, more important, there’s...
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1.9K9June 22, 2018 at 1:00 pmDean Jones Report: McKenna promoted; Akin and Lowther continue dominance
It’s officially summer. That doesn’t mean much to the Orioles, who will likely finish in last place in the American League East...
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June 8, 2018 at 7:00 am
McKenna and Dietz honored; Baumann faces Eaton; Harvey struggling
On Monday, the Orioles announced their organizational award winners for May. Offensively, the club honored High-A Frederick center fielder Ryan McKenna, 21, as the Player of the Month. The 2015 fourth-round pick batted an incredible .397 with 46 hits, three homers, 22 RBIs, 11 doubles and 27 runs in 28 games last...
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3.0K3June 6, 2018 at 7:00 amMinor League Podcast: Mullins and Akin talk about their experiences, mindsets and successes
Two of the more intriguing players in the Orioles’ minor league system are outfielder Cedric Mullins and left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin. For...
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1.6K8June 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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2.5K11May 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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3.1K26May 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...