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June 10, 2020 at 7:29 pm

Heston Kjerstad says he’s ‘stoked’ by Orioles’ selection

In a surprise, the Orioles chose Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad with the second selection in Wednesday’s Major League Baseball draft. Kjerstad’s pick...

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Some questions and answers about the Orioles’ draft

Because of the absence of live baseball, Wednesday night’s draft has generated much more interest than in the past. Here are some frequently asked questions. Why is this year’s draft shorter? In 2020, the draft will be just five rounds, down from the customary 40. Teams are looking to save money, and...

June 9, 2020 at 7:00 am

Elias says Orioles aren’t focusing on specific position with No. 2 pick

In the baseball draft, as in its NFL counterpart, general managers like to say that they’re looking for the best available athlete. As Wednesday’s first round approaches, Mike Elias, who’ll make the selection for the Orioles, doesn’t have a specific model of player he’s looking for with the second overall choice. “We...

June 8, 2020 at 1:37 pm

Mike Elias says Orioles are considering five players for the No. 2 pick

General manager Mike Elias said that the Orioles’ preparation for the two-day Major League Baseball draft that begins on Wednesday is “near complete.” The Orioles have six picks in the draft, and they choose second for the first time in club history. Elias said the team is considering five players. “A lot...

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A possible 50-game baseball season; Preparing for the MLB draft; Ciolek on signing undrafted players

Had Major League Baseball and the Players Association come to an agreement on economic and health issues, teams likely would have been regathering this week. MLB’s idea of an 82-game season beginning the July 4 weekend looks to be dead unless there’s a sudden turn in the negotiations. There has been chatter...

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June 5, 2020 at 7:00 am

Looking ahead to next week’s baseball draft with the Orioles’ Brad Ciolek

The truncated Major League Baseball draft is on June 10 and 11, and the Orioles have the second pick and three selections...

May 26, 2020 at 7:00 am

The good, the bad and the ugly in Orioles’ draft history

In the condensed Major League Baseball draft on June 10 and 11, the Orioles, who have the second overall selection, will get to add six players. Since the draft began in 1965, it’s given the Orioles some outstanding players, and ones they’d rather forget. Drafts to Remember: The Orioles had excellent teams...

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May 6, 2020 at 7:00 am

MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis projects Orioles’ options for 2020 draft

The Orioles have the second pick in this summer’s Major League Baseball draft, which might be as short as five rounds. They...

May 1, 2020 at 7:00 am

Diner Question: Who are the most underrated players in Orioles history?

One of the most enjoyable things I wrote over the last year was my 26-man all-time Orioles team. I broke it down by position players and pitchers and was struck by how many worthy candidates there were. With the season on an indefinite delay because of the pandemic, we’re going to open...