Looking ahead to a challenging 2nd half for the Orioles
When the Orioles return to play after the All-Star break, they’ll have 65 games remaining, and some momentum. For the first time this season, they have a four-game winning streak, and are five games below .500 at 46-51. They’re in fourth place in the American League East, 11 ½ games behind the Tampa Bay Rays, […] Read More
Wondering about pitchers drafted by the Orioles | MAILBAG
Question: The Orioles have drafted 57 pitchers from 2021-2025. Have any of these 57 pitched for the Orioles at the MLB level? Are any ranked as current top 30 prospects? Any evaluation/insights into the Orioles’ pitcher drafting strategy and then subsequent development success or failure during Mr. Elias’ tenure would be appreciated. From: Joe Knepley […] Read More
College pitchers dominate Orioles’ 2nd-day draft
The Orioles’ 2026 draft is complete, and though their first pick, high school outfielder Eric Booth Jr., is the most noteworthy, they’ll try to develop contributing players from the draft’s later rounds. On Sunday, the Orioles took 16 players—half of whom were college pitchers. Their sixth-round pick was left-hander Zane Adams from Alabama. Adams was […] Read More
Why didn’t Orioles pick left-handed pitcher Gio Rojas in draft? | MAILBAG
Question: Why do you think the O’s did not select left-handed high school pitcher Gio Rojas? We have a glut of outfielders. From: Sandra Freund Answer: Sandra, the Orioles don’t draft pitchers in the first round, and that’s something I’ve been critical of them for. When they draft pitchers, they draft college pitchers, not high […] Read More
Looking ahead to a challenging 2nd half for the Orioles
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Wondering about the pitchers drafted by Orioles | MAILBAG
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Alexander breaks left hand in Orioles’ 4th straight win, 8-2 over Royals
BALTIMORE–What happened? The Orioles were on their way to their fourth straight win for the first time this season. Samuel Basallo had just homered to increase their lead to 8-2 when Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg hit Orioles super utility player Blaze Alexander with a pitch that broke his left hand. Alexander took a […] Read More
Orioles select shortstop Jimmy Anderson, Alabama lefty Zane Adams in 5th, 6th round; O’s-Royals lineups
BALTIMORE—The second and final day of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft has begun. The Orioles’ first selection in the fifth round was shortstop Jimmy Anderson from Heartland Community College in Heartland, Kansas. Anderson was drafted by the Orioles in the 19th round last year but didn’t sign. In 59 games, Anderson hit .465 with an […] Read More
Peter Schmuck: Bradish flirts with no-hitter, and Orioles are flirting again with their first 4-game winning streak
Long before the Orioles did almost everything right in a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night, manager Craig Albernaz sensed that there was magic in the air. It started with the national anthem, which was sung with gusto by 103-year-old World War II corporal Wilbur J. “Jack” Myers, who literally danced […] Read More
Orioles’ injury update on Helsley, Akin; O’s-Royals lineups
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley and his sore elbow appear to be back to square one — and that’s the good news. Manager Craig Albernaz said before Saturday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals that Helsley, who is on the injured list retroactive to June 30th, continues to experience elbow inflammation but apparently does not […] Read More
