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Ciolek leaving Orioles for position with Nationals

Ciolek leaving Orioles for position with Nationals

Mike Elias confirmed this week that he’s returning as Orioles executive vice president/general manager, and Brandon Hyde remains the manager...

Roch Kubatko October 14, 2023 6:42 pm
Is this the year the O’s draft a pitcher in the first round?

Is this the year the O’s draft a pitcher in the first round?

In four drafts under Mike Elias and his staff, the Orioles have not selected a pitcher among the first two...

Steve Melewski July 06, 2023 12:00 pm
Does having the No. 1 farm impact O’s draft strategy?

Does having the No. 1 farm impact O’s draft strategy?

The first four drafts under Mike Elias and his staff with the Orioles saw the club select No. 1, No....

Steve Melewski July 04, 2023 12:00 pm
Looking at scout’s winter work, a note on the bullpen, pitching market and more

Looking at scout’s winter work, a note on the bullpen, pitching market and more

In this space in the last week we took a look at what the winter might look like for an...

Steve Melewski December 11, 2022 1:02 pm
Draft notes, plus a look at the bullpen and Boras’ comments on Baltimore

Draft notes, plus a look at the bullpen and Boras’ comments on Baltimore

They had the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1989, 2019 and 2022 but the Orioles will not have that...

Steve Melewski December 07, 2022 1:02 pm
In winter, scout focus shifts to important off-the-field aspects

In winter, scout focus shifts to important off-the-field aspects

Even though they have become an organization that now has an up-to-date analytics department that has made extensive use of...

Steve Melewski December 04, 2022 1:02 pm
In OBP and walk rate, the O’s 2022 draft class got off to strong start

In OBP and walk rate, the O’s 2022 draft class got off to strong start

In the 20-round MLB Draft last summer, the Orioles selected 10 position players and 10 pitchers. They signed nine of...

Steve Melewski November 28, 2022 1:00 pm
O’s select Oklahoma State pitcher as draft resumes with round three (updated)

O’s select Oklahoma State pitcher as draft resumes with round three (updated)

The Orioles began the second day of the draft and selected Oklahoma State pitcher Nolan McLean. He becomes the highest...

Steve Melewski July 18, 2022 6:18 pm
Taking another look at Orioles’ hires and promotions

Taking another look at Orioles’ hires and promotions

Tinkering with Orioles coaching staff yields little in the way of big surprises

Roch Kubatko December 14, 2021 4:08 pm
Non-roster players keep getting chances with Orioles

Non-roster players keep getting chances with Orioles

Players don't have to be on 40-man roster to get a chance to play for Orioles

Roch Kubatko July 14, 2021 8:50 am