Steve Melewski

Should the Orioles look to draft more college players this year?

Should the Orioles look to draft more college players this year?
The Orioles have a lot of pending free agents. They could be a very different looking team next year. They also have four picks in the top 102 selections of the First-Year Player Draft that begins tomorrow. Does that mean the club should look to draft more college players this year? Players that are closer to reaching the big leagues and that can help the big league team sooner? Jim Callis of MLBPipeline.com, one of the top draft experts in the industry for many years, said that would not...
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Steve Melewski

Draft talk: A look at the O's draft pool and players they've been linked to in mock drafts

Draft talk: A look at the O's draft pool and players they've been linked to in mock drafts
The 2015 First-Year Player Draft is now less than a week away. It all begins Monday night at 7 p.m., when MLB Network will televise picks made from Round 1 through Competitive Balance Round B. The draft then resumes Tuesday, June 8 at 1 p.m., with Rounds 3-10, and then on Wednesday June 9 at noon with Rounds 11-40. The Orioles have the 25th pick in Round 1 and they have four of the first 102 picks as they also select 36th, 68th and 102nd. They have 11 picks over the first 10 rounds. Orioles...
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Steve Melewski

Previewing the First-Year Player Draft with O's scouting director Gary Rajsich

Previewing the First-Year Player Draft with O's scouting director Gary Rajsich
Orioles scouting director Gary Rajsich is about to make selections for his fourth draft for the organization. He selected pitcher Kevin Gausman fourth overall in 2012 and pitcher Hunter Harvey with the 22nd pick in 2013. Last year, the Orioles did not have a first-round pick. Their first selection was No. 90 overall in the third round, when the club took high school left-hander Brian Gonzalez. The First-Year Player Draft, consisting of 40 rounds over three days, begins a week from Monday on...
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Josh Land

Patrick Reddington: In drafts, Nationals feel reward often outweighs risk

Patrick Reddington: In drafts, Nationals feel reward often outweighs risk
Anthony Rendon was considered the top hitting prospect in his draft class in 2011. The hard-hitting third baseman was limited to designated hitter duties by a shoulder injury in his final year at Rice University, however, after he suffered ankle injuries in the 2009-2010 seasons, both of which required surgery. So there was some concern about his durability as the First-Year Player Draft approached that June. Five teams passed on Rendon, in spite of the fact that he finished his collegiate...
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Steve Melewski

O's look to bounce back tonight, plus checking in with top pick Brian Gonzalez

O's look to bounce back tonight, plus checking in with top pick Brian Gonzalez
Well, if you didn't have a dog in the fight, it was a great game to watch. Plays at the plate, an attempted steal of home, enthusiastic crowd, some clutch hits, some homers and fine defense. But it was a loss to Oakland last night for the Orioles, one that leaves them 6 1/2 games out in the American League East. It was a tough start to an important 10-game homestand that will see two first-place teams invade the Yard. Oakland improved its AL-best record to 38-23, its league-best road mark to...
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Steve Melewski

Orioles draft high school pitcher Gonzalez with third-round pick (updated)

Orioles draft high school pitcher Gonzalez with third-round pick (updated)
The Orioles had to wait until the second day of the First-Year Player Draft to make a selection, but in the third round this afternoon, they drafted a high school pitcher from Florida. In the third round: The O's selected left-handed pitcher Brian Gonzalez from Archbishop McCarthy High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Gonzalez is 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds. According to Baseball America's scouting report on Gonzalez, he throws his fastball 87 to 90 mph, touching 91, and throws a changeup and...
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Byron Kerr

Nationals could select UNLV pitcher in first round of tonight's draft

Nationals could select UNLV pitcher in first round of tonight's draft
The Nationals have hit the pot of gold when it comes to the First-Year Player Draft. Three recent first-round picks, two of them No. 1 overall selections, are starters for the team right now. Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and Anthony Rendon are considered by many, including ESPN's Jim Callis, the best three-year run in the First-Year Player Draft ever. The Nationals have built their system behind strong pitching. They have also sent off top prospects like Alex Meyer to get starters like...
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Josh Land

David Huzzard: Looking back at the Nats' first draft

David Huzzard: Looking back at the Nats' first draft
This evening, the Nationals will take part in the First-Year Player Draft for the 10th time. In their existence, they've drafted near the top more often than not, and their first season in 2005 was no different. The Nationals held the fourth pick in what would turn out to be one of the best first rounds of any MLB draft. With the fourth pick that year, the Nationals selected third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Two other third basemen were taken within the first five picks that year. All three of...
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Steve Melewski

After losing two 2014 draft picks, should the Orioles part with a third?

After losing two 2014 draft picks, should the Orioles part with a third?
Once you have given up the 17th and 35th picks in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, why not part with another one? That is a question the Orioles face now, as they have been linked to players like Nelson Cruz and Kendrys Morales on the free agent market. This morning on MLB Network, Ken Rosenthal said the Mariners and Orioles remain the most likely landing spots for Cruz, with his last team, Texas, still a possibility. Last summer, the Orioles traded a competitive balance pick to Houston in...
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Pete Kerzel

Nats grab second-generation hopeful, take shot on former first-rounder

Nats grab second-generation hopeful, take shot on former first-rounder
The Nationals have completed the First-Year Player draft, making their final seven picks (click here and here to get a rundown of today's previous draft action from MASNsports.com's Byron Kerr). At this point, most clubs are doing some serious prospecting on guy who may or may not pan out, but the Nationals came up with a couple of interesting names in the draft's later rounds. They took left-hander Jake Walsh out of Missouri with thir 34th-round pick, then followed up in the 35th with...
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Byron Kerr

Nationals draft selections for Rounds 16 through 33

Nationals draft selections for Rounds 16 through 33
Following the selection of center fielder William Ballou in the 15th round, the Nationals picked another center fielder in the 16th round. At No. 496, the Nationals picked Willie Allen out of Western Oklahoma State College. The 6-foot-2, 191-pounder, is in his second season at the JuCo level, and throws and bats right-handed. In the 17th round, the Nationals selected catcher Geoffrey Perrott out of Rice University. The 22-year-old batted .271 in 57 games, with nine doubles, one triple, one...
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Byron Kerr

Nationals go after Division I talent as final draft day continues

Nationals go after Division I talent as final draft day continues
Following the selection of Cody Gunter, the Nationals have made these selections: At No. 226 in the seventh round, the Nationals selected University of Delaware first baseman James Yezzo, the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year. The 21-year-old Yezzo is 6-foot-1 and 190 lbs., bats left and throws right. Yezzo hit .410 and slugged .714 for the Blue Hens this past season. At No. 256 in the eighth round, the Nationals picked left-hander David Napoli out of Tulane University. The...
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Steve Melewski

O's agree to terms with their 2nd, 4th and 7th round picks

O's agree to terms with their 2nd, 4th and 7th round picks
The Orioles reached contract agreements with three draft picks today, coming to terms with second-round pick Branden Kline, a pitcher from the University of Virginia, along with fourth-rounder first baseman Christian Walker and seventh-round pick pitcher Matt Price. Both Walker and Price played at the University of South Carolina. Kline, from Thomas Johnson High in Frederick, Md., went 7-3 with a 3.56 ERA this year at UVa, pitching as a starter after being named all-ACC in 2011 as the...
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Steve Melewski

The Orioles have agreed to terms with over 20 draft picks

The Orioles have agreed to terms with over 20 draft picks
The Orioles' scouting staff and scouting director Gary Rajsich have been very busy lately. Not only did the club draft 40 players last week but the team has already come to contract terms with over 20 players, MASNsports.com has learned. The team has only officially announced the signings of six players but that is just because they wait until the contracts have been approved by Major League Baseball to officially announce the names. Many more have agreed and it's just a matter of time until...
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Dan Kolko

Nats sign 10 of top 14 picks (plus lineup)

Nats sign 10 of top 14 picks (plus lineup)
The Nationals announced they have signed 10 of their first 14 picks from last week's First-Year Player draft. They are second baseman Tony Renda (second round), outfielder Brandon Miller (fourth round), catcher Spencer Kieboom (fifth round), center fielder Hayden Jennings (sixth round), right-hander Derek Self (ninth round), catcher Craig Manuel (10th round), right-hander Brian Rauh (11th round), third baseman Carlos Lopez (12th round), left-hander Elliott Waterman (13th round) and right...
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Steve Melewski

O's come to terms with local products Hader and Beck

O's come to terms with local products Hader and Beck
He pitched on the mound at Camden Yards yesterday and tonight he agreed to a contract with the Orioles. The Orioles this evening came to terms with a local Baltimore product, 19th-round draft pick Josh Hader, a left-handed pitcher from Old Mill High in Anne Arundel County, MASNsports.com has learned. The 6-foot-3, 160-lb. Hader had tremendous stats this season, going 10-0 with an ERA of 0.39. and he fanned 125 batters over 72 2/3 innings. Hader pitched two shutout innings yesterday at Camden...
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Byron Kerr

Kline: Two of Nats' top four picks already agreed to terms, Rizzo will work on Giolito deal

Kline: Two of Nats' top four picks already agreed to terms, Rizzo will work on Giolito deal
Nationals director of scouting Kris Kline met with reporters via conference call Thursday to discuss the draft, which wrapped up earlier in the week. The Nationals selected right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito, out of Harvard-Westlake High School in Calif., at No. 16. The 6-foot-6, 230 lb., hurler has an explosive fastball and a power curve. Kline said general manager Mike Rizzo will handle negotiations with Giolito's representatives in hopes of getting him signed before the July 13 deadline at...
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Roch Kubatko

Injury updates and more

Injury updates and more
BOSTON - It's been another slow day covering the Orioles. They draft Cal Ripken's son and John Russell's son - who just happens to be sitting in their clubhouse - and Brian Graham's nephew. They activate Zach Britton from the 60-day disabled list and option him to Triple-A Norfolk. They transfer Stu Pomeranz to the 60-day DL. They sign 49-year-old Jamie Moyer to a minor league contract and announce that he's starting Saturday for the Tides. They put Double-A Bowie pitcher Mike Wright,...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles draft John Russell's son (Britton optioned)

Orioles draft John Russell's son (Britton optioned)
BOSTON - Another version of Family Ties is airing in the Orioles organization today. Earlier this afternoon, they selected Ryan Ripken, the son of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken in the 20th round of the First-Year Player Draft. And a few minutes ago, they used their 32nd-round pick on Midland (Tx.) College catcher William "Steel" Russell, the son of bench coach John Russell Steel Russell has been with the team for a few days and sat in the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park when the Orioles...
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Roch Kubatko

Red Sox lineup and random notes

Red Sox lineup and random notes
BOSTON - The Orioles haven't posted their lineup yet, but the Red Sox have shared their starting nine with us. For the Red Sox: Scott Podsednik CF Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B David Ortiz DH Kevin Youkilis 3B Jarrod Saltalamacchia C Ryan Sweeney RF Daniel Nava LF Mike Aviles SS Jon Lester LHP The Orioles swept the Red Sox in three games at Fenway Park on May 4-6 for the first time since June 10-12, 1994. They've won eight of their last 11 and 10 of their last 13 games overall...
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