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Talking about the 2019 O’s draft with outfielder Kyle Stowers

Talking about the 2019 O’s draft with outfielder Kyle Stowers

CHICAGO – In some ways, Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers will always be linked with catcher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar...

Steve Melewski May 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Colton Cowser’s bat stays hot and Joey Ortiz on his return to Baltimore

Colton Cowser’s bat stays hot and Joey Ortiz on his return to Baltimore

Different venue, same hot bat for Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser. On a night when the Orioles lost 11-1 to the...

Steve Melewski April 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Mike Elias on the trade: “Corbin Burnes is exactly what we needed”

Mike Elias on the trade: “Corbin Burnes is exactly what we needed”

Calling it a “big moment for our team,” Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias, via Zoom call with the...

Steve Melewski February 02, 2024 7:06 pm
A few thoughts on Burnes trade

A few thoughts on Burnes trade

We entered the month of February exactly two weeks away from the Orioles’ first workout for pitchers and catchers. The...

Roch Kubatko February 02, 2024 2:47 pm
Orioles acquire Brewers righty Corbin Burnes in trade

Orioles acquire Brewers righty Corbin Burnes in trade

One day after the Orioles’ pending ownership change was announced by the club, the team tonight announced it has acquired...

Steve Melewski February 02, 2024 2:00 am
Ortiz and Mayo ignore trade talk, Mountcastle and McCann happy with health (Coulombe update)

Ortiz and Mayo ignore trade talk, Mountcastle and McCann happy with health (Coulombe update)

Joey Ortiz possesses the skills to knock down a bad-hop grounder and block out trade noise. The number of gifted...

Roch Kubatko January 29, 2024 9:00 am
Ortiz shows he is more than a glove-first prospect, plus other Birdland Caravan notes

Ortiz shows he is more than a glove-first prospect, plus other Birdland Caravan notes

Orioles infield prospect Joey Ortiz, who made his major league debut in the 2023 season, may have finally shed that “glove-first”...

Steve Melewski January 27, 2024 1:00 pm
Mansolino on “incredibly exciting” young Orioles infield talent and competition

Mansolino on “incredibly exciting” young Orioles infield talent and competition

Tony Mansolino holds the same curiosity. Being closer to the subject doesn’t offer an ounce of clarity. The Orioles’ third...

Roch Kubatko January 26, 2024 9:00 am
Submitting some early Orioles predictions

Submitting some early Orioles predictions

The countdown to spring training is gaining momentum. The offseason is melting away as the temperature drops, forming a Frosty...

Roch Kubatko January 06, 2024 9:00 am
Another round of Orioles questions and curiosities

Another round of Orioles questions and curiosities

Questions and curiosities about the Orioles aren’t limited to a new stadium lease and whether it’s finally OK to report...

Roch Kubatko December 20, 2023 9:00 am