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Kjerstad counted among Orioles prospects moving to other positions

Kjerstad counted among Orioles prospects moving to other positions

The switch began a few days before Heston Kjerstad left major league camp in Sarasota. Ground balls and other drills...

Roch Kubatko April 11, 2023 8:00 am
A look at the many challenges for minor league managers

A look at the many challenges for minor league managers

When I conducted a two-part interview and series on the Orioles farm system recently with director of player development Matt...

Steve Melewski January 07, 2023 1:02 pm
Discussing player development with the O’s Matt Blood – part two

Discussing player development with the O’s Matt Blood – part two

Recently here we discussed how the Orioles handle their minor league managers and some other topics with Orioles director of...

Steve Melewski December 19, 2022 1:02 pm
Discussing player development with the O’s Matt Blood – part one

Discussing player development with the O’s Matt Blood – part one

Matt Blood just completed his third season as the Orioles’ director of player development, and the minor league system he...

Steve Melewski December 16, 2022 1:02 pm
Orioles deciding how to handle second base in 2023

Orioles deciding how to handle second base in 2023

A new week begins with the Orioles trying to land another veteran starting pitcher while choices are narrowed by a...

Roch Kubatko December 12, 2022 9:08 am
Minor league notes on Kjerstad, Florida campers and more

Minor league notes on Kjerstad, Florida campers and more

Once he finally got on the field this past season in June, O’s outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad was tearing it...

Steve Melewski November 21, 2022 1:00 pm
Not an award winner this time, but some appreciation for Brandon Hyde

Not an award winner this time, but some appreciation for Brandon Hyde

The Orioles Adley Rutschman did not win the AL Rookie of the Year award. That was expected. Manager Brandon Hyde...

Steve Melewski November 16, 2022 1:02 pm
Offseason workouts lifted Watson to organizational pitching award

Offseason workouts lifted Watson to organizational pitching award

Ryan Watson didn’t seek out a trainer during the offseason to decrease his chances of being injured. It was more...

Roch Kubatko November 01, 2022 8:10 am
Another look at a strong year on the Baltimore farm

Another look at a strong year on the Baltimore farm

While the Orioles were the surprise team in the majors this year, gaining 31 wins from 2021 to 2022, the...

Steve Melewski October 28, 2022 12:00 pm
After getting O’s Player of Year honor, Baltimore is next stop for Westburg

After getting O’s Player of Year honor, Baltimore is next stop for Westburg

Orioles infield prospect Jordan Wesburg is looking forward to the baseball offseason. For him it will include his wedding in...

Steve Melewski October 05, 2022 12:00 pm