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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...