mike elias

Elias on 17th pick in draft:  “I would say we’re looking at more in the 10-12 range of guys”

Elias on 17th pick in draft: “I would say we’re looking at more in the 10-12 range of guys”

Inheriting a massive rebuild project and laying out plans to navigate it and eventually come out a contender, with clear...

Roch Kubatko July 07, 2023 8:00 am
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
Two farm pitchers taken down the draft board that are having big seasons in 2023

Two farm pitchers taken down the draft board that are having big seasons in 2023

As the Orioles look to grow some arms on the farm for the big league team, under executive vice president...

Steve Melewski June 24, 2023 12:00 pm
This, that and the other

This, that and the other

As the Orioles braced for the extended loss of center fielder Cedric Mullins to a strained groin muscle, knowing that...

Roch Kubatko June 04, 2023 8:00 am
Norfolk rotation scrambled again, Elias on Rodriguez, tonight’s starters in San Francisco

Norfolk rotation scrambled again, Elias on Rodriguez, tonight’s starters in San Francisco

Triple-A rotations rarely seem to duplicate after one or two turns. Can be injury related. Can be tied to major...

Roch Kubatko June 02, 2023 8:00 am
Aaron Hicks talks about joining the Orioles

Aaron Hicks talks about joining the Orioles

The last time outfielder Aaron Hicks was an above-average hitter (going by OPS+, where 100 is league average), was the...

Steve Melewski May 31, 2023 5:00 pm
Elias and Hyde talk about Mullins’ injury and Hicks’ arrival (plus lineups)

Elias and Hyde talk about Mullins’ injury and Hicks’ arrival (plus lineups)

The Orioles are hopeful that Cedric Mullins’ absence from the team will be measured in weeks instead of months. They’ll...

Roch Kubatko May 30, 2023 9:42 pm
Are O’s positioned to be aggressive at the trade deadline? (plus other notes)

Are O’s positioned to be aggressive at the trade deadline? (plus other notes)

When Orioles executive vice president Mike Elias provided a media update for O’s reporters on Friday, of course, the trade...

Steve Melewski May 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Elias details setbacks for Means and Tate

Elias details setbacks for Means and Tate

The Orioles won’t plug John Means into their rotation in two months. The timetable for his return has fractured. Executive...

Roch Kubatko May 26, 2023 10:24 pm
Logjams forming at multiple levels in Orioles organization

Logjams forming at multiple levels in Orioles organization

Colton Cowser led off Thursday night’s game in Jacksonville by homering on the first pitch, the ball clocked at 110.3...

Roch Kubatko May 13, 2023 8:05 am