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Will the Gerrit Cole injury change balance of power in AL East?

Will the Gerrit Cole injury change balance of power in AL East?

While the Orioles know they will begin their season without either right-hander Kyle Bradish or lefty John Means in their...

Steve Melewski March 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Rehab now over, O’s look to see what they have in prospect RHP Seth Johnson

Rehab now over, O’s look to see what they have in prospect RHP Seth Johnson

Right-hander Seth Johnson was a promising young pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system. In college he converted from...

Steve Melewski March 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Holliday on Basallo: “He is the real thing”

Holliday on Basallo: “He is the real thing”

This time last year, the Orioles Jackson Holliday and Samuel Basallo – now the club’s top two rated prospects –...

Steve Melewski March 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Modeling his game after greats, Enrique Bradfield Jr. knows his style well

Modeling his game after greats, Enrique Bradfield Jr. knows his style well

There may be few players that know their game and understand the strengths they need to play to during a...

Steve Melewski March 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Jackson Holliday may be closing in on an Opening Day roster spot

Jackson Holliday may be closing in on an Opening Day roster spot

On Dec. 4, Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, turned 20. He was a teenager no more. The...

Steve Melewski March 12, 2024 12:00 pm
O’s Opening Day starter on high expectations and pressure pitching in a walk year

O’s Opening Day starter on high expectations and pressure pitching in a walk year

This spring the announcement of the Orioles’ Opening Day starter seemed to come earlier than it has most years. But...

Steve Melewski March 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Some players worked on specific and targeted plans to improve their games

Some players worked on specific and targeted plans to improve their games

After spending about a week at spring training, one impression that struck me is how hard some players worked over...

Steve Melewski March 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Finding a starter: O’s moved Alex Pham to the rotation and his numbers got better

Finding a starter: O’s moved Alex Pham to the rotation and his numbers got better

SARASOTA, Fla. – Here is yet another reason to praise the Orioles organization: making more good decisions on their farm....

Steve Melewski March 09, 2024 1:00 pm
O’s Coby Mayo adjusted his arm slot to take his defense to a higher level

O’s Coby Mayo adjusted his arm slot to take his defense to a higher level

SARASOTA, Fla. – He is one of baseball’s top prospects with a very potent bat. But it is his improvements...

Steve Melewski March 08, 2024 1:00 pm
Holliday, Basallo, Mayo head up O’s Spring Breakout game roster

Holliday, Basallo, Mayo head up O’s Spring Breakout game roster

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles’ No. 1 ranked farm system has been on display pretty much every day this spring...

Steve Melewski March 07, 2024 4:44 pm