O's game blog: First-round pick Cody Sedlock signs, plus tonight's matchup
O's game blog: First-round pick Cody Sedlock signs, plus tonight's matchup
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles first-round draft pick Cody Sedlock said today that when he was 5, he wrote down on paper that he wanted to be a pro ballplayer. Today, that dream has been realized for him. The right-hander out of the University of Illinois today signed his first pro contract for a slot bonus of $2,097,200. Taken 27th overall in the First-Year Player Draft, Sedlock is expected to report to Sarasota, Fla., for an orientation and then join the short season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds. It is possible he...
Pending moves and Machado's suspension (O's down 4-1)
Pending moves and Machado's suspension (O's down 4-1)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles will activate pitcher Yovani Gallardo from the disabled list before Saturday afternoon's game against the Blue Jays. That's the one certain move for the weekend. How they make room for him on the 25-man roster is another story. There's also the chapter on shortstop J.J. Hardy, who could join Gallardo or continue his injury rehab assignment at Single-A Frederick. He's already played three games at Double-A Bowie, but he may want to test the foot again before returning. "He did...
Ross faces Padres club that traded him (Nats win 7-5)
Ross faces Padres club that traded him (Nats win 7-5)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Padres knew they were giving up a lot when they sent Trea Turner to the Nationals as part of a December 2014 three-team trade that also brought prized prospect Wil Myers from Tampa Bay to San Diego. They just didn't know long before Turner makes any real impact in the big leagues, they'd be watching Joe Ross do just that. Ross, widely considered a secondary piece of that blockbuster trade, has proven a revelation for the Nationals, a highly promising young right-hander who has become a...
Game 68 lineups: Nats at Padres
Game 68 lineups: Nats at Padres
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals didn't appear to suffer at all from jet lag last night in the first game of their first West Coast trip of the season. The bats were alive during an 8-5 win over the Padres that included home runs from Bryce Harper, Wilson Ramos and Anthony Rendon. Whether all the late nights and travel catch up to them tonight remains to be seen. This much is certain: Joe Ross should be plenty motivated facing the organization that drafted and then traded him. Ross has pitched against the Padres...
Chris Davis partners with Casey Cares Foundation, talks about Toronto series
Chris Davis partners with Casey Cares Foundation, talks about Toronto series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will serve as race ambassador for the seventh annual Casey Cares 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, Aug. 6, as the Orioles and OriolesREACH once again partner with the Casey Cares Foundation to host the race. All proceeds will benefit the Casey Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides personalized, uplifting and ongoing programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their family members throughout the mid-Atlantic...
Quick hits from Camden Yards
Quick hits from Camden Yards
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy could be activated from the disabled list on Saturday after working out for about an hour today at Camden Yards. The alternative is to send Hardy to Single-A Frederick this weekend and continue his rehab assignment. He played in three games at Double-A Bowie and stayed on the field for nine innings last night. Hardy went 4-for-11 with a walk and strikeout at Bowie. The Orioles are letting him decide whether he's ready to come off the disabled list after fracturing...
Orioles agree to terms with first-round draft selection Cody Sedlock
Orioles agree to terms with first-round draft selection Cody Sedlock
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with their first-round selection of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft, right-hander Cody Sedlock, from the University of Illinois. Sedlock was selected with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft. Sedlock, 20, went 10-6 with a 2.96 ERA (54 ER/164.1 IP) and 175 strikeouts in 47 games (19 starts) over three seasons with the University of Illinois. In 14 starts this season with the Illini, Sedlock...
Orioles lineup (plus deal with first-round pick Cody Sedlock)
Orioles lineup (plus deal with first-round pick Cody Sedlock)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have reached agreement with their first-round draft pick, University of Illinois right-hander Cody Sedlock, who will be introduced to the media later today at Camden Yards. The lineup for tonight doesn't include shortstop J.J. Hardy. He was on the field taking ground balls, but he must not be coming off the disabled list. Francisco Pena is behind the plate after Matt Wieters caught all three nights in Boston. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado SS Chris...
"MASN Orioles - 2016 Adam Jones Fan Challenge": Official Contest Rules
"MASN Orioles - 2016 Adam Jones Fan Challenge": Official Contest Rules
Josh Land
Orioles
"MASN Orioles - 2016 Adam Jones Fan Challenge" Official Contest Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL U.S. RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. VOID IN PUERTO RICO, U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND WHERE PROHIBITED. MUST BE 13 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER....
Chris Davis named race ambassador for Casey Cares Foundation 5K run/walk at Oriole Park
Chris Davis named race ambassador for Casey Cares Foundation 5K run/walk at Oriole Park
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will serve as race ambassador for the seventh annual Casey Cares 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 6, as the Orioles and OriolesREACH once again partner with the Casey Cares Foundation to host the race. "We thank the Orioles for again serving as an integral partner of Casey Cares this season," Casey Baynes, the Executive Director of the Casey Cares Foundation said. "Last year, with the support of the Birds, Casey Cares was able...