Over the last year, Keagan Gillies has become a dark horse candidate to help the Orioles’ bullpen sooner rather than later. Here’s how a refined splitter is helping his chances.

The Orioles’ position has always been: Players need to be challenged, and challenging them at earlier ages has the potential to be exponentially beneficial.

As long as he keeps defending well, he’ll get chances to bat at the bottom of the order, at least against righties, and get himself right.

Cowser is spraying line drives all over the field, has a team-high 12 extra-base hits, and is one of the breakout stars of the first month of this MLB season.

At its best, though, the pitch gives Kremer an added dimension for both lefties and righties to consider.

Through an integrated pro scouting department, the Orioles may have for the second year running found a gem as they were sifting through depth options.

There’s no way to know with injuries like this. There are success stories with nonsurgical treatments, but far more end with Tommy John. I do recognize, though, I saw a pretty good version of Bradish on Tuesday.

This likely will prove to be one of the most meaningful test cases of Brandon Hyde’s skills that the reigning AL Manager of the Year has faced to date.

DL Hall and Joey Ortiz of the Brewers will not be the last former Orioles prospects to visit Camden Yards with another big league team.

Whatever the reason the Orioles spent 10 games without Holliday was, 10 games was enough.

You don’t see these circumstances often. Sooner rather than later, the Orioles will have to pick a path out of it.

Here are the things I’ll be watching based on each club’s roster and which factors will influence the continued upward trajectory of the club’s farm system.

The Norfolk Tides’ lineup will read like a who’s who of Orioles top hitting prospects: Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, Heston Kjerstad, Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers

Burnes is a true ace who will draw fans to the ballpark every time he pitches. More than that, he gives them a chance to win it all.

Hiccups aren’t rare for teams trying to build toward championships, but an underperforming season from these Orioles could open the door for myriad questions about this organization’s future.

This is a team that in many ways embodies joy, excitement and hope for the future, with championship aspirations and a young, talented core. This decision embodies precisely none of that.

The team acquired a No. 1 starter in a splashy trade and a fill-in closer with a major free agent signing.

The Orioles’ ability to manage the transition from the minors to the majors will be paramount to sustaining and building on the success they’ve had.

The 2021 Orioles prospects have graduated to the major leagues, and another stellar group is coming up behind them.