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Luis De León pitches as a member of the Delmarva Shorebirds.
Arms on the Farm: Examining the rapid rise of Orioles pitching prospect Luis De León
De Leon has a chance to be the top pitching prospect in the organization by the end of the year, which is saying a lot considering the pitching talent that has emerged.
Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. has elite speed and defensive skill. The team has a plan for his hitting to reach that level too.
Jon Meoli: How one drill explains Orioles top pick Enrique Bradfield Jr.’s developmental plan at Aberdeen
It's uncomfortable to watch — but already showing signs of effectiveness.
In this file photo, Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg is doused by his teammates after he hit a two-run homer against the Kansas City Royals.
Inside the Dugout: How O’s offense can get even better
The lineup that Ryan Fuller, the Orioles’ co-hitting coach, helps guide is one of the most powerful and dynamic in all of baseball, with a set of ascendant young stars leading the way.
Next week will mark the second anniversary of Adley Rutschman’s major league debut, a moment that changed the Orioles.
Jon Meoli: In 2 years, Adley Rutschman has set a new standard for the Orioles
The Orioles have won 59.9% of their games since recalling Rutschman. If anything can make a 27-14 start to the season seem ordinary, it’s that.
Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander points to the sky after hitting a home run in April.
Jon Meoli: It’s been 6 years since Anthony Santander’s Orioles Rule 5 saga ended. He has no regrets.
The Orioles showed faith in Santander when he was still a raw, young player fighting through injury.
Jackson Baumeister delivers a pitch for the Aberdeen Ironbirds.
Jon Meoli’s Arms on the Farm: Breaking down Orioles pitching prospect Jackson Baumeister
The Orioles made him their highest pitching draft pick under Mike Elias, signing him for an above-slot $1.605 million as the 63rd overall pick in 2023.
Pitcher Cade Povich (76) poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles’ team picture day at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 21.
Jon Meoli: Examining Orioles prospect Cade Povich’s dominant start at Norfolk
The 24-year-old left-hander earned both the Orioles’ and the International League’s pitcher of the month awards for an April in which he had a 1.03 ERA with 40 strikeouts and a 0.76 WHIP.
Seth Johnson, part of the promising group of pitchers at Double-A Bowie, is on the 40-man roster.
Jon Meoli: Other teams are watching the Orioles’ pitchers at Bowie closely. Here’s why.
There is a lot of intrigue surrounding these pitchers with the Baysox.
Kyle Bradish makes his 2024 debut Thursday after missing the start of the season due to an elbow injury.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ pitching this week shows that depth ultimately comes down to quality
In this Yankees series, the Orioles held a lineup that scored 30 runs combined in the two games preceding their arrival in Baltimore to six in four games.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keagan Gillies (96) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during a Grapefruit League game.
Jon Meoli: Why Keagan Gillies could be a shot in the arm for the Orioles’ bullpen this year
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.
Jackson Holliday will play every day in Norfolk. He would have been sidelined against left-handed pitchers frequently in Baltimore.
Jon Meoli: Like all the Orioles’ decisions with Jackson Holliday, a demotion is complicated
The Orioles’ position has always been: Players need to be challenged, and challenging them at earlier ages has the potential to be exponentially beneficial.
Strong defense at second base is one reason the Orioles are willing to let Jackson Holliday continue to figure things out on offense.
Jon Meoli: Jackson Holliday is settling in with the Orioles. Here’s what can help.
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.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) points at the dugout and roars after homering against the Milwaukee Brewers. Here are the reasons for Cowser's hot start.
Jon Meoli: Analyzing the factors driving Orioles rookie Colton Cowser’s breakout April
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.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) runs down the orange carpet on opening day at Camden Yards.
Jon Meoli: Orioles starter Dean Kremer has a new pitch this year. The early results are promising.
At its best, though, the pitch gives Kremer an added dimension for both lefties and righties to consider.
Starting pitcher Albert Suárez, left, and catcher Adley Rutschman fist bump at the end of an inning against the Minnesota Twins on April 17.
Jon Meoli: Albert Suárez’s Orioles debut is another win for the pro scouts
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.
Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish looks on at Spring Training in Sarasota.
Jon Meoli: Kyle Bradish looked like himself in Bowie. There’s cause for guarded optimism.
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.
Orioles left fielder Austin Hays is 3-for-35 this season, and rookie Colton Cowser has been on an extremely hot streak.
Jon Meoli: Austin Hays deserves a chance to get right for the Orioles. It’s a unique challenge for Brandon Hyde to make that happen.
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.
The Orioles drafted pitcher DL Hall, now with the Milwaukee Brewers, in the first round in 2017.
Jon Meoli: Get used to seeing former Orioles prospects returning to Baltimore with new teams
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.
Jackson Holliday is in the starting lineup for the Orioles at Boston on Wednesday night.
Jon Meoli: Maybe Jackson Holliday improved in Norfolk. What matters is how he improves the Orioles.
Whatever the reason the Orioles spent 10 games without Holliday was, 10 games was enough.
Jackson Holliday could remain in Norfolk even if the Orioles make changes to their major league roster soon.
Jon Meoli: With the Orioles’ offense scuffling and their top prospects ready to contribute, a ‘perfect storm’ is brewing
You don’t see these circumstances often. Sooner rather than later, the Orioles will have to pick a path out of it.
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