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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.
Coby Mayo is one of the five top prospects at Triple-A Norfolk who has begun the season by pounding on the major league door.
Jon Meoli: Breaking down how the Orioles can sustain their player development success, level by level
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.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson high-fives teammates in the dugout after the Orioles beat the Angels on Saturday.
Jon Meoli: Gunnar Henderson did it all for the Orioles this weekend. Somehow, the walks might prove most meaningful.
Mike Montville when he coached the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League. He now serves as hitting coach of the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
Jon Meoli: Norfolk has future stars. Meet the hitting coach who will guide them to the Orioles.
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
Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes in the first inning.
Jon Meoli: Corbin Burnes gives O’s fans every reason to dream of a World Series
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.
David Rubenstein takes the reins of the Orioles a year after they won 101 games and their first division title since 2014.
Jon Meoli: As David Rubenstein takes control, the Orioles have to prove they can win all over again
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.
Jackson Holliday high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during a spring training game.
Jon Meoli: There’s a cynicism to the Orioles’ Jackson Holliday decision that’s hard to accept
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 Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes, who will start opening day, in their biggest trade during the tenure of general manager Mike Elias.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ offseason additions were exactly what they needed. Will they be enough?
The team acquired a No. 1 starter in a splashy trade and a fill-in closer with a major free agent signing.
Orioles left fielder Colton Cowser strikes against the Houston Astros on Aug. 9, 2023. Cowser hit .115 in 26 games with Baltimore last season.
Jon Meoli: How the Orioles hope to improve hitters’ transitions to the majors
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.
Former No. 1 overall prospect Adley Rutschman was one of the stars when the Orioles staged an unbranded Spring Breakout game against the Pirates in 2021.
Jon Meoli: Years before Spring Breakout, an Orioles prospect game offered a glimpse of the team’s future
The 2021 Orioles prospects have graduated to the major leagues, and another stellar group is coming up behind them.
Baltimore Orioles left fielder Kyle Stowers throws the ball to another player during the team’s spring training session at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 22, 2024.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ plan for solving roster crunch seems clear. The only question is when they do it.
We know how Orioles vice president and general manager Mike Elias operates and what he values. Trust that he’s already shown how he’ll chart a path forward.
Reliever Dillon Tate, pitching during spring training, wants to bounce back from an elbow injury.
Jon Meoli: Dillon Tate wants to prove he can still excel in the Orioles bullpen. A lot is riding on him doing so.
Tate pitched well in 2022 before he was derailed by an elbow problem last season.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Chayce McDermott (97) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during a Grapefruit League game at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 27, 2024.
Jon Meoli: How robot umps helped two Orioles pitching prospects accelerate their development
Just throw the ball over the plate and good things will happen. Chayce McDermott and Cade Povich had that reinforced by the automated balls and strikes called by Triple-A’s robot umpires.
Outfielder Colton Cowser hit .115 in 61 at-bats in the major leagues last year.
Jon Meoli: Inside the simple adjustment that fueled Orioles prospect Colton Cowser’s hot spring start
The 2021 first-round draft pick has worked on the spacing between his hands and his body this winter after last season's travails in the big leagues.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Justin Armbruester (98) throws during the team’s spring training practice at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 20, 2024.
Jon Meoli: Why Justin Armbruester could become Mike Elias’ first homegrown pitcher to reach the majors
Each year, Armbruester shows up to spring training with a new pitch in his repertoire. He’ll focus on learning how to use them effectively in Norfolk this year and could be on the cusp of a big-league call-up.
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