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Orioles 2019 Draft: Day 1 Summary
Day 1 of the 2019 Rule 4 Draft is in the books. After months of speculation, scouting, and planning, the Orioles made the picks that will define the franchise's path going forward. Before the draft reconvenes at 1 P.M., let's look at the first three picks---#1...
Orioles 2019 Draft: Draft Day Final Model Rankings
The Orioles have been on the clock for over 7 months, and now crunch time has begun. The draft is a little over two weeks away, and a good portion of the franchise’s future rides on the results of those 36 picks made over three days. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be...
Orioles 2019 Draft: Rounds 3 through 10
The Orioles have been on the clock for over 7 months, and now crunch time has begun. The draft is a little over two weeks away, and a good portion of the franchise’s future rides on the results of those 36 picks made over three days. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be...
Orioles 2019 Draft: Round 2 and Comp Round B
The Orioles have been on the clock for over 7 months, and now crunch time has begun. The draft is a little over two weeks away, and a good portion of the franchise’s future rides on the results of those 36 picks made over three days. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be...
It May Be Time to Give DJ Stewart an Extended Look in the Big Leagues
DJ Stewart is having himself quite the start to his 2019 season. Through 38 games and 161 plate appearances, Stewart is batting .285/.400/.562, which is good for a .406 wOBA and a 143 wRC+. Additionally, he has a higher walk rate (15.5%) than strikeout rate (14.3%)....
Round 1, Pick 1: Rutschman, Witt…or Vaughn?
The Orioles have been on the clock for over 7 months, and now crunch time has begun. The draft is a little over two weeks away, and a good portion of the franchise's future rides on the results of those 36 picks made over three days. Over the next two weeks, I'll be...
Orioles Culture and Chemistry
How important are chemistry and culture when it comes to building a Major League Baseball team? The other day Steve Melewski had a story on MASN Sports about how the Orioles are maintaining a sense of positivity despite the mounting losses, wisely keeping their eyes...
2019 Baltimore Orioles: Thoughts After 40 Games
After rainouts the last two nights in New York, the Baltimore Orioles are scheduled to play a double-header today vs. the Yankees. The O's enter today at 14-26 overall. We are now 40 games (1/4) into this 2019 season, which presents another opportunity to review...