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Orioles' 27-player July 2 international signing class represents 'big day' for franchise

A new signing period for international amateur free agents began Tuesday with the Orioles making their most significant early outlay on July 2.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 2, 2019

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Orioles reset: How the international signing date went from ignored to indispensable

This year's July 2 signing period is expected to yield 30 new amateurs for the Orioles and herald a new beginning for a department that was left behind.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 1, 2019

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Orioles' selection of Gunnar Henderson made his little brother's pajamas a perfect fit

The Orioles introduced second-round pick Gunnar Henderson on Wednesday, having him field grounders at shortstop and participate in batting practice.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

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With top draft picks signed, Orioles GM Mike Elias turns focus to international signing period

With his top draft picks signed, Orioles general manager Mike Elias looks to build the organization with a strong international signing class.

By Giana Han

Jun 26, 2019

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Amid overhaul, Orioles' attendance nearly as bad as their record. But team says it has a plan to win back fans, too.

The Orioles' average announced attendance represents an 18% drop over the same period last year. But the club is trying to build it back up in time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

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Past, future collide: Manny Machado back in town as Orioles welcome Adley Rutschman to Camden Yards

On the day the Orioles introduced first overall pick Adley Rutschman, Manny Machado came to Camden Yards as a visitor for the first time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 25, 2019

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Orioles introduce No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman, who is expected to play in Aberdeen this summer

Mike Elias expects Adley Rutschman to join the Gulf Coast League roster and then the Aberdeen IronBirds.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 25, 2019

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Orioles sign top pick Adley Rutschman, reportedly nearing deal with second-rounder Gunnar Henderson

The Orioles announced that they have signed No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman. They are also nearing a deal with second-rounder Gunnar Henderson, per reports.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 24, 2019

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Orioles reset: Taking a look at last year’s trades as Manny Machado returns to Camden Yards

With Manny Machado returning to Camden Yards, this week's Orioles reset examines how the fruits of last season’s trades are ripening.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 24, 2019

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The Orioles spent and traded nearly $8 million in international bonus slots in 2018-19. Here's where it went.

With $8.5 million in international bonus pool slots for the 2018-19 period, the Orioles have used nearly all of it under new GM Mike Elias and Koby Perez.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 13, 2019

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Orioles' Alex Cobb will undergo hip surgery this week and miss the rest of the season

Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb will undergo hip surgery later this week and miss the rest of the 2019 season.

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Orioles 'not looking to part' with Trey Mancini, but GM Mike Elias says club is 'open to anything'

Orioles executive vice president Mike Elias said Tuesday that he's "not looking to part with" Trey Mancini in a trade, but the Orioles are "open to anything".

By Jon Meoli

Jun 11, 2019

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Schmuck: Although the Orioles might be trying your patience, they aren't trying to win by losing

The Orioles might be losing at a near-record pace, but it's not because they are trying to make sure they pick first in next year's draft.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 9, 2019

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Adley Rutschman might get break from catching after signing with Orioles, GM Mike Elias says

Once No. 1 pick Adley Rutschman signs with the Orioles, general manager Mike Elias expects to meet with him to discuss the plan for his summer workload.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 7, 2019

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With Orioles in Houston, GM Mike Elias reflects on Astros tenure: ‘I learned patience’

For the first time since Mike Elias became the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager in November, his new team faces the Astros.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 7, 2019

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Wrapping Orioles' first draft under new regime: 'We were exposed to information we just didn’t have previously'

The Orioles’ new front-office regime for the first time completed half of its drafting-and-develop backbone Wednesday by finishing its first MLB draft.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 6, 2019

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Orioles Day 3 draft tracker: Draft's final day comes with another Stanford draftee, several college pitchers

The Orioles' first draft under their new front-office regime wrapped up Wednesday with rounds 11-40.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 5, 2019

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Orioles' productive first day of MLB draft shows club drafted its most dire need: talent

Analysis of the Orioles' first day of the Major League Baseball draft.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2019

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Mike Elias breaks down Orioles' decision to take Adley Rutschman with top pick of MLB draft

Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias explains the process that led the Orioles to first overall pick Adley Rutschman in the MLB draft.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2019

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What they are saying about Orioles No. 1 draft pick Adley Rutschman

What they are saying about Orioles No. 1 draft pick Adley Rutschman.

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Schmuck: It was a no-brainer and the Orioles didn't overthink it, picking Adley Rutschman with first pick of draft

The Orioles could have gone two ways with the first pick in the First Year Player Draft and either one would have been fine, but anything else would not.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 3, 2019

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Orioles reset: Hot-hitting Renato Núñez returns to Texas in week full of homecomings

Designated hitter Renato Núñez is one of several Orioles who will get to return to their old stomping grounds in this week's road trip through Texas.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 3, 2019

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Recent Orioles drafts didn't leave cupboard bare, could deliver early impact for new regime

The Orioles' recent drafts have stocked the franchise with some promising players who fit Mike Elias' draft-and-development formula.

By Jon Meoli

May 31, 2019

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GM Mike Elias brings a history of 'extreme' highs and lows to his first draft with the Orioles

Examining Orioles GM Mike Elias' draft picks with the Houston Astros.

By Jon Meoli

May 30, 2019

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‘It’s not a 100% shot’: Orioles and GM Mike Elias enter MLB draft aware of pressures of picking first

Whoever the Orioles take with the first pick of the MLB draft on Monday will go in a spot that has a history of success, but then the failures stand out more.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 29, 2019

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Orioles GM Mike Elias evaluates Brandon Hyde, AL-worst record as team nears 50-game mark

Orioles general manager Mike Elias said there are positives to pull from a team with the worst record in the American League, including manager Brandon Hyde.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 22, 2019

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Born in a Mike Elias-Brandon Hyde brainstorm, Stevie Wilkerson becoming Orioles' center field solution

Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde took a shot on Stevie Wilkerson in center field and it has worked.

By Jon Meoli

May 18, 2019

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Zach Pop, acquired in Orioles’ Manny Machado trade, undergoes Tommy John surgery

Zach Pop, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in last summer’s Manny Machado trade, underwent successful Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery Tuesday.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 14, 2019

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Orioles have 'luxury' infield at Low-A Delmarva with Cadyn Grenier, Adam Hall up the middle

With Cadyn Grenier and Adam Hall, each selected high in the last two MLB drafts, playing on the same infield, the Orioles have a 'luxury' at Low-A Delmarva.

By Jon Meoli

May 11, 2019

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Orioles sign right-hander Dan Straily to major league contract, designate Drew Jackson for assignment

The Orioles filled out their fifth rotation spot by reportedly signing right-hander Dan Straily to a major league deal.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 5, 2019

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Orioles home opener: If you lost interest in the team last year, here's what you need to know for 2019

With the Orioles' 2019 season beginning with Thursday's Opening Day game against the Yankees, here's a look at what fans need to know for the upcoming season.

By Nathan Ruiz

Mar 28, 2019

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Schmuck: New Orioles manager Brandon Hyde faces daunting challenge, but he appears to be up to it

New Orioles manager Brandon Hyde knows he is in for a very challenging season, but he seems well prepared to make his debut as a major league manager.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 28, 2019

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As new era begins, Orioles aim to provide fans with a team they can watch grow

As the Orioles rebuild rolls on behind the scenes, the major league team will be playing with a mandate of competing, and might actually play in a way that past Orioles teams frustrated by not doing.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 27, 2019

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How to watch Orioles' Opening Day vs. Yankees

Here's what you need to know before the Orioles play the Yankees on Thursday.

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How should Orioles fans judge 2019? By examining the progress of these five young players

These are the five players fans should watch closely in 2019.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 27, 2019

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As Alex Cobb, Mark Trumbo head to injured list, Orioles GM Mike Elias clears up Opening Day picture

Orioles general manager Mike Elias discussed the club's all-but-set Opening Day roster Monday and answered some questions about how it came together.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 25, 2019

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With Chance Sisco optioned to Triple-A, Orioles catching situation comes into better focus

Top catching prospect Chance Sisco was optioned to Norfolk and journeymen catchers Andrew Susac and Carlos Pérez were assigned to minor league camp late Sunday, clarifying the catching situation.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 24, 2019

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Schmuck: Orioles fans might be ready for a brand-new team. They just won't be getting it Opening Day.

Orioles fans are clamoring for the young kids to get on the field right away, but that isn't going to happen. Mike Elias and the new front office is not going to rush into this season.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 24, 2019

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Orioles release outfielder Eric Young Jr. after solid spring performance

The Orioles outfield situation continues to clarify after the club released Eric Young Jr. on Friday. He could still return to the club if he doesn't find a major league job.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 22, 2019

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Five young Orioles to judge 2019 by: Right-hander David Hess

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Mike Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The fourth on that list is right-hander David Hess.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 21, 2019

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Schmuck: No matter how many games the Orioles lose, this season is still important to Baltimore

The Orioles are trying to lift themselves from the ashes of their historically bad 2018 season, and — win or lose — they can lift up their troubled city if their effort sends the right message to the fans.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 21, 2019

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Five young Orioles to judge 2019 by: Outfielder Cedric Mullins

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The third on that list is outfielder Cedric Mullins.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 20, 2019

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Rebuilding crew: How the Orioles united Mike Elias, Brandon Hyde and Sig Mejdal to make over club

The Orioles looked to recent champions in Houston and Chicago to assemble the trio of general manager Mike Elias, manager Brandon Hyde and assistant general manager for analytics Sig Mejdal to take the team in a new direction

By Jon Meoli

Mar 20, 2019

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Projecting the Orioles' Opening Day roster after Sunday's surprising roster cuts

Projecting the Orioles' Opening Day roster after a round of cuts including Austin Hays, Anthony Santander, and Cody Carroll provided plenty of clarity into Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde's reasoning as they build the 25-man roster.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 18, 2019

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Five young Orioles to judge 2019 by: Catcher Chance Sisco

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The first on that list is catcher Chance Sisco.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 18, 2019

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For Orioles, keeping top prospects like Austin Hays in minors is clearest sign yet that development trumps winning

In sending Austin Hays out of major league camp despite his standout spring performance, the Orioles made the clearest indicator yet that even fielding the best or most exciting major league team possible won't get in the way of the player development plans they're putting in place.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 17, 2019

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Orioles spring standout Austin Hays, seven others cut from major league camp

Austin Hays, the one-time Orioles top prospect who had a team-high five home runs this spring, was sent out to minor league camp Sunday as part of the third wave of roster cuts for the team.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 17, 2019

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Orioles still sorting out starting rotation as team toys with deploying an opener

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the team has had discussions about using an opener to begin games as opposed to a traditional starter, but there's too much undecided on the team to determine that at this point.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 16, 2019

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Resetting the Orioles' roster battles with two weeks left in spring training

Here's a breakdown of some of the most important roster battles playing out in Orioles camp, including the starting rotation, catcher, shortstop, third base, and the outfield.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 12, 2019

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Schmuck: For Adam Jones, 'exciting' prospect of free agency didn't live up to his expectations

Adam Jones said last year at FanFest that he was excited about the prospect of free agency, but it obviously didn't live up to his expectations.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 11, 2019