Jim Callis is a senior writer for MLB.com. He covers prospects and ahead of next month’s draft, spoke about the Orioles and what their strategy might be on July 13th. This interview has been edited for brevity. Question: How does this draft class look as compared with past years? Jim Callis: “I think it’s a little down compared to past years. You don’t have the … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to Orioles’ draft with Jim Callis
Should Orioles explore trading Félix Bautista? | MAILBAG
Question: Since the Orioles do not appear to have the starting pitching or bullpen necessary to get leads and hold them, would it make sense to trade Félix Bautista? Instead of him withering away in the ‘pen awaiting the few save opportunities that come his way, why not trade him and his remaining two arbitration years and restock the farm or pursue better starting pitching? … [Read more...] about Should Orioles explore trading Félix Bautista? | MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: Orioles continue to defy the odds … and not in a good way
If you’re a career pessimist like me you probably knew that when the Orioles hit three straight home runs Tuesday night in one of the most uplifting innings of this season, it was just another cruel tease. I just couldn’t help but think that the O’s were going to find a way to lose. I even said out loud that Gregory Soto was going to walk the leadoff batter in the eighth and … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles continue to defy the odds … and not in a good way
Orioles recall Brandon Young to start Wednesday against Rangers
BALTIMORE-The Orioles have recalled 26-year-old right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers. Interim manager Tony Mansolino announced that Young would start after Tuesday night’s 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Rangers. Young, who won the organization’s minor league pitcher of the year award last season, was 0-2 with a … [Read more...] about Orioles recall Brandon Young to start Wednesday against Rangers
Westburg back in Orioles’ lineup; Mateo begins rehab assignment at Norfolk
BALTIMORE—Jordan Westburg is back in the Orioles’ lineup, batting second and playing third base for Wednesday night’s game against the Texas Rangers. Westburg sprained his left index finger on a headfirst slide during a steal of second in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. He missed three games but avoided a trip to the injured list. “I hope it goes better than … [Read more...] about Westburg back in Orioles’ lineup; Mateo begins rehab assignment at Norfolk