There are some interesting names on the list of 27 non-roster players invited to spring training, which begins Wednesday in Sarasota. There are also some notable omissions. Right-handed pitchers Trace Bright (11th ranked MLB Pipeline), Alex Pham (24tth), Patrick Reilly (13th), catcher/first baseman Creed Willems (21st) and infielder Max Wagner (22nd), all of whom played for … [Read more...] about Names to watch among Orioles’ non-roster spring training invitees
We know he can rake, but this take on Samuel Basallo’s defense is encouraging for Orioles
As a player with big size, big power and big exit velocities, the Orioles’ Samuel Basallo started flying up prospect rankings in the 2023 season. That year he posted a .953 OPS at three minor league levels. He reached Triple-A Norfolk late last year and is now a consensus top 20 national prospect and the O’s No. 1. He will play most of next season at age 20, having signed for … [Read more...] about We know he can rake, but this take on Samuel Basallo’s defense is encouraging for Orioles
Orioles invite 26 non-roster players to camp, including Basallo, Bradfield
The Orioles are inviting 26 non-roster players to major league spring training, including top prospects catcher Samuel Basallo and outfielders Enrique Bradfield Jr., Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian. Those with major league experience include: right-handed pitchers Matt Bowman, who appeared in 15 games for the Orioles last season; Corbin Martin, who pitched for Triple-A Norfolk … [Read more...] about Orioles invite 26 non-roster players to camp, including Basallo, Bradfield
After signing Laureano, will Orioles trade an outfielder? | MAILBAG
Question: What do you make of all these extra outfielders the Orioles have accumulated? I was extremely excited to see Heston Kjerstad this year. It seems like he will be playing for another team. What are your thoughts? From: Ross Davidson Answer: Ross, there were a lot of questions about the Ramón Laureano signing and its ramifications from readers. Mitch surmises the Orioles … [Read more...] about After signing Laureano, will Orioles trade an outfielder? | MAILBAG
Peter Schmuck: Orioles naysayers are right about one thing
Although I’m excited about the opening of spring training next week, I have to concede one point to the frustrated fans who wanted to see the team do much more to upgrade the major league roster over the offseason. The Orioles are not as talented – at least on paper – as last year’s club. That should be fairly obvious, since they were not able to replace pitching ace Corbin … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Orioles naysayers are right about one thing