BALTIMORE—Matt Blood, the Orioles’ vice president for player development and domestic scouting, is in his first year in charge of the Orioles’ draft, and he’s hoping his picks are as good as the ones the team has made in the recent past. The draft will begin on Sunday night and conclude on Tuesday. Oriole draft picks under executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias … [Read more...] about Can Orioles get another Henderson or Westburg in the draft?
What was the worst trade in Orioles’ history? / MAILBAG
Most weekdays, I’ll be answering at least one Orioles question. If you’d like to submit a question, send it to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com. Questions may be edited for clarity, length and style. Question: Have the Orioles had a worse trade than the January 1991 one with Houston for Glenn Davis? From: Jason Gross Answer: Jason, on January 10th, 1991, the Orioles traded pitchers … [Read more...] about What was the worst trade in Orioles’ history? / MAILBAG
Orioles option Dillon Tate to Norfolk, select contract of Burch Smith
Needing a fresh arm in the bullpen, the Orioles optioned right-handed pitcher Dillon Tate to Triple-A Norfolk and selected the contract of right-hander Burch Smith from Norfolk on Thursday. Tate, who allowed a run in the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, has given up six runs in his last four innings. He’s 2-1 with a 4.59 earned-run average with a save … [Read more...] about Orioles option Dillon Tate to Norfolk, select contract of Burch Smith
Orioles acquire Royals right-hander Colin Selby for cash considerations
BALTIMORE–In their continuing pursuit of arms for the bullpen, the Orioles acquired right-hander Colin Selby from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Thursday. Selby, a 26-year-old right-hander, had a 6.00 earned-run averag in two games with Kansas City. In 21 games with Pittsburgh last season, Selby was 2-2 with a 9.00 ERA. The Orioles optioned Selby to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire Royals right-hander Colin Selby for cash considerations
Santander is 5th Oriole named to All-Star team
BALTIMORE—The Orioles now have five All-Stars. Major League Baseball announced that outfielder Anthony Santander will replace Houston’s Kyle Tucker in Tuesday’s game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Santander joins shortstop Gunnar Henderson, catcher Adley Rutschman, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes and third baseman Jordan Westburg, who was named as a replacement for … [Read more...] about Santander is 5th Oriole named to All-Star team