SARASOTA, Florida—In any other major league organization, Connor Norby would be one of their top prospects. With Jackson Holliday, Samuel Basallo, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad and Coby Mayo, Norby is just the sixth-ranked prospect in the Orioles’ system. The Orioles obviously think highly of the 23-year-old second baseman/outfielder, who was their second-round choice in the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Norby knows he’s ready for his shot
Burnes will get the Grapefruit League season started for the Orioles
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?- Corbin Burnes is manager Brandon Hyde’s pick to start Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener at Ed Smith Stadium against the Boston Red Sox. Burnes, a former Cy Young Award winner who was obtained from Milwaukee on February 1st, probably will be the Orioles’ Opening Day starter, too. “It’s exciting to get games going. To get in the first one … [Read more...] about Burnes will get the Grapefruit League season started for the Orioles
Orioles’ O’Hearn eager to prove last year wasn’t ‘a fluke’
SARASOTA, Florida—A year ago, Ryan O’Hearn was one of four non-roster first basemen trying to make the Orioles. His resume wasn’t impressive. In five seasons with the Kansas City Royals, O’Hearn hit just .219 with a .683 OPS. Though O’Hearn didn’t make the Orioles out of spring training, he played 112 games and hit a robust .289 with an .801 OPS. He matched his career high with … [Read more...] about Orioles’ O’Hearn eager to prove last year wasn’t ‘a fluke’
Orioles’ bullpen jobs are open; Rodriguez, Kimbrel on 1st spring outings
SARASOTA, Florida-What’s happening?-One of the few competitions for the Orioles in spring training will be for spots in the bullpen. It appears that Craig Kimbrel, Yennier Cano, Danny Coulombe and Cionel Pérez are locks. Dillon Tate, who has two options remaining, and Mike Baumann, who doesn’t have any options, also appear to have a good shot. There are perhaps two jobs open … [Read more...] about Orioles’ bullpen jobs are open; Rodriguez, Kimbrel on 1st spring outings
Austin Hays on Orioles’ expectations: ‘Guys are hungry to go farther this year’; Burnes will start spring opener
SARASOTA, Florida—Outfielder Austin Hays has been in the Orioles’ organization since 2016 and made his major league debut in 2017. Last season, Hays made the All-Star team for the first time. This year, he won an arbitration hearing over the Orioles, and he’ll be paid $6.4 million. This interview has been edited for brevity. Question: How is spring training going for you so … [Read more...] about Austin Hays on Orioles’ expectations: ‘Guys are hungry to go farther this year’; Burnes will start spring opener