Baseball’s international signing period begins Sunday, and according to Baseball America, the Orioles have a commitment from Dominican shortstop Luis Almeyda, who they project to receive the 16th highest bonus of the signing class. MLB.com ranks Almeyda as baseball’s 20th highest international prospect. The 16-year-old Almeyda grew up in New Jersey, and instead of waiting to … [Read more...] about Checking up on Orioles’ top international prospects
Thoughts on Birdland Caravan, possible non-roster spring training invitations
The Orioles’ announcement on Monday that they’d be holding a four-day Birdland Caravan early next month was a welcome sign. Just before 2020’s spring training, the Orioles conducted a three-day bus tour of the region, but with the pandemic in 2021 and last year’s lockout, there hasn’t been one since. As the first normal spring training in four years approaches, interest in the … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Birdland Caravan, possible non-roster spring training invitations
Orioles continue to play it safe as spring training approaches
Spring training begins in five weeks, and with most of the recognizable free agents spoken for, the Orioles’ options are limited. Starting pitchers Michael Wacha, Johnny Cueto, Michael Pineda remain, and it’s still possible that executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias signs one. On Friday, the Orioles and their six arbitration-eligible players — outfielders Austin … [Read more...] about Orioles continue to play it safe as spring training approaches
Orioles bringing back Birdland Caravan
The Orioles are bringing back their Birdland Caravan from February 2nd-5th. The caravan will visit locations in Baltimore, Bel Air, Bowie, College Park, Columbia, Elk Ridge, Frederick, Halethorpe, Odenton, Owings Mills, Salisbury, Towson, Westminster and York, Pennsylvania. Players scheduled to participate are Bryan Baker, Félix Bautista, DL Hall, Austin Hays, Gunnar Henderson, … [Read more...] about Orioles bringing back Birdland Caravan
Orioles again claim Díaz off waivers, designate O’Hearn for assignment
Two days after acquiring left-handed hitting first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals, the Orioles designated him for assignment after they claimed another left-handed hitting first baseman, Lewin Díaz, off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. This is Díaz’s second stint this offseason with the Orioles. Díaz was originally selected off waivers from Pittsburgh on … [Read more...] about Orioles again claim Díaz off waivers, designate O’Hearn for assignment