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The Orioles’ Ramón Urías was named the American League Gold Glove winner for third basemen on Tuesday. Urías beat out two more acclaimed third basemen, Toronto’s Matt Chapman, the winner of three Gold Gloves and two Platinum Gloves for best overall fielder; and Cleveland’s José Ramirez, who’s likely to be among the top finishers in the Most Valuable Player voting. Even though … [Read more...] about Urías’ Gold Glove doesn’t guarantee him 3rd base job with Orioles in 2023

When Mike Elias became head of baseball operations for the Orioles in November 2018, he found that the club was bereft of infield prospects. That was something he changed quickly. In his first four Oriole drafts, the team has selected nine infielders in the first five rounds, including Gunnar Henderson, who was their second-round pick behind Adley Rutschman in 2019. Jordan … [Read more...] about Orioles could deal from infield surplus

The Orioles’ Ramón Urías was awarded the Rawlings Gold Glove at third base, even though he played just 98 games there. Urias beat out Toronto’s Matt Chapman, who won three Gold Gloves and two Platinum Gloves, and Cleveland’s José Ramirez, one of five Guardians who were finalists. Centerfielder Cedric Mullins was the only other Oriole who was a Gold Glove finalist, but … [Read more...] about Urías wins Gold Glove at 3rd base, 1st Oriole to win since Machado; Mullins comes up short

The Orioles made more decisions on their 40-man roster on Sunday, outrighting pitcher Chris Ellis, who had been on the 60-day injured list, and catcher Aramis Garcia, who was claimed on waivers from Cincinnati to Triple-A Norfolk. The moves leave 39 players on the 40-man roster. More moves are coming soon. Some decisions will be made for them when first baseman Jesús Aguilar, … [Read more...] about Orioles getting ready for more moves on 40-man roster

The Orioles removed Chris Ellis from the 60-day injured list on Sunday and outrighted him to Triple-A Norfolk. They also outrighted catcher Aramis Garcia to Norfolk. Ellis, who threw just 4 1/3 innings in two starts in 2022, had right shoulder surgery in May. He re-signed with the club as a minor league free agent in March as spring training began after pitching to a 2.49 … [Read more...] about Orioles outright pitcher Chris Ellis, catcher Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk