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The Orioles were excited about having four early picks in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, and seven among the top 93. They seemed to follow the pattern of the other drafts in the Mike Elias era by taking college players early and not using a first-round pick on a pitcher. The Orioles chose Auburn catcher Ike Irish with the 19th overall pick. With their two compensatory … [Read more...] about Orioles’ ‘thrilled’ with 7 players selected in draft’s Day 1

After taking seven players, six of whom played collegiately, on Day 1 of the Major League Baseball draft, the Orioles began Day 2 by selecting shortstops with their first two picks. Colin Yeaman, from Cal-Irvine, was the fourth-round pick, and Jaiden Lo Re, from Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona, was chosen in the fifth round. Yeaman, a 21-year-old right-handed … [Read more...] about Orioles begin Day 2 of draft by taking a pair of shortstops, USC lefty

Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Three players slid into the Orioles’ picks in the 30s and they popped them, possibly with overslot bonuses in mind. The Orioles had a flurry of picks in the 30s on Sunday night that are probably going to go a long way to determining whether or not their 2025 Draft is a success. When the dust settled on a run of … [Read more...] about Orioles continue to grab strong value with picks in the 30s

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Not one, but two pitchers. Mike Elias is trying out something new in this 2025 Draft. The Orioles continued on through the first day of the 2025 MLB Draft by making their second round, CB round B, and third round picks. Across those selections, the O’s ended up with these players: Joseph Dzierwa, a left-handed … [Read more...] about The Orioles actually drafted multiple pitchers to wrap up their Day 1

James A. Pittman-Imagn Images The O’s drafted several highly regarded youngsters last night, but the less said about the team’s on-field performance, the better. Good morning, Camden Chatters. The first half of the Orioles’ 2025 season has drawn to a close. Good riddance. The O’s, after losing two out of three to the Marlins, head into the All-Star break with the … [Read more...] about Monday Bird Droppings: The Orioles are still bad but added some intriguing talent