2021 MLB Draft Archives - BaltimoreBaseball.com

July 23, 2021 at 6:16 pm

Orioles’ top draft picks enjoy Baltimore visit; Hyde hopes Akin, Santander return next week; Franco off injured list

BALTIMORE—Colton Cowser and Connor Norby, the Orioles’ first two draft picks, enjoyed their day in Baltimore and seemed comfortable with their new team. “I enjoyed lunch with my family, and have been treated with nothing but hospitality,” said Cowser, who was the fifth overall pick from Sam Houston State University. The outfielder,...

July 16, 2021 at 7:00 am

It will take years to evaluate Orioles’ draft

For the first time, Major League Baseball scheduled its draft to begin the night before the Home Run Derby as part of All-Star Game festivities. In previous years, the draft was held in early June. There was a lot happening on Sunday. It was the final Orioles game of a disappointing first...

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July 13, 2021 at 3:40 pm

Orioles complete draft by taking 8 pitchers on Day 3

After taking just one pitcher in their first 11 draft picks, the Orioles took eight in the third and final day of...

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July 12, 2021 at 5:45 pm

On Draft Day 2, Orioles select Norby, nation’s hit leader, and 1 pitcher

After the Orioles selected Sam Houston State outfielder Colton Cowser with the fifth overall selection on Sunday night, it was natural to...

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Orioles’ draft pick Colton Cowser now has Mike Elias’ number

Mike Elias knew about Colton Cowser when he was scouting for the Houston Astros. Cowser was playing top-level high school baseball in...

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July 11, 2021 at 7:47 pm

Orioles select college outfielder Colton Cowser with 5th pick in draft

The Orioles selected Sam Houston State University outfielder Colton Cowser with the fifth pick in the Major League Baseball draft on Sunday...

July 9, 2021 at 6:03 pm

Elias on Orioles’ 1st-round draft pick, pitching, underslotting; Minor league injury update

BALTIMORE—Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias is narrowing his list of candidates for the team’s first pick in the Major League Baseball draft, which begins Sunday. The Orioles have the fifth pick. “We’re getting close,” Elias said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen ahead of us. I imagine I could...

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Some questions and answers about the MLB draft

The Major League Baseball draft begins on Sunday, and here are some questions and answers about it. This year’s draft is more than a month later than in previous years. This way, it doesn’t conflict with June’s College World Series and is part of the All-Star Game festivities in Denver. Where do...