Minors
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July 26, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Delmarva’s Cannon on top pick Cowser: ‘He has the ability to handle the big moment’
Delmarva catcher Jordan Cannon developed a tight bond with Colton Cowser as teammates at Sam Houston State. From playing baseball to bass fishing, they were close friends even though Cannon was a senior and Cowser was a freshman. The two are now reunited in the Orioles’ organization. Cowser was selected with the...
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July 23, 2021 at 7:00 am
Bowie’s Baumann making up for lost time; Rutschman impresses on defense, too; Brnovich strikes out 10
BOWIE, Maryland—Pitcher Mike Baumann has spent parts of three summers at Prince George’s Stadium. It wasn’t planned that way. Two years ago, Baumann made a strong impression with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, going 6-2 with a 2.31 ERA in 13 starts and a terrific 0.943 WHIP. It was easy to picture Baumann,...
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3.7K71July 19, 2021 at 7:00 amMinor Monday: Pitcher Cody Sedlock is on the rebound
Cody Sedlock has a new perspective on his baseball career. Sedlock was selected by the Orioles in the first round (No. 27...
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July 13, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Minor Tuesday: Orioles uncover productive undrafted players
Because of the Major League Baseball draft, Todd Karpovich’s minor league report is running on Tuesday this week. Although much of the focus is on the progress of the Orioles’ higher draft picks, a number of undrafted players are thriving in the minors. Last year, because of the draft, which was limited...
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July 5, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Orioles’ director of player development says there’s no timeline for Rutschman
Matt Blood, the Orioles’ director of player development, is not surprised that the club’s minor-league affiliates are having success. The Orioles have placed an emphasis on evaluating players, getting them into the system and preparing them to take the next step. The pandemic in 2020, which canceled the minor league season, created...
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June 28, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Delmarva’s Haskin making strides in first year
Hudson Haskin was known for his batting style as a highly touted prospect out of Tulane University. He swings with a high leg kick — much like former major-leaguer Hunter Pence— and manages to put the barrel on the ball and hit for power for the Delmarva Shorebirds. Haskin is batting .272/.379/.411...
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June 21, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Westburg eyeing future as Orioles shortstop
Jordan Westburg has a friendly competition with Gunnar Henderson about who is going to be the future shortstop for the Orioles. One of those players might move to third base, but the Orioles have to like the potential shape of the left side of the infield in the next couple of years....
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June 15, 2021 at 10:22 pm
Rodriguez’s 1st home start at Bowie is ‘fun’ but not up to his standards
BOWIE, Maryland—The Bowie Baysox tried to make Grayson Rodriguez’s first home start an event, and they succeeded. The Baysox invited fans to bring empty gas cans to reflect Rodriguez’s fastball, and many did. Rodriguez, whose first two starts for Bowie were on the road, nearly made it through five innings on Tuesday...
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June 14, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Rizer shows versatility at Bowie; Updates on Leyba, Sedlock and Hernaiz
Johnny Rizer is playing all three outfield positions for Double-A Bowie. That versatility might bode well for a potential callup to the Orioles late this season. “I am covering ground, being able to play left, center, right,” Rizer told BaltimoreBaseball.com. “I am not too nervous. I am just having fun and just...
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June 7, 2021 at 7:00 am
Minor Monday: Bradish knocking on the door for the Orioles
The next stop for right-handed pitcher Kyle Bradish could be Camden Yards. But first, Bradish has to show he can be effective at Triple-A Norfolk, where he was promoted on May 22nd after shining at Bowie. “I think the Orioles have kind of proven this year that when you’re ready, and they...
