Question: When will the Orioles realize they blew their chance for success when the concept of drafting position players to trade for pitching didn’t work? From: Ron Foreman Answer: Ron, it will be interesting to see if the Orioles use one of their three high draft choices on a pitcher this July. In Mike Elias’ six drafts, the Orioles haven’t taken a pitcher with a high draft … [Read more...] about Will the Orioles draft pitching this year? | MAILBAG
Orioles option Selby to Triple-A Norfolk as Blewett reports; Tromp signed to a minor league contract
BALTIMORE–Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota, has been activated by the Orioles. To make room for the 29-year-old Blewett on the 26-man roster, the Orioles optioned right-handed pitcher Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk. Blewett had a 1.93 ERA in two appearances with the Twins. Selby allowed two runs on three hits in an inning in his … [Read more...] about Orioles option Selby to Triple-A Norfolk as Blewett reports; Tromp signed to a minor league contract
Elias offers Orioles injury updates on Eflin, Rodriguez, Kittredge, Cowser and more
BALTIMORE—The Orioles have eight players on the injured list, and two top minor league prospects are also out. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias provided injury updates on them on Tuesday. Starting pitchers Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez are out with a right lat strain and a sore triceps/elbow injury, Elias said. They were counted on to be at the top of the … [Read more...] about Elias offers Orioles injury updates on Eflin, Rodriguez, Kittredge, Cowser and more
Elias contends Orioles made a good offer for Burnes, and he’ll continue to look for starting pitching
BALTIMORE—Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias isn’t thrilled with the Orioles’ start, and he hopes their starting pitching will get better. Top-of-the-rotation starters Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez are on the 15-day injured list. So are Chayce McDermott and Trevor Rogers, who were counted on for depth. Albert Suárez, who began the season in the bullpen, … [Read more...] about Elias contends Orioles made a good offer for Burnes, and he’ll continue to look for starting pitching
Orioles continue to sputter in 6-3 loss to Guardians; Elias on pitching, contracts
BALTIMORE—What happened? On Tuesday, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias was asked about starting pitchers Charlie Morton and Dean Kremer, who are off to difficult starts. “They both look fine in terms of their stuff and velocity and their track records that they’ve laid down at the major league level certainly suggest that there’s good reason to … [Read more...] about Orioles continue to sputter in 6-3 loss to Guardians; Elias on pitching, contracts