Now that he has had 208 big league plate appearances, batting .189/.255/.311/.565 at age 20 with the Orioles last year, it can be easy to forget that everybody ranked Jackson Holliday as MLB’s No. 1 prospect heading into last season. He had played the 2023 season – his first full year in the minors – starting at Single-A Delmarva and rising three levels to end the year at … [Read more...] about An analyst’s take on Orioles’ Jackson Holliday: ‘I still think he will be a star’
Who will be Orioles’ surprise player in spring training? | MAILBAG
Question: Can you pick a surprise player at spring training who we might see playing during the season? From: Bill Connor Answer: Bill, among pitchers, I like Luis González, a 33-year-old rookie left-hander, and Brandon Young, who threw two scoreless innings against the Phillies on Sunday. It’s harder to pick among position players, but I’ll guess Vimael Machin, a utility … [Read more...] about Who will be Orioles’ surprise player in spring training? | MAILBAG
Can Orioles have both Rutschman and Basallo as catchers? | MAILBAG
Question: What do you think the future is for Adley Rutschman given Samuel Basallo waiting in Triple-A? I don’t see the Orioles carrying two top -ine catchers. From: Ted Kramer Answer: On Sunday, that very question was posed to manager Bradon Hyde before he watched Basallo catch for the first time. “I’m sure they can,” Hyde said. “I haven’t seen Basallo catch at all. He’s 20 … [Read more...] about Can Orioles have both Rutschman and Basallo as catchers? | MAILBAG
Braves-Orioles canceled by rain
SARASOTA–The Orioles’ scheduled game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday was canceled because of rain. The announcement came about three hours before the rescheduled 4:05 p.m. start. The game was originally scheduled to be played at 1:05 p.m., but because of an unfavorable forecast, the Orioles announced a change to the time at about 7 p.m. on Sunday. Earlier on Monday, the … [Read more...] about Braves-Orioles canceled by rain
Tyler O’Neill is eager to demonstrate his power with the Orioles
SARASOTA—Tyler O’Neill was supposed to play his first game for the Orioles on Monday. O’Neill, who signed as a free agent in December, was ready to play right field and bat fourth. The game was canceled because of rain, and his debut will come on Tuesday. O’Neill signed a three-year, $49.5 million contract with an opt-out after 2025. He’s well acquainted with the Orioles from … [Read more...] about Tyler O’Neill is eager to demonstrate his power with the Orioles