Independent Analysis Leads Orioles To Boleska
The Orioles' increased scouting presence in the independent leagues led them to righthander Tom Boleska, signed in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft during the Winter Meetings in Nashville.
The Orioles' increased scouting presence in the independent leagues led them to righthander Tom Boleska, signed in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft during the Winter Meetings in Nashville.
The Orioles went into the Rule 5 draft searching for a lefthander, and they found one in T.J. McFarland.<br/>
Some of the scouts who have watched infielder Jonathan Schoop at Double-A Bowie and in the Arizona Fall League think he's destined to be an everyday player in the majors.<br/><br/>The question is, where?
The first major league home run was an emotional experience for Baltimore's L.J. Hoes.
The Orioles' last two first-round picks, righthanders Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman, reported to the minor league complex in Sarasota, Fla., to participate in instructional league.<br/><br/>Bundy didn't stay there long, getting the callup to Baltimore on Sept. 19 to help the big league club for the final month of the season.
Picking the Best Player, Best Pitcher and one to Keep An Eye On from the Orioles farm system.
L.J. Hoes made a strong impression for the Orioles in Triple-A.
The Orioles plan to assign Cuban corner outfielder Henry Urrutia to Double-A Bowie, but it's going to be a process.
Orioles first-rounder Kevin Gausman gets first taste of Baltimore.
Correspondent Roch Kubatko files a midseason report for the Orioles, highlighting a Best Player, a Biggest Leap Forward and a Biggest Disappointment for the first half.
Zach Britton is working his way back to the majors
The Orioles passed on the presumptive top pick in the draft to select Louisiana State righthander Kevin Gausman.
Stu Pomeranz's first taste of the majors was brief, but the impression he made could linger.<br/>
It's hard to contain the excitement over Dylan Bundy.
Matt Hobgood and Dan Klein have more in common than just being pitchers drafted by the Orioles. They've also had the same shoulder surgery.
Always looking to add depth to their farm system, the Orioles signed outfielder Jamie Hoffmann to a minor league deal during the final week of spring training and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
First baseman Joe Mahoney is expected to begin the 2012 season on Triple-A Norfolk's roster. He just wants to make sure it's the active roster and not the disabled list.
Catcher Michael Ohlman injured his right shoulder after his truck flipped over in a wreck during spring training, ending his stay in major league camp and jeopardizing his season.
It didn't take long for Dylan Bundy to make a positive impression in camp. One day at the most.
With all the changes the Orioles have seen this offseason, the roster of their 2012 minor league managers and coaches contained few surprises.