Michael Forret Has Starter Traits, But His Velocity Retention Bears Watching
Michael Forret is an intriguing pitching prospect for a number of reasons. He is only 22 years old, has already reached Triple-A, throws five...
Tyler Wells traded to Tampa for RHP Michael Forret
Never say never. Traded as part of the haul that the Orioles gave up this offseason for starter Shane Baz, minor league right-hander Michael...
Rutschman traded to the Red Sox for haul of prospects
The Orioles have traded catcher Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox for RHP Anthony Eyanson, OF Enddy Azocar, RHP Kyson Witherspoon, C Carlos Narvaez...
Ward traded to Seattle for Hoppe and two minor league pitchers
The Orioles traded outfielder Taylor Ward for Right-handed reliever Alex Hoppe and minor league pitchers Brook Moore and Harrison Kreiling.
Hoppe is a...
Acquired for Dean Kremer, OF Jhomnardo Reyes brings power hitting upside (Scouting Report)
Before yesterday, I had never heard of Jhomnardo Reyes so take this scouting report as based off available information and scouting reports rather than...
Caden Hunter Shines in AA Debut (Scouting Report)
After watching Caden Hunter pitch in his Double-A debut yesterday, it's not hard to picture him as one of the team's best pitching prospects....
Orioles add toolsy outfielders and a pitcher on day one of the 2026 draft
The Orioles opened the 2026 draft with their highest pick since Jackson Holliday went first overall in 2022 and they spent it on upside....
Is It Time for the Orioles to Move Juaron Watts-Brown to Relief?
Juaron Watts-Brown’s Double-A season still looks rough on the surface. Even after a strong outing yesterday, he owns a 6.22 ERA with Chesapeake, and...
Infielder convert pitching well with FCL O’s
When you see a nearly 28-year old pitcher in rookie ball, he's typically on rehab or newly signed and trying to build up arm...
Joseph Dzierwa 2026 Mid-Season Scouting Report
As of June 16, Joseph Dzierwa remains one of the more interesting starting pitching prospects in the Orioles system, but the last two outings...
Jackson Holliday’s Statcast Data Still Points to Impact Upside
Jackson Holliday’s stats this season so far do not scream breakout, but the underlying data is much more encouraging.
The batting average is down, and...
Can Yaqui Rivera Be a Bullpen Option for the Orioles in 2026 and Beyond?
Yaqui Rivera’s 2026 season has put him on the radar. While it may appear that the Orioles are trying to make him a starter,...
Is Tyler O’Neill Done as a Productive Major League Hitter?
Tyler O’Neill was supposed to be a classic upside play.
The Orioles were not buying a perfect hitter. They were buying impact. They were buying...
Caden Hunter may be the best Orioles pitching prospect that you never heard of...
Caden Hunter Scouting Report — Delmarva, May 6 and May 12
Caden Hunter followed up his strong May 6 outing with an even more dominant...
Trevor Rogers’ Regression is not only about being unlucky
Trevor Rogers was one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball last year. This year, he has severely regressed. So the question is pretty...
Rico Garcia’s Historic Start Is Not Just Luck
Rico Garcia has now faced 64 batters this season and has allowed one hit.
That is the kind of sentence that usually screams fluke. Relievers...
Gunnar Henderson’s Regression Looks More Self-Inflicted Than Physical
Gunnar Henderson’s breakout 2024 season looked like the arrival of a franchise-level impact bat. He hit for power, damaged fastballs, crushed breaking balls, controlled...
Taylor Ward’s new approach exactly what the Orioles need
Change of approach is what Orioles needed
If you’re looking strictly at Taylor Ward’s home run total, it’s easy to wonder where the power has...
Players to keep an eye on in the Florida Coast League Orioles Rookie Team
The FCL Orioles season starts up on May 2nd which means we should see a roster soon on the website. It's always interesting to...
Pete Alonso’s Struggles Look More Timing-Based Than Strength-Based
When the Orioles acquired Pete Alonso, they weren’t looking for a contact hitter. They were looking for a middle-of-the-order power bat who could lengthen...
Yeiber Cartaya Shows Advanced Pitchability in Piggyback Outing
Yeiber Cartaya’s outing on Sunday was one of those appearances that was impressive because of more than just the raw stuff. This wasn’t a...
Right Now, Shane Baz Looks More Like a Useful Starter Than a Future Ace
If Orioles fans were hoping Shane Baz would look like a budding ace after Mike Elias acquired him this offseason for four prospects and...
Joseph Dzierwa misses bats all night in standout five-inning start
Despite some early sloppiness, both self-inflicted and behind him defensively, Joseph Dzierwa was outstanding Tuesday night. The final line was already good enough, five...