Orioles Prospect Jordan Westburg Sees ‘Pressure As A Privilege’ In Rebuilding Organization

Orioles infield prospect Jordan Westburg, who currently plays for High-A Aberdeen, says he and fellow infield prospect Gunnar Henderson have developed a healthy rivalry. “We feed off of each other,” Westburg said. “Both of our competitive fires fuels the other.”

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FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen: Orioles Prospect Adley Rutschman ‘A Future Hall Of Fame Talent’

FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen knows Orioles fans have heard the hype of a switch-hitting catcher before. “I know Matt Wieters was not what people promised,” Longenhagen said. “… [Adley Rutschman is] going to be a cornerstone of your franchise. This is a future Hall of Fame talent.”

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Why Grayson Rodriguez Approaches Each Start Like He’s ‘The Worst Pitching Prospect’

Baseball America recently named Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez the top pitching prospect in the game, but that’s not something he thinks about too much. “I’ve got to go out there like I’m the worst pitching prospect in baseball and [try] to prove myself each outing,” Rodriguez said.

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Orioles Notebook: Freddy Galvis Injury Creates Uncertainty, Ryan Mountcastle Heating Up

With Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis expected to miss up to two months with a strained right quadriceps muscle, the door is open for a young player to take over an everyday role with the major-league club. Who will make the most of that opportunity?

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