Orioles Notebook: John Means Out Until All-Star Break, Road Woes Continue And More

John Means will not make another start in the first half of the season as he recovers from a strained left shoulder, though he is expected to start throwing side sessions in the coming days. “I would expect him at some point after the All-Star break,” Brandon Hyde said.

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Orioles Prospect Jahmai Jones Knows Late Father Andre Is Watching Over His Career

Father’s Day can be a tough time for those who have lost their dads, like Orioles prospect Jahmai Jones, whose father, former NFL LB Andre Jones, passed away in 2011. “I know he’s watching over me,” Jones said. “… Just because he’s not in the stands doesn’t mean he’s not always with me.”

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Boston College OF, Potential Orioles Target Sal Frelick: Path To 2021 MLB Draft ‘Surreal’

Some recent MLB mock drafts have Boston College outfielder Sal Frelick going to the Orioles at No. 5. “It’s really surreal,” Frelick said. “… I kind of had some injuries throughout college … and to kind of put that all together and see where I am today is super special.”

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Anthony Santander, Austin Hays Injuries Hampering Orioles Outfield

The Orioles’ outfield has been hit by injuries, as Anthony Santander deals with a left ankle ailment and Austin Hays with a left hamstring issue. “I give those guys credit, they want to be in the lineup,” manager Brandon Hyde said, “… and I’m trying to manage it the best that I can.”

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Jim Henneman: MLB’s New ‘Tack’ For Old Rules — Using Umpires As ‘Inspection Police’

Jim Henneman weighs in on MLB’s decision to crack down on pitchers using a foreign substance to get a better grip on the ball, and he says baseball has a history of ignoring rules that already exist — and then making it a big deal when there is an emphasis on enforcing them.

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