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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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Dallas-area prep shortstop Jordan Lawlar, a potential Orioles target in the upcoming MLB Draft, credits his mother, Hope, for helping him become the person he is today since she has always pushed him athletically and academically.
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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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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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Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk with former Orioles manager Dave Trembley about the state of the game and his new role as manager of the Bristol State Liners.
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Campbell University head baseball coach Justin Haire is proud of Cedric Mullins’ success, but he’s not surprised his professionalism and hard work have paid off. “When Cedric came in, … you knew it was special,” Haire said.
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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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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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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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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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