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Matt Blood

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Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles Top Stories 

Matt Blood On How Orioles Have Built Top-Ranked Farm System

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Stan Charles Baltimore Orioles, Matt Blood, Orioles, orioles farm system, Ross Grimsley, Stan The Fan Charles

Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk with Orioles director of player development Matt Blood about how the Orioles have built the top-ranked farm system and what he sees for the season ahead.

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Cal Ripken Jr.
Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles 

Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Envisioning A Meaningful Role With The Orioles For Cal Ripken Jr.

August 18, 2021August 17, 2021 Stan Charles Baltimore Orioles, Cal Ripken Jr., Matt Blood, Mike Elias, Orioles player development

When Stan “The Fan” Charles saw Cal Ripken Jr. and Mike Elias chatting at a recent Orioles game, it got him to wondering whether the club could find a meaningful role for Ripken.

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Matt Blood
Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles Top Stories 

Orioles’ Matt Blood On Player Development Amid Pandemic

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 Stan Charles Baltimore Orioles, Matt Blood, Orioles, Orioles prospects, Ross Grimsley, Stan The Fan Charles

Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk with Orioles director of player development Matt Blood about the team’s young prospects, the challenges of player development amid the pandemic and more.

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Matt Blood
Baseball Top Stories 

Matt Blood On How Orioles Are Working With Minor Leaguers During Shutdown

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Todd Karpovich Baltimore Orioles, Matt Blood, MLB Draft, Orioles, Orioles prospects

Orioles director of player development Matt Blood is working to make sure Orioles prospects continue to develop during the COVID-19 pandemic through one-on-one training, team calls and other virtual sessions.

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Matt Blood
Baseball Top Stories 

Through Shared Vision, Matt Blood Setting New Course For Player Development With Orioles

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Todd Karpovich Baltimore Orioles, Matt Blood, Orioles, Orioles prospects

Orioles director of player development Matt Blood talks with PressBox about reuniting with Mike Elias and Sig Mejdal, moving players through the system and more.

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Former Orioles 1B/OF Trey Mancini On Making It Back To The Big Leagues With Angels
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Former Orioles 1B/OF Trey Mancini On Making It Back To The Big Leagues With Angels

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Looking Back At Maryland Sports History: Mary Powers And ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
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Looking Back At Maryland Sports History: Mary Powers And ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

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How Can Orioles Navigate Critical West Coast Trip?
Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles Top Stories 

How Can Orioles Navigate Critical West Coast Trip?

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Stan Charles
Orioles RHP Shane Baz Finding Success By Simplifying His Approach
Baseball Top Stories 

Orioles RHP Shane Baz Finding Success By Simplifying His Approach

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How Orioles Catching Prospect Creed Willems’ ‘Backside Single’ Approach Is Paying Off
Baseball Top Stories 

How Orioles Catching Prospect Creed Willems’ ‘Backside Single’ Approach Is Paying Off

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Ryan Nickerson

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Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Time To Get All Balls And Strikes Called Correctly
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Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Time To Get All Balls And Strikes Called Correctly

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The Future Of The Preakness

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