Orioles Bracing For Tough 60-Game Stretch, Other Challenges In 2020
The Orioles still have 16 open spots on their 60-man roster. GM Mike Elias explains why the team is taking its time with those final decisions.
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Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Mike Elias, Welcome To The Liars’ Club
Orioles GM Mike Elias was quick to dismiss the under slot strategy for this year’s five-round MLB Draft, but Stan “The Fan” Charles says he pulled it off nonetheless.
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Orioles GM Mike Elias Downplays Under-Slot Motivation Behind Heston Kjerstad Pick
“When you’re picking that high, you don’t want to feel like you’re not taking the guy that you want, that is the right guy for you in your draft,” Orioles GM Mike Elias said of the team’s selection of Heston Kjerstad with the No. 2 overall pick.
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Orioles Showing Solidarity For Trey Mancini Amid Colon Cancer Battle
As Trey Mancini undergoes chemotherapy treatments for stage 3 colon cancer, he has the entire Orioles organization behind him. “There’s a lot of people who have a lot of love for him. He’ll come through this,” Austin Wynns said.
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What Can Mike Elias Learn From Earl Weaver’s Philosophies?
Of all the things Earl Weaver is known for, Matt Kremnitzer says it’s his refusal to be traditional that stands out most.
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With No. 2 Overall Pick, Orioles Can Still Capitalize On Abbreviated Draft
Spring sports were cut short at the college and high school levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis says teams like the Orioles already have a solid handle on 2020 MLB Draft prospects.
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Orioles In Holding Pattern, Will Continue Training In Sarasota
The Orioles will continue to train in Sarasota, Fla., as the club awaits further word on how to proceed amid the coronavirus outbreak. “We’re just going to stay on high alert,” GM Mike Elias said.
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Orioles’ Trey Mancini Has Successful Surgery To Remove Malignant Tumor
Trey Mancini had successful surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his colon, the Orioles announced March 12. “The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better,” Mancini said.
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Stan Charles: With Two Rule 5 Pitchers Gone, Are Orioles Ready To Play Opener Gambit?
With the Orioles returning two Rule 5 pitchers to their original teams, Stan “The Fan” Charles wonders whether some creativity is in store to cover innings this year.
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After Shedding Rule 5 Requirements, What’s Next For Orioles’ Richie Martin?
Though Orioles infielder Richie Martin can now be sent to the minor leagues, he is still working to start the 2020 season in the majors, even in a utility role.
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