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Jon Meoli: In 2 years, Adley Rutschman has set a new standard for the Orioles
The Orioles have won 59.9% of their games since recalling Rutschman. If anything can make a 27-14 start to the season seem ordinary, it’s that.
Next week will mark the second anniversary of Adley Rutschman’s major league debut, a moment that changed the Orioles.
Jon Meoli: It’s been 6 years since Anthony Santander’s Orioles Rule 5 saga ended. He has no regrets.
The Orioles showed faith in Santander when he was still a raw, young player fighting through injury.
Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander points to the sky after hitting a home run in April.
Jon Meoli’s Arms on the Farm: Breaking down Orioles pitching prospect Jackson Baumeister
The Orioles made him their highest pitching draft pick under Mike Elias, signing him for an above-slot $1.605 million as the 63rd overall pick in 2023.
Jackson Baumeister delivers a pitch for the Aberdeen Ironbirds.
Jon Meoli: Examining Orioles prospect Cade Povich’s dominant start at Norfolk
The 24-year-old left-hander earned both the Orioles’ and the International League’s pitcher of the month awards for an April in which he had a 1.03 ERA with 40 strikeouts and a 0.76 WHIP.
Pitcher Cade Povich (76) poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles’ team picture day at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 21.
Jon Meoli: Other teams are watching the Orioles’ pitchers at Bowie closely. Here’s why.
There is a lot of intrigue surrounding these pitchers with the Baysox.
Seth Johnson, part of the promising group of pitchers at Double-A Bowie, is on the 40-man roster.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ pitching this week shows that depth ultimately comes down to quality
In this Yankees series, the Orioles held a lineup that scored 30 runs combined in the two games preceding their arrival in Baltimore to six in four games.
Kyle Bradish makes his season debut after missing the start of the season due to injury and rehab starts in AAA during a game against the New York Yankees on Thursday.
Jon Meoli: Why Keagan Gillies could be a shot in the arm for the Orioles’ bullpen this year
Over the last year, Keagan Gillies has become a dark horse candidate to help the Orioles’ bullpen sooner rather than later. Here’s how a refined splitter is helping his chances.
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keagan Gillies (96) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during a Grapefruit League game.
Jon Meoli: Like all the Orioles’ decisions with Jackson Holliday, a demotion is complicated
The Orioles’ position has always been: Players need to be challenged, and challenging them at earlier ages has the potential to be exponentially beneficial.
Jackson Holliday will play every day in Norfolk. He would have been sidelined against left-handed pitchers frequently in Baltimore.
Jon Meoli: Jackson Holliday is settling in with the Orioles. Here’s what can help.
As long as he keeps defending well, he’ll get chances to bat at the bottom of the order, at least against righties, and get himself right.
Strong defense at second base is one reason the Orioles are willing to let Jackson Holliday continue to figure things out on offense.
Jon Meoli: Analyzing the factors driving Orioles rookie Colton Cowser’s breakout April
Cowser is spraying line drives all over the field, has a team-high 12 extra-base hits, and is one of the breakout stars of the first month of this MLB season.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) points at the dugout and roars after homering against the Milwaukee Brewers. Here are the reasons for Cowser's hot start.
Jon Meoli: Orioles starter Dean Kremer has a new pitch this year. The early results are promising.
At its best, though, the pitch gives Kremer an added dimension for both lefties and righties to consider.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) runs down the orange carpet on opening day at Camden Yards.
Jon Meoli: Albert Suárez’s Orioles debut is another win for the pro scouts
Through an integrated pro scouting department, the Orioles may have for the second year running found a gem as they were sifting through depth options.
Starting pitcher Albert Suárez, left, and catcher Adley Rutschman fist bump at the end of an inning against the Minnesota Twins on April 17.
Jon Meoli: Kyle Bradish looked like himself in Bowie. There’s cause for guarded optimism.
There’s no way to know with injuries like this. There are success stories with nonsurgical treatments, but far more end with Tommy John. I do recognize, though, I saw a pretty good version of Bradish on Tuesday.
Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish looks on at Spring Training in Sarasota.
Jon Meoli: Austin Hays deserves a chance to get right for the Orioles. It’s a unique challenge for Brandon Hyde to make that happen.
This likely will prove to be one of the most meaningful test cases of Brandon Hyde’s skills that the reigning AL Manager of the Year has faced to date.
Orioles left fielder Austin Hays is 3-for-35 this season, and rookie Colton Cowser has been on an extremely hot streak.
Jon Meoli: Get used to seeing former Orioles prospects returning to Baltimore with new teams
DL Hall and Joey Ortiz of the Brewers will not be the last former Orioles prospects to visit Camden Yards with another big league team.
The Orioles drafted pitcher DL Hall, now with the Milwaukee Brewers, in the first round in 2017.
Jon Meoli: Maybe Jackson Holliday improved in Norfolk. What matters is how he improves the Orioles.
Whatever the reason the Orioles spent 10 games without Holliday was, 10 games was enough.
Jackson Holliday is in the starting lineup for the Orioles at Boston on Wednesday night.
Jon Meoli: With the Orioles’ offense scuffling and their top prospects ready to contribute, a ‘perfect storm’ is brewing
You don’t see these circumstances often. Sooner rather than later, the Orioles will have to pick a path out of it.
Jackson Holliday could remain in Norfolk even if the Orioles make changes to their major league roster soon.
Jon Meoli: Breaking down how the Orioles can sustain their player development success, level by level
Here are the things I’ll be watching based on each club’s roster and which factors will influence the continued upward trajectory of the club’s farm system.
Coby Mayo is one of the five top prospects at Triple-A Norfolk who has begun the season by pounding on the major league door.
Jon Meoli: Gunnar Henderson did it all for the Orioles this weekend. Somehow, the walks might prove most meaningful.
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson high-fives teammates in the dugout after the Orioles beat the Angels on Saturday.
Jon Meoli: Norfolk has future stars. Meet the hitting coach who will guide them to the Orioles.
The Norfolk Tides’ lineup will read like a who’s who of Orioles top hitting prospects: Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, Heston Kjerstad, Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers
Mike Montville when he coached the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League. He now serves as hitting coach of the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
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