Prospects in the Orioles' player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Best streams of 2019: No-hitters
Is there anything more nail-biting than the final innings of a no-hit bid? There are few things that bring the tension, drama and superstition out of players and fans alike when a pitcher is vying for some history on the mound. In 2019, there were more than a few memorable
Looking at 10 best performances from 2019
From Opening Day through the final championship game, MiLB.com chronicled the top on-field achievements throughout the 2019 season. This week we're looking back and rolling out the 10 best performances as voted by our staff. Below is the fully updated list:10. Downs homers three times in Texas League Finals
Rutschman, Mountcastle soar for Orioles
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Orioles entered a rebuild last season with the trade of perennial All-Star Manny
Baumann Named 2019 Orioles Co-Pitcher of the Year
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles announced their 2019 Minor League Awards Thursday, with a pair of Baysox scheduled to be honored before the September 21 contest vs. the Seattle Mariners at Camden Yards.RHP Mike Baumann has been named the Orioles Jim Palmer Minor League Co-Pitcher of the Year. Baumann, 24,
8/24 -- Crab Cakes Come Back, 3-2
BOWIE, Md. - The Maryland Crab Cakes stormed back with three runs in the sixth inning to stun the Altoona Curve, 3-2, in front of 8,473 at Prince George's Stadium Saturday night.Oneil Cruz hit his first Double-A home run to left-center field to give Altoona (29-34) a 1-0 fourth-inning lead
Mariners' Gilbert leads Pitchers of the Week
Logan Gilbert hasn't hit many bumps during his rapid ascent through the Mariners system. But he has picked up a few accolades along the way, including another Monday. The Mariners' No. 3 prospect has been named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for Aug. 12-18 after striking out 16
Baumann Named EL Pitcher of the Week
BOWIE, Md.- The Eastern League has announced that Baysox RHP Michael Baumann has been selected as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 12-August 18t. The 6'4", 225 lb. hurler started one game for the Baysox last week and had a record of 1-0 with
Hill and Baumann Win Weekly Awards
SCARBOROUGH, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of August 12th through August 18th.
8/14 -- Baysox Earn Second Straight Shutout, 4-0
BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox battery powered a 4-0 shutout of the Richmond Flying Squirrels in front of 2,254 at Prince George's Stadium Wednesday night. A day after using five relievers during Tuesday night's doubleheader, Baumann took care of the Flying Squirrels himself to earn his third Double-A win of
Baumann goes distance in Bowie shutout
Double-A Bowie's Michael Baumann had just finished one of his best outings of the season, but all he wanted to do was give credit to his catcher."It's just Carlos Pèrez," he said of his batterymate. "He's someone I can lean on behind the plate. He knows the hitters and he
Baumann Named Orioles' Pitcher of the Month
BOWIE, Md.- The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Baysox RHP Michael Baumann has been selected as the Minor League Pitcher of the Week for the month of July. The 23-year old made five starts for Bowie in July, posting a 1.38 ERA (5 ER in 32.2 IP). On the 11th,
O's Baumann among Pitchers of the Week
Whether Michael Baumann has a future as a starter or reliever in the upper levels remains a question. Given his performance last week, he appears to be making a serious push for a spot in a future Major League rotation. The Orioles' No. 24 prospect was named the Eastern League
Baumann Named EL Pitcher of the Week
BOWIE, Md.- The Eastern League has announced that Baysox RHP Michael Baumann has been selected as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 15-July 21st. The 6'4", 225 lb. hurler started a pair of games for the Baysox last week and had a record of
7/21 -- Altoona Completes 8-6 Comeback Win
BOWIE, Md. - The Altoona Curve scored eight unanswered runs to take the series finale, 8-6, against Las Cangrejos Fantasmas de Chesapeake in front of 2,130 at Prince George's Stadium Sunday afternoon.Los Cangrejos (23-7) got the offense started in the second inning, scoring a pair of runs to take an
7/16 -- Baumann, Baysox No-hit the Senators, 6-0
BOWIE, Md. - Baumann tossed a no-hitter to help the Bowie Baysox defeat the Harrisburg Senators, 6-0, in front of 3,384 at Prince George's Stadium Tuesday night.Making his first Double-A start at home, the righty walked a pair of batters and struck out 10 to complete the first nine-inning no-hitter
Baumann twirls no-hitter for Baysox
When Michael Baumann came within an out of a seven-inning no-hitter in the Carolina League on April 30, he thought he might never get another chance to accomplish the feat.But when the No. 24 Orioles prospect climbed the mound for the ninth inning for the first time in his professional
7/11 -- 14 Ks Help Baysox Cruise to 3-0 Win
Akron, OH - Three Baysox pitchers combined to strike out 14 batters in a four-hit shutout of the Akron RubberDucks Thursday night. Bowie took the low-scoring affair 3-0 in the first game out of the all-star break.Michael Baumann made his second start in a Baysox uniform and was outstanding. Baumann
6/27 -- Battery Powers 5-2 Baysox Win
BOWIE, Md. - Two home runs helped the Bowie Baysox earn a 5-2 series-opening victory over the Akron RubberDucks in front of 2,294 at Prince George's Stadium Thursday night.A Connor Marabell first-inning double gave the Ducks a quick 1-0 lead, but the Baysox (7-2) responded with a tying run in
Tigers' Mize earns yet another weekly award
The season is hardly a month old, and Casey Mize already has three weekly honors to his name. After dominating the Florida State League over his first four starts of 2019, the top Tigers prospect earned a promotion to Double-A in his first full season. He wasted no time making
Keys sweep Carolina League's weekly awards
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 6, 2019) - For the first time this season, one team claimed both the Carolina League's Pitcher and Player of the Week awards. Frederick right-hander Michael Baumann is the Pitcher of the Week, and infielder Willy Yahn is the Player of the Week for April 29-May 5,
Baumann, Keys flirt with history
A pair of subpar outings put a blemish on Michael Baumann's early-season stat line. He made up for it and then some Tuesday night.Baltimore's No. 26 prospect struck out a career-high 12 over 6 2/3 hitless innings as Class A Advanced Frederick took a no-no and a four-run lead into
Baumann racks up 10 K's for Keys
The game-time temperature in Frederick on Wednesday night was a cool and cloudy 65 degrees, but Michael Baumann was red-hot. Baltimore's No. 27 prospect allowed just one hit and fanned 10 through five scoreless frames in his 2019 debut, but Class A Advanced Frederick fell to Fayetteville, 11-8, at Harry Grove
Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 30
Theme of the dayGearing up for the Fall League:Arizona Fall League rosters were announced Thursday afternoon with top overall prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headlining the batch of Minor Leaguers headed to the Grand Canyon State. Shortly afterward, two players named on those rosters showed why this year's AFL could be
Keys' Baumann rebounds with zeros
Michael Baumann craved a strong ending to his season. After Thursday's start, he will head into the offseason on a high note. The Orioles' 21st-ranked prospect matched a career best with seven innings, allowing two hits and one walk while fanning five to lead Class A Advanced Frederick to a 3-0 win