When the Orioles optioned former top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A Norfolk in late May after an up-and-down debut, they still believed that he had top-of-the-rotation potential. The electric stuff was there; he just wasn’t able to consistently translate it into success yet. But in his second start back with

Some prospects are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. As the 2023 season approaches, MiLB.com goes through each MLB division to take a look at the most intriguing prospects. Other Prospect Primers:

ROY LEE JACKSON was born in Opelika, Alabama on May 1, 1954, a city neighboring Auburn to the northeast. He was the second-oldest of seven siblings to his father and mother, who was a laborer and an employee of the Head Start Institute, respectively. In research done by Malcom Allen

The Norfolk Tides today announced the opening of the submission period for the Youth Field Makeover Project. Organizations must apply by February 28 to be considered for the project. To submit, please send one photo and a one-paragraph description about your field in an email to Heather McKeating at [email protected].

PATRICK LAVON MAHOMES is not commonly known as a name attached to the game of baseball, especially if you are a fan of the National Football League. This weekend Patrick Mahomes II will be suiting up for the Kansas City Chiefs at quarterback during the Super Bowl versus the Philadelphia

The Norfolk Tides and Baltimore Orioles today announced Norfolk’s field staff for the 2023 season. Manager Buck Britton and Pitching Coach Justin Ramsey will return for their second seasons with the Tides, with Ramsey also being promoted organizationally to Upper-Level Pitching Coordinator. Hitting Coach Brink Ambler is entering his first

In 1981, TERRY FENNELL BLOCKER was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round, 4th overall from Tennessee State University. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Blocker was a left-handed hitter and thrower standing at 6’2 and 195 pounds. He played at TSU from 1978 – 81 and became

The Norfolk Tides today announced their home game start times for the 2023 game schedule. The 2023 International League campaign is slated to begin on Friday, March 31st with the Tides on the road at Durham. The home opener for the Tides will be on Tuesday, April 4th with Norfolk

Parent big league organizations, much like the fan bases that make them up, have their New Year’s resolutions. While front offices may not actualize them with pen and paper, that’s what we’re here for. (Albeit with fonts and keyboards.) On the inaugural edition of the 2023 The Show Before the

The Nationwide Road to the Show™ Ambassadors series, which provides fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at four of the best prospects in Minor League Baseball, returned for another season in 2022. Orioles hurler Grayson Rodriguez, Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe, Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter and Cardinals infielder/outfielder Jordan Walker were this

Minor League Baseball today announced that right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and infielder Gunnar Henderson have been named to the International League All-Star Team. Along with an All-Star nomination, Henderson was named the 2022 Top MLB Prospect in the International League. The two are the first Tides to earn an International

Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and other

Three months ago, the calendar flipped to June with an entire fan base optimistic that its top pitching prospect would dominate his way to the Majors before July. That June 1 start was ultimately Grayson Rodriguez's last before he was shut down with a Grade 2 right lat strain. As

The Nationwide Road to the Show™ Ambassadors series, which provides fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at five of the best prospects in Minor League Baseball. Here's a look at Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Grayson Rodriguez often recounts

The Nationwide Road to the Show™ Ambassadors series, which provides fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at five of the best prospects in Minor League Baseball, returns for a second season in 2022. Orioles hurler Grayson Rodriguez, Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe, Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter and Cardinals infielder Jordan Walker are

The Baltimore Orioles and the Norfolk Tides today announced the organization’s Triple-A Opening Day roster. The Tides added three players since their “break camp” roster was announced. Six players on the Opening Day roster are ranked in the Top 30 Orioles prospects by MLB.com. Grayson Rodriguez, the 11th overall pick

The Baltimore Orioles and the Norfolk Tides today announced the organization’s Triple-A “break camp” roster. The roster is subject to change before Norfolk’s first regular season game on April 5th versus the Charlotte Knights. Six players on the break camp roster are ranked in the Top 30 Orioles prospects by

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 system. Click here to locate your favorite club. There are some years that clearly confirm a player development staff’s ability to

The Double-A playoffs begin with three best-of-five series featuring the top two teams in each league. Montgomery and Mississippi face off in the South, Wichita wrestles with Northwest Arkansas in the Central and Bowie battles Akron in the Northeast. All three series are set to run from Sept. 21-26.

SOMERSET, NJ -- The Bowie Baysox (47-32) earned their 10th shutout win of the season and their first-ever win against the Somerset Patriots (50-30) with a 4-0 victory on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark. Grayson Rodriguez was very strong in his start, recording six strikeouts in the first two

Pitchers and catchers. With feeling now. Pitchers and catchers. OK, one more time. Pitchers and catchers! Those words will be on the tips of baseball fans' tongues next week when hurlers and backstops report for their first Spring Training workouts in Arizona and Florida between Feb. 17-19. Several of the

Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's new State of the System series evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. On the surface, the 2020 season was

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken to reach the brink of realizing his Major League dream. Here's a look at Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.

Time for one last definitive look at our Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team. Over the past three months we’ve unveiled each position as voted upon by our panel of experts. Now, on what would have been Opening Day for the 25th season, we’ll be playing manager for the day and setting

With the position players set, it’s time to unveil our first of four pitchers on the Shorebirds Silver Anniversary Team. Our esteemed panel initially voted for multiple starters and relievers as separate groups, but the selections were eventually pared down to highlight a starter and reliever of each handedness. Starting