Hamstring injuries didn't hurt Mullins' standing in organization

Hamstring injuries didn't hurt Mullins' standing in organization
While the Orioles continue the process of deciding which players need to be protected in the Rule 5 draft, one of their better prospects isn't vulnerable to it. Outfielder Cedric Mullins doesn't need to be added to the 40-man roster. His time is coming, but not this winter. Hamstring injuries limited Mullins to 76 games at Double-A Bowie, but it wasn't a lost season in the eyes of the organization. The Orioles were comfortable bumping Mullins from Single-A Delmarva to Bowie after he batted...

Notes on rumors, tonight's game, Joseph and minor matters

Notes on rumors, tonight's game, Joseph and minor matters
The Orioles are doing a lousy impression of a team that's focused on the future. Players hear and read the rumors. They're aware of the vulnerability of their top relievers. They, too, wonder how they can remain competitive if the bullpen, the team's undisputed strength, is torn down at the back end. One player told me yesterday that he'd be surprised if Zach Britton or Brad Brach isn't traded. Not necessarily both, but one of them. Britton and Brach sat next to each other yesterday before...