Rutschman and Diplán chosen for All-Star Futures Game

Rutschman and Diplán chosen for All-Star Futures Game
Top prospect Adley Rutschman is one of the highest profile names listed among players chosen today for the All-Star Futures Game. Rutschman, chosen by the Orioles as the first overall selection in the 2019 draft out of Oregon State University, was selected to the American League team. One of his teammates is Triple-A Norfolk pitcher Marcos Diplán. The 22nd installment of the game will be played at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at Coors Field in Denver. Rutschman, 23, is batting .287/.426/.520 with...

Tyler Wells makes impressive first impression

Tyler Wells makes impressive first impression
Tyler Wells won't be able to truly demonstrate what he offers the Orioles as a pitcher until reporting to spring training and getting on a mound. Until he faces hitters in live batting practice sessions and in exhibition games. What he's done so far is prove that he's going to be one of the more thoughtful, open and articulate members of the organization. Wells was credited with a quality Zoom yesterday afternoon in his first media session after the Orioles chose him in Thursday's Rule 5...

O's acquire Padilla from Astros (plus Hall of Fame ballot note)

O's acquire Padilla from Astros (plus Hall of Fame ballot note)
The Orioles have acquired 18-year-old right-hander Miguel Padilla from the Astros as the player to be named later in the Hector Velázquez trade on July 29. Padilla signed as an international free agent on Nov. 26, 2018, out of Carora, Venezuela. He appeared in 19 games for the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Astros in 2019, going 4-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 26 innings. Padilla allowed six earned runs and 20 hits and surrendered only two home runs in 26 innings. He walked 16...