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Learning To Fly: The Blog
This is where you will find all of my blog posts and updates about what's happening in the Orioles' Minor League system. Find everything, from score updates to news and headlines to heartwarming stories that will help you get to know the baby birds better.
Rehab Assignment: John Means
Orioles southpaw to begin rehab assignment with Norfolk tomorrow *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski This morning, the Norfolk Tides...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Orioles MiLB Transaction Update: March 30
Orioles affiliates place players on injured list, release others As each Orioles Minor League affiliate finalizes their rosters, more...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 30, 20243 min read
Tides Open 2024 Season with Win
Defending champs take down Durham Bulls 12-8 *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski Oh, it was a party at Harbor Park last night. The fans...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 30, 20243 min read
Rising Tide
What to think about as Norfolk Tides open 2024 season After months of cold weather and waiting, Minor League Baseball is back. For...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 29, 20244 min read
Several Players to Miss 2024 Season
Numerous Minor Leaguers placed on full season injured list *Cover Photo Credit: The Baltimore Banner The Orioles have announced that...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Colton Cowser Makes Orioles Opening Day Roster
Three reasons why you should be excited about MLB’s No. 19 prospect *Cover Photo Credit: Ulysses Munoz, The Baltimore Banner Colton...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 25, 20244 min read
Jackson Holliday Headlines Orioles' Roster Cuts
No. 1 prospect amongst several Orioles prospects who did not make the Opening Day roster *Cover Photo: Ulysses Munoz, The Baltimore...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 22, 20244 min read
Nick Vespi Will Be Back
Southpaw optioned, but a return to the majors is inevitable *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski Do not expect Nick Vespi to be in the...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 21, 20243 min read
Baby Birds of the Past: 2014
Reflecting on the Orioles top 10 prospects of 2014 *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski *Note: all autographed baseball cards in this blog...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 19, 20247 min read
Orioles and Pirates Kick Off Spring Breakout
Two of baseball’s best farm systems battle in inaugural prospect showcase Cover Photo Credit: Instagram @MLB and @orioles Major League...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Orioles and Pirates Headline Inaugural MLB Spring Breakout
Birds and Bucs to battle in debut of new MLB prospect showcase *Cover Photo Credit: Ulysses Munoz, The Baltimore Banner Tonight, Spring...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 14, 20244 min read
The Case for Coby Mayo
Will MLB’s No. 30 prospect make the Orioles’ Opening Day roster? *Cover Photo: John Topoleski At Orioles camp, the comradery that has...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 13, 20245 min read
A Farewell to Kyle Moore
Long time Orioles Minor League coach had a memorable 14-year run in Birdland As a Bowie Baysox fan, you truly knew that it was game time...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 8, 20243 min read
A Happy Holliday in Clearwater
Jackson Holliday headlines the Orioles’ 3-2 win The Orioles improved to double-digit wins today and now hold a 10-2 Grapefruit League...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Orioles Defeat Yankees 7-3
Stowers, Charles, and two MLB Vets contribute to O’s victory *Cover Photo Credit: The Baltimore Banner The Orioles and the New York...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 2, 20244 min read
Number 1 on Number 1
Jackson Holliday and Paul Skenes square off in Orioles’ 9-8 win *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski Both the Baltimore Orioles and the...
Grant DeVivo
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Flying to Other Opportunities
A number of former Orioles farmhands are participating in Spring Training with new teams *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski There are...
Grant DeVivo
Feb 28, 20246 min read
Pitchers Pay Day
Povich, Armbruester, and Johnson highlight standout pitching performances in split squad *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski The Orioles...
Grant DeVivo
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Long shines in Orioles 2-0 win
Right-hander impresses while collecting 2-inning save vs. the Pirates Right before I left my on-campus apartment for work, a longtime...
Grant DeVivo
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Prospects Shine in O's 4-3 Win
Orioles off to 1-0 start thanks to clutch performances from Cowser, Stallings, & McSweeney *Cover Photo Credit: John Topoleski Orioles...
Grant DeVivo
Feb 25, 20243 min read
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