Who’s on first. What’s on second. I don’t know is on third. The Orioles can round out their infield by making us wonder who or ...
... is unsettled, which happens when outfielders get involved and ... you know. Rio Ruiz is the incumbent at third base, but he isn’t promised a spot in the lineup. ...
The mailbag is getting full again, which sends me scurrying to find answers and a new sequel title. You know the drill. You ask, I ...
... But if a Zoom only shows you from the waist up ... Don’t overthink it. Will Rio Ruiz be the third baseman on opening day? If I had to write out a lineup this mor ...
The O’s have cast off four of last year’s Opening Day starters, and they might not be done yet.
... rs — Chris Davis and Trey Mancini — from the year before. In 2020, Davis and Rio Ruiz were the only returning starters from the 2019 opener. And now, even months ...
Returning players and some new additions should make for a unit with a higher upside on the dirt next season.
... ear. Perhaps the weakest position on the infield as it stands is third base. Rio Ruiz has been the team’s starter over the last two seasons. He saw his slugging p ...
Our next stop is Charm City. John Lepore takes a look at the Baltimore Orioles and what they can do this offseason to accelerate their rebuild.
... irst to third. First baseman Renato Nunez was released. Andrew Velazquez and Rio Ruiz should not be manning the left side of the infield on a daily basis. The O’s ...
In the aftermath of last week’s moves to protect six prospects from potential selection in the Rule 5 draft, the Orioles possess something they haven’t often during this time of year: a full 40-man roster.
... berto, Rylan Bannon, Chirs Davis, José Iglesias, Richie Martin, Tyler Nevin, Rio Ruiz, Yolmer Sánchez, Ramón Urías, Pat Valaika Baltimore Orioles Insider Newslett ...
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is set to be one of the top free agents available in 2022, but should the Tigers wait or try to trade for...
... then use their savings to land pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and third baseman Rio Ruiz. Carlos Correa was still 17 when he was drafted, but he already stood 6’3 an ...
With the Orioles on the verge of adjusting their 40-man roster, this seems like an opportune time for a final scroll of the current edition. ...
... ser Alberto Chris Davis José Iglesias Richie Martin Tyler Nevin Renato Núñez Rio Ruiz Yolmer Sanchez Ramón Urías Pat Valaika The team’s website lumps Ryan Mountca ...
Welcome to theScore's MLB offseason team needs, where we'll break down every club's roster and key free agents, along with how holes could be filled in free agency. Up first is the AL East.AL EAST | NL EAST I AL CENTRAL I NL CENTRAL I AL WEST I NL...
... LF 24 6 Renato Nunez 1B 27 7 Chance Sisco (L) C 26 8 Hanser Alberto 2B 28 9 Rio Ruiz (L) 3B 27 The had a surprisingly potent offense in 2020, ranking 14th in the ...
In last week’s video conference call, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias raised expectations for the team when he said he felt there were “not a lot of holes right now.” Next year will be the third in Elias’ tenure and,...
... promote in 2020, there aren’t any internal options at third base other than Rio Ruiz. Bannon, who played more second base at last month’s Instructional League, h ...
Ranking the 10 best prospects in the Baltimore Orioles farm system entering 2021.
... ) First Base: Trey Mancini (32) Second Base: Hanser Alberto (31) Third Base: Rio Ruiz (30) Shortstop: Gunnar Henderson (23) Left Field: Anthony Santander(29) Cent ...
Two years into their process, the foundational blocks of the Orioles' rebuild are becoming clearer to see. The 2020 season was defined by prospects arriving and making impacts, to varying degrees. More are on the way. The O’s aren’t contenders yet,...
... defensive numbers plummeted last year after moving from third to second, and Rio Ruiz’s glovework invited questions as the 60-game season wound on. For these reas ...
Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias took a few questions from local Orioles media on Monday. It was his first meeting with ...
... makeover?: The Orioles added second baseman Hanser Alberto and third baseman Rio Ruiz on waiver claims. And they just picked up infielder Yolmer Sánchez, who won ...
The Orioles' decision to pick up José Iglesias' option likely ensures he will be their starting shortstop next season. Who will play on either side of him, and who he’ll be throwing the ball to at first base, is less clear.
... e Orioles could instead choose to play Alberto and Sánchez at the same time. Rio Ruiz has started 139 games at third base for the Orioles over the past two season ...
