Heston Kjerstad: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / April 1

Heston Kjerstad’s Time to Shine Is Now

In baseball, there’s no such thing as an injury happening at the “right time,” so naturally the Baltimore Orioles are going to be hurting a bit over the next six-to-eight weeks while star outfielder Colton Cowser is on the shelf.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 31

Former Orioles Top Prospect Gets Opportunity To Become Franchise's Newest Star

Sometimes, all players need is a chance, and when playing for the Baltimore Orioles on a roster that is loaded with star talent at virtually every position, it's hard to break through.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 28

Former Orioles Top Prospect Must Overcome Key Obstacle for MLB Breakout

The Baltimore Orioles have as deep a group of positional players as any team in baseball. That has created some challenges for manager Brandon Hyde to find playing time for everyone, especially younger players who haven’t had a chance to establish themselves yet at the Major League level.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / March 26

Orioles Rising Star Predicted To Be Traded for Pitching Help This Season

The Baltimore Orioles have not made any major trades since last year, but that could change some time soon. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa recently came up with one major prediction for each MLB team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 10

This potential Royals-Orioles trade would make sense for both teams

As spring training marches on, the Kansas City Royals could still use another outfielder, and the Baltimore Orioles need a versatile pitcher as injuries stack up. Here's a swap they should consider.

Who's due to regress in American League this season?

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 25

Watch: Baltimore Orioles Rising Star Makes Statement With Opposite Field Homer

The question a lot of Baltimore Orioles fans want an answer to is how much Heston Kjerstad is going to play for the team this season. Both general manager

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Former Razorback Heston Kjerstad Poised for Breakout Season with Orioles

On the first day of Spring Training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium, Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias made it clear: Heston Kjerstad has a prime opportunity to make the team’s Opening Day roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 10

Royals Suggested Blockbuster Lands Orioles 25-Year-Old Slugger, Ex-Top Prospect

The Kansas City Royals could be one of the hot-button trade destinations of Major League Baseball all season. Coming off a surprise 86-win season, the Royals are clearly built to contend for playoff spots for the foreseeable future.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 2

Baltimore Orioles Need To Fully Unleash Former Top Draft Pick This Year

The Baltimore Orioles have a few questions they will need to answer in the coming months before Spring Training. Most pressing among them, in the opinion of fans and analysts alike, is what they are going to do with the pitching staff.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / December 31

Baltimore Orioles' Most Likely Trade Candidates Include Expiring Contracts

The Baltimore Orioles have a great mix of a young players and guys that have been around for a couple of years, but it may be time for another changing of the guard.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 24

MLB Insider Expects Baltimore Orioles To Trade Young Outfield Star

The Baltimore Orioles have not yet moved any of their top young talent, not counting Connor Norby, but that doesn't keep the rumor mill from swirling. ESPN's Jesse Rodgers recently did a survey of 18 anonymous insiders and MLB executives to see what they expect to happen this offseason.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Orioles to add Sherman Johnson to MLB coaching staff

The Orioles are promoting Sherman Johnson to the major league coaching staff, writes Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner. The 34-year-old will work alongside hitting coach Cody Asche and assistant hitting coach Tommy Joseph on the offensive side.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 14

Baltimore Orioles Lose Top Scout to New York Mets

The Baltimore Orioles might not only be dealing with players departing this offseason. They've already decided to move on from multiple coaches, and according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, Orioles scout Ken Guthrie has left the organization to join the New York Mets.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 12

Mets add scout who found Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad

In a significant move aimed at bolstering their scouting department, the New York Mets have secured the services of Ken Guthrie, the seasoned scout responsible for discovering top talents like Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad, and Creed Willems.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / September 15

Orioles activate former top prospect Heston Kjerstad

The Baltimore Orioles activated outfielder Heston Kjerstad and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb from the injured list prior to Sunday's game at the Detroit Tigers.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles option former first-round pick

The outfielder getting sent down is somewhat surprising in that he’s been performing well, but it’s also not surprising since it’s not the first time.

Orioles have plenty of pieces left after Trevor Rogers trade

After surviving trade deadline, Orioles top prospect called up for another try

Watch: Top Orioles prospect hits grand slam for first career home run in return to majors

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 13

Orioles OF Heston Kjerstad placed on 7-day concussion list

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees and placed on the seven-day concussion list.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Orioles place outfielder on concussion IL after brawl-starting HBP

The injury stems from a scary incident in Friday’s 4-1 Orioles loss to the Yankees, as he was hit in the head by a Clay Holmes fastball in the bottom of the ninth.

Watch: Yankees pitcher plunks Orioles OF in the head, leading to nasty bench-clearing brawl

Orioles GM Mike Elias discusses trade-deadline approach

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The 'Baltimore Orioles 20-game winners' quiz