Orioles First Round Pick Colton Cowser Didn't Answer GM Mike Elias' Phone Call At First Because He Didn't Recognize The Number
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We've all been there Colton.
The Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder Colton Cowser from Sam Houston State University with their fifth overall selection for the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
On the day of the MLB Draft, the Orioles are in a bad stretch of baseball but that's to be expected. But where there are expectations, breeds superstars. In Boston, there's Devers. Guerrero Jr. in Toronto.
If you're looking to catch an Orioles game anytime soon and you still want to get your Covid shot, the team has you covered.
Baltimore-area native Gavin Sheets homered in his first trip to Camden Yards as a major leaguer, and Chicago White Sox routed the Baltimore Orioles 12-1 Friday night.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and drove in two runs to increase his major league-leading RBI total to 73, Bo Bichette homered and the Toronto Blue Jays breezed past the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 31st homer in the third, and Juan Lagares ended it with a two-run double in the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 6-5 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Some good news for Orioles fans! Starting next week, masks will no longer be required at Camden Yards.
The Baltimore Orioles rebounded from a sweep by the Houston Astros at home last week by completing a three-game sweep of the AL West-leaders with a 5-2 win on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Orioles used timely hitting and huge ninth inning to get a win over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
José Altuve silenced the booing fans at Camden Yards with a two-run homer, José Urquidy pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Houston Astros stretched their winning streak to 10 games by breezing past the Baltimore Orioles 13-0 Wednesday night.
Zack Greinke took a four-hitter into the eighth inning, Myles Straw homered and drove in two runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory.
Reese McGuire had three doubles during a four-hit performance, leading Hyun Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 Sunday.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major-league leading 23rd homer and later capped Toronto's ninth-inning rally with a go-ahead, two-run double, and the Blue Jays ended a five-game skid with a 10-7 victory Saturday over the Baltimore Orioles.
José Ramírez and Bobby Bradley homered during a three-run first inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-3 on Thursday, extending Baltimore's road losing streak to 19 games.
The Baltimore Orioles announced that the Birdland Summer Music Series will return to Oriole Park later this summer.
Aaron Civale became the first pitcher with 10 wins this season and José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 8-7 Wednesday night, extending Baltimore's road losing streak to 18 games.
Eddie Rosario hit a two-run double and Bobby Bradley homered as the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 7-2 Tuesday night, the Orioles' 17th straight road loss.
The O's have lost 16 straight road games but the Diamondbacks, at 20 games, hold the longest streak in the league. Which franchise will come closer to setting the record of 23 straight road losses?
José Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles' road losing streak to 16 straight games with a 4-3 win.
The Baltimore Orioles announced a partnership with the Maryland Department of Health to offer on-site vaccination opportunities at Camden Yards.
Randy Arozarena hit his first career grand slam, Tampa Bay relievers threw seven no-hit innings, and the Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 15th consecutive road loss with a 7-1 win.
Joey Wendle had an RBI double during a three-run first inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their record-setting 14th consecutive road loss, 5-4.
Kevin Pillar and Billy McKinney each homered twice, and the New York Mets beat Matt Harvey decisively for the second time this season, routing the Baltimore Orioles 14-1.
Maikel Franco become the sixth player to hit a home run into the second deck at Camden Yards, and the Baltimore Orioles rolled to another high-scoring victory, 10-3 over the New York Mets.
A 19-year-old woman died after being stabbed on Saturday night, according to Baltimore Police.
Dylan Beavers singled home a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Baltimore City has stricter rules in the Fells Point neighborhood.
Patterson Park Pool was vandalized for a second time this summer season, forcing the community pool to be temporarily closed after its drain gates were ripped off and thrown into the water.
Tuesday is a possible First Alert Weather Day.
A 19-year-old woman died after being stabbed on Saturday night, according to Baltimore Police.
Dylan Beavers singled home a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Tuesday is a possible First Alert Weather Day.
Baltimore City has stricter rules in the Fells Point neighborhood.
Patterson Park Pool was vandalized for a second time this summer season, forcing the community pool to be temporarily closed after its drain gates were ripped off and thrown into the water.
At least four victims have come forward accusing Jurel Bowman, 32, of asking them to "make a deal" and send photos for money.
Keith James Jr. is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie and 9-year-old Steve Allen.
Two water main breaks impacted multiple businesses and communities in Baltimore County on Thursday.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Detectives say a Ford Focus crossed into the opposite lane toward the bus, which was carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind.
Andrea Kamara and Lekan Oketunji join WJZ-TV in studio to talk about their experience competing on the newest season of The Great Food Truck Race, ahead of its premiere on July 26.
WJZ is live at Arundel Mills Mall checking out the acrobatic and family-friendly show, as they get ready for their big opening night show.
Ken Jackson, an Employment Specialist with NCIA and HUT-certified Facilitator with Each Teach, explains how both organizations are helping Baltimore residents manage stress, build resilience and succeed at work.
Owner Shelia Toon joins us with a look at her refreshing water ice flavors and shares what makes her ice different from others around the city.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is celebrating its bicentennial anniversary in making a creative impact in art and design with the launch of its new master’s degree program in game design.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday, just a day before rookies were to report to training camp.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
The 2026 lineup has been announced for Baltimore's Charm City Live music festival, including performances from Boyz II Men and Case.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 7/25/2026
Comfortable weather is expected in Maryland this weekend.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachel Jay has the latest weather forecast at 6 p.m.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
We are now in one of the nicest stretches of weather for the entire month of July in Maryland.
Expert shares tips parents can take to protect their children on World Drowning Prevention Day
Baltimore native artist Derrick Adams to discuss new exhibition on CBS Sunday Morning
Security is tighter in Fells Point with new entry checkpoints, bag checks in place
Patterson Park Pool was vandalized for a second time this summer season, forcing the community pool to be temporarily closed after its drain gates were ripped off and thrown into the water.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 7/25/2026