That the Baltimore Orioles find themselves in the chase for a wild-card berth is one of the most unlikely stories of the 2022 major-league season.
Yes, the Orioles used the COVID-tattered 2020 campaign to improve their scouting and player development, which led to some of the greatest minor-league skills improvements last summer.
They've also begun to welcome premium young talent, such as catcher Adley Rutschman, as much of the major-league roster has turned over under general manager Mike Elias.