CEDRIC MULLINS NEWS

LEADING OFF: Braves-Nats wait to play, Rangers welcome fans

The Nationals and Atlanta Braves hadn’t heard by Sunday evening whether Major League Baseball will allow their game while Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreak that could preve...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles' sweep sends Red Sox to 2nd 0-3 start ever in Fenway

The Red Sox fell to their first 0-3 start at Fenway Park since 1948 and their second ever as Trey Mancini and Austin Hays hit two-run doubles during a seven-run third inning that c...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey, Orioles beat Boston 4-2 for 2nd straight win

Maikel Franco drove in two runs after another Boston error, Pedro Severino had his second two-hit game in a row and Matt Harvey made his Orioles debut in Baltimore’s 4-2 victory ov...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles' Means means business in opener, beats Red Sox 3-0

John Means pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, retiring the last 18 batters he faced to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox in their rain-delayed opener

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cracks Opening Day roster Mullins has been awarded a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mullins' inclusion on the roster doesn't come as much of a surprise, but it's less certain whether or not he'll have a regular spot in the lineup against both right- and left-handing pitching. After dropping switch-hitting this spring and exclusively batting from the left side of the plate, Mullins delivered a .260/.309/.440 slash line in 50 at-bats while going 3-for-3 in steal attempts. Mullins' poor on-base skills don't make him the best fit for leadoff duties, but since he's one of the few players on the roster with above-average speed, he could find himself atop the order with some regularity. He was the Orioles' primary leadoff option versus right-handed pitching this spring, while Austin Hays typically led off against lefties.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2131 Eutaw Street? Orioles best buddies Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays want a set address A new outfield friendship may be blooming at Camden Yards — even though this duo is battling for the same job as starting center fielder.

MARCH 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles Outfield Outlook: Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins Battling For Time In Center Field - PressBoxOnline.com Todd Karpovich offers a breakdown of the outfielders who are set to break camp with the Orioles, barring injuries.

MARCH 18, 2021 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Behind Cedric Mullins’ Strong Hitting at Orioles Camp Orioles OF Cedric Mullins is showing up at the plate in a big way this Spring Outfielder Cedric Mullins has played notably well for the Balt...

MARCH 12, 2021 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White Sox

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes

MARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early results show Mullins' lefty merit SARASOTA, Fla. -- The decision Cedric Mullins made this week to abandon switch-hitting dates back to the days of former Baltimore skipper Bu...

MARCH 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J

MARCH 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops switch hitting Mullins will no longer operate as a switch hitter and will focus on batting as a left-handed hitter, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old had a .439 OPS in 111 plate appearances as a right-handed hitter since making his big-league debut in 2018, so he'll instead focus on honing his skills from the left side. Overall he had a decent showing in 2020 with a .271/.315/.407 slash line, three homers and seven stolen bases in 48 games. Mullins will compete with Austin Hays for the starting job in center field during spring training.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Competing with Hays for CF duties Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Mullins will compete with Austin Hays for the top job in center field this spring, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Mullins has come a long way since his disastrous debut season with the Orioles in 2018, but he was still a slightly below-average hitter in 2020, submitting a .271/.315/.407 slash line (97 wRC+) over 153 plate appearances. Hays' .722 OPS matched Mullins' mark exactly, so the two should enter spring training on relatively even ground in the job battle. While Hays offers more power and was the more highly regarded prospect coming up in the Baltimore system, Mullins possesses more speed, which is in short supply in the Orioles lineup.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins volunteers at Players Alliance tour When Cedric Mullins looks back at 2020, he’ll remember the year he re-found his swing on the field and found his voice off it. Before re-est...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

Triples twice in win Mullins went 2-for-4 with two triples, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Toronto.

Impact Mullins flashed his speed Sunday with a pair of triples, including a two-run triple in the fourth inning before scoring the game-tying run on an Austin Hays sacrifice fly. The 25-year-old switch hitter put together a solid season, slashing .271/.315/.407 with 10 extra-base hits in 153 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jays lose finale to Orioles 7-5, will face Rays in playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the postseason after losing to the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 in their regular season finale

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops third homer Mullins went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 10-5 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact After launching a solo shot in the fifth inning, Mullins picked up an RBI on a groundout in the ninth. The homer was his third of the year and first since Sept. 4, and he's slashing .263/.310/.376 through 46 games with seven steals, 10 RBI and 15 runs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk, Shaw homer, Pearson returns as Blue Jays beat O's

Randal Grichuk and Travis Shaw homered, Nate Pearson returned from an elbow injury to pitch 1 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-bound Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Oriol...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hays, Orioles bash Red Sox 13-1 to avoid last in AL East

José Iglesias, Pat Valaika and Austin Hays homered, and Alex Cobb pitched seven effective innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Boston Red Sox 13-1 in a struggle for last...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus lefty Mullins is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins started the past three games but will take a seat with southpaw Ryan Yarbrough pitching for Tampa Bay. Austin Hays shifts to center field while Ryan Mountcastle starts in left Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Mullins is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay.

Impact Mullins will hit the bench for the second straight contest with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Rays. Austin Hays will start in center field while Ryan Mountcastle operates in left.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Mullins is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins is 3-for-9 with a double, four runs, two RBi and a stolen base in the past two games, but he'll receive the day off Wednesday. Austin Hays receives the start in center field while Ryan Mountcastle works in left.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE