Rich Dubroff
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September 25, 2019 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ Mike Elias talks about Alex Cobb, openers, ownership and coaches
In Mike Elias’ final scheduled press briefing of the 2019 season, the Orioles’ general manager covered a variety of topics. One of the areas that didn’t get much attention were his comments on starter Alex Cobb. “I think he’s going to be in spring training, have a normal spring training, and we’ll...
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September 23, 2019 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ attendance falls by more than 250,000 in 2019; Elias vows fans will be ‘back in a big way’
BALTIMORE—On a beautiful Sunday, the Orioles drew 17,540 fans for their final home game of the 2019 season. That number was about 1,200 higher than their average of 16,348 for the season. The 2019 season was a disappointment on the field and at the box office. With six games remaining, the Orioles...
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September 22, 2019 at 4:33 pm
Davis savors game-winning home run in Orioles’ final home game of 2019
BALTIMORE—Chris Davis trotted around the bases extra slowly. Home runs, which once came so easily for him, are few and far between, and they’re to be savored. In the bottom of the seventh of a 1-1 tie Sunday, Davis hit Marco Gonzales’ pitch just into the right-field stands, propelling the Orioles to...
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Mike Elias says there’s been improvement, but Orioles have a long way to go
BALTIMORE—Orioles general manager Mike Elias believes that his team has improved from when he took over last November. However, he thinks the team has a lot to work on. “We’ve got a lot of areas to get better in. I think that’s no secret, but overall [when] we sit back and look...
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Orioles lose in 13th as Mariners steal a run; Armstrong, Tate sparkle
BALTIMORE—After 4 ½ hours, and some superb relief pitching, the Orioles came apart in the 13th inning when the Seattle Mariners used their speed to steal a 7-6 victory Saturday night. Shawn Armstrong retired all six batters he faced in the ninth and 10th, and Dillon Tate polished off Seattle in the...
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September 21, 2019 at 7:04 pm
Mountcastle earns Orioles’ top prospect award; pitchers Baumann, Rodriguez honored; Elias cites progress
BALTIMORE—It’s been quite a year for Ryan Mountcastle. In his first season at Triple-A, Mountcastle was named the International League’s Most Valuable Player, and this week was named the Orioles’ top player of the year. Mountcastle, who won the award named after Brooks Robinson, accepted the honor on the field before Saturday’s...
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Aaron Brooks pitches brilliantly in relief; Alberto, Hays highlight Orioles’ defense
BALTIMORE—Orioles manager Brandon Hyde decided to experiment with the opener technique on Friday night, and it worked out splendidly. After giving reliever Richard Bleier his first start in the major leagues, Hyde turned to starter Aaron Brooks for relief in the third inning. Brooks allowed just a run and a hit in...
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September 20, 2019 at 1:32 pm
Trey Mancini voted Most Valuable Oriole
BALTIMORE—Capping off an excellent season, Trey Mancini has been voted as the Most Valuable Oriole. Mancini, who equaled his career-high with four hits on Thursday night, leads the Orioles with 34 home runs and 93 RBIs. He’s hitting .286, and his .356 on-base percentage and .536 slugging percentage give him an OPS...
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Orioles experience another bullpen meltdown; Hays makes outstanding catch; King Felix says goodbye
BALTIMORE—Through six innings, the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays played a crisp, even game that was tied at 2. In the seventh, the Orioles experienced yet another one of those nightmare innings in a season that’s thankfully nearing its end. Less than 24 hours after allowing six runs in the ninth to...
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September 19, 2019 at 5:36 pm
Hunter Harvey disappointed but understands why Orioles shut him down
BALTIMORE—Relief pitcher Hunter Harvey doesn’t disagree with the Orioles’ decision to shut him down for 2019. Still, his disappointment was evident. “It stinks,” Harvey said Thursday. “I know their reasonings. All in all, I think it’s been a good year, so I’m happy with it.” Manager Brandon Hyde announced the decision after...
