Rich Dubroff
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November 13, 2020 at 7:00 am
César Valdez’s success was a highlight of Orioles’ season
One of the best stories of the Orioles’ 2020 season was the return to the major leagues of 35-year-old César Valdez. The Orioles signed him out of the Mexican League. He wasn’t invited to major league spring training, but he performed well as an extra pitcher during Grapefruit League games. The Orioles...
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November 12, 2020 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ Mancini is thankful for his health after cancer treatment
When Trey Mancini reports to the Orioles’ spring training site in Sarasota, Florida on February 21st, he’s going to feel differently than he did last spring. It was during spring training in 2020 that Mancini realized he didn’t feel right. It turned out that he needed surgery for colon cancer, which he...
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November 11, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Orioles’ Mancini says he feels ‘totally like myself’
Just over three months before the scheduled start of spring training, Oriole first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini said he’s happy with his progress. Mancini underwent colon cancer surgery on March 12 and missed the 2020 season while rehabbing and undergoing chemotherapy. “Health-wise, I’m feeling great,” Mancini said during a video conference call from...
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Núñez’s future is another decision facing Orioles; Manager of the Year awards
In the next few weeks, the Orioles will need to make a decision about Renato Núñez. The 26-year-old Núñez is eligible for arbitration for the first time. Although he has hit with power, several factors are not in his favor. According to MLBTradeRumors, Núñez could make $2.1 million based on his 60-game...
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November 10, 2020 at 7:00 am
Expectations will be higher for Orioles in 2021
In last week’s video conference call, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias raised expectations for the team when he said he felt there were “not a lot of holes right now.” Next year will be the third in Elias’ tenure and, although the team was not in the 2020 playoff hunt,...
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3.0K15November 9, 2020 at 7:00 amLike Brooks and Cal, Alex Trebek is a legend
I’m often asked what I do during baseball’s offseason. One of the things I do is watch “Jeopardy!” I also watch it...
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November 5, 2020 at 7:00 am
Ballpark tour starts with a home game — Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole fans weren’t able to see their team play in Baltimore—or anywhere else in 2020. That should change in 2021 and fans, even in limited numbers, hope to see the Orioles play at home. Over the offseason, I’ll offer tips on how to see the Orioles at visitors’ parks in which they’re...
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November 4, 2020 at 7:00 am
Elias believes there are fewer holes to fill for Orioles
In Mike Elias’ first two seasons as Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager, he was cautious about describing his team and his expectations. It was about building an “elite talent base.” As his third offseason begins, Elias sounds more optimistic. The Orioles were 25-35 in the 2020 season, which extrapolates to 94 or...
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3.6K5November 3, 2020 at 4:59 pmReport: MLB owners approve John Angelos to run Orioles
Major League Baseball owners have approved John Angelos as “control person” in charge of the Orioles, according to a report in The...
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Elias discusses strengthening the infield, 40-man roster and free-agent market
Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that it was an easy choice to pick up the $3.5 million option for 2021 on shortstop José Iglesias. “It was not a difficult decision,” Elias said in a video conference call on Monday. “José was tremendous for us in a very limited period...