Rich Dubroff
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January 14, 2022 at 7:00 am
Answers to your Orioles questions, Part 1
It’s time for our monthly mailbag, and we’ve gotten lots of excellent questions. I’ll answer some today and more on Tuesday. Questions are edited for length and clarity. Question: Why are Major League Baseball management and the Players Union so stubborn about the issues that prevent them from reaching a fair and...
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January 13, 2022 at 7:00 am
BaltimoreBaseball.com’s All-Oriole Park at Camden Yards team
Last week, the Orioles announced plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The anniversary will be officially marked on August 6th when the Orioles play the Pittsburgh Pirates. In advance of that, here’s BaltimoreBaseball.com’s Oriole Park at Camden Yards 30-year team. I chose 26 players, 10 pitchers,...
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January 12, 2022 at 7:00 am
Candidates for Orioles’ infield; Spring training tickets; Call for questions
Competition among infielders in the Orioles’ spring training is likely to be intense. Kelvin Gutiérrez, Jorge Mateo, Ramón Urías and Rougned Odor, who signed as a free agent, will enter spring training with strong shots to make the team, but other players must be considered, too. Rylan Bannon Background: Bannon was acquired...
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January 11, 2022 at 8:03 pm
Report: Orioles to change left-field dimensions at Camden Yards
The Orioles have begun construction to move the left-field wall back about 30 feet and increase its height from 7 feet to 12 feet, according to a report by The Baltimore Sun, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which opened in 1992, has always been considered a hitter’s park. In 2021, 277 home...
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Candidates for the Orioles’ rotation without major league experience
Last week, we looked at possible candidates for the Orioles’ starting rotation in 2022 who were on the 40-man roster and had major league experience. Now, let’s look at some of the top candidates who are on the 40-man roster without major league experience and a few who aren’t. Kyle Bradish Background:...
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1.4KJanuary 10, 2022 at 7:00 amInternational players linked to Orioles; Hall of Fame voting; Call for questions
The international signing period begins on January 15th, and reports indicate that the Orioles will announce agreements with two high-profile players. The...
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January 7, 2022 at 7:00 am
Starting with the internal candidates for the Orioles’ 2022 rotation
Assuming that John Means and Jordan Lyles, when his signing becomes official after the Major League Baseball lockout, will be the Orioles’ first two starters in the 2022 rotation, three spots remain open. Let’s look at the internal candidates, although the Orioles might add from the outside when the lockout ends. We’ll...
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1.9KJanuary 6, 2022 at 7:00 amIt’s inevitable that Rutschman will be compared to Wieters
The impending arrival of Adley Rutschman will remind fans of the hype surrounding Matt Wieters. The comparison isn’t an irrelevant one. Before...
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January 5, 2022 at 7:00 am
Issues relevant to the Orioles in the labor dispute; New radio partnership
As the Major League Baseball lockout continues with no sign of serious negotiations, let’s review some of the main issues and how they might be relevant to the Orioles. Service time The Major League Baseball Players Association wants to end manipulation of service time, and to get younger players paid earlier. While...
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January 4, 2022 at 7:00 am
Looking at what Orioles’ spring training could be like
Six weeks from now, spring training is scheduled to begin in Sarasota, Florida. Here’s hoping the Major League Baseball lockout ends before then, and the Orioles can begin to prepare for the 2022 season. If the lockout ends a month from now, a normal six-week spring training would still be possible. There’s...