Rich Dubroff
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September 6, 2019 at 5:39 pm
September is a big month for some familiar names
BALTIMORE—For some of the pitchers called up by the Orioles for the month of September, it’s a crucial time. Over the last six days, the Orioles have added five relievers: right-handers David Hess, Branden Kline, Evan Phillips and Chandler Shepherd, and left-hander Tanner Scott. All except for Shepherd, who has only one...
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Means allows key home run; Orioles squander scoring chances; Phoebus dies
BALTIMORE—John Means was sailing along, having allowed just an infield single in six innings. Means had a 1-0 lead when Elvis Andrus grounded to first to start the seventh. First baseman Renato Nunez stepped to his left toward first just before the ball was hit, and it went past where he had...
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September 5, 2019 at 5:45 pm
Orioles return home with a full house, including 19 pitchers
BALTIMORE—The Orioles returned home with a full clubhouse. Since they last played here on August 25, they added 11 players, two of whom, right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong and designated hitter Mark Trumbo, were activated from the injured list. Eight players were brought up from Triple-A Norfolk. Besides the 35 players, the Orioles...
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September 4, 2019 at 7:00 am
Why Trumbo’s addition makes sense; schedule easing up; Williams’ Orioles debut
The Orioles’ decision to activate Mark Trumbo drew a fair amount of criticism from fans on social media. It shouldn’t have. Trumbo, who has gallantly rehabbed his right knee after undergoing surgery a year ago, is someone fans should embrace. Instead, some fans have said the Orioles should have used his roster...
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September 3, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Orioles add six more to September roster
The Orioles added six more players for Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida. Left-handed pitcher Ty Blach, right-handers David Hess, Evan Phillips, Chandler Shepherd and catcher Austin Wynns, all of whom were on the roster at some time during the season, were recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Outfielder...
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September 1, 2019 at 11:28 am
Orioles make first September roster additions
The Orioles added to their roster by recalling pitchers Branden Kline, Tanner Scott and outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. They also activated pitcher Shawn Armstrong from the 10-day injured list. Kline, a 27-year-old right-hander, has spent considerable time with the Orioles this season. He’s 1-4 with a 7.44...
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As Orioles improve under Elias, Duquette may get some credit
Nearly a year after he was fired after seven years as the Orioles’ top baseball executive, Dan Duquette’s influence remains strong. That might seem counterintuitive, especially since his successor, Mike Elias, has put a definitive stamp on the franchise. Late last month, Elias dismissed 11 front office officials and scouts, some of...
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August 29, 2019 at 3:28 pm
Orioles announce plans to extend netting by next homestand
BALTIMORE—Joining other Major League Baseball teams, the Orioles are extending netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards before the next homestand. The team announced on Thursday that crews are extending protective netting at the same height of the existing backstop netting down each foul line to near each foul pole. The Orioles...
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Orioles show frustration in loss to Nationals; Bleier, Flores argue in dugout; Wojciechowski hit hard in first
WASHINGTON—Asher Wojciechowski’s horrid first inning set the tone for a frustrating evening for the Orioles. Wojciechowski was battered for five runs, and the Orioles couldn’t recover and lost the finale of the 2019 Beltway Series to the Washington Nationals, 8-4, on Wednesday night. The game also featured the team’s second dugout flare-up...
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August 28, 2019 at 6:14 pm
Dean Kremer, Alex Wells among Oriole prospects going to Arizona Fall League
WASHINGTON—Dean Kremer and Alex Wells headline the five players the Orioles are sending to the Arizona Fall League. The Orioles are one of five teams that will supply players to the Surprise Saguaros. Kremer, a 23-year-old right-hander who was part of the Manny Machado trade in July 2018, was 9-4 with a...
