Rich Dubroff
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July 26, 2018 at 5:42 pm
Orioles’ Jones isn’t sure what he’d do if approached about trade
BALTIMORE—Adam Jones isn’t sure what he’ll do if the Orioles approach him about a trade. Jones can veto any proposed deal because he’s been in the major leagues for 10 years and five with the Orioles. “It’s like the first day of school when you wear that outfit and you see what...
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July 25, 2018 at 10:48 pm
With Britton gone, Orioles face closer question
BALTIMORE—Now that Zach Britton is off to New York, Buck Showalter has to find a new closer. Even though the Orioles have had relatively few games to close this season, the job is still a critical one. On Tuesday night when word came down that Britton was about to be traded, Showalter...
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Duquette brings more prospects into Orioles system in Britton deal
BALTIMORE—Is eight enough? Eight is the number of prospects the Orioles have brought back in the last six days in trades for Manny Machado and Zach Britton. After the Orioles received five prospects from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Machado last Wednesday, they followed it with a deal for three more from...
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Orioles continue rebuild with trade of Britton to Yankees for 3 pitchers
BALTIMORE—Six days after the Orioles announced they were beginning to rebuild their team with the trade of Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they followed it by sending one of baseball’s best closers, Zach Britton, to the New York Yankees for three minor league pitchers. Britton, who had been in the...
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July 24, 2018 at 7:00 am
Should the Orioles think about trading Kevin Gausman, too?
BALTIMORE—The Orioles have patiently waited for Kevin Gausman to become a dominant pitcher, and while he hasn’t done so here, other teams are eager to see him try to become one elsewhere. As the Zach Britton sweepstakes nears its end, the Orioles face a fascinating dilemma. Should they be satisfied with dealing...
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July 22, 2018 at 5:43 pm
Brach has rocky outing in Orioles’ loss but says trade talks aren’t to blame
TORONTO—For a while, the Orioles’ trade talk focused on Manny Machado. Since he became a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the speculation has shifted primarily to Zach Britton. In the background, though, there is talk about possible moves for Adam Jones and Brad Brach. Jones was given the day off on...
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Fry is making a strong impression out of the Orioles’ bullpen
TORONTO–One of the few bright spots in this dismal Orioles season has been Paul Fry, a left-handed pitcher who was acquired from Seattle in April 2017 for International Bonus Slot money. Fry was recalled by the Orioles shortly after he joined the organization, stayed with the club for two days but never...
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July 21, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Orioles’ Cobb calls 2-13 record ‘sickening’
TORONTO–Alex Cobb has a 2-13 record. It’s hard to believe that one of the most sought-after pitchers in free agency leads the major leagues in losses. Cobb gave up three unearned runs in the Orioles’ 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. In the fourth inning with Justin Smoak at...
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Tillman’s Orioles career appears over
TORONTO—After a 10.46 ERA in seven starts with the Orioles, and an uninspiring rehab stint, the likely end of Chris Tillman’s time in Baltimore came Friday when he was designated for assignment. Tillman had been on the 10-day disabled list since May 11 and after he spent the maximum 30 days in...
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July 20, 2018 at 11:09 pm
The post-Machado era begins with uncertainty and sloppy defense
TORONTO—In the first game of the post-Machado era, the Orioles began the night with Tim Beckham at shortstop, where manager Buck Showalter expects him to be for the rest of the season. They ended the night with a painful 8-7 loss in 10 innings to the Toronto Blue Jays with a ground...
