Rich Dubroff
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July 23, 2020 at 7:00 am
What I’m expecting to see from Orioles in 2020
Summer training is over, and Opening Day is just a day away. Here are some things I’ve seen and wondered about in the 22 days since players reported. The health rules are being followed: Every Oriole player who’s been asked seems to be serious about adhering to the health protocols. The Orioles...
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July 22, 2020 at 4:18 pm
Orioles’ Milone excited about Opening Day start; Harvey likely to begin season on injured list
Tommy Milone didn’t sign with the Orioles until spring training was underway. He might be the most unlikely Opening Day starter in team history. When John Means was diagnosed with arm fatigue, manager Brandon Hyde’s best option was Alex Cobb. However, Hyde didn’t want to rush Cobb, who missed nearly all of...
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Answers to your Orioles questions
The Orioles’ 60-game 2020 season starts on Friday in Boston against the Red Sox, and it’s time to answer some questions from readers. Question: Should the focus be on competing this season since it’s conceivable any team could get hot for two months, or push the kids out there to help their...
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July 21, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Stewart struggles against Nationals as Orioles finish exhibition games; Roster moves coming
WASHINGTON—After 16 days of workouts, intrasquad competition and three exhibition games, the Orioles’ preparation for the 2020 season is nearly complete. They’ll have another workout on Wednesday at Oriole Park, and then it’s on to Boston for their season opener against the Red Sox on Friday. “I think we’re as ready as...
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Tommy Milone will start Opening Day for Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced that Tommy Milone will replace John Means as the teams’ starter for their opener at Boston’s Fenway Park on Friday. Means is suffering from arm fatigue. Hyde said that Milone, who has a 9.33 ERA in four career starts at Fenway would chosen over another veteran left-hander,...
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Kohl Stewart gets an opportunity to impress Orioles against Nationals
Over the winter, the Orioles signed one major league free-agent pitcher, Kohl Stewart, a move that could pay off handsomely if he fulfills his potential. Stewart was the fourth overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Minnesota Twins and was unable to find a spot with them. He was granted free...
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July 20, 2020 at 9:40 pm
Orioles’ Hyde playing it safe with Means; Cobb encouraged by strong start against Nationals; Mullins in mix
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he hasn’t decided if John Means will start the team’s opener on Friday in Boston. On Saturday, Hyde announced that Means was suffering from arm fatigue. He was scratched from Sunday’s exhibition game start against the Phillies on Sunday. “We’re definitely going to take the conservative route...
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3.7Kat 7:00 amOrioles’ minor league director tries to make the best of 2020
These are frustrating times for Orioles director of player development Matt Blood. There are so many minor leaguers he’d like to work...
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July 19, 2020 at 9:54 pm
Orioles’ Wilkerson injures finger in exhibition game against Phillies; Eshelman looks sharp
PHILADELPHIA—Injuries are mounting for the Orioles. John Means, who was supposed to start Sunday’s exhibition game against the Phillies, was scratched Saturday because of arm fatigue. A decision on whether he’ll be available to start Friday night’s opener in Boston is coming soon. That followed surgery for a broken wrist for utility...
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Orioles set to begin exhibition play at Phillies; No Palmer, Thorne in 2020; Covid-19 sidelined Smith
The last time the Orioles played a game against an opponent, Thomas Eshelman allowed nine runs in two innings against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. It’s more than four months later, but because of John Means’ arm fatigue, Eshelman gets to start the Orioles’ first game since March 11 on...