Posts By Rich Dubroff
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Baseball Essays
Calling the Pen: Rich memories and big-time names from a childhood in Brooklyn
Last week was the end of an era for my family. For the first time since April 1955, someone other than a...
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Rich Dubroff
Uncertainty follows Orioles to New York as they lose to Yankees
NEW YORK—As the Orioles began their final road trip of the season, the futures of the two top decision-makers in the organization...
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Rich Dubroff
How’s the Orioles’ makeover going so far?
It’s been nearly two months since the Orioles completed the last of the trades that sent six veterans—Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Brad...
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Dubroff’s Diner
Diner Question: Should the Orioles bring back Cal Ripken Jr.?
At the diner, we’d love a visit from any Orioles, past and present. Oriole fans already know their way. In July, the...
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Rich Dubroff
Stewart’s first major league homer propels Orioles to 2-1 win
BALTIMORE—DJ Stewart had nothing to show for his first 13 major league at-bats. In Tuesday night’s loss, Stewart had a little league...
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Rich Dubroff
Despite uncertainty, Orioles’ Showalter soldiers on
BALTIMORE—Tiny crowds, seemingly meaningless games. That shouldn’t be acceptable to the Orioles, Buck Showalter says. The Orioles’ manager doesn’t know if he’ll...
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Rich Dubroff
Orioles lose their record 108th game as defense fails to support Bundy
BALTIMORE—Manager Buck Showalter was in no mood to hear about the Orioles’ record-setting 108th loss. “I heard it yesterday and today,” Showalter...
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Rich Dubroff
Orioles will wear Braille lettering on their jerseys for Tuesday’s game
BALTIMORE—Bill Sciannella is like thousands of Oriole fans. He loves to come to the ballpark to cheer for his favorite team, even...
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Rich Dubroff
Orioles equal franchise record with 107th loss
BALTIMORE—Oriole fans who lived through the 0-21 start and 107 losses in 1988 were probably certain they’d never see anything that bad...
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Rich Dubroff
Orioles likely to resort to bullpen game against Toronto
BALTIMORE—The Orioles have 13 games remaining in this most forgettable of all seasons. They’ll try to win as many games as they...