Rich Dubroff
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November 5, 2021 at 3:39 pm
Hunter Harvey’s Oriole career is over after being claimed by Giants; Severino, Ellis become free agents
In a surprising move, the San Francisco Giants claimed Hunter Harvey on waivers. Harvey, the Orioles’ top draft pick in 2013, was on the 60-day injured list, which sums up the promise that went unfulfilled with the Orioles because of injuries. The 26-year-old right-hander’s injuries included Tommy John surgery and a broken...
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Severino’s time with Orioles is up as Rutschman prepares to take over
Only one player was active for each Oriole game during the past three seasons, and that was catcher Pedro Severino. On Wednesday, the Orioles assigned the catcher to Triple-A Norfolk, and he’ll soon be a free agent. Severino will be replaced by the top prospect in baseball, Adley Rutschman, who was the...
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November 4, 2021 at 7:00 am
Free agency begins as Orioles outright Severino; Remembering Matte; Call for questions
As free agency began, the Orioles outrighted catcher Pedro Severino to Triple-A Norfolk. Severino, the Orioles’ regular catcher the past three seasons, could have made $3.1 million in arbitration, according to MLBTradeRumors.com. Severino, who hit .248 with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs and a .690 OPS, will elect free agency. The...
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November 3, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles considering many players for final 40-man spots
When the Orioles add minor league players to the 40-man roster later this month, some players will have to be removed. In 2019, the Orioles added four players from their minor league system to the 40-man roster. Last year, there were six additions. There are 35 players on the 40-man roster, and...
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November 2, 2021 at 7:00 am
Tyler Wells has a chance to be the Orioles’ closer in 2022
Early in the 2021 season, Oriole fans were complaining about the loss of right-handed reliever Zach Pop in the Rule 5 draft. Pop was one of five players the Orioles obtained from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Manny Machado in July 2018. Infielder Rylan Bannon, outfielder Yusniel Diaz and starter Dean Kremer...
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November 1, 2021 at 7:00 am
Hays’ healthy finish gives Orioles hope his best is yet to come; Arizona Fall League update
During the dismal 2021 season, the Orioles might have discovered that Austin Hays is part of a brighter future. The beginning of the season wasn’t very good for Hays. After an outstanding spring training, Hays suffered a right hamstring injury in the Orioles’ third game and, in late May, he had...
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October 29, 2021 at 7:00 am
A bid to spice up awards; Attending the World Series as a fan; Remembering Bob Ferry
Not only is it the postseason, but it’s also awards season for Major League Baseball. On Thursday, Trey Mancini was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year by The Sporting News in a vote of players, managers and executives and in the Players’ Choice awards by major league players. Ryan...
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October 28, 2021 at 6:36 pm
Orioles’ Mancini, Mountcastle win Comeback Player, Rookie awards
Trey Mancini and Ryan Mountcastle were named award winners on Thursday. Mancini picked up two awards for American League Comeback Player of the Year, one from The Sporting News and another in the Players’ Choice Awards. Mountcastle was named American League Rookie of the Year in the Players’ Choice awards. Mancini, who...
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October 27, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ Mullins has set the bar high for 2022
Cedric Mullins was named one of the eight outfield finalists for the Silver Slugger Award on Monday. If he’s one of the three outfielders chosen, which will be announced on November 11th, he’ll be the first Oriole to win one since Mark Trumbo did when he led the major leagues with 47...
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October 26, 2021 at 7:00 am
Stewart might have a final chance to impress Orioles
DJ Stewart got his most extensive playing time in the major leagues in 2021 before his season ended in September because of a right knee injury that required surgery. Stewart was the Orioles’ top draft choice in 2015, the 25th pick overall, but he’s yet to fulfill expectations. As an outfielder,...
