Rich Dubroff
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May 14, 2021 at 6:08 pm
After adjustments, Keegan Akin hopes he can stay with Orioles
BALTIMORE—Keegan Akin began spring training with an inside track at the Orioles’ starting rotation. However, a 10.00 ERA in spring training and a rough final start in which he allowed six runs on eight hits in 2 1/3 innings against Pittsburgh made the Orioles decide to option the 26-year-old left-hander to minor...
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3.3K35at 7:00 amJim Henneman is still the most interesting man in the Orioles’ press box
The most interesting man in the press box fingered the Orioles’ giveaway cap. “I bet I’m the only one in here who...
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2.9K38May 13, 2021 at 7:00 amHome hasn’t been sweet for Orioles; Missing a no-hitter; Thomas Boswell’s retirement
After their disappointing two games at Citi Field, the Orioles return home for a three-game weekend series with the New York Yankees....
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May 12, 2021 at 3:50 pm
Orioles’ Harvey is greeted warmly by fans but not by Mets in 7-1 loss; Hitters offer little support
NEW YORK—As Matt Harvey trotted to the mound at Citi Field for the first time as an opponent, Mets fans applauded. As Harvey began to warm up, their applause grew louder, and then they began standing. When Harvey came to the plate in the top of the second, they stood again. Unfortunately...
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Valdez allows 2 runs in 9th, Orioles lose to Mets; Means follows no-hitter with 6 scoreless innings
NEW YORK—There wasn’t another masterpiece for John Means, only another effective performance. Six days after Means’ near-perfect game against the Seattle Mariners, he returned and threw six shutout innings, allowing six hits. However, Means’ continued magnificence was wasted as César Valdez allowed two runs in the bottom of the ninth, and the...
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May 11, 2021 at 6:09 pm
Orioles’ Hyde says Harvey is looking forward to facing Mets; Manager would prefer that pitchers bunt
NEW YORK—Matt Harvey will pitch against the New York Mets for the first time since he left the Mets in 2018. Manager Brandon Hyde spoke with Harvey about his feelings about returning to Citi Field, where he pitched six seasons from 2012-2018. Later in 2018, Harvey’s new team, the Cincinnati Reds played...
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Lopez, bullpen shut down Red Sox as Orioles end skid; Mullins’ hustle triple; Mancini, Mountcastle homer
BALTIMORE—The Orioles finally beat the Boston Red Sox at home behind a strong start by Jorge López, lights-out relief pitching, home runs by Ryan Mountcastle and Trey Mancini and a short but exciting triple by Cedric Mullins. López, who has had trouble getting through five innings, nearly got through the sixth, limiting...
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2.5K20May 10, 2021 at 6:23 pmOrioles’ Means named AL Player of Week; Lowther down, Akin up; Stewart feels better
BALTIMORE—John Means’ no-hitter on May 5 against the Seattle Mariners earned him the American League’s Player of the Week award. Means is...
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May 9, 2021 at 4:42 pm
Orioles lose 6th straight to Red Sox; hamstring strains for Stewart, Tate; McKenna returns
BALTIMORE—When the Orioles’ series with the Boston Red Sox began on Friday, they were still on a high after John Means’ no-hitter in Seattle two days before. Those positive feelings have vanished after three tough losses to the Red Sox. The latest, a 4-3 setback on Sunday before 10,274 at Oriole Park...
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2.6K36at 7:00 amOrioles’ Lowther allows 7 to Red Sox in 1st major league start; Mountcastle hopes he’s on track
BALTIMORE—Zac Lowther’s first major league start began well but quickly turned ugly. Lowther, who was promoted from Triple-A Norfolk and is taking...