Rich Dubroff
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February 1, 2021 at 7:00 am
Orioles prepare for Sarasota; Remembering Mel Antonen; Alberto signs with Royals
Now that February is here, spring training is right around the corner. Oriole pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Florida on February 16th. In his video conference call on Wednesday, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that the Orioles are preparing for...
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2.7K43January 29, 2021 at 7:00 amHere’s a vote in favor of Hall of Fame election process
Curt Schilling’s failure to gain admission to Baseball’s Hall of Fame this week has brought calls to modify the election process. It’s...
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January 28, 2021 at 7:00 am
Elias talks about Orioles’ free-agent targets, Mancini’s health; Galvis likes Camden Yards
Between now and February 16th, when spring training is scheduled to begin in Sarasota, Florida, executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said there’s some areas he’d like to address and some where he thinks the Orioles are adequately equipped. “I think pitching-wise, we’re going to keep adding,” Elias said in a video...
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January 27, 2021 at 1:21 pm
Orioles’ Elias discusses signing Freddy Galvis, Richie Martin’s injury, trade talks
General manager Mike Elias said he’s pleased with the signing of Freddy Galvis as the Orioles’ shortstop for 2021. The Orioles signed Galvis, a 31-year-old switch-hitter, on Tuesday for $1.5 million and a $250,000 bonus if he’s traded. “Looking at our needs this year, especially in light of the moves at the...
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Orioles count on Galvis to bring stability to shortstop
The Orioles have had a strong tradition of shortstops over the years. Luis Aparicio, Mark Belanger, Cal Ripken Jr., Mike Bordick, Miguel Tejada and J.J. Hardy have combined for 47 of the Orioles’ 68 Opening Day starts at shortstop. In the team’s early years in Baltimore, Willy Miranda and Ron Hansen started...
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January 26, 2021 at 6:41 pm
Orioles sign shortstop Freddy Galvis to one-year contract
The Orioles have their 2021 shortstop, and it’s Freddy Galvis. On Tuesday night, they announced that they had signed Galvis to a one-year contract. Galvis, 31, has played nine years in the majors with Philadelphia, San Diego, Toronto and Cincinnati. He has a lifetime average of .247 with a .647 OPS. In...
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3.2K3at 2:34 pmFormer Norfolk manager Ron Johnson dies of Covid-19 at 64
Ron Johnson, who managed the Triple-A Norfolk Tides from 2012-2018, died on Tuesday from complications of Covid-19 in Tennessee, family sources told...
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Will Orioles trade Santander? No universal DH and expanded playoffs in 2021
In the last several days, the evidence that money is tight for the Orioles keeps mounting. On January 15th, the Orioles reached an agreement on a one-year, $4.75 million contract with first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini but failed to sign outfielder Anthony Santander. Santander asked for $2.475 million, the Orioles offered $2.1 million,...
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January 25, 2021 at 2:45 pm
Palmer returning to Orioles’ telecasts in 2021; MASN to offer streaming
Jim Palmer, whose appearances on Orioles’ MASN telecasts in 2020 were limited to Zoom calls, will return to the air in 2021, the club announced on Monday. It will be Palmer’s 29th season on the broadcast team and 58th with the Orioles’ organization. Kevin Brown and Scott Garceau, who appeared on telecasts...
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Getting used to changes in Oriole broadcasters
The news that a number of recognizable names won’t be part of Orioles television and radio broadcasts in 2021 drew a strong response from fans, and that’s not surprising. It’s their personal connection to the Orioles, people who come into their homes night after night during the season. Four of the broadcasters...
