Rich Dubroff
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3.7K2December 21, 2020 at 1:37 pmOrioles sign Abad, three others to minor league contracts
The Orioles announced four minor league signings on Monday. Two of them, left-handed pitcher Fernando Abad and right-hander Conner Greene, had previously...
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Moments to remember in a strange Orioles year
It has been a fascinating year to watch the Orioles. It began with the surprise signing of shortstop José Iglesias to a one-year contract for $2.5 million with a 2021 option worth $3.5 million. January 7 “I think he’s going to have some of his best years with us,” Orioles executive vice...
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December 18, 2020 at 7:00 am
2020 was an interesting season for Orioles’ rookie Bruce Zimmermann
Left-handed pitcher Bruce Zimmermann, a native of Ellicott City, came to the Orioles as part of a trade on July 31, 2018. He made his major league debut in September in a start against Tampa Bay and made one relief appearance. He spoke about his experience in 2020, and what lies ahead....
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3.4K10December 17, 2020 at 7:00 amSceroler has been mentored by Uncle Ben McDonald; Abad’s case for making Orioles
When the Orioles announced they had drafted Mac Sceroler in the Rule 5 draft, they made sure to point out that he...
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3.3K14December 16, 2020 at 12:19 pm
Orioles set to sign left-hander Fernando Abad to minor league contract
The Orioles are on the verge of signing veteran left-handed reliever Fernando Abad to a minor league contract. Abad, who turns 35...
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4.1K3at 7:00 amThanks to a former Oriole, Rule 5 pick Tyler Wells is thinner and stronger
Most baseball players don’t keep tabs on the Rule 5 draft. Tyler Wells did, and on December 10th found out that he...
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December 15, 2020 at 7:00 am
Orioles’ Hyde discusses starting pitching depth, replacing departed players and his future
Oriole pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Sarasota, Florida on February 16th. The group of starting pitchers manager Brandon Hyde can choose from is likely to be more attractive than those he’s had the past two years. There are veterans Alex Cobb and John Means. Jorgé Lopez, who was impressive...
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December 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Hyde talks about Mancini’s return, replacing Iglesias, Alberto and Núñez, and Davis’ status
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has communicated regularly with outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini in the offseason, and he likes what he’s heard and seen. Mancini, who had surgery for colon cancer on March 12th and missed the 2020 season while undergoing chemotherapy, is training in Nashville, Tennessee. “I talked to him a couple...
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3.4K9at 7:00 amChecking in with Orioles international scouting director Koby Perez
Koby Perez is preparing for his second international signing period since joining the Orioles. Perez, who came to the Orioles in January...
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December 12, 2020 at 7:00 am
Stallings’ first big-league memory was of the Orioles — now he wants more
Garrett Stallings proudly points out that he grew up as an Orioles fan and a Norfolk Tides follower. Stallings is a 23-year-old right-hander from Chesapeake, Virginia, and regularly attended Tides games and saw his first major league game at Camden Yards when he was 7 or 8. Stallings, who was obtained from...