Rich Dubroff Archives - Page 227 of 263

June 26, 2019 at 7:00 am

Machado embraced by Orioles fans in his return to Camden Yards

BALTIMORE—If there was any doubt what kind of reception Manny Machado would receive in his return to Baltimore, it was erased shortly before game time when his name was read as the starting lineups were introduced. Machado’s name received warm applause, and a few minutes later when he came to the plate...

June 25, 2019 at 6:45 pm

Machado’s Oriole memories are warm in his return to Baltimore

BALTIMORE—Manny Machado spent his Monday off-day in Baltimore resting in his hotel room. When he did venture out, he ran into some fans wearing his old Orioles’ jersey. “Saw a lot of ‘13’s walking around,” he said. “It brought back a lot of memories. I was more excited yesterday than...

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Adley Rutschman’s career will begin at Orioles’ lower levels

BALTIMORE—Adley Rutschman will begin his professional career by going to the Orioles’ spring training headquarters in Sarasota, Fla. General manager Mike Elias says that Rutschman, who won a slew of awards as a star switch-hitting catcher at Oregon State, will participate in several more awards ceremonies this week before he’s sent to...

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Orioles’ new era begins with Adley Rutschman signing

SALISBURY—The Orioles’ signing of overall first draft choice Adley Rutschman comes, coincidentally or not, at a most interesting time. Rutschman, the switch-hitting catcher from Oregon State whose signing was announced on Monday, was greeted enthusiastically by hero-starved Orioles fans when drafted on June 3. Not only has Rutschman signed, but according to...

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June 24, 2019 at 6:24 pm

Orioles sign first draft pick Adley Rutschman

The Orioles signed Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman, the first overall pick in the draft, on Monday, the team announced. Rutschman and...

June 23, 2019 at 7:00 am

For Norfolk’s Gary Kendall, his first season in Triple-A is a major deal

MOOSIC, Pa.-It’s Gary Kendall’s first trip to PNC Field, home of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Kendall looks at the RailRiders’ lineup and sees Aaron Judge on a rehab assignment, Logan Morrison, who hit 38 home runs for the Tampa Bay Rays two years ago, and several others who’ve already played for a deep...

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June 22, 2019 at 7:00 am

Analyst Adam McInturff likes direction Orioles system is heading

Adam McInturff is the assistant director of pro scouting for 2080 Baseball. He has worked in the Orioles’ operations department. He talked...

June 21, 2019 at 2:38 pm

Cedric Mullins hopes to overcome his struggles and return to the Orioles

MOOSIC, Pa.—Shortly after Mike Elias took over as Orioles general manager, he sent an email to the team’s season ticketholders. In the letter, Elias mentioned four players he thought the team could build around: Trey Mancini, Dylan Bundy, Mychal Givens, and a young outfielder who showed promise at the end of the...

June 20, 2019 at 8:47 pm

Orioles place starter John Means on 10-day injured list because of shoulder strain

The starter with the best stats in the Orioles’ rotation, John Means, is out for the near-term. Means was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 17, because of a left shoulder strain. Means, who is 6-4 with a 2.67 ERA and a 1.146 WHIP, could return as soon as...