Rich Dubroff
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August 5, 2018 at 7:00 am
Ramirez is starting to build his case for staying in the Orioles’ rotation
ARLINGTON, Texas—Before the Orioles traded Kevin Gausman, it was easy to think of Yefry Ramirez as the team’s fifth starter. But with Gausman gone, the only veterans remaining are Dylan Bundy, Andrew Cashner and Alex Cobb. Unless the Orioles try to take the rebuild further and trade Bundy during the winter, the...
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at 12:02 am
Orioles don’t have a closer, nor any games to close
ARLINGTON, Texas—Ever since the Orioles traded Zach Britton to the New York Yankees, fans have been wondering who the Orioles would use as their closer. Brad Brach was the natural choice, but there weren’t any games to close between the time Britton was dealt and Brach was traded to Atlanta five days...
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August 4, 2018 at 12:26 am
Orioles’ Hess makes less-than-compelling case in weak start
ARLINGTON, Texas—After the Orioles traded Kevin Gausman, they were left with an opening in their starting rotation. They hoped David Hess would be able to fill it. Hess’ performance on Friday did not present compelling evidence in his behalf. His time with the Orioles began with so much promise, but his awful...
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August 3, 2018 at 12:46 am
Valencia’s pitching debut brings life to humdrum Orioles loss
ARLINGTON, Texas— Andrew Cashner went just 1 2/3 innings and allowed a career-high 10 runs. Orioles manager Buck Showalter knew that he might have to do something creative with his bullpen. Needing 6 1/3 innings from relievers, Showalter hoped that nothing would go wrong. But Jhan Marinez, who pitched the fourth inning,...
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August 2, 2018 at 7:38 pm
Tillman hopes to recapture his stuff with Rangers
ARLINGTON, Tex.—As the Orioles were getting ready to take batting practice at Globe Life Park on Thursday, they saw a familiar face running over to them. Chris Tillman, who was released by the Orioles July 27 signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and he was loosening up in the...
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August 1, 2018 at 5:58 pm
Orioles end emotional trip to New York with a win
NEW YORK—A day after their radical remake, the Orioles managed to win a game in Yankee Stadium, their fourth in six games here this season. Three new players joined the team in New York: Cody Carroll, Breyvic Valera and Donnie Hart. Carroll came to the Orioles in the Zach Britton trade, Valera...
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at 7:00 am
Adam Jones is staying, and he doesn’t care what you think
NEW YORK—Adam Jones is staying with the Baltimore Orioles while many of his teammates have departed. Manny Machado has been gone for nearly two weeks. Zach Britton was sitting in the New York Yankees’ bullpen. Brad Brach left Sunday, and if Orioles Executive Vice President Dan Duquette had his way, Jones would...
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July 31, 2018 at 10:22 pm
Duquette’s radical makeover rocks Orioles’ house
NEW YORK—In 13 days, Dan Duquette has remade the Orioles. Gone are six of the most recognizable players of the last seven seasons: Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Brad Brach, Jonathan Schoop, Kevin Gausman and Darren O’Day. Duquette, the Orioles’ executive vice president, traded all of them, even though they were largely responsible...
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at 8:53 pm
Orioles’ housecleaning continues as Schoop, Gausman, O’Day depart
NEW YORK—Jonathan Schoop walked into the Orioles’ clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon, with TVs blaring news of his possible trade to the Milwaukee Brewers. He looked around at his teammates and wondered if he should change from his street clothes to his Orioles uniform. A few moments later, Schoop found out that he...
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at 7:00 am
Adam Jones has earned the right to say ‘no’ to trade
Unless something changes between now and 4 p.m. this afternoon, Adam Jones is going to stay with the Orioles. Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette said he thought Jones would still be with the team even if Jones wouldn’t comment when asked about it. The Orioles wanted to trade Jones,...
