Rich Dubroff
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July 22, 2018 at 7:00 am
Fry is making a strong impression out of the Orioles’ bullpen
TORONTO–One of the few bright spots in this dismal Orioles season has been Paul Fry, a left-handed pitcher who was acquired from Seattle in April 2017 for International Bonus Slot money. Fry was recalled by the Orioles shortly after he joined the organization, stayed with the club for two days but never...
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July 21, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Orioles’ Cobb calls 2-13 record ‘sickening’
TORONTO–Alex Cobb has a 2-13 record. It’s hard to believe that one of the most sought-after pitchers in free agency leads the major leagues in losses. Cobb gave up three unearned runs in the Orioles’ 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. In the fourth inning with Justin Smoak at...
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Tillman’s Orioles career appears over
TORONTO—After a 10.46 ERA in seven starts with the Orioles, and an uninspiring rehab stint, the likely end of Chris Tillman’s time in Baltimore came Friday when he was designated for assignment. Tillman had been on the 10-day disabled list since May 11 and after he spent the maximum 30 days in...
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July 20, 2018 at 11:09 pm
The post-Machado era begins with uncertainty and sloppy defense
TORONTO—In the first game of the post-Machado era, the Orioles began the night with Tim Beckham at shortstop, where manager Buck Showalter expects him to be for the rest of the season. They ended the night with a painful 8-7 loss in 10 innings to the Toronto Blue Jays with a ground...
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Behind the plate, Orioles believe Sisco will catch on
Entering the 2018 season, the Orioles trumpeted their catching as an area of strength. They had four catchers on the 40-man roster, and three were home-grown. But this apparent strength has been a huge disappointment so far. Oriole catchers are batting just .200 with four home runs and 24 RBIs. The Orioles...
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July 19, 2018 at 12:00 pm
It’s too soon to evaluate Machado trade, but not to evaluate Machado
Everyone wants to know if the Orioles received excellent value in their deal for Manny Machado. Much to their disappointment, the answer is: Ask again in 2020 or 2021. It’s possible that none of the five players the Orioles got from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Machado—outfielder Yusniel Diaz, infielders Breyvick Valera...
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Duquette admits it’s time for Orioles to rebuild
Early in Wednesday night’s conference call to discuss the Orioles’ biggest trade in his seven years as the team’s top baseball decision-maker, Dan Duquette signaled that dealing Manny Machado was just the beginning of a sea change in Baltimore. “Today is the start of the rebuilding process,” Duquette said. “We aim to...
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July 18, 2018 at 9:02 pm
Who are the players Orioles are getting for Machado?
With Manny Machado heading to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the real possibility that he can return them to the World Series, it’s time to look at the five players the Orioles are getting back in the deal. The prize of the haul is expected to be Yusniel Diaz, a 21-year-old Cuban...
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At All-Star Game, Machado prepares to say Orioles goodbye
WASHINGTON—The wait is nearly over for Manny Machado, and now that the All-Star Game is over, the Orioles can get on with the business at hand. Machado handled the media roar as well as he’s played this year, but soon he’ll be someone else’s superstar. Presumably the Orioles will trade their talented...
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July 17, 2018 at 4:35 pm
Manfred says Orioles need ‘compelling’ bid to host All-Star Game
WASHINGTON—The Orioles haven’t hosted an All-Star Game since 1993. That event was, by all accounts, wildly successful. The team has applied in the past for another chance, and there was some sentiment that Baltimore was in line to host in 2016. However, Major League Baseball decided to award the 2016 game to...
