Rich Dubroff
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Covering the Baltimore Orioles for BaltimoreBaseball.com
Peter Schmuck: The deal for slugger Taylor Ward is proof the Orioles want to put the past behind them #Orioles
Peter Schmuck: The deal for slugger Taylor Ward is proof the Orioles want to put the past behind them
No doubt, there is a lot of head-scratching going on in Birdland after the Orioles – who badly need more high-quality starting pitching – decided to part ways with highly regarded prospect Grayson Rodriguez. It isn’t often that a team deals a seemingly valuable guy who has multiple years under club control for a veteran […]
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November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Peter Schmuck: The deal for slugger Taylor Ward is proof the Orioles want to put the past behind them #Orioles
What they’re saying about the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward #Orioles
What they’re saying about the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward
The Orioles’ trade of starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is drawing a lot of reaction from those inside baseball and those who cover it. Here is a sample: Angels GM Perry Minasian on acquiring Grayson Rodriguez: “Is there risk? Yes, there’s risk. It’s eyes wide open on the risk. […]
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November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
What they’re saying about the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez for Taylor Ward #Orioles
Calling the Pen: Wondering why O’s gave up on Grayson Rodriguez #Orioles
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November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Calling the Pen: Wondering why O’s gave up on Grayson Rodriguez #Orioles
Calling the Pen: Wondering why the Orioles gave up on Grayson Rodriguez #Orioles
Calling the Pen: Wondering why the Orioles gave up on Grayson Rodriguez
The question isn’t why did the Orioles trade for Taylor Ward but why did they give up on Grayson Rodriguez? The Orioles needed a right-handed hitter power bat in the outfield, an everyday player they could count on. They thought they got the power bat last year when they signed Tyler O’Neill to a three-year […]
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November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Calling the Pen: Wondering why the Orioles gave up on Grayson Rodriguez #Orioles
The Moment Everything Changed For Baseball And The Orioles #Orioles
The Moment Everything Changed For Baseball And The Orioles
On April 2, 1976, in the third inning of a spring training game in Florida, manager Earl Weaver pulled leftfielder Don Baylor from the Orioles’ lineup and motioned for him to come sit beside Weaver on the bench. “I knew something was wrong,” Baylor said later. Unable even to look at Baylor, who was one […]
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November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Moment Everything Changed For Baseball And The Orioles #Orioles
Trade of Rodriguez for Ward likely the beginning of active Orioles winter #Orioles
Trade of Rodriguez for Ward likely the beginning of active Orioles winter
In the first major move of what may be a transformative offseason, the Orioles surprised baseball by trading Grayson Rodriguez, their often-injured right-hander, to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward. Rodriguez threw his last regular season pitch for the Orioles on July 31st, 2024 and missed 2025 with a variety of injuries, and […]
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November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Trade of Rodriguez for Ward likely the beginning of active Orioles winter #Orioles
Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward #Orioles
Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward
In a move that no one saw coming, the Orioles traded Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward. Rodriguez, the Orioles’ 1st round draft pick in 2018, hasn’t pitched since July 31st, 2024. He underwent surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow in August. He finishes his Orioles career […]
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November 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward #Orioles
Orioles add Cameron Foster, Reed Trimble to 40-man roster; Vázquez, Léon designated for assignment #Orioles
Orioles add Cameron Foster, Reed Trimble to 40-man roster; Vázquez, Léon designated for assignment
The Orioles added two players to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, right-hander Cameron Foster and outfielder Reed Trimble. Foster was acquired from the New York Mets in the trade that sent left-hander Gregory Soto to New York on July 25th. He had a 3.38 ERA in 13 games for Triple-A Norfolk, striking out 23 batters […]
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November 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Orioles add Cameron Foster, Reed Trimble to 40-man roster; Vázquez, Léon designated for assignment #Orioles
What are the odds the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG #Orioles
What are the odds the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG
Question: What do you think the odds are that the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? Do you think the only way would be for a No. 1 starter? From: Rob Jefferson Answer: Rob, I think the odds that the Orioles trade catcher Adley Rutschman are pretty low. Had he not been subpar offensively for the last […]
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November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What are the odds the Orioles trade Adley Rutschman? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Longtime Oriole Nick Markakis on Hall of Fame ballot #Orioles
Longtime Oriole Nick Markakis on Hall of Fame ballot
Nick Markakis is one of 12 first-time candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot that was released on Monday. The longtime Orioles rightfielder joins pitchers Gio González, Cole Hamels and Rick Porcello, infielders Howie, Kendrick, Daniel Murphy, and outfielders Ryan Braun, Shin-Soo Choo, Edwin Encarnacion, Matt Kemp and Hunter Pence for consideration. Markakis might not […]
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November 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Longtime Oriole Nick Markakis on Hall of Fame ballot #Orioles
Why hasn’t former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde gotten another job? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Why hasn’t former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde gotten another job? | MAILBAG
Question: What are you hearing about Brandon Hyde this offseason? He had a rough time in 2025 as we all know, but I would think a former Manager of the Year would find a job somewhere in MLB. From: Vic Laws Answer: Vic, I got a similar question from James Heck. I would have thought with […]
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November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Why hasn’t former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde gotten another job? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Questions for the Orioles this week #Orioles
Questions for the Orioles this week
As the offseason continues, questions will be answered this week while others may be raised. Will any players be added to the 40-man roster? The 40-man roster is full, and though there are several players who likely won’t be there in February when spring training opens, it’s possible the roster will be untouched on Tuesday […]
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November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Questions for the Orioles this week #Orioles
Elias’ big week as Orioles’ offseason moves on #Orioles
Elias’ big week as Orioles’ offseason moves on
In the second full week of the offseason, president of baseball operations Mike Elias went to the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas, new manager Craig Albernaz continued to build his coaching staff and the front office looked ahead to a busy month. Let’s look at some of the things Elias talked about this week: […]
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November 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Elias’ big week as Orioles’ offseason moves on #Orioles
Orioles hiring Cairo, Singley as Albernaz’s coaching staff grows to 9 #Orioles
Orioles hiring Cairo, Singley as Albernaz’s coaching staff grows to 9
Craig Albernaz’s coaching staff is nearly complete. Two more coaches have been hired, making it nine coaches—five new and four holdovers. On Saturday, the Orioles added Miguel Cairo as infield coach and Joe Singley as catching coach and major league field coordinator. Cairo, who played 17 seasons with nine major league clubs at seven positions, […]
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November 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Orioles hiring Cairo, Singley as Albernaz’s coaching staff grows to 9 #Orioles
Pondering trade chatter about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman #Orioles
Pondering trade chatter about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias returned from the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas with more than the usual buzz surrounding the team’s upcoming moves. The Orioles will be seeking a front-line starter, closer and an outfielder in either the trade or free-agent market. That isn’t new, but some trade speculation is. According […]
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November 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Pondering trade chatter about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman #Orioles
Will Orioles re-sign Eflin or Means? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Will Orioles re-sign Eflin or Means? | MAILBAG
Question: I’d like to see the Orioles re-sign Zach Eflin if they can get him on a reasonable contract with maybe a lot of incentives such as innings pitched, games started, ERA and wins. I’d also like to see them sign John Means maybe to a minor league deal or something like the deal mentioned […]
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November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Will Orioles re-sign Eflin or Means? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Albernaz’s 1st coaching staff with Orioles is intriguing and somewhat familiar #Orioles
Albernaz’s 1st coaching staff with Orioles is intriguing and somewhat familiar
So far, there are seven confirmed coaches for manager Craig Albernaz’s first Oriole staff. Three are new — bench coach Donnie Ecker, lead hitting coach Dustin Lind and first base coach Jason Bourgeois. Four are holdovers from the 2025 staff — Buck Britton, who was the third base coach; pitching coach Drew French; assistant pitching […]
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November 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Albernaz’s 1st coaching staff with Orioles is intriguing and somewhat familiar #Orioles
Could Tyler Wells be Orioles’ closer in 2026? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Could Tyler Wells be Orioles’ closer in 2026? | MAILBAG
Question: If the Orioles sign a front-of-the-rotation starter, and I know it’s a big if, could you see a scenario where they make Tyler Wells the closer. He had some success in a late-inning role before, and he could help fill a huge hole there. Thanks as always. From: Alan Spencer Answer: Alan, I could […]
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November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Could Tyler Wells be Orioles’ closer in 2026? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Albernaz’s Orioles’ coaching staff will include Britton, French, Klimek #Orioles
Albernaz’s Orioles’ coaching staff will include Britton, French, Klimek
Manager Craig Albernaz’s coaching staff will include some new coaches and some holdovers with some still to be decided. In addition to new bench coach Donnie Ecker, hitting coach Donnie Ecker and first base coach Jason Bourgeois, three members of the 2025 stay are staying on. Pitching coach Drew French, assistant pitching coach Ryan Klimek […]
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November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Albernaz’s Orioles’ coaching staff will include Britton, French, Klimek #Orioles
Orioles must decide if Mayo is 2026 1st baseman #Orioles
Orioles must decide if Mayo is 2026 1st baseman
The Orioles’ prospective infield for 2026 looks nearly set. Gunnar Henderson will start at shortstop, Jackson Holliday at second base, and Jordan Westburg at third. First base isn’t settled. Will Coby Mayo be the primary first baseman? Will he platoon, or will it be someone else? Still to be decided within the next eight days […]
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November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Orioles must decide if Mayo is 2026 1st baseman #Orioles
Orioles hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach #Orioles
Orioles hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach
New Orioles manager Craig Albernaz has moved quickly to fill out his coaching staff. Donnie Ecker, who was most recently the offensive coordinator of the Texas Rangers will be the Orioles’ bench coach in 2026. Albernaz and the 39-year-old Ecker worked together with the San Francisco Giants in 2020 and 2021. Ecker was a hitting […]
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November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Orioles hiring Donnie Ecker as bench coach #Orioles
Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever? #Orioles
Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever?
I detected the scent of runaway recency last summer when I read in The Athletic that the 2025 Orioles were “the most disappointing team of modern times” in Major League Baseball, according to a sub-headline in an article authored by Jayson Stark. I’ve known Jayson forever and love his work, which is so good that […]
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November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever? #Orioles
Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever? #Orioles
Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever?
I detected the scent of runaway recency last summer when I read in The Athletic that the 2025 Orioles were “the most disappointing team of modern times” in Major League Baseball, according to a sub-headline in an article authored by Jayson Stark. I’ve known Jayson forever and love his work, which is so good that […]
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November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Was 2025 Really the Orioles’ Most Disappointing Season Ever? #Orioles
Orioles need starting pitching, but what moves will Elias be willing to make? #Orioles
Orioles need starting pitching, but what moves will Elias be willing to make?
The 2026 season is a critical one for the Orioles, and they’re counting on a new manager, Craig Albernaz, to make them contenders again after a major decline in 2025. Albernaz will carry those expectation into his first season as a manager. His mentor, Stephen Vogt, had just one season of major league coaching experience […]
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November 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Orioles need starting pitching, but what moves will Elias be willing to make? #Orioles
Will Orioles pursue Japanese players in free agency? | MAILBAG #Orioles
Will Orioles pursue Japanese players in free agency? | MAILBAG
Question: In view of David Rubenstein’s recent comments about no financial constraints, or words to that effect, do you think the Orioles will pursue one or both of the Japanese players — pitcher Tatsuya Imai and third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who are being posted by their teams? From: Rick Rogers Answer: Rick, I think the […]
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November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Will Orioles pursue Japanese players in free agency? | MAILBAG #Orioles