In April 2018, David Rubenstein hosted Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Ripken was presented with the “Great Americans” medal by the Smithsonian, which recognized his “lifetime contributions that embody American ideals and ideas.” The “Iron Man” then sat for an interview by Rubenstein, who asked earnest questions about … [Read more...] about Oriole fans will get to know a much different owner
Report: Orioles will be sold to Rubenstein, Arougheti
The Orioles could soon be sold to two billionaires, David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, for $1.725 billion, according to a report by Puck’s John Ourand. Rubenstein, a Baltimore native who’s the co-founder of Washington’s Carlyle Group, has long coveted the team, and he’s added Arougheti, a New York investor to his group. The 51-year-old Arougheti is the co-founder of Ares … [Read more...] about Report: Orioles will be sold to Rubenstein, Arougheti
Orioles’ Mullins, Mountcastle on rebounding from injuries; McKenna, Webb on competition
In 2021, centerfielder Cedric Mullins became the first Oriole to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season on a team that lost 110 games. Last season, Mullins finally got to play on a postseason team, and he had a forgettable season with two stints on the injured list and a .233 average. Mullins played in 116 games, missing time with adductor/groin strains, and after he … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Mullins, Mountcastle on rebounding from injuries; McKenna, Webb on competition
Orioles’ Tate excited about coming back; Coulombe eager to repeat success he had last year
Despite winning 18 more games than they did the year before, the Orioles’ bullpen’s earned-run average in 2023 was slightly worse than it was in 2022. Last year, the bullpen ERA was 3.55. In 2022, it was 3.49. In 2023, the Orioles had closer Félix Bautista for most of the season, and another All-Star, Yennier Cano. They didn’t have Dillon Tate. Tate was 4-4 with a 3.05 ERA and … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Tate excited about coming back; Coulombe eager to repeat success he had last year
Orioles can’t wait for Ravens-Chiefs game; Means looking for a complete 2024
Everyone in Baltimore is talking about the Ravens, and that includes the Orioles. Even though only left-handed pitcher Bruce Zimmermann is from Baltimore, that doesn’t stop the American League East champions from supporting the Ravens—at least most of them. Manager Brandon Hyde grew up as a rabid San Francisco 49ers fan during the years when Joe Montana and Steve Young led the … [Read more...] about Orioles can’t wait for Ravens-Chiefs game; Means looking for a complete 2024