The Orioles behind Rodriguez produced the offense required to support a pitcher in fine form, with Ryan O’Hearn and Gunnar Henderson homering in the second and third innings off hard-throwing 22-year-old Jared Jones.
Through two series, the Orioles are learning where young players fit, how good their ace is even when he struggles and what the weak points on the roster might be.
In Burnes’ rise to prominence in the major leagues, perfection is an ever-elusive target. No pitcher is immune to a missed spot or a run on the board. But Burnes has found a routine that works for him.
Hill isn’t new to ownership. He is a part owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, MLS’ Orlando City SC and NWSL’s Orlando Pride. “You want to establish a vision, you want to give resources, and you want to stay out of the way,” he said.
Lucchino served as the Orioles’ president from 1988 to 1993, and his presence atop the organization helped to steer Baltimore away from the concrete bowl stadiums that were fashionable at the time.
Baltimore’s 13 runs Saturday and 11 runs Thursday mark the first time in franchise history the team has plated more than 10 in each of its first two games of the season, according to MLB.com.
Rubenstein said bringing an All-Star Game to Camden Yards is “obviously something we’re interested in,” although he recognized that MLB has already allocated All-Star Game locations for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
There is a connection between new majority owner David Rubenstein and this 10-year-old. Both are from Baltimore, and both are children of Postal Service employees.
In an interview with The Baltimore Banner, Rubenstein explains his motivation for the deal. “I don’t want to oversell what I can do, but I would say I do feel an obligation to pay back the country and also pay back Baltimore for my good fortune.”