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Today’s biggest news is that Baltimore Orioles owner John Angelos has agreed to sell the team in a deal worth $1.725 billion to a group led by Baltimore billionaire David Rubenstein. Puck News first reported the deal.
Mike Arougheti, the co-founder of Ares Management Corp., is a major player in the deal. Rubenstein is worth $4.6 billion, according to Forbes, while Arougheti is worth $1.8 billion. Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner reports that former Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. will be part of the ownership group.
A timeline for the deal to be completed is unknown.
The Orioles surprised many this past season as its young core won 101 games and cruised to an AL East title.
Baltimore is home to some of the sport’s brightest young stars, with the likes of Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman dazzling the loyal fans at Camden Yards.
Due to Angelos’ stingy spending style, it was long expected a number of the young stars finding their stride in the majors were going to follow a path blazed by Manny Machado and find their riches elsewhere after their first contract. With new ownership, there may be reason to be optimistic about that fact.
Latest Mets News
The Mets announced the return of Adam Ottavino on a one-year contract.
The Athletic published the annual Mets fan survey.
The Mets signed José Rondón to a minor league deal.
Andy Martino of SNY said pitcher Brandon Woodruff is “worth keeping an eye on” for Mets fans.
Latest MLB News
Pieces of a stolen Jackie Robinson statue were found burned in Kansas. A GoFundMe to replace the statue has been made.
Justin Turner will sign with the Blue Jays, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Longtime New York Post writer Andrew Marchand has announced he is leaving for The Athletic.
The Yankees are signing outfielder Greg Allen to a minor league contract, per Robert Murray of Fansided.
The Royals made a trade with the Mariners to clear a roster spot with Adam Frazier, per Mark Feinsand of mlb.com.
World Series MVP Corey Seager underwent sports hernia surgery, the Rangers announced.
The Cubs are the most likely landing spot for Cody Bellinger, per Morosi.
Nick Solak is joining the Mariners on a minor league contract, per Murray.
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On this Date in Mets History
1962: Ralph Kiner officially signed on to the Mets broadcast team, kickstarting a stint full of memorable moments, affectionately remembered as “Kinerisms.”
Birthdays: Alex Claudio (32), Guillermo Heredia (33), Rafael Santana (66), Bob Apodaca (74), Nolan Ryan (77)
