Principle Owner of the Orioles, David Rubenstein, speaks to the clubhouse on his beliefs of what the team can be in 2025

Should MLB have a salary cap like the NFL, NBA and NHL? Orioles owner David Rubenstein thinks so. What do you think?

As he enters his second season, Orioles owner David Rubenstein talks with PressBox about what the team means to him and the city.

Should MLB have a salary cap like the NFL, NBA and NHL? Orioles owner David Rubenstein thinks so. What do you think?

David Rubenstein conducted his first true news conference as Orioles owner Monday during spring training. He answered questions about the franchise’s payroll, extensions for young stars and more during the 17-minute session.

During his first season as the owner/control person of the Orioles, David Rubenstein was heavily engaged with the fan base. The 75-year-old attended a large number of games at Camden Yards, often tossing out free hats and taking selfies with anyone who asked.

In his first year as owner, David Rubenstein saw firsthand the connection the Orioles have to the city of Baltimore and its fans. In his second, he hopes to strengthen that bond even more. Rubenstein touted the Orioles’ 56% increase in spending on player payroll this offseason and laid out plans for “major renovations” to Camden Yards during a 17-minute news conference with reporters at the club’s spring training complex Ed Smith Stadium on Monday afternoon.

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