Overview

• Rubenstein made his first public remarks on the Orioles’ season since Brandon Hyde’s mid-May firing at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
• Baltimore holds a 40-50 record and sits seven games out of the final wild-card spot with 14 players on the injured list, tied for the third most in baseball.
• He said he leaves baseball decisions to GM Mike Elias and highlighted the Orioles’ 25-22 mark under interim manager Tony Mansolino since May 17.
• With the July 31 trade deadline looming, Rubenstein said the club must decide whether to sell expiring-contract players or bank on a midseason comeback.
• He also called for an MLB salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement to improve competitive balance across the league.