MLB owners to vote on Rubenstein's O's deal today

MLB owners are scheduled to take a formal vote today to "approve the agreement" that incoming Orioles owner David Rubenstein struck with John Angelos in January to initially buy a nearly 40% stake in the organization, with more to be purchased later. Once the vote, which will be conducted over a Zoom call, is passed, Rubenstein "will immediately take over" as the Orioles' owner. Speaking in a forum last night, Rubenstein shared his top priorities for the ballclub -- "resolving the lengthy Mid-Atlantic Sports Network dispute," supporting EVP & GM Mike Elias' "vision for achieving success" and bringing franchise icon Cal Ripken Jr. back into the fold. Rubenstein "expressed optimism" in reaching an agreement on the MASN ordeal after the sale is finalized. Rubenstein "plans to attend" the Orioles' Opening Day game against the Angels on tomorrow, with "plans for Ripken to throw out the first pitch" (BALTIMORE SUN, 3/26).