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?

Orioles owner David Rubenstein answered questions about payroll, extensions for young stars and more on Monday. Here are five things we learned.

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

SARASOTA–What’s happening? Orioles owner David Rubenstein visited the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Monday, met fans and the media in a wide-ranging press availability. Rubenstein said that he’s in regular contact with executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias on the team.

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

Here’s what some readers told us (answers have been edited for clarity and grammar):

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.

Tomoyuki Sugano’s start Wednesday wasn’t about the results. They looked pretty good anyway. The Japanese right-hander was more focused on getting used to PitchCom and the pitch clock than he was trying to mow down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup,

As some teams spend while others sulk, a perfect storm is brewing. Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2026 season.