Monday, February 22, the Orioles will hold the sixth annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic at The Founders Club to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for everyone to play baseball, regardless of their ability. The classic will feature a silent auction and the chance to play a round with current and former Orioles players and coaches. Manager Buck Showalter and current Orioles Brad Brach, Kevin Gausman, Brian Matusz, Darren O'Day,...
The Orioles today announced that they have signed free agent outfielder Hyun Soo Kim (pronounced heeyuhn soo kim) to a two-year contract.
Kim, 27, spent parts of 10 seasons with the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization, batting .318/.406/.488 with 142 home runs and 771 RBIs. Nicknamed Korea's "Iron Man," he played in 1,131 career games in the KBO. A four-time KBO Gold Glove Award winning outfielder (2008-2010, 2015), awarded annually to the best overall player at each position,...
To start off this week's edition of Out of the Park, I first want to give thanks to the Winter Meetings last week for taking on the majority of the social media buzz. Although it was mostly just rumors, they took up most of your attention on the Twittersphere, blogosphere or whatever sphere you prefer.
That being said, let's get to what some Orioles were doing this week with the holidays among us.
MASN's Jim Palmer was celebrating this week, but it was wife Susan's birthday instead of a...
Obviously, there was a lot happening on social media last week with the Winter Meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, however much of it was just hearsay. Those posts were mostly focused on what was happening (or could happen) on the field.
This being our third edition of Out of the Park, you know by now we are more concerned with what is going on with the Nationals off the diamond, and this week didn't disappoint.
You knew it was going to be a big week...
Baltimore Orioles outfielder L.J. Hoes will host his fourth annual "Gift of Joy" Toy Drive on Saturday, December 19, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET at Dave & Buster's in the Arundel Mills Mall (7000 Arundel Mills Circle #1, Hanover, MD 21076). The event will benefit St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth, and Families in Hyattsville, MD.
The toy drive will feature a memorabilia raffle and giveaway, a silent auction, and a guest appearance by the Oriole Bird. To gain entry into the event,...
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed left-hander Edgar Olmos off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Junior Lake has been designated for assignment.
Olmos, 25, went 1-1 with a 3.55 ERA (13 ER/33.0 IP) and 34 strikeouts in 20 games (two starts) with Triple-A Tacoma and pitched in six games (two starts) with the Seattle Mariners, going 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA (seven earned runs/14.0 innings pitched) in 2015. In 199 career minor league games (73...
NASHVILLE - Day 3 is wrapping up at the Winter Meetings, and some parties are already packing up to head home. Our flight isn't until 4:50 p.m. tomorrow, but my colleague, Olivia Witherite, flies back to Baltimore tonight. So that means more video editing and posting for me!
Don't feel bad for me, I actually like taking time to crank them out and put them on the Web site for fans to enjoy.
As for the Nationals, reports surfaced earlier today that the club had made an offer to free agent...
NASHVILLE - I've never been so happy to be so busy than I was today - so I didn't have to think about last night's Redskins game. But I didn't have to find any of my colleagues today, so that counts as a win.
The day started with reports breaking that the Nationals were signing free agent right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley, who joins lefty Oliver Perez in general manager Mike Rizzo's revamping bullpen. Rizzo would say later in the day that no deal was done, but the Nats are in...
NASHVILLE - Day 1 of the Winter Meetings has come and gone after starting in a funny way. Once I was settled into the media room this morning, I received a text from my colleague Olivia Witherite saying she was lost in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
8:20 a.m. on the official Day 1 of #WinterMeetings and @Oliviawitherite is officially already lost in the Gaylord. Gonna be a fun week!
-- Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) December 7, 2015
Well, it was a funny morning for me at...
NASHVILLE - Season's greetings from the Winter Meetings!
I hope you're all as excited as I am for the start of this year's baseball Winter Meetings, as we are bringing everything to you live from the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The MASNsports.com crew is off to a good start to the week, as our flight from Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport landed in Music City about 20 minutes ahead of schedule. We were able to grab lunch and settle into the...
Happy holidays, NatsTown! I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend and is getting into the holiday spirit with your favorite decorations, movies and music.
I apologize for not posting an "Out of the Park" last week; I played in my dad and his friends' annual B.S. Bowl. I won't bother explaining what B.S. stands for, but I will say that I channeled my inner Sean Taylor playing safety and honored the late Redskins great on the eighth anniversary of his tragic death with two...
I hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend over the Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by friends, family and delicious food. My favorite dish from last weekend was my grandmother's chorizo stuffing, with my aunt's green bean casserole topped with crispy onions as my sleeper pick.
This was actually a baseball-packed week with the non-tender deadline on Wednesday night and Winter Meetings a mere three days away. And although I'm sure you kept up with the latest news by checking out Roch...
Are you missing your daily dose of F.P. Santangelo on MASN's Nationals broadcasts in the offseason? Well, you can now catch him on the radio hosting the "Nats Hot Stove Show" on 106.7 The Fan on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. The show premieres this Saturday Dec. 5, a day before the Winter Meetings convene in Nashville.
Entering his sixth season as MASN's Nationals analyst, Santangelo announced his return to his radio roots on The Fan's "Chad Dukes vs. The World" afternoon program today. Each...
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder L.J. Hoes from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Andy Wilkins has been designated for assignment.
Hoes, 25, batted .295/.383/.400 with 24 doubles, three triples, three home runs, and 53 RBI in 99 games with Triple-A Fresno last season, including a .375/.447/.515 slash line in 136 at-bats against left-handed pitchers. In 777 career minor league games, he has hit...
The Founders Club will host event to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota
On Monday, February 22, the Orioles will hold the sixth annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic at The Founders Club to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. Registration is now open for golfers and corporate partners.
The event begins with registration at 11:00 a.m., with a shotgun start set for...
Welcome, Birdland, to the first edition of our "Out of the Park" series! In an effort to give your thumbs a break from checking social media all day, we will be bringing you the best of what your Orioles are doing away from baseball. Check back each week for the best tweets, Instagrams and interactions from the entire Orioles family, players and personalities alike!
For this first edition, we've got O's talking about tailgates, football games and local college basketball rivalries. But...
We know it's hard to be on your phone following your favorite Nationals on social media 24/7, so we'd like to help you out. Introducing "Out of the Park," a new series that will bring the best of what your favorite Nats players and personalities are doing away from baseball this offseason. Be sure to check back each week to catch how the Nats have stayed active on Twitter and Instagram, sometimes with each other!
What better way to kick off this series than recapping how the Nationals...
With a focus on being proactive and utilizing injury-prevention techniques, the Washington Nationals announced a new medical structure and expansion on Tuesday, with several personnel additions and changes. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
In an innovative shift, the Nationals are transitioning their medical department to one that utilizes a proactive model, with significant analytic input. This will allow the Nationals to hone in...
Nationals launch search for the newest concession at Nationals Park
The Nationals are giving local vendors and restaurants the chance to pitch their culinary concepts to be sold at Nationals Park during the 2016 season, offering businesses from D.C., Maryland and Virginia the exciting opportunity to have their product featured at a Major League ballpark.
"We are always looking for opportunities to offer a greater variety of local culinary flavors at Nationals Park," said Valerie Camillo,...
Earlier tonight, Rawlings announced that Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been named the 2015 American League Gold Glove Award recipient for defensive excellence at third base.
Machado led all American League third basemen in total chances (488), double plays (38), range factor per 9.0 innings (3.09), and range factor per game (3.01) in 2015. He also ranked second in assists (337) and putouts (132), as well as fourth in zone rating (.810). Machado was the only player in Major League...