MASN announces seven-game 2015 spring training TV schedule for Baltimore Orioles

MASN announces seven-game 2015 spring training TV schedule for Baltimore Orioles
MASN, the television home of the defending American League East champion Baltimore Orioles, will broadcast seven Orioles spring training games during the 2015 Grapefruit League campaign. All games will appear on MASN HD, beginning with the Orioles' March 5 game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Sarasota, Fla. The network's spring training coverage includes six more games from Ed Smith Stadium, the team's Grapefruit League home: March 10 against the New York Yankees; March 14 against the...
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Orioles name Jim Misudek as media relations manager

Orioles name Jim Misudek as media relations manager
The Baltimore Orioles have named Jim Misudek as the club's Manager of Media Relations. He will begin his duties on Monday, February 9, reporting to Kristen Hudak, Director of Public Relations. Misudek (pronounced MISH-yoo-deck) will coordinate all facets of the Orioles' media relations efforts. His primary responsibilities will include the creation of daily press notes, drafting press releases, producing the club's annual media guide, arranging interviews for players and staff,...
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Orioles acquire outfielder Travis Snider from Pittsburgh

Orioles acquire outfielder Travis Snider from Pittsburgh
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder Travis Snider from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league left-hander Stephen Tarpley and a player to be named later. To make room on the 40-man roster, catcher Michael Ohlman has been designated for assignment. Snider, 26, hit .264/.338/.438 with 13 home runs and a career-high 38 RBI in 140 games with the Pirates in 2014. He saw action at both left and right field last season. Originally selected in the first round of...
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Orioles announce upcoming release of official legacy book commemorating 60 years of Orioles baseball

Orioles announce upcoming release of official legacy book commemorating 60 years of Orioles baseball
The Orioles today announced that the club will produce a new official legacy book entitled "Baltimore Orioles: 60 Years of Orioles Magic" to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Orioles baseball in Baltimore. Fans can secure their copy online through a pre-order at www.orioles.com/book, with the book scheduled to arrive in April 2015. Season Plan Members who have been with the club for the past three seasons will receive a complimentary book in appreciation for their continued support of and...
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Zimmerman walks off against the Padres in this week's "Nationals Classics" game

Zimmerman walks off against the Padres in this week's "Nationals Classics" game
Spring training is just three weeks away. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kiss this cold, snowy winter goodbye and say hello to the boys of summer. While I can't realistically do that, you and I can watch this week's "Nationals Classics" game on MASN HD, featuring a walk-off home run from Ryan Zimmerman. Here's what's on deck: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m.: Besides being the longest tenured player on the Nationals, Zimmerman has also earned the reputation of being one of...
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Get ready for FanFest with two "Orioles Classics" this week

Get ready for FanFest with two "Orioles Classics" this week
Good news, Orioles fans. FanFest is just four days away! That's right. For one day, you can dream of warmer weather and baseball diamonds. While we wait for FanFest, stay inside, warm up and watch two "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD. Here's what's on deck this week: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: In 2012, "Manny Mania" was alive in Charm City. Playing just the second game of his career on Aug. 10, 2012, the rookie third baseman hit his first and second career home runs. Both Manny...
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Orioles agree to terms with Ryan Flaherty and Bud Norris on one-year contracts

Orioles agree to terms with Ryan Flaherty and Bud Norris on one-year contracts
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with infielder Ryan Flaherty and right-hander Bud Norris on one-year contracts, thus avoiding arbitration. Flaherty, 28, hit .221/.288/.356 with seven home runs and a career-high 32 RBI in 312 plate appearances in 2014. In three seasons with the Orioles, Flaherty is a career .221/.283/.369 hitter with 23 home runs and 78 RBI in 264 games. Norris, 29, was 15-8 with a 3.65 ERA (165.1IP, 67ER) in 28 starts for the Orioles in 2014. In 158...
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Nationals agree to terms on seven-year contract with right-hander Max Scherzer

Nationals agree to terms on seven-year contract with right-hander Max Scherzer
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with 2013 American League Cy Young Award winner right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer on a seven-year contract on Wednesday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Scherzer, 30, joins the Nationals after seven Major League seasons with the Detroit Tigers (2010-14) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2008-09), and on the heels of back-to-back All-Star campaigns. Scherzer is 91-50 with a 3.58 ERA in 207 career games (198...
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Orioles spring training tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24

Orioles spring training tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24
Individual tickets for all 16 of the Orioles' spring training games at Ed Smith Stadium will go on sale this Saturday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m. It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online or by phone. Fans interested in season tickets, five-game flex-plans, or group tickets, or those wishing to receive additional spring training ticket information may call the Orioles spring training office at 941-893-6300. Spring training tickets for Orioles home games at Ed Smith Stadium may be...
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Orioles agree to terms with Davis, Matusz, Tillman and Wieters

Orioles agree to terms with Davis, Matusz, Tillman and Wieters
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with infielder Chris Davis, left-hander Brian Matusz, right-hander Chris Tillman and catcher Matt Wieters on one-year contracts, thus avoiding arbitration. Davis, 28, hit .196/.300/.404 with 26 home runs and 72 RBI in 127 games for the Orioles in 2014. Matusz, 27, was 2-3 with a 3.48 ERA (51.2IP, 20ER) in 63 games for the Orioles in 2014. Tillman, 26, was 13-6 with a 3.34 ERA (207.1IP, 77ER) in a career-high 34 starts for the Orioles...
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Warm up with five "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD

Warm up with five "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD
Breathe, Birdland. We're one week closer to the start of spring training. If you are suffering from Orioles withdrawal, we may have a cure: Five "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD this week. We have a variety of games, including three from the past two seasons, one from 2007 and one from 1992. Here's what's on deck: Monday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m. and 11 p.m.: We have two 2014 games for you to watch today. First, you don't want to miss the Orioles' 60th anniversary game from Aug. 8. After the game,...
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Catch three "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD

Catch three "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD
We're just 31 days from the start of spring training. If you ask me, it can't come soon enough. To fill your baseball void, we have three "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD. We kick things off with everyone's favorite fictional holiday, "Clinchmas." Here's what's on deck this week: Monday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.: Enjoy today's holiday by reliving another one - Clinchmas. That's right, today you can enjoy the Nationals' clinching of the National League East in Atlanta this past Sept....
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Throwback Thursday: "Get that man a quarterback job"

Throwback Thursday: "Get that man a quarterback job"
This week, there's been a lot of buzz surrounding Manny Machado's appearance at the Orioles' minicamp. After season-ending surgery in 2014, the third baseman explained that he's itching to get back out there. In just 82 games this season, Machado reminded fans about his flashy, award-winning defense. He also reminded Albert Pujols ... twice. In the second game of the Birds' home series against the Angels, Pujols hit a grounder down the third base line. Gary Thorne's play-by-play call says...
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Throwback Thursday: Fear the goggles

Throwback Thursday: Fear the goggles
Last night, the Nationals traded Tyler Clippard to the A's for Yunel Escobar, ending the set-up man's seven-year stint in D.C. This week's Throwback Thursday takes a look back at one of Clippard's shutdown performances from 2014. With a one-run lead, Clippard came on in the eighth inning to face a lethal Brewers lineup. He struck out the side, taking care of Jonathan Lucroy, Khris Davis and Mark Reynolds, and received a standing ovation as he strolled to the dugout. As we all know, this was...
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Nationals acquire infielder Yunel Escobar from Oakland Athletics

Nationals acquire infielder Yunel Escobar from Oakland Athletics
The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Yunel Escobar from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for right-handed reliever Tyler Clippard. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Escobar, an eight-year Major League veteran, joins the Nationals after stops in Atlanta (2007-10), Toronto (2010-12) and Tampa Bay (2012-14). He was traded to the A's just four days ago (Jan. 10), along with infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist, in exchange for...
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Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale Saturday at orioles.com

Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale Saturday at orioles.com
Vouchers for autograph sessions at the Orioles' 2015 FanFest will go on sale Saturday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. The list of autograph session times and participants will be posted online for preview at www.orioles.com/fanfest by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16. Orioles FanFest will be held on Saturday, January 31 at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with early entry for Orioles Season Plan Members to begin at 10:00 a.m. At this year's FanFest, the Orioles will...
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Nationals acquire catcher Dan Butler

Nationals acquire catcher Dan Butler
The Washington Nationals acquired catcher Dan Butler from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Danny Rosenbaum. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Butler, 28, joins the Nationals after six seasons in the Red Sox organization. The right-handed hitting catcher appeared in seven Major League games for Boston in 2014, starting five behind the plate and going 4-for-19 (.211) - with three doubles. Over the course of...
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Enjoy a pair of "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD

Enjoy a pair of "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD
The weather may be frigid, but don't worry. We know a way you can keep warm! Over the next two days, you can enjoy a pair of "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD. First, watch one of the best games of Jordan Zimmermann's career from the 2013 season. You also don't want to miss one of the many comeback wins the Nationals had in 2012. Here's what's on deck this week on MASN HD: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.: Zimmermann outdueled the Reds' Homer Bailey on April 26, 2013. Zimmermann threw a...
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Orioles agree to terms with right-hander Tommy Hunter on one-year contract

Orioles agree to terms with right-hander Tommy Hunter on one-year contract
The Orioles tonight announced that they have agreed to terms with right-hander Tommy Hunter on a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration. Hunter, 28, went 3-2 with a 2.97 ERA (60.2IP, 20ER) and a career-high 11 saves in 60 games with the Orioles in 2014. Over 226 games (75 starts) in the majors, Hunter is 42-31 with a 4.32 ERA (616.1IP, 296ER) and 15 saves.
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Orioles return to CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan

Orioles return to CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan
New agreement marks return of Orioles baseball to dedicated FM station; Partnership includes exclusive, year-round Orioles programming The Orioles today announced a new multi-year deal naming CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM) the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network. Beginning in 2015, fans will be able to hear all 162 Orioles regular season games, select spring training contests, and extensive Orioles programming on 105.7 The Fan and across the seven-state, 34-station Orioles...
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