Throwback Thursday: The presidents' surprise near the finish line

Throwback Thursday: The presidents' surprise near the finish line
We're less than two months from the Nats' home opener. That means we are less than two months away from witnessing home runs, enjoying ballpark food and most importantly, watching the Presidents Race. OK, maybe it's not the most important aspect of Nationals home games, but it is a staple at Nats Park. Every game, before the bottom of the fourth inning, George, Abe, Tom, Teddy, and Bill face off in a good, old-fashioned foot race. While you wait patiently to watch another season full of...
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Orioles add three to scouting staff

Orioles add three to scouting staff
The Orioles also announced today the hiring of special assignment scout Dave Machemer and amateur scouts Jeff Stevens and Dan Durst. Machemer, who managed in the Orioles organization from 1998-2001, has 39 years of experience in professional baseball as a manager, instructor and player, including over 1,600 wins as a manager. Stevens, who appeared in 33 games as a reliever for the Cubs from 2009-11, will cover Northern California and Nevada. Stevens was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the...
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Orioles add three to corporate partnerships department

Orioles add three to corporate partnerships department
The Orioles today announced they have added three new members to their corporate partnerships department as Ray Naimoli, Cathy Jerome and Bill Marriott have joined the organization. Naimoli will serve as Senior Manager of Corporate Partnership Sales, where he will develop strategic, customized marketing plans for new and returning corporate partners. Naimoli joins the Orioles after spending 10 years in sponsorship sales with the Baltimore Ravens. Naimoli is a graduate of St. Joseph's...
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Washington Nationals 2014 group theme nights calendar

Washington Nationals 2014 group theme nights calendar
Washington Nationals fans will be able to take advantage of an exciting lineup of group theme nights throughout the 2014 season, including the return of the ever-popular Pups in the Park, Scout Day and Youth Baseball and Softball Day games. The 2014 group theme night calendar includes: * DECA Day - April 10: All local members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) are invited to the 2nd Annual DECA DAY at Nationals Park. Guests will enjoy a pregame educational event and...
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Bird Talk: Organizational overview, spring training trucks and more

Bird Talk: Organizational overview, spring training trucks and more
With FanFest officially in the rear-view mirror, we are only eight days away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. Several offseason report cards and organizational overviews are starting to come out. In case you missed any of the latest news about the Orioles, you're in the right spot. * The Orioles have had perhaps the quietest offseason in the American League East. There's simply no way to sugarcoat it. Like many others, USA TODAY's Scott Boeck believes the Orioles...
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Nationals Chatter: Spring training site in limbo, plus Blevins and Stammen reunite and more

Nationals Chatter: Spring training site in limbo, plus Blevins and Stammen reunite and more
Eight days. Eight days are all that remain of a baseball-less offseason. That's right, pitchers and catchers report next Thursday. As we approach the final week of the offseason, let's take a look at what others are saying about the Nats. * The Nationals' spring training facility saga took another turn this past week. The Nationals have been linked to Fort Myers' stadium as a possible new spring training destination. Those links, however, appear to be in jeopardy. According to...
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That's a wrap: A final look at O's FanFest

That's a wrap: A final look at O's FanFest
Orioles fans, you are awesome! We saw more than 15,000 of you come to the Baltimore Convention Center this past Saturday for the annual FanFest event. We were thrilled to be right in the middle of the action, meeting lots of fans throughout the day. We edited MASNsports.com content live on location, hosted a Twitter takeover with Jim Hunter, held trivia games for fans, and - of course - had photo sessions and prize giveaways all day. By the time FanFest was over, we had held photo sessions...
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Counting down to opening day via Instagram

Counting down to opening day via Instagram
I'm sure you're counting down the days until opening day, but if not, let me remind you there are only two more months! That's right. Just two months until the Nationals begin their season in New York. We took to Instagram yesterday, asking fans to submit their #TBT, "Throwback Thursday," pictures of their favorite memories from Nats Park. We saw awesome pictures of fans' experiences, and although it was difficult, we narrowed it down to five of our favorites. Check out the photos...
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Nationals Park welcomes country music star Jason Aldean's "2014 Burn It Down" tour on Friday, July 25

Nationals Park welcomes country music star Jason Aldean's "2014 Burn It Down" tour on Friday, July 25
Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean announced today that he will perform at Nationals Park - home of the Washington Nationals - on Friday, July 25, 2014 as part of his "2014 Burn It Down" tour. Red-hot duo Florida Georgia Line and breakthrough artist Tyler Farr are also on the bill. Tickets and parking will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m., online at nationals.com/jasonaldean or LiveNation.com and by phone at 888.632.6287. Nationals Season Plan Holders...
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Weekly Wrap: Two more weeks

Weekly Wrap: Two more weeks
Well, now that NatsFest is over, we can officially begin our countdown to the baseball season. First step: Exactly two weeks until pitchers and catchers report. Pretty soon, Dan Kolko will be heading down to Viera, Fla., for spring training, trading in the cold for Florida weather and baseball. I'm not saying I'm jealous of the weather he'll experience, but I'm also not ruling out sneaking down to Florida by stowing away in Kolko's luggage. NatsFest was such a great event, and I had a...
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Weekly Wrap: FanFest, international signings and Burnett rumors

Weekly Wrap: FanFest, international signings and Burnett rumors
Good news: One more day until FanFest and exactly two months until opening day! Although pitchers and catchers report in just two weeks, my focus is currently on FanFest, which I'm personally labeling the start of the 2014 season. If you're planning on heading to the Baltimore Convention Center tomorrow, be sure to stop by the MASN booth. We'll be giving away prizes on-site through Twitter and Instagram. Also, we'll have chances for you to take photos with players and MASN talent, and...
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Washington Nationals single game tickets to go on sale Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.

Washington Nationals single game tickets to go on sale Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.
NatsLive Free Postgame Concert Series, seven bobblehead days and Jayson Werth garden gnome highlight 2014 preliminary promotional schedule The Washington Nationals announced today that single game tickets for the 2014 season will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online at nationals.com/tickets, by calling 888.632.NATS(6287) or by visiting the Nationals Park Main Box Office at Half and N Streets, SE*. 2014 Season Plan Holders...
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Orioles' Norris visits hometown Boys & Girls Club

Orioles' Norris visits hometown Boys & Girls Club
With two weeks left until pitchers and catchers report, the Orioles are starting to wrap up their offseason before the long baseball season begins. Before heading to FanFest this Saturday, pitcher Bud Norris took time to host an event in his hometown of Novato, Calif., for the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. Prior to pitching in a Wiffle ball game, Norris spoke to children and other attendees on the importance of staying motivated. "Every day when the sun comes out, you have to find...
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Throwback Thursday: Reaching a career milestone in style

Throwback Thursday: Reaching a career milestone in style
After a slow start and an early stint on the disabled list, Jayson Werth had a year to remember at the plate. He finished the season with a .318 average, but it was one of his 25 home runs that remains the highlight of Werth's 2013 campaign. On an August evening at Nats Park, Werth stepped to the plate with 999 career hits. A simple base hit would have been memorable, but of course, that's not Werth's style. Instead, with the ballgame tied 4-4 in the seventh, Werth hit a two-run home...
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Throwback Thursday: Jones shows off his cannon

Throwback Thursday: Jones shows off his cannon
As a three-time Gold Glove winner, Adam Jones can cover some ground with his feet and his arm. In the video below, Jones not only demonstrates his range and speed, but his strength and accuracy, as well. With a throw all the way from deep right-center, Jones gunned down an aggressive Jose Reyes trying to take third. MASN is giving Orioles fans a chance to take a photo with Adam Jones and his cannon of an arm this weekend at FanFest. Be sure to stop by for our booth for chances to win signed...
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Bird Talk: Offseason report card, Rodney and Burnett rumors

Bird Talk: Offseason report card, Rodney and Burnett rumors
With FanFest just three days away, we are even closer to baseball being back. Just a reminder: pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 13. The Orioles have had a quiet offseason thus far, but things may be heating up rather soon. Stay tuned. * Oh, the offseason. I'm sure most Orioles fans are ready for the winter blues to end. Before spring training starts, SI.com's Cliff Corcoran graded the O's offseason. Look away if you're expecting some good news. Corcoran gives the Birds an offseason...
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Nationals Chatter: Offseason report card, ESPN commercial and NatsFest wrap up

Nationals Chatter: Offseason report card, ESPN commercial and NatsFest wrap up
With NatsFest officially in the books, we are one week closer to spring training. There are still a few weeks left of the offseason, however, and many are still talking about the Nationals. * SI.com's Jay Jaffe released his offseason report cards for each team in baseball. Jaffe was very impressed with Mike Rizzo's offseason so far, which includes the hiring of first-year manager Matt Williams. Jaffe gave the Nationals an offseason grade of B+. He points out that the Nationals only spent...
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That's a wrap: One last look at NatsFest

That's a wrap: One last look at NatsFest
NatsFest on Saturday was a blast. We had so much fun meeting Nationals fans at the MASN booth, where we had photo shoots with players, trivia sessions and prize giveaways. By the time more than 8,400 Nats fans left the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, we had given away signed gear from Gio Gonzalez, Ryan Zimmerman, Denard Span and Drew Storen. We also awarded fans with posters, Nats bags and shirts, and we even hooked up some lucky fans with suite tickets. For a full recap,...
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More FanFest details

More FanFest details
It's almost here! FanFest is this Saturday at the Baltimore Convention Center. I am ready to see players and Orioles fans come together and get excited for the season. Considering the absolutely freezing temperatures this offseason (or winter, as non-baseball lovers call it,) I cannot wait for warm nights at Camden Yards. Even though spring training is still a few weeks away, I'm declaring this the start of the 2014 baseball season. We at MASN have been preparing for Saturday's event. As...
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WBAL to broadcast 14 Orioles spring training games

WBAL to broadcast 14 Orioles spring training games
The Orioles and 1090 AM WBAL Radio, the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, have announced that 14 Orioles spring training games will be broadcast in 2014. The schedule begins with the spring opener at the Tampa Bay Rays from Port Charlotte on Friday, February 28 at 1:05 p.m., and includes the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, March 1, along with seven additional home games in Sarasota. Three of the 14 broadcasts will feature 30-minute Pre-Game and Post-Game...
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