On Monday night, Nationals fans will have a unique opportunity to sample Chef Rick Moonen's new seafood creation. During the Nationals game against the Phillies, Moonen will unveil his "Moon N' Doggie" gourmet shrimp dog at Nationals Park.
The special will be sold in the Stars and Stripes Club and at the Red Porch during the final three games. The shrimp dog is served with Asian slaw and toga chips. Moonen will be signing autographs and meeting with fans throughout the entire series...
On Sunday, the Nationals will honor legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox in a special pre-game ceremony. From 1991 to 2005, Cox won a record 14 straight division titles, five National League Pennants and the World Series in 1995. He will retire at the end of this season with 40 years of service to Major League Baseball.
Willie Harris, who played for the Atlanta Braves in 2007, had plenty of kind things to say about Cox, whom he described as a player's manager.
"He makes you feel a certain...
Miguel Batista -- author, musician, poet and pitcher -- spent his Friday afternoon speaking to youth at the Chelsea School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 1976, the Chelsea School is a college preparatory school serving students in grades 5-12 with language-based learning disabilities from the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Batista spoke to the students about his journey to the big leagues and his unique appreciation for education, but colored his presentation with plenty of funny...
On a day like today, it's important to reflect on Stan Kasten's role in building this franchise, but that's a task I'll leave to our veteran baseball minds here at MASNsports.com. Because Nats Buzz strives to provide a fan-centric perspective, I wanted to take a moment to reminisce about another side of Stan Kasten -- the fan ambassador.
I have no doubt that many of you met and chatted with Kasten during one of his many strolls around the ballpark. "What? I'm with the people," I once...
Following Saturday's game, the Nationals will host their third annual Gospel Music Fest at Nationals Park.
If you attend the game, you're invited to stay for the post-game concert, which will begin as soon as the concert can be properly set up after the final out (approximately 5:45 p.m.).
Fans can also purchase tickets at www.nationals.com/gospel.
Praise 104.1 FM Radio Personality Cheryl Jackson will serve as the emcee and Gospel music performers Tanya Blount, Shawn McLemore and...
Friday, October 1 is going to prove to be a busy day in Baltimore.
Not only will the Orioles take on the Detroit Tigers in game two of their final series of the 2010 season, but MASNsports.com will also host its final round of live video chats with Jeremy Guthrie and Adam Jones and celebrate the website's third birthday as you know it.
But on top of all that, the Notre Dame Preparatory School will join forces with the One Love Foundation to honor the memory of one of its alumna, Yeardley...
O's fans, your last chance to spend your lunch hour with Jeremy Guthrie and Adam Jones is approaching as quickly as the end of the 2010 season.
The final round of Live Video Chats with Jeremy Guthrie and Adam Jones is scheduled for Friday, October 1, with the chats set to begin at Noon and 12:45 p.m.
So mark your calendars and check back to the Orioles page on MASNsports.com come your lunch hour on October 1 for one last chance to chat live with two of your favorite Orioles.
In the...
As the O's depart from the Yard for their last road trip of the 2010 season, we'll stick around Oriole Park a little longer here in the Orioles Buzz for another round of 'Where in the Yard?'.
This week's image is something I've probably walked by a hundred times without noticing until I found myself on a hunt for more unique images from around the Birds' ballpark. So we'll see if you're more observant than I was...
As always, take a look at the photo below and let us know what the...
It's almost that time. With just thirteen Nationals games left on the schedule and only ten left at Nationals Park, it's time to say goodbye to ballpark friends and bring this season to a close.
This week, don't forget to pick up a raffle ticket to "Jerseys Off Their Backs," which benefits the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation. Winners will receive a game-worn jersey on Sunday, Sept 26 during a special post-game ceremony.
The final two giveaways of the season include a Mr....
On Sunday, Sept 19, the Orioles-Yankees game will be televised nationally by TBS. The national broadcast will not available within the Orioles' or the Yankees' home television territories.
The Orioles game will be televised locally and throughout the Orioles' seven-state television territory on MASN and MASN HD.
MASN's coverage of the game will begin with O's Xtra at 1:00 p.m. with first pitch scheduled at 1:37 p.m.
Attention all female O's fans: Cover Girl will host a booth on Eutaw Street during tonight's game at Camden Yards. Stop by the booth to take advantage of a free makeover, and don't forget to grab your free cosmetic gift before you leave.
Fans can also enter for a chance to win a Cover Girl makeup basket.
And while you're still fresh from your makeover, see if you can get yourself on the Cover Girl Kiss Cam during the game.
Don't forget that tonight is fireworks night at the Yard as...
Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan said Thursday he is ready to learn from his mistakes and move on. Morgan found himself embroiled in controversy over a two week stretch in late August which culminated on Sept 1 with an on field brawl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. League officials lightened Morgan's suspension to eight games on Thursday afternoon after his appeal, a decision he thought was "fair."
"I definitely learned so much, not just from this incident but the whole year," Morgan...
Earlier this week, Major League Baseball announced the tentative schedule for next season. It reminds me of being at college in the midst of gearing up for finals and papers when the class schedule for the next term would finally come out. I was always so happy to be able to start planning ahead and preparing for the next semester. Yes, I was a bit of a dork but it's exciting, isn't it?
So, what do we know about next season?
Despite the fact that we'll be bundled up for the home...
...the segment that ran on O's Xtra last night with Brady Anderson and Luke Scott?
Former Oriole Brady Anderson headed into the batting cages with current O's slugger Luke Scott to work through a hitting drill and to take a look at Scott's home run swing.
It's a short video, but fun to get a behind the scenes look at a former Oriole working casually in the cages with a current player, and knowing how methodical Scott's approach to the game is, it's neat to have an inside look at how he...
The Orioles signed Michael Gonzalez to a two-year contract this offseason. He got off to a shaky start with his new team because he was injured.
Since his return from the disabled list, Michael has had a change in his role. He was signed to be a closer, but has been in more of a set up role recently.
He doesn't think he's at the point in his career where he needs to be a left-handed specialist and likes pitching a full inning.
For the entire interview, watch the video below.
Jake Fox is the O's super utility player, but has been rarely used since being acquired from the Oakland Athletics.
Jim asked Jake about staying sharp in his part-time role and how he's adjusted to his role.
Jake thinks his versatility is beneficial to the Orioles.
For more of Jake's thoughts, watch the video below.
Yahoo! is teaming up with MLB.com to provide a feature on teams' official websites called "Best around the Ballparks".
In this case, of course, we're talking about the "Best Around Oriole Park". Yahoo! and Orioles.com have teamed up to give their top five restaurants, bars, places to park, and attractions close to the Yard.
If you aren't a frequent fan, the following list might help you plan a day at the ballpark, and if you are an everyday O's fan, you might have your own thoughts...
...well, that would depend on the night.
Before tonight's game, the O's will present RHP Jeremy Guthrie with the Roberto Clemente Award during a special on-field ceremony prior to first pitch.
For details on Guthrie's nomination, check out this Orioles Buzz post: More on Guthrie's nomination
Tomorrow night - which also happens to be Buck Showalter T-Shirt Tuesday - the O's will present left-hander Brian Matusz with his Gillette Rookie of the Month Award for the month of August during...
Welcome back for another week of 'Where in the Yard?' here in the Orioles Buzz. I wound up stumping quite a few of you last week, so this time around, we'll go with something that might not be the most glamorous feature of Oriole Park, but it's something you've almost certainly seen around the Yard.
We have a few weeks left before the end of the regular season, so don't miss your chance to be crowned September's 'Where in the Yard?' Winner and to take home the MLB gift card that...
Nine years ago today, Jason Marquis was scheduled to take the mound in Atlanta against the Phillies. Up early to do some work on his fantasy football team, Marquis watched the first plane fly into the World Trade Center on television. Like many Americans, when the second plane hit the Twin Towers, he frantically began checking with loved ones in the city -- including his sister who was working at the New York Stock Exchange.
"You feel helpless," Marquis recalled. "All you can do is hope...
