MASN's Social Media Weekend returns to Camden Yards

MASN's Social Media Weekend returns to Camden Yards
You tweet about the Orioles, interacting with MASNsports.com on a nightly basis on our @MASNOrioles Twitter account. You like our MASN Orioles Facebook page, participating in our game threads. And you've signed up for our mobile text-messaging service in astounding numbers, allowing us to deliver important news and game updates right to your cell phone. Now it's time for MASN to give back to its faithful flock of social media-minded Orioles fans. This weekend, when the Orioles entertain the...
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Rise in record give O's viewership on MASN a boost

Rise in record give O's viewership on MASN a boost
You know all the numbers by now: How the Orioles have made themselves a player in the wild card race, how they've made August baseball in Baltimore relevant on a national scale, how clubs managed by Buck Showalter historically show a significant improvement in his second full season at the helm. But the improvement in the Orioles' numbers aren't solely in the win-loss column. This season roughly 62,000 viewers are watching Orioles broadcasts on MASN versus the 44,000 viewers-per-game...
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Guest list grows for "Cal & Eddie: A Legendary Evening"

Guest list grows for "Cal & Eddie: A Legendary Evening"
If you're the kind of person who likes rubbing elbows with the movers and shakers, take note: The guest list is growing for the Sept. 5 event honoring Hall of Fame Orioles Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray. Hall of Fame O's manager Earl Weaver and former University of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams have been added to the list of luminaries who will participate in the inductions of Ripken and Murray into the Sports Legends Museum Hall of Legends. Williams is already a Hall of Legends...
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Romero's contract selected by Orioles, Patton placed on disabled list

Romero's contract selected by Orioles, Patton placed on disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract left-hander J.C. Romero and recalled right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, left-hander Troy Patton has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13, with a right ankle sprain. To make room for Romero on the 40-man roster, right-hander Miguel Socolovich has been designated for assignment. Romero was acquired from the Cleveland organization yesterday. He will wear #48. This will be...
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Flashback: 1890s Orioles dynasty couldn't prevent contraction (and a recommendation for "Deadball")

Flashback: 1890s Orioles dynasty couldn't prevent contraction (and a recommendation for "Deadball")
A week in Ocean City, Md., does wonders for perspective. Yes, it's August and the Orioles remain in postseason contention. Hard to imagine, isn't it? But as I rode the Boardwalk tram last week, I was heartened by the amount of orange and black being worn from the Dunes Motel down to Trimper's Rides and Amusements. Seems the Orioles have replaced the Steelers as Ocean City's favorite team - really, shouldn't they always have been? - if the absence of those annoying Polamalu and...
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Flashback: Even before bronze likeness, "Steady Eddie" was larger than life

Flashback: Even before bronze likeness, "Steady Eddie" was larger than life
Of all the Orioles I've covered over the years, few of them spoke as little as Eddie Murray. You can debate the reasons - run-ins with and distrust of the media, the fact that he didn't crave the spotlight, the fact that there were other players willing to take center stage. But the fact remains that Murray wasn't talkative when the media approached. The routine was, well, routine. Reporter: "Hey, Eddie - got a minute?" Murray: "No, thank you." And that was that. That's not to say...
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Union Square Events, Nationals announce Round 2 of "Eat for the Cycle"

Union Square Events, Nationals announce Round 2 of "Eat for the Cycle"
The Washington Nationals and Union Square Events today announced the launch of Round 2 of the "Eat for the Cycle" in-park promotion, in which one lucky fan will win the Grand Giveaway, including field access to watch batting practice and dinner for four at the Union Square Events' in-park eatery of their choice. Round 2 will be available to fans of all ages from July 31 through September 9, 2012. The exciting promotion will be offered as follows: Guests can pick up their "Eat for the...
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Orioles select Eveland's contract, option Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles select Eveland's contract, option Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Dana Eveland from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned infielder Steve Tolleson to the Tides. Eveland went 0-1 with a 4.73 ERA (32.1IP, 17ER) in 14 games (two starts) in his first stint with the Orioles, May 11-July 15. Tolleson batted .194/.242/.339 with two home runs and six RBI in 23 games for the Orioles in three stints this season. With the addition of Eveland, the Orioles 25 and 40-man rosters are now full.
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Flashback: When The Bird went searching for paranormal activity

Flashback: When The Bird went searching for paranormal activity
Music is an important part of any baseball game, from the playing of the national anthem before the first pitch to the array of songs that accompany the important moments at each game. Think about it - could you imagine a rally without the bugled "Charge" call, a pump-up-the-crowd moment without "YMCA" by The Village People or the individualized snippets that accompany each hitter to the batter's box and each pitcher to the mound? Sometimes, it seems, the melodies fade into the landscape...
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Desmond placed on disabled list, Brown recalled from Triple-A Syracuse

Desmond placed on disabled list, Brown recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
The Washington Nationals today recalled outfielder Corey Brown from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed shortstop Ian Desmond on the 15-Day Disabled List (retroactive to July 22) with a left oblique strain. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Brown batted .300 with 19 doubles, seven triples, 21 home runs and 58 RBI in 95 games this season with Syracuse. The 26-year-old ranks among International...
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O's add Quintanilla to roster, Pearce designated for assignment

O's add Quintanilla to roster, Pearce designated for assignment
The Orioles today added infielder Omar Quintanilla (keen-tah-KNEE-uh) to their 25-man roster. To make room for Quintanilla, outfielder Steve Pearce has been designated for assignment. Quintanilla was acquired yesterday from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. He has appeared in 256 games over seven major league seasons with the Rockies, Rangers and Mets and has a .993 career fielding percentage (two errors in 297 chances) in 106 games at second base and a .984 career...
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Aug. 12 Brian's Baseball Bash canceled

Aug. 12 Brian's Baseball Bash canceled
Brian's Baseball Bash, the Aug. 12 fundraiser hosted by Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts to benefit the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, has been canceled. According to an announcement on the event's Web site, the fundraiser at Dave & Buster's at Arundel Mills Mall, was canceled "due to uncertainty around Brian's availability and condition after his recent injury." Roberts, who returned to the Orioles earlier this season after missing substantial time because of...
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LHP John Lannan recalled from Syracuse, OF Xavier Nady reinstated from DL & designated for assignment

LHP John Lannan recalled from Syracuse, OF Xavier Nady reinstated from DL & designated for assignment
The Washington Nationals today recalled left-handed pitcher John Lannan from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, outfielder Xavier Nady was returned from rehab, reinstated from the 15-Day Disabled List and designated for assignment. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Lannan will start the second game of today's day-night doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. The 27-year-old went 6-9 with...
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Werth scratched from rehab start with Single-A Potomac

Werth scratched from rehab start with Single-A Potomac
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - If you were planning on heading to Pfitzner Stadium for Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth's injury rehabilitation assignment with the Single-A Potomac Nationals tonight, you may want to readjust your Friday evening plans. Werth has been scratched from tonight's game. In fact, he never even made it to Prince William County. Serveral minutes ago, he was spotted in the home clubhouse at Nationals Park. Based on the traffic gridlock I saw while zooming through the HOV lane on...
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Nationals activate Storen, recall Leon, disable Solano; Ankiel designated for assignment

Nationals activate Storen, recall Leon, disable Solano; Ankiel designated for assignment
The Washington Nationals today returned from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Drew Storen from the 15-Day Disabled List, recalled catcher Sandy Leon from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League, placed catcher Jhonatan Solano on the 15-Day DL (retroactive to July 18) with a left oblique strain and designated outfielder Rick Ankiel for assignment. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Storen began the season on...
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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled left-hander Zach Britton and selected the contract of right-hander Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, right-hander Miguel Socolovich has been optioned to Norfolk and infielder Robert Andino has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 16, with a left shoulder subluxation. To make room for Bergesen on the 40-man roster, infielder Nick Johnson has been transferred to the 60-day DL. Britton opened the season...
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O's place Hammel on disabled list, recall S. Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk

O's place Hammel on disabled list, recall S. Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 14, with a right knee injury and recalled right-hander from Triple-A Norfolk. In 18 starts for the Orioles, Hammel is 8-6 with a 3.54 ERA (109.1IP, 43ER). Johnson, 24, was 3-6 with a 3.11 ERA (66.2IP, 23ER) in 15 games (20 starts) for the Tides. He was acquired by the Orioles with infielder Josh Bell on July 30, 2009 in exchange for left-hander George Sherrill....
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Orioles activate Teagarden from DL, select contract of Socolovich

Orioles activate Teagarden from DL, select contract of Socolovich
The Orioles today announced that they have activated catcher Taylor Teagarden from the 60-day disabled list and selected the contract of right-hander Miguel Socolovich from Triple-A Norfolk. To make room on the 25 and 40-man rosters, catcher Ronny Paulino has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk and left-hander Dana Eveland has been designated for assignment. Teagarden was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained back on April 4 and transferred to the 60-day DL on May 9. He batted...
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Flashback: Immortalized in bronze, Palmer's always been gold in Charm City

Flashback: Immortalized in bronze, Palmer's always been gold in Charm City
Here in Charm City, we're so accustomed to Jim Palmer - his brilliant pitching over a 19-year career in Baltimore, the pancake breakfasts when he pitched, World Series victories in three decades, the high leg kick, the mischievous smile, the uncannily accurate memory, the sparring with Earl Weaver, the spot-on analysis - that it's hard to believe that there are some people who don't know who the best pitcher in Orioles history is. I'll let you chew on that for a few seconds. Yes, to some,...
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Orioles Productions Department honored for "Best Overall Video Display in Baseball"

Orioles Productions Department honored for "Best Overall Video Display in Baseball"
The Baltimore Orioles Productions department has been recognized by their peers in Major League Baseball as the "Best Overall Video Display In Baseball" at the annual Information Display Entertainment Association (IDEA) Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota earlier this week. This marks the second time since the award was created in 2001 that the Orioles Productions staff has received the honor (2002). Video content of all aspects of the in-game show were submitted and five finalists...
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