The Nationals have announced 18 non-roster invitees to spring training, including two of their top infield prospects and a pitcher trying to return to the majors for the first time 2015 after a myriad of injuries.
The two infield prospects - Luis Garcia, 18, and Carter Kieboom, 21 - both figure to get a lot of playing time around the diamond at various positions. Garcia, who has played shortstop, second base and third base, slashed .298/.335/.406 with seven homers and 46 RBIs for low Single-A...
You know Gary Thorne knows and enjoys baseball. One listen to his work on Orioles broadcasts on MASN tells you that.
But in his career - which enters its 52nd year in 2019 - Thorne has done a little bit of everything. He's covered the National Hockey League, Olympics and NCAA sports. And done plenty of voiceover work on commercials and video games.
That widespread knowledge of sport is the genesis of his newest venture: a podcast entitled "The Sports Rivals Podcast," in which Thorne and the...
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson and designated Trevor Gott for assignment on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
Hellickson, 31, returns to Washington after going 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA in 19 starts for the Nationals in 2018. He recorded a career-best WHIP (1.073), and issued just two walks per 9.0 innings, his lowest mark since his rookie season of...
"Today is a very sad day because I lost not only my teammate, but also a very dear friend. I loved Frank and got to know him so much better after we both retired. I spoke to him a few days ago and he sounded good. He wanted to be home. I let him know that Connie and I were pulling for him, and that he, Barbara, and Nichelle were in our prayers. As a player, I put Frank in a class with Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Mickey Mantle. He was the best player I ever played with. When he came here in...
The Washington Nationals released the following statements on the passing of former manager Frank Robinson:
"The Lerner family and the entire Washington Nationals organization extend our deepest condolences to the family of Frank Robinson. Frank was one-of-a-kind. A trailblazer throughout his career, he was steadfast and courageous in his defense of justice and diversity in the game of baseball. In addition to his Hall of Fame playing career, Frank broke down barriers, was a leader and mentor....
"Frank Robinson was not only one of the greatest players in Orioles history, but was also one of the premier players in the history of baseball. Fans will forever remember Frank for his 1966 season in which he won the Triple Crown and was named MVP during a year that brought Baltimore its first World Series championship. His World Series MVP performance capped off one of the greatest individual seasons in baseball history. An Orioles Legend and a Baseball Hall of Famer, Frank brought us so...
The Orioles invite fans of all ages to celebrate the start of Spring Training at Sarasota Springfest, a free family-friendly event at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday, February 16. Along with watching Orioles pitchers and catchers practice on the back fields, fans can also enjoy games and interactive activities in the stadium from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.
The fourth annual Sarasota Springfest event will feature a question and answer session with Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins at approximately...
After a busy offseason, 2019 is sure to be thrilling both on and off the field. Fans coming to Nationals Park will be treated to an exciting National League East Division race, and there will be several new promotions and special events for fans to enjoy. The Washington Nationals are excited to announce the team's full 2019 promotional calendar, which can be found online at nationals.com/Promotions!
Single game tickets for all 2019 regular season games, excluding Opening Day, will go on sale...
It's finally here. Well, almost.
By this time next week, the Orioles will have returned to thier spring roost at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla., and spring training will have begun. Before you know it, Grapefruit League games will be underway, which means March 28 and the start of the 2019 regular season won't be far behind.
Takes the chill off a cold winter's day, doesn't it?
But before baseball begins anew, we'll jump in the MASN way-back machine just one more time and...
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has named Orioles Head Groundskeeper Nicol Sherry the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Dick Ericson Founders' Award. Sherry received the award at the STMA banquet on Friday, January 25, in Phoenix, Ariz.
The Dick Ericson Award, established in 1997, is awarded annually to a STMA member who effectively manages sports fields and their facility, exhibits the qualities of a true team leader, and who positively impacts the sports turf industry. The award...
Orioles head groundskeeper Nicole Sherry was recently recognized at the Sports Turf Managers Association national conference in Phoenix, Ariz.
Sherry was honored with the Dick Ericson Founders' Award, which is given annually to the STMA member who effectively manages sports fields and thier facility, exhibiting the qualities of a true team leader. Ericson was the organization's first president and continues to have an impact in raising the level of professionalism within the turf...
We're getting tantalizingly close to baseball again. The calendar will soon turn a page to February, which means the crack of the bat meeting a ball and the sound of a ball popping in a mitt will be heard soon. Very soon.
But before we get to utter those four glorious words - pitchers and catchers report - we've got a few more memories to relive via "Nationals Classics" on MASN.
This week's offerings may be few, but they're fun. You'll see two games in which the Nats beat the Braves in...
The Orioles today announced that they have invited 18 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla. The list includes two left-handed pitchers, six right-handed pitchers, three catchers, four infielders, and three outfielders. A complete list of the Orioles' non-roster invitees for 2019 Spring Training is below:PITCHERS (8)LHP Sean GilmartinRHP Gregory InfanteRHP Dean KremerLHP Chris LeeRHP Josh LucasRHP Zach PopRHP Bo SchultzRHP Gabriel YnoaCATCHER (3)Martin...
MASN's "Nats Xtra" pregame and postgame shows will have new hosts in 2019. New, but not unfamiliar.
Dan Kolko will move from his role as the on-field reporter on Nationals television broadcasts to succeed the retired Johnny Holliday as host of "Nats Xtra," while former Nationals third base coach and Astros manager Bo Porter has been named as the program's analyst, filling the role most recently held by Ray Knight, whose contract was not renewed.
Kolko's role as the team's on-field...
It take patience to be a baseball fan. No way around it, there's a lot of dead time in a game. But those who appreciate the intricate diamond ballet can wait it out and have their patience rewarded.
And what's a better reward than a walk-off victory?
This week's smattering of "Orioles Classics" on MASN is full of walk-offs, and also includes some victories of a more generic persuasion. But who are we kidding: Everyone likes a win, right?
Some of the heroes are well known, others not so...
If you've already renewed your Birdland Membership, you're well on your way to enjoying the 2019 season of Orioles baseball. You'll save an average of 15 percent off individual ticket prices - with the same members-only pricing you enjoyed in 2018 - and there are six membership options, allowing fans to choose the one that's right for them.
But there are a host of perks that will be available only to Birdland Memberships members, based on the number of games they attend and the number of...
Individual tickets for all 17 of the Orioles' 2019 Spring Training games at Ed Smith Stadium will go on sale Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. ET. It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online. The Orioles will offer a special online 36-hour presale from Wednesday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 24 at 10:00 p.m. to fans subscribing to the free digital Sarasota 365 Newsletter or Warehouse Wire.
The Orioles will play their first of 17 home spring training games in 2019 at...
The Orioles have announced they will conduct an open tryout to find ballgirls and ballboys for the 2019 season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, March 9. The judges will include members of the Orioles' front office.
Outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older who are interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the Orioles during the upcoming 2019 season are invited to try out for a position at Oriole Park beginning at noon on March 9.
Those interested should dress...
