Camden Yards vying for title of "Must-See Stadium"

Camden Yards vying for title of "Must-See Stadium"
We already know Oriole Park at Camden Yards is the most beautiful of baseball cathedrals. We know that its arrival kicked off a new era in baseball stadium construction, with Baltimore's downtown ballpark often imitated but never duplicated. And we're sure that it's the finest place to take in a game featuring your beloved Orioles. Camden Yards has collected accolades aplenty over the years, and it's now competing for another in an online USA Today competition to choose the most "Must-See...
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Entercom Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan to broadcast 13 Orioles spring training games

Entercom Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan to broadcast 13 Orioles spring training games
The Orioles and Entercom, the nation's unrivaled leader in sports radio, have announced the broadcast schedule for 2018 Spring Training. Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, will feature 13 Orioles Spring Training games beginning with the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, February 23, at 1:05 p.m. ET. The broadcast schedule also features 10 additional home games in Sarasota, including the March 24 home finale against the...
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Werth to be in gallery at State of the Union address

Werth to be in gallery at State of the Union address
When the television cameras pan the crowd at tomorrow night's State of the Union address by President Donald J. Trump, don't be surprised if you see a certain bearded former Nationals outfielder who's more than a little legendary in these parts. And the reason for his invitation to sit in the gallery at the once-a-year speech has nothing at all to do with his baseball career. According to Roll Call, Jayson Werth will be at U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night, a guest of Rep. Rodney Davis, an...
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MASN announces seven-game Orioles spring training TV schedule

MASN announces seven-game Orioles spring training TV schedule
MASN, the television home of the Baltimore Orioles, will broadcast seven Orioles spring training games during the 2018 Grapefruit League campaign. All games will appear on MASN, beginning with the Orioles' home opener on Feb. 23 game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Sarasota, Fla. The network's spring training coverage includes six more games from Ed Smith Stadium, the team's year-round Florida home: Feb. 28 against the St. Louis Cardinals; March 4 against the Boston Red Sox; March 11 against...
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Nationals announce spring training television broadcast schedule

Nationals announce spring training television broadcast schedule
Single game tickets are on sale now for the second season of Nationals Spring Training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches! For fans who are not able to make it to West Palm Beach, the Nationals television broadcast partner, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), will broadcast a total of seven Nationals Spring Training matchups in 2018. In addition, the March 21 game against the Houston Astros will be televised nationally on ESPN. The complete MASN spring training schedule for the Nationals...
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Orioles statement on extended netting at Camden Yards, Ed Smith Stadium

Orioles statement on extended netting at Camden Yards, Ed Smith Stadium
The Orioles released the following statement this afternoon: "The Orioles informed Major League Baseball in the fall of last year that consistent with the club's emphasis on the safety and security of fans, the existing netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards would be extended to cover an increased area prior to the 2018 season. While we are still working with our design and engineering team on the specific dimensions of the new system, the additional netting coverage is expected to extend...
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Orioles, Triple-A Tides to meet in March 26 exhibition game in Norfolk

Orioles, Triple-A Tides to meet in March 26 exhibition game in Norfolk
The Norfolk Tides announced today that the Baltimore Orioles will play an exhibition game at Harbor Park on Monday, March 26th. The game will feature the Orioles taking on the Tides, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05. "The Orioles have such an outstanding fan base in the Hampton Roads area, and we're extremely fortunate to have a major league affiliate committed to growing baseball in our local community" said Tides General Manager Joe Gregory. "This is yet another example of the...
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Jim Hunter set for induction to Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame

Jim Hunter set for induction to Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame
MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter will headline the newest class of the Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame, which will hold its induction awards dinner on Friday, Feb. 9 in Freehold, N.J. Hunter, who is entering his 22nd season as a member of the Orioles broadcast team, calls games on the Orioles Radio Network and on MASN. He came to Baltimore from CBS Sports Radio, where he had been a member of the network's Major League Baseball "Game of the Week" announcing team and broadcasted...
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Nationals agree to terms with infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick

Nationals agree to terms with infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a two-year contract with infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Kendrick, 34, returns to Washington after hitting .293 with eight doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 25 RBI, 11 walks and 24 runs scored in 52 games for the Nationals. He was acquired from Philadelphia on July 28, just days before the 2017 non-waiver trade deadline. He hit .315...
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Orioles individual game tickets got on sale Jan. 25

Orioles individual game tickets got on sale Jan. 25
Individual game tickets for the 2018 season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards will go on sale Thursday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Tickets will be available online at www.orioles.com/tickets, by phone at 1-888-848-BIRD, and on-site at Oriole Park and the Orioles Official Team Store at the York Galleria in York, Pa. The box office at Oriole Park will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. The Orioles Official Team Store at the York Galleria...
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#NoOffseason takes a look at Schoop's impact on his native Curaçao

#NoOffseason takes a look at Schoop's impact on his native Curaçao
It's the offseason, and even though players try their best to rest and decompress, they don't get too far away from baseball. Take Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop, for example. Coming off a career year in which he slashed .293/.338/.503 with career highs of 32 home runs and 105 RBIs, Schoop has been busy readying himself for next season in his native Curaçao. But there's only so much time for workouts and preparation. And part of Schoop's offseason has been spent in his native...
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Mark Zuckerman named D.C. Sportswriter of the Year

Mark Zuckerman named D.C. Sportswriter of the Year
MASNsports.com Nationals beat writer Mark Zuckerman has been named as the Sportswriter of the Year for Washington, D.C., by the National Sports Media Association. Zuckerman, who joined MASNsports.com in 2016, will be honored at the 59th annual NSMA Awards Weekend in Winston-Salem, N.C., from June 23-25. He's a first-time winner of the award, which is voted on by other D.C.-based sportswriters. "This is definitely unexpected," Zuckerman said. "There are tons of really talented sportswriters...
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Registration closes Jan. 26 for OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic

Registration closes Jan. 26 for OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic
Golfers have until Friday, January 26 to register for the eighth annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic scheduled for Tuesday, February 13 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Individuals and foursomes are invited to participate with Orioles players and coaches in the event, which benefits the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. The event begins with...
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Orioles announce autograph lineup for Jan. 27 FanFest

Orioles announce autograph lineup for Jan. 27 FanFest
Tomorrow's the day - fans will finally be able to purchase autograph vouchers for Orioles FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Vouchers go on sale here at 10 a.m., Eastern time. Prepare your keyboard or mobile device clicking fingers accordingly. But tonight's when the planning actually begins, as any FanFest veteran well knows. The Orioles have released the lineup of autograph stations for the annual offseason event, allowing fans to figure out how to best...
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Orioles avoid arbitration, agree to terms with five players

Orioles avoid arbitration, agree to terms with five players
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with infielder Tim Beckham, right-hander Brad Brach, left-hander Zach Britton, catcher Caleb Joseph and infielder Manny Machado on one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. Beckham, 27, hit .306/.348/.523 (66-for-216) with 13 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, 36 runs scored, and 26 RBI in 50 games with the Orioles. He was named American League Player of the Week for July 31-August 6, his first time winning the award. Brach, 31,...
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Autograph vouchers for Orioles FanFest on sale on Jan. 17

Autograph vouchers for Orioles FanFest on sale on Jan. 17
You already have Orioles FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27 circled on your calendar. Who doesn't? Well, there are two more dates you need to be aware of ahead of FanFest, especially if you want to get autographs from your favorite Orioles at the Baltimore Convention Center. (If you need a reminder, FanFest will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles season plan members beginning at 10 a.m. as part of the Orange Carpet Program.) Vouchers for autograph sessions at FanFest will go on...
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Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale Jan. 17 at Orioles.com

Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale Jan. 17 at Orioles.com
Vouchers for autograph sessions at Orioles FanFest will go on sale Wednesday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. ET. 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 Tuesday, January 16. Orioles FanFest will be held on Saturday, January 27, at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with early entry for Orioles Season Plan Members beginning at 10:00 a.m. as part of the Orange Carpet Program. At this...
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Orioles announce athletic training staff changes

Orioles announce athletic training staff changes
The Baltimore Orioles have named Brian Ebel as the club's Head Athletic Trainer, and Mark Shires and Pat Wesley as Assistant Athletic Trainers. Ebel spent the last 21 seasons as the Assistant Athletic Trainer under former Head Athletic Trainer Richie Bancells. He is just the fourth Head Athletic Trainer in Orioles history since the franchise moved to Baltimore in 1954. The 2018 season will mark Ebel's 34th year with the Orioles organization. He began his career in 1985 at the age of 19 when...
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Harper drops puck before Capitals face off against Golden Knights

Harper drops puck before Capitals face off against Golden Knights
Perhaps Nationals slugger Bryce Harper has learned a thing or two about being politically correct from his time in the nation's capital. Tonight, before the Capitals played the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas native Harper was at center ice to drop the ceremonial first puck between Caps star Alex Ovechkin and Golden Knights left wing James Neal. Pay particular attention to the ensemble Harper wore for his pregame duties: a Golden Knights jersey (he's a regular at T-Mobile arena for the home...
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Nationals agree to terms with first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams

Nationals agree to terms with first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Adams, 29, joins the Nationals after hitting .274 with 22 doubles, one triple, 20 home runs, 65 RBI, 23 walks and 46 runs scored in 131 games for the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves in 2017. His 20 home runs marked a new career high, besting his previous high of 17 with St....
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