(Baltimore) - June 30 - The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) today announced the addition of three individuals – Brad Brach, Mike Devereaux and Jason La Canfora – to join an already talented group of broadcasters to enhance the on-air endgame experience for fans and bring familiar voices to the broadcast as the Orioles make a push for the postseason.

Brach will be joining the booth for a select number of games as a second analyst alongside Ben McDonald or Jim Palmer. He enjoyed an 11-year MLB career from 2011-21 with six teams, including the Orioles from 2014-18. He was an All-Star in 2016 while going 27-15 with 32 saves and a 2.99 ERA (109 ER/327.2 IP) in 288 games with the O’s, including helping the team win the American League East in 2014 and earn a postseason berth in 2016. He retired from playing following the 2022 season.

Devereaux has been added for a select number of games and will also join the booth as a second analyst. Seven of his 12 MLB seasons from 1989-1994 and 1996 were spent in Baltimore. Outside of Orioles Legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., nobody played more games with the O’s during that time than Devereaux, who was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in 2021. He helped the team to a playoff appearance in 1996. 

La Canfora joins as a game broadcast contributor and to O’s Xtra Pre/Post Game Shows. The Baltimorean has previous on-air experience with NFL Network (NFL Gameday and Thursday night football, CBS, and the Washington Post. He currently hosts Inside Access on 105.7 WJZ-FM. 

The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) is a regional sports network and multimedia platform that televises every available game of both the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals, pre- and postgame shows, and NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sports, totaling more than 500 live events annually.  The network is available in a seven-state region, from Harrisburg, Pa., to Charlotte, N.C., on 25 cable and fiber optic providers, and is televised nationally via satellite provider DirecTV. MASN’s digital home - https://www.masnsports.com/ - features news and sports content and offers in-market streaming of both O’s and Nats games.  MASN has won more than 100 Emmy and Addy awards for broadcast and marketing excellence.

The Washington Nationals will celebrate July Fourth with service members across the world as the team’s game vs. the Cincinnati Reds will be simulcast to bases everywhere via the American Forces Network as part of AFN’s partnership with Major League Baseball. The Nationals will also hold a special watch party with military members stationed at Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts the largest expeditionary wing in the world, as part of the first edition of Nats on Base Abroad.

“Honoring and supporting our nation’s military and their families is central to who we are as an organization,” said Mark D. Lerner, Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner. “We’re incredibly proud to expand our Nats on Base program to deliver the Nationals Park experience to thousands of our troops stationed overseas, while also reaching service members worldwide thanks to the American Forces Network.” 

Former Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche, host Mike Ploger and mascot Screech will bring our nation’s pastime to military members stationed at AUAB, including an honorary first pitch, ballpark games, prizes and a very special Salute to Service. Live footage from the watch party will be integrated into the game’s video board programming and MASN telecast, creating a true international viewing event. Lerner Sports Chief Operating Officer and Washington Nationals Partner Alan H. Gottlieb will accompany a staff of community engagement, marketing and video production personnel to the base, representing the Washington Nationals organization and providing troops with the most authentic gameday experience possible.

The Nationals are proud to welcome family of service members stationed at AUAB to Nationals Park for the game and will air special messages from players, troops and their families on the video board during the game and throughout the MASN and AFN simulcast.

This July Fourth marks the 80th anniversary of the American Forces Network’s first radio broadcast to U.S. troops in Europe during World War II. Corporal Syl Binkin delivered the radio address in England, becoming America’s first military broadcaster. 

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino from Triple-A Rochester and designated right-handed pitcher Chad Kuhl for assignment on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. 

Espino, 36, joins the Nationals for the first time this season after beginning the season with Triple-A Rochester. He posted a 2.12 ERA in his 23 relief appearances for Washington in 2022.  In all, Espino pitched in a career-high 42 games last season, matching a career-high with 19 starts after he opened the season in the bullpen and joined the rotation on June 12. He ranked eighth in the National League with 1.91 walks per 9.0 innings (min. 100.0 IP). Espino issued just four walks in 30.1 innings across his first 21 outings and tossed scoreless relief in 16 of the 21 games (2.08 ERA).

Espino pitched in 11 games for Rochester this season, all starts. He was 3-2 with a 4.56 ERA (25 ER/49.1 IP) with 43 strikeouts. He pitched 5.0 or more innings in eight of his last nine outings and allowed three runs or less in five of his last six.

Kuhl, 30, posted an 8.45 ERA in 16 games, five starts, for Washington.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Reinstated OF Cedric Mullins from the 10-day Injured List.
• Recalled LHP Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned RHP Logan Gillaspie to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned INF/OF Josh Lester to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• Traded RHP Spenser Watkins to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations.

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Derek Hill from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day Injured List with back spasms in the lumbar spine on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Hill, 27, joins the Nationals after hitting .320 with 11 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 31 RBI, 18 walks, 11 stolen bases and 40 runs scored in 52 games between High-A Wilmington and Triple-A Rochester. He appeared in 45 games in center field, four in left field and two in right field.

A non-roster invite to 2023 Spring Training, Hill leads Washington’s system in batting average (.320) and ranks among Nationals Minor Leaguers in slugging percentage (2^nd, .521), OPS (2^nd, .903), runs scored (2^nd, 40), on-base percentage (3^rd, .382), home runs (T4^th, 8) and RBI (T6^th, 31).

Hill hit safely in 19 straight games from May 14 to June 7, going 31-for-78 (.397) with seven doubles, two triples, four homers, 18 RBI, 11 walks and 20 runs scored during the longest active streak in Minor League Baseball at the time. He capped it with four straight multi-hit efforts. 

A native of Des Moines, Iowa and graduate of Elk Grove (Calif.) High School, Hill was originally selected by the Detroit Tigers in the first round (No. 23) of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. During his time in their system, he was cited by Baseball America as being Detroit’s “Best Defensive Outfielder” (2018-21), “Best Athlete” (2018) and “Fastest Baserunner” (2018-19).

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of C Anthony Bemboom from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Recalled RHP Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Designated RHP Spenser Watkins for assignment.
• Optioned C José Godoy to Triple-A Norfolk.
• RHP Noah Denoyer has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

MASN and ICE CUBE’S BIG3 Launch Programming and Community Impact Partnership

 

3 on 3 Professional Basketball League Is the Hottest Growth Property in Sports

 

Growing Ratings and Community Impact Programs Are the Focus of MASN-BIG3 Partnership

 

Network Joins CBS Sports as Media Home to BIG3

 

MASN to Carry 52 BIG3 2023 Games Throughout its Seven-State Television Territory

 

LOS ANGELES and BALTIMORE, MD – June 20, 2023 — The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and Ice Cube’s BIG3 pro league are joining forces to launch a programming and community partnership, bringing the excitement of televised three-on-three basketball to seven new states. This historic partnership will allow for viewing 52 professional 3-on-3 basketball league games this summer, starting later this month.

 

The BIG3 league, founded by producer, actor, and artist Ice Cube has quickly become the hottest growth property in sports. The summer 3-on-3 tour tips off Sunday, June 25, extending nine weeks with games in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Memphis, Miami, Boston, DC, Charlotte, and Detroit. All-Star and Championship Games will take place across the pond in London, England, on August 26th.

 

BIG3 features many of the biggest names in basketball history, including coaches Gilbert Arenas, Charles Oakley, George Gervin, Gary Payton, Nancy Lieberman, Stephen Jackson, Lisa Leslie, Rick Barry, Rick Mahorn, and Julius Erving.   Players this year include Joe Johnson, Jason Richardson, Nick Young, Michael Beasley, Isaiah Briscoe, Mario Chalmers, Leandro Barbosa, Gerald Green, Frank Nitty, Kevin Murphy, and many more.

 

MASN will televise BIG3 on MASN and MASN2.  A promotional video of the partnership is available here:

 

"The addition of MASN to our media partnership family is a tremendous milestone for the BIG3,” said Ice Cube. “This collaboration allows us to bring more of BIG3’s signature style of 3-on-3 to an area of the country that has shown us tons of love.”

 

“Cube and BIG3 energize communities across the country," said MASN and Orioles Chair, CEO, and Managing Partner John Angelos. “This partnership is another step toward merging Major League Baseball's economic development power and our network’s world-class live entertainment production capabilities with visionaries like Cube and Jeff. MLB and BIG3 can together rejuvenate the communities where our kids learn, live, and play."

 

“Our primary goal has been working to get all of our games in front of the best sports fans,” said BIG3 President and Co-Founder Jeff Kwatinetz. “The Mid-Atlantic region has some of the most dedicated BIG3 fans, and we are excited to bring FIREBALL, our unique brand of play, to a top tier regional sports network that is already home to iconic, must-see sports teams like the Orioles.”

 

The BIG3 is returning to a full nationwide touring model with stops at arenas in Dallas, New York, Memphis, Miami, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Washington D.C., and London, England.

 

Tickets for the first three weeks of season six are available here. To learn more about the BIG3 and see the full season schedule, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and Instagram.

 

ABOUT BIG3:

BIG3 (BIG3.com) is who we are, FIREBALL3 is what we play. It’s not your grandfather’s 3-on-3. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular, and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences. In 2023, the BIG3 was named “Best in Web3” by Sports Business Journal for the league’s groundbreaking Web3 Project, Forever Experience Action Tokens (FEATs), offering utility and ownership-like value in BIG3 teams via blockchain technology.

 

ABOUT MASN:

The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) is a regional sports network and multimedia platform that televises every available game of both the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals, pre- and postgame shows, and NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sports, totaling more than 500 live events annually.  The network is available in a seven-state region, from Harrisburg, Pa., to Charlotte, N.C., on 25 cable and fiber optic providers, and is televised nationally via satellite provider DirecTV. MASN’s digital home - https://www.masnsports.com/ - features news and sports content and offers in-market streaming of both O’s and Nats games.  MASN has won more than 100 Emmy and Addy awards for broadcast and marketing excellence.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of C José Godoy from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear #77.
• Placed C James McCann on the 10-day Injured List with a left ankle sprain.
• Designated RHP Reed Garrett for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Recalled RHP Spenser Watkins from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned RHP Reed Garrett to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• C Mark Kolozsvary has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency in lieu of accepting an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day Injured List and optioned outfielder Alex Call to Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. 

Robles, 26, hit .292 with four doubles, a triple, eight RBI, 10 walks, 13 runs and eight stolen bases in 31 games this season before he was placed on the Injured List with back spasms on May 8. While making his way back from the injury, he reached base in all four rehab games he played in for Triple-A Rochester. Robles went 4-for-7 (.571) with a double, two home runs, five RBI, a walk and five runs scored in his final two games for the Red Wings.

A veteran of parts of seven Major League seasons, Robles is a career .237 hitter with 77 doubles, 11 triples, 31 home runs, 154 RBI, 108 walks, 208 runs and 66 stolen bases. He is a two-time Rawlings Gold Glove finalist (2019, 2022) and led National League center fielders in defensive runs saved (12) last season according to FanGraphs.com.

Call, 28, hit .209 with three home runs, nine doubles, 20 RBI, 26 walks, 24 runs and six stolen bases in 64 games for the Nationals this season.

Please see the attached document the updated 26-man roster.

Following a six-game road trip, the Washington Nationals return home for two three-game sets against the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, and one rescheduled game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Single-game tickets for all Nationals home games are on sale now at nats.com/Tickets. 

This homestand features several exciting events and promotions, including the first of two Racing Presidents bobblehead giveaways, Juneteenth recognition, Italian Heritage Night, U.S. Army Day, Value Day and more.

As a reminder, if you would like to cover any events at Nationals Park, please contact Valerie Todryk Krebs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Devon Bridges at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for credentialing information in advance of the event.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 vs. MIAMI MARLINS (7:05 PM ET)

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of RHP Reed Garrett from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear #66.
• Placed RHP Austin Voth on the 15-day Injured List with right elbow discomfort.
• Designated C Mark Kolozsvary for assignment.

 The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Recalled INF Joey Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned C Mark Kolozsvary to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of C Mark Kolozsvary from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear #56.
• Placed INF Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day Injured List with vertigo, retroactive to June 10.
• Designated RHP Noah Denoyer for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Recalled LHP Cole Irvin from Triple-A Norfolk. He will start today’s game.
• Optioned LHP Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned LHP Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: 

• Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned LHP Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

La Sorsa, 25, posted a 2.08 ERA (1 ER/4.1 IP) with three strikeouts and three walks in two relief appearances with the Rays this season. He had his contract selected on May 28 and made his Major League debut the next day vs. Chicago (NL), tossing 2.0 scoreless innings of relief.

La Sorsa went 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 11 games (three starts) between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham before joining the Major League club. Opposing left-handed batters went 7-for-32 (.219) with one double, two walks and eight strikeouts against him prior to his contract having been selected.

A native of Jamaica, New York, La Sorsa was selected in the 18^th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft out of St. John’s University. He is 16-10 with 13 saves, a 2.87 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP and a .216 opponents’ batting average in 99 games (10 starts) across four Minor League seasons (2019-23).