Countdown to Spring Training

Orioles spring training tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16. If that doesn't tell you that baseball season is right around the corner, what does? The countdown to spring training has officially begun, and in case you're on the fence as to whether you want to make the trip down to the Orioles' first spring training in Sarasota, a handful of O's fans took a break from planning their trips to share their plans with the Orioles Buzz. One O's fan, Monte Schisler, a...
The Orioles have announced today that more than 70 current, future and former Orioles players and coaches will participate in this year's Orioles FanFest at the Baltimore Convention Center next Saturday, January 23. The Following current and future O's are scheduled to attend: Matt Albers Robert Andino Garrett Atkins Michael Aubrey Josh Bell Brad Bergesen Jason Berken Alberto Castillo Brandon Erbe Michael Gongzelz Jeremy Guthrie David Hernandez Rhyne Huges Jim Johnson Adam Jones Nick...
One of the more commonly asked questions in spring training involves players who are out of minor league options. You wants names. I want to pass them along to you. It's the perfect storm. It also won't require that you put on a heavy coat and grab a shovel. You can check out this list from mlbtraderumors that contains players who are out of options and have less than five years of service time. They have to clear waivers before being sent down. The Orioles' representatives are Matt...
All 2010 Orioles full and partial season plan holders are in for a one-of-a-kind reward for their loyal support of the O's. Keep an eye on your mailbox for an exclusive Brooks Robinson figurine, depicting the Hall of Famer with his glove dipped in 14 Karat Gold. All fans who renew their full or partial season plans or purchase a plan (with a two-seat minimum) by February 5 will receive the Brooks Robinson figurine as part of the Orange Carpet Program. Fans who have already renewed...
Any reference to the Orioles' bullpen has to include Koji Uehara. And any reference to Koji Uehara has to include a mention of his health. Uehara missed two weeks in spring training with a strained hamstring and went on the disabled list with the same injury in late May. He returned to the disabled list on June 24 with a sore right elbow, later diagnosed as a partial tear of the flexor tendon. The Orioles finally sent him home in September. The last time we checked, Uehara was playing catch...
Spring training starts, but the questions won't end. You know them, you need them, you want them, you can't live without them. And you'll keep reheating them and pretending they're fresh. Sort of like the side dishes in the press dining room. No matter how many times I shovel the snow off my sidewalk, the questions are piled much higher. And while no two snowflakes are alike - at least in my personal collection that I keep in a safe deposit box - your inquiries look strangely...
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day everyone. Whether you're at work or off for the holiday, we're back at the ballpark for another Where in the Yard? challenge here in the Orioles Buzz. This week promises more Birds, but these two aren't the only ones of their kind that you'll find in the Yard. And don't forget, since we've reached Week 5, things will play out a little differently come the mid-week reveal. You'll have until Wednesday to submit your guess for this week's photo, as...
Drum roll please... Okay, so it's not that dramatic, but below is the first set of standings for the Orioles Buzz photo feature 'Where in the Yard?' But before you wonder where all the points came from, here's how I broke things down. There were five opportunities to identify photos taken in or around Camden Yards - 5 points. Then on top of those five, there were also opportunities for bonus points. In the first round, knowing a little something extra about Babe Ruth's glove scored...
I have seven weeks to fall in love with Sarasota. Right now, I want to take it out for a nice seafood dinner and never call it again. Let's just say my first impression of the city hasn't been a good one. There's not a lot to see and do on Fruitville Rd., at least the stretch that I've traveled since leaving the airport. I can't imagine that this particular area is a hot tourist attraction unless you're into medical buildings and auto repair shops. In that case, you'll want to keep...
The Orioles and OriolesREACH will help to raise funds for the Haitian relief effort through a variety of means at the team's FanFest celebration this Saturday at the Baltimore Convention Center. A portion of the money generated from FanFest ticket sales, as well as proceeds from silent auctions and sales of O's memorabilia will be donated to the Haitian earthquake relief effort. Collection buckets will also be placed at various locations throughout the Convention Center for fans who wish to...
On the fence as to whether or not you want to head to Orioles FanFest tomorrow? Aside from the fact that your time could hardly be better spent than supporting the O's on a Saturday just weeks from the start of Spring Training, you'll get plenty of the Birds for your buck. Tickets to FanFest are just $10 for adults and $5 for children 14 and younger and fans 55 and over. Parking is complementary. Now first, factor in the portion of your ticket dollars that will go toward the Haitian...