MASNsports.com sets guest blogger rotation for first half of 2015

MASNsports.com sets guest blogger rotation for first half of 2015
Here at MASNsports.com, we don't live in a bubble. We realize we're one of many places you turn for your Orioles news and views, though we certainly hope our blogs are among your first stops (and a place you visit multiple times each day). That's one of the reasons why, in 2011, we started featuring guest bloggers on our site. We realized the blogosphere - or is that blog-O's-phere? - was full of die-hard fans of the orange and black who were cranking out reports and opinions on the Birds...
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Sure sign of spring: Autograph event at Dempsey's

Sure sign of spring: Autograph event at Dempsey's
Weather got you down? Tired of snow, ice and cold? I can empathize. In fact, I've had to make due for the past two storms with a snow shovel that's about to give up the ghost. Home Depot and Lowe's act as if it's never snowed in Baltimore in March. And all those bulbs and fertilizer don't exactly do a good job of moving the white stuff. But spring is coming. I promise. And I'll bet I can make you feel like Orioles season is just a little bit closer. Dempsey's Brew Pub and Restaurant at...
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O's team with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for 2015 "Go Green" Day, green cap auction

O's team with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for 2015 "Go Green" Day, green cap auction
St. Patrick's Day won't be the only reason to deck out in green if you're visiting Ed Smith Stadium when the Orioles play the Twins on March 17. The Orioles announced today that Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will be their partner for "Go Green" Day that day at the park in Sarasota, Fla. Selby Gardens, a world-renowned botanical research center and leader in environmental education, will benefit from an online auction of specially designed green O's caps autographed by players. The caps...
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Five "Orioles Classics" to air on MASN this week

Five "Orioles Classics" to air on MASN this week
I've got good news, Birdland. Grapefruit League games begin for the Orioles on Tuesday, March 3 and MASN HD will air its first spring training game of the year on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. While we rejoice in the return of live Grapefruit League baseball, be sure to catch five "Orioles Classics" this week. Here's what's on deck: Monday, March 2, 1 p.m.: Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been the home of the Orioles since 1992, but many fans still have memories from Memorial Stadium. On...
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Birdland Golf Classic raises $40,000 for Miracle League of Manasota

Birdland Golf Classic raises $40,000 for Miracle League of Manasota
The fifth annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic, held Monday at the Founders Club in Sarasota, was a rousing success, raising more than $40,000 for the Miracle League of Manasota. Those monies will help to fund the Miracle League for the entire upcoming season, ensuring that 14,000 school-aged children with disabilities and their adult counterparts in Manatee and Sarasota counties can continue to play ball. Their home diamond is a synthetically surfaced field with all the requisite...
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Watch three "Orioles Classics" this week on MASN HD

Watch three "Orioles Classics" this week on MASN HD
Raise you hand if you're done with Old Man Winter. Yeah, me too. After yet another snowstorm, the sights coming out of Sarasota are looking better every day. While we're still five days away from Orioles spring training games, you can enjoy three "Orioles Classics" this week on MASN HD. Here's what's on deck: Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.: You don't want to miss the Orioles' 60th anniversary game from Aug. 8. Chris Tillman pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed just two earned runs. Manny...
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Throwback Thursday: Wieters' extra special walk-off

Throwback Thursday: Wieters' extra special walk-off
Today's the day! Spring training officially kicks off today in Sarasota. It's nice to have warm weather and Orioles baseball going on, even if it is hundreds of miles away from Baltimore. As camp gets under way, there are still questions that remain to be answered for the Birds. Near the top of the list: Will Matt Wieters be ready for opening day? Last season was short-lived for Wieters. He played in just 26 games before undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he made the most out of his time...
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Orioles' partnership with Sarasota County proves valuable for both parties

Orioles' partnership with Sarasota County proves valuable for both parties
While the Orioles' location of spring training operations in Sarasota County began as a back-up plan of sorts, it has become a valuable and uniting force between the O's and the county. When the Orioles failed to lock down a long-term deal with the city of Fort Lauderdale for spring operations more than five years ago, they began to look west. "We did the deal (with Sarasota in 2009) because the (Orioles) ownership felt it was such a good community and such a good fit for the fan base,...
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Spring training promotional giveaways, special events announced by O's

Spring training promotional giveaways, special events announced by O's
It wasn't so long ago that a spring training game was enough of an event to draw fans in Florida and Arizona communities that had no other access to Major League Baseball. But times change, and even Grapefruit League games need a little creative nudge, something special to bring the fans out. The Orioles today announced their list of promotional giveaways and special events for spring games at Ed Smith Stadium. Depending on which games you attend in Sarasota - and providing you arrive early...
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MASN's Mike Bordick recalls O's 1999 exhibition in Cuba

MASN's Mike Bordick recalls O's 1999 exhibition in Cuba
When President Barack Obama announced plans to normalize U.S. relations with Cuba in December, news broke less than two months later that the Orioles are among the teams interested in playing an exhibition game there this spring. This might all sound familiar for a reason. Sixteen years ago, after the United States lifted travel restrictions to Cuba, the Orioles played a home-and-home exhibition series with the Cuban national team, becoming the first major league team to play a game in the...
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Henneman has lived the duration of "60 Years of Orioles Magic"

Henneman has lived the duration of "60 Years of Orioles Magic"
When the Orioles were seeking a writer to chronicle their first six decades in Baltimore, longtime journalist Jim Henneman was a logical choice, one found in their own backyard. The 79-year-old Henneman's lifetime practically mirrors the Orioles' tenure in Charm City. As a youth, he worked in the clubhouse at Oriole Park, home of the team during its Triple-A run from 1946-53. He attended the 1954 parade down Charles Street welcoming the former St. Louis Browns to their new roost, and was in...
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Orioles continue to impact Sarasota community

Orioles continue to impact Sarasota community
While Orioles fans in the Baltimore area are counting down the days to sunny skies, warm weather and the return of baseball at Camden Yards, a huge flock of O's fans in Sarasota, Fla., is just days away from the return of their favorite team. Since moving their full-time spring training operations to Sarasota in 2010, the Orioles have been able to make a huge impact on the Florida community within the confines of Ed Smith Stadium - "Birdland South" - and beyond. Orioles spring training games...
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Watch the Iron Man pick up his 3,000th hit on this week's "Orioles Classics"

Watch the Iron Man pick up his 3,000th hit on this week's "Orioles Classics"
Who doesn't love a little bit of history? On this week's "Orioles Classics," we've have two historic events for you to relive, including Cal Ripken Jr.'s 3,0000th hit. Here's what's on deck on MASN HD: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m.: The start of the 1988 season was not kind to the Orioles. There's no way to tiptoe around an 0-21 start. The team did not earn their first win until April 29 at the Chicago against the White Sox. May 2, 1988 was the first time the Birds returned to...
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Warm up with two "Orioles Classics" this week

Warm up with two "Orioles Classics" this week
Did FanFest fulfill your baseball needs for the remainder of the offseason? No? Yeah, me either. To entertain you before spring training officially begins, watch two "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD this week. Here's what's on deck: Wednesday, Feb. 4, midnight, 12:30 p.m.: Can't sleep? Watch the first game played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards! The home of the Orioles opened its doors for its first official game on April 6, 1992. The Orioles beat the Indians 2-0 to officially christen...
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Matthew Taylor: On life, baseball and near loss

Matthew Taylor: On life, baseball and near loss
As I writer, I know the advice: Avoid cliches. That means I shouldn't write about fathers and baseball any more than I already do, and I certainly shouldn't pull out the line from "Field of Dreams": "Hey dad, wanna have a catch?" I'm going to do both, and more, because as a writer I also understand that sometimes you have to break the rules. This is one of those times. My dad nearly died over the holidays. He went into cardiac arrest while participating in the Military Bowl parade as...
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Bundle up and back the Birds at FanFest on Saturday

Bundle up and back the Birds at FanFest on Saturday
Do you find yourself craving the warmth of summer nights spent at Camden Yards? You're not alone. But since we can't time travel to opening day just yet, we have something equally as exciting lined up for you this weekend: Orioles FanFest 2015! You know the drill: MASN will be on-site all day at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, Jan 31, hooking you up with O's gear, autographed memorabilia and chances to rub elbows with your favorite players and on-air personalities. For all of...
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Get ready for FanFest with two "Orioles Classics" this week

Get ready for FanFest with two "Orioles Classics" this week
Good news, Orioles fans. FanFest is just four days away! That's right. For one day, you can dream of warmer weather and baseball diamonds. While we wait for FanFest, stay inside, warm up and watch two "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD. Here's what's on deck this week: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: In 2012, "Manny Mania" was alive in Charm City. Playing just the second game of his career on Aug. 10, 2012, the rookie third baseman hit his first and second career home runs. Both Manny...
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Orioles announce autograph lineup for FanFest (vouchers sell out)

Orioles announce autograph lineup for FanFest (vouchers sell out)
The Orioles have released their autograph schedule for FanFest. Autograph vouchers for the Esskay Autograph Stations will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 at orioles.com/fanfest. FanFest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles season plan members beginning at 10 a.m. Autograph sessions will begin at 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:20 p.m. and 4:40 p.m., and each will include three Orioles players, staff...
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Warm up with five "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD

Warm up with five "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD
Breathe, Birdland. We're one week closer to the start of spring training. If you are suffering from Orioles withdrawal, we may have a cure: Five "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD this week. We have a variety of games, including three from the past two seasons, one from 2007 and one from 1992. Here's what's on deck: Monday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m. and 11 p.m.: We have two 2014 games for you to watch today. First, you don't want to miss the Orioles' 60th anniversary game from Aug. 8. After the game,...
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Throwback Thursday: "Get that man a quarterback job"

Throwback Thursday: "Get that man a quarterback job"
This week, there's been a lot of buzz surrounding Manny Machado's appearance at the Orioles' minicamp. After season-ending surgery in 2014, the third baseman explained that he's itching to get back out there. In just 82 games this season, Machado reminded fans about his flashy, award-winning defense. He also reminded Albert Pujols ... twice. In the second game of the Birds' home series against the Angels, Pujols hit a grounder down the third base line. Gary Thorne's play-by-play call says...
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