Brian Roberts

Talking workouts and football with Jason Berken

2011-04-28T00:26:38Z

For the second straight week, Brian Roberts sat down in front of the camera for his MASNsports.com video blog. Only this time, the sky wasn't spitting rain and it wasn't 50 degrees.

With the weather cooperating a little more this week, Brian was able to take a seat at his normal post atop the Orioles dugout for his video blog, and he was joined by reliever Jason Berken.

Brian asked his teammate how he went about losing weight this offseason in an effort to get healthier, and talked with Berken about his passion for his hometown football team - the Green Bay Packers. Sticking on the football topic, Jason also announced that he had a special announcement for Brian and all Packers fans in the Baltimore area.

Brian made sure to thank those who contributed to the charity Easter egg hunt with the University of Maryland Hospital for Children, and made time to answer a few fan questions on a wide range of topics, from what his favorite restaurant is in Baltimore, to where he gets his specially-designed shoes, to why more players don't remain in one city for their full career.

Feel free to submit your own questions or blog ideas for B-Rob in the comment box below, and he might answer them in his next blog!

Improved team chemistry could result in improved record

2011-04-22T23:11:03Z

In the middle of a 10-game homestand, Brian Roberts stepped into a wet Orioles dugout for his first official video blog of the 2011 season.

The Orioles' second baseman had plenty to discuss, from his busy offseason - filled with some scary moments as he recovered from a concussion, as well as some fun moments training for the season with teammates - to his upcoming charity Easter egg hunt with the University of Maryland Hospital for Children.

Brian also talked about the O's inconsistent start to the season, his admittedly reluctant attempt to dive into social media via his Twitter and Facebook accounts (follow him @1brianroberts and http://www.facebook.com/1brianroberts) and how he thinks the Orioles' offseason additions could pay dividends this year.

Want to know the best joke Brian has heard about his height? Wonder how he's adjusted his offseason workouts as he tries to avoid future injuries? Want to know what he thinks of the O's team chemistry? Stick around at the end of the blog for Brian's answer to those fan questions, and feel free to submit your own questions or blog ideas for B-Rob in the comment box below.

Back in business

2011-04-04T17:24:24Z

Back at Camden Yards after spending six weeks at spring training, and sporting a new tuft of facial hair on his chin, Brian Roberts found a few minutes before the O's home opener to chat with MASNsports.com's Dan Kolko and give his first video blog of the 2011 season.

Fresh off a sweep of the defending AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays, Brian talked about the momentum that the O's have been able to carry over from a strong finish to 2010, the strength of their lineup from 1-9 in the order, and the quality of the starting pitching to begin the season.

The O's second baseman also asked for fan feedback and any blog ideas for this season, so feel free to send Brian your comments, and maybe he'll use your idea on his video blog this year.

Taking a tour of Fenway Park

2010-09-23T00:33:35Z

During the O's final trip to Fenway Park in 2010, Brian Roberts wanted to give O's fans a tour of the long-standing stadium in Boston. Watch this week's video blog, as Brian goes underneath the famed Green Monster and puts his permanent stamp on Fenway Park.

But B-Rob didn't stop there either - Before calling this video blog complete the Orioles' second baseman also takes you on top of the Green Monster where the Red Sox installed additional seating for their fans and to the foul pole from Carlton Fisk's home run in the 1975 World Series.

Blogging from the bullpen with VandenHurk

2010-09-17T19:20:11Z

Blown away by how fast this season gone by, Brian Roberts checked in from the O's dugout to offer his thoughts on just what the defining difference has been under manager Buck Showalter - And the result, B-Rob says, is a feeling of new life in the O's clubhouse that should should serve as a substantial stepping stone for next season.

Also this week, B-Rob takes you to another corner of Oriole Park to interview special guest Rick VandenHurk. The O's teammates chatted, appropriately, from the home bullpen at the Yard. Watch this week's video blog as B-Rob helps you get to know one of the O's newest relievers from a seat in the ballpark most fans never get to see.

A special tour of Yankee Stadium's Monument Park

2010-09-08T18:18:39Z

During a successful series in New York following Labor Day weekend, Brian Roberts checked in from Yankee Stadium for his latest video blog here on MASNsports.com.

After bringing you a behind the scenes look at the indoor batting cages at Camden Yards last week, B-Rob takes you inside Yankee Stadium and out to Monument Park for another special tour.

Take in the sights with B-Rob and find out who the O's second baseman considers the best switch-hitter of all time.

One-on-one in the cages with the O's leadoff hitter

2010-09-03T18:57:55Z

As the O's square up to play the majority of their remaining games against the AL East, Brian Roberts took a few minutes out to bring you a special treat this week.

Watch B-Rob's video blog this week for an exclusive, one-on-one hitting lesson with the O's leadoff hitter.

Take home Brian's insider batting tips and find out which Hall of Famer he came across in the batting cages one day early on in his career who made him realize how valuable even the simplest practice tools can be to your game.

Brian interviews his new skipper Buck Showalter

2010-08-28T23:46:55Z

For this edition of Brian Roberts Video Bog, B-Rob checked in from sunny Anaheim, California with special guest Buck Showalter.

B-Rob and Buck talked about everything from the Orioles' fan base to the deciding factors in Buck coming to Baltimore.

Fresh off of Brian's Fifth Annual Baseball Bash, which earned close to $225,000 for the University of Maryland Hospital for Children, B-Rob thanked his fans and teammates for their support and also told how Kevin Millwood was the highlight of the event.

Finally, watch and see why next August will be a big month for Brian and his dog Rocky.

Brian's back and ready for this year's Bash

2010-08-19T19:09:04Z

Back after an extended injury-induced break from his video blog, Brian Roberts settled into his old seat on the top of the dugout to check in with O's fans once again.

"You really get a grasp of what you love about the game and what you miss when it gets taken away," B-Rob admitted as he touched on his injuries this season and his journey back to baseball in Baltimore.

Meanwhile, in addition to falling back in with the Birds, Brian has been preparing for his Fifth Annual Brian's Baseball Bash, which is scheduled for Sunday, August 22. Fellow Oriole and big-time supporter of the Bash, Jeremy Guthrie, joined Brian for the latter half of his blog this week to talk about the event and help reveal some of the exciting auction items that will be up for grabs at the Bash.

A sit-down with Junior

2010-05-12T21:26:08Z

During a walk up Eutaw Street this week, Brian kicked off his blog by providing an update on his injury, including the news that he'll be moved to the 60-day disabled list.

Moving from his own Eutaw Street home run plaque, he made a stop at the only bronze baseball to grace the face of the Warehouse at Camden Yards. And who better to talk about the historic home run marker than the batter himself - Ken Griffey Jr.

With the Mariners in town for a three-game set, Griffey joined B-Rob as a special guest on the second baseman's weekly video blog. Find out where Brian was when Griffey hit the longest Eutaw Street home run in Oriole Park history and the differences, from a player's perspective, between Memorial Stadium and OPACY.

Finally, watch Brian's latest video blog to find out what it was like for Griffey to play pro ball with his father and the one message Ken Griffey Jr. has for kids today.

A day at the park

2010-05-05T17:52:38Z

With the O's on another road trip to ballparks in New York and Minnesota, Brian Roberts spent the afternoon at another park here in Baltimore.

Bringing on a special guest this week, B-Rob headed to the Canton Waterfront Park with his crazy dog Rocky to talk some baseball and American Idol and also to introduce O's fans to the four-legged friend he's mentioned in his video blog here on MASNsports.com.

Watch Brian's latest entry to hear the second baseman's thoughts on the sweep over the Sox and the team's performance at the plate recently, as well as an injury update straight from the source.

As always, leave your comments, questions or blog suggestions for B-Rob below, and he might answer yours in his next post!

Major League firsts for Rhyne and Brian

2010-04-27T22:24:47Z

With the Birds back in Baltimore, Brian made his first-ever trip to the flag court to check in for this week's video blog on MASNsports.com.

This week, B-Rob touched on how tough it was for him to be sidelined from the O's latest road trip and updated the injury that kept him at home while the O's made their way through Oakland, Seattle and Boston. Also stay tuned for his latest American Idol prediction and the new movie he and Diana recommend seeing.

Finally, Brian invited a special guest to join him this week. Watch as B-Rob turns the interview tables and helps you get to know the newest Oriole, first baseman Rhyne Hughes. Brian asks Hughes about his big league promotion, from the time he got the news to Hughes' own way of dealing with nerves when he first hit the field.

If you have any ideas for Brian's next video blog or have any locations around the Yard you would like him to visit, just drop a note in the comment box below!

A walk though the Orioles clubhouse

2010-04-21T00:25:45Z

This week, after providing fans of his blog with a personal injury update and his own American Idol predictions, B-Rob fulfilled the request of a fellow Brian to bring you a special treat - an exclusive behind the scenes look at areas of the Orioles' clubhouse.

With the O's on the road and Brian at home rehabbing his injuries, the second baseman thought this would be an ideal time to take you inside the O's stomping grounds to show you around.

Watch Brian's latest video blog below as B-Rob takes you on a personal tour and uncovers the corners of Oriole Park that serve as the O's home away from home for 81 days out of the year.

Checking in and changing things up in 2010

2010-04-14T16:55:10Z

Despite the back and abdominal injuries that have Brian Roberts on the DL early in the 2010 season, the Orioles' second baseman stopped in the MASNsports.com WebStudio to check in for his first video blog of the new season.

Watch Brian's first post below to find out where he and Diana escaped on vacation this offseason, how his crazy dog Rocky is fairing since obedience training, and who B-Rob got to share the fairway with in Arizona.

Also watch as Brian provides updates on his injuries, touches on the Orioles' first spring training in Sarasota, and breaks his blog wide open to suggestions for his next season of weekly posts here on MASNsports.com.

Once you hear B-Rob's plans for the blog this season, be sure to send in your suggestions using the comment box below, and Brian might take you up on yours in his next post - And check back next week for more from Brian, whose injuries will keep him here in Baltimore as the O's take the road to Oakland, Seattle, and Boston.

Looking back, moving forward and thanks for your support

2009-10-02T20:29:25Z

For his last video blog of the 2009 season, Brian Roberts looked back on '09, ahead to 2010 and thanked fans for their support throughout the season.

Watch Brian's last video blog to get the second baseman's take on a season full of ups and downs and to find out which areas he thinks the Orioles will need to address this offseason.

Finally, it wouldn't be a B-Rob video blog if Brian didn't answer questions from a few loyal O's fans. Find out which of Brian's teammates he'd like to watch a video blog from if he had to choose another Oriole to take the hot seat and how his crazy dog Rocky faired with obedience training in Fort Lauderdale.

Thanks to all of the faithful fans who visited B-Rob's video blog here on MASNsports.com this season, and we look forward to seeing you next year for another season of O's baseball, complete with weekly video blogs with Brian Roberts.