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Orioles' statement regarding Seong-Min Kim

2012-02-11T00:50:01Z

Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette has issued the following statement regarding Seong-Min Kim:

"On behalf of the Orioles organization, I offer a sincere apology to the Korea Baseball Organization and the Korea Baseball Association for the club's unintentional breach of protocol in failing to tender a status check in the process of signing Seong-Min Kim. The Orioles respect Major League Baseball's recruiting policies and the governing bodies and people that contribute to the growth of baseball around the world."

O's sign Nick Johnson to minor league deal

2012-02-10T21:37:50Z

The Orioles also announced that they have signed infielder Nick Johnson to a minor league contract with a spring training invite. Outfielders Xavier Avery, LJ Hoes and catcher Dane Sardinha have also been invited to big league camp.

Johnson, 33, played in 55 games for Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in the Cleveland organization in 2011. He owns a .401 on-base percentage over nine seasons (794 games) in his major league career.

Avery, 22, batted .259/.324/.343 in 138 games for Double-A Bowie last season.

Hoes, 21, batted .305/.379/.413 in 95 games with the Baysox in addition to 41 games with Class-A Frederick.

Sardinha, 32, appeared in 15 games for the Phillies and 29 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley last season.

Orioles sign free agent right-handed pitcher Luis Ayala

2012-02-10T21:35:30Z

The Orioles today announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher Luis Ayala to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.

Ayala, 34, posted a 2.09 ERA (56.0 IP, 13 ER) in 52 appearances for the Yankees last season. In seven major league seasons, he has gone 31-41 with a 3.47 ERA (446.1 IP, 172 ER) for Montreal/Washington, the Mets, Minnesota, Florida and the Yankees.

To clear room for Ayala on the 40-man roster, outfielder Matt Angle has been designated for assignment. Angle, 26, batted .271/.347/.344 in 108 games for Triple-A Norfolk in 2011 before joining the Orioles for 31 games.

Arbitrator sides with Orioles on Bergesen

2012-02-09T18:18:18Z

Right-handed pitcher Brad Bergesen has been awarded the Orioles' contract offer of $800,000 in salary arbitration, it was announced today. Bergesen, 2-7 with a 5.70 ERA (101.0 IP, 64 ER) in 34 games (12 starts) last season, had sought a $1.2 million contract for the 2012 season.

Orioles launch CamdemYards20.com

2012-02-08T16:37:59Z

With Opening Day of the 2012 season less than two months away, the Orioles today announced the official launch of CamdenYards20.com, a website designed in conjunction with Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), that celebrates the 20th anniversary season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, The Ballpark that Forever Changed Baseball™.

CamdenYards20.com features all things Oriole Park , including a look back at the greatest moments of the past 20 seasons and a behind-the-scenes peek into the baseball landmark. Highlights of the new site include videos of Opening Day in 1992, a written history of the park and its improvements over the years, and photo galleries of Camden Yards featuring everything from ballpark construction to celebrity visitors.

One of the highlights of the new site is the Eutaw Street Home Run Tracker, an interactive map featuring details and video of all home runs to land on the historic Eutaw Street since the ballpark opened.

Orioles fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #CamdenYards20 throughout the season to talk about the 20th anniversary of the ballpark on Twitter. CamdenYards20.com will aggregate all of the tweets and conversation and display it on the front page.

More features will be added regularly throughout the coming weeks, including interviews with architects who were involved in the design of Camden Yards, an interactive timeline of the events that shaped the past two decades, special 20th Anniversary ticket offers, and the Camden Yards Classics Countdown, an unveiling of the 20 most exciting games in Oriole Park history.

Orioles acquire right-handers Hammel and Lindstrom from Rockies in exchange for right-handed pitcher Guthrie

2012-02-06T15:48:02Z

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie.

Hammel, 29, is 34-45 with a 4.99 ERA (732.0IP, 406 ER) in 169 career games (115 starts) over six major league seasons with Tampa Bay (2006-08) and Colorado (2009-11). He has pitched 170 or more innings in each of the last three seasons for the Rockies and has posted strikeout to walk ratios of 3:1 or better in two of those three years.

Lindstrom, 31, is 12-15 with a 3.81 ERA (279.0IP, 118 ER) and 45 saves in five seasons with Florida (2007-09), Houston (2010) and Colorado (2011). He was 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA (54.0IP, 18 ER) in 63 appearances last season.

Guthrie, 32, went 9-17 with a 4.33 ERA (208.0IP, 100ER) in 2011. He was 47-65 with a 4.12 ERA (983.1IP, 450ER) in 161 games (153 starts) over five seasons with the Orioles. Guthrie was claimed off waivers by the Orioles from Cleveland on January 29, 2007.

To clear room on the 40-man roster for these additions, the Orioles have designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment. Rapada had a 6.06 ERA (16.1IP, 11ER) in 32 appearances for the club in 2011.

Orioles announce the promotion of Kevin Cummings to Director of Ballpark Operations

2012-02-03T16:13:39Z

The Orioles today announced that they have promoted Kevin Cummings to Director of Ballpark Operations .

Cummings has over 20 years of experience working in the sports industry. Before joining the Orioles in 2010 as Assistant Director of Ballpark Operations , he was most recently with the Lancaster Barnstormers independent baseball team. Cummings has also worked in minor league baseball for teams in Lynchburg, VA ; Mobile, AL ; and West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Sarasota, FL. He has also worked in minor league hockey for teams in Rockford, IL and Worcester and Lowell, MA .

In his role, Cummings will oversee the gameday operation of Oriole Park, including serving as the primary liaison between the Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority. He will also oversee over 300 Oriole Park event employees, as well as leading the Orioles' green initiatives and sustainability efforts.

Originally from Middletown, NJ, Cummings and his wife, Christine, and two sons, Jake (12) and Michael (6), live in Lancaster, PA.

OriolesREACH to host Sarasota youth baseball clinics

2012-02-02T15:58:45Z

Nearly 150 Sarasota-area youth will have the opportunity to receive professional instruction from current and former Orioles players at a series of baseball clinics the club will host during the coming weeks. Through OriolesREACH, the team will host children from the Central Sarasota County Little League and Cal Ripken Baseball League at the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex on Saturday, February 4. The Orioles will then travel to the Miracle League Field for a clinic with members of the Miracle League of Manasota on Saturday, February 25. The club then plays host to youth from the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Clubs at the Ed Smith Stadium main field on Saturday, March 10. An additional, free public clinic is planned for April, with details to come. All participating children will also receive giveaway items and player autographs at the clinics.

"Providing major league coaching to area youth through baseball clinics is one of our favorite ways to give back to the community," said Laura Williams, Orioles Director of Florida Operations. "When you see the children interacting with big leaguers, learning baseball skills and seeing the professionalism of our players, you understand the impact the Orioles have with our young people."

Former Orioles Mike Devereaux, Dave Ford and Jeff Tackett, along with Orioles Hall of Fame catcher Chris Hoiles, will instruct over 80 youth from the Central Sarasota County Little League and Cal Ripken Baseball League in pitching, hitting, fielding, throwing and baserunning on February 4. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. - noon at the Orioles' minor league facility, the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park, located at 6700 Clark Road. The Oriole Bird will also appear at the clinic, and the Orioles will provide all participants with a complimentary lunch following the event.

Current and former Orioles, including right-handed pitcher Jim Johnson, former infielder Mike Bordick and Hoiles, will conduct a clinic for over 25 members of the Miracle League of Manasota on February 25. The clinic is part of a field dedication celebration of the Miracle League Field and will begin at 2:30 p.m., immediately following the dedication ceremony. The Oriole Bird will also participate in the event and refreshments will be served to the kids. The Miracle League Field is located at Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Boulevard.

On March 10, right-handed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, Bordick, Hoiles and other Orioles players will welcome 40 children from the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club for a clinic on the main field at Ed Smith Stadium, located at 2700 12th Street. The clinic will begin at 1:00 p.m. and include instruction in pitching, hitting, fielding, throwing and baserunning. The Oriole Bird will also be present and refreshments will be provided.

Following Spring Training, the club will host a free youth clinic open to the public, hosted by several of the team's minor league players. Details regarding the date, time, location and application process will be announced soon.

Since the Orioles arrived in Sarasota County in late 2009, the Orioles and OriolesREACH have interacted with thousands of Sarasota-area fans through baseball clinics, appearances, food drives, cash gifts to nonprofits, and donations of memorabilia and playing field usage.

"We're excited about all of the activities we have planned for the 2012 spring training season and beyond," Williams said. "The Orioles are strongly committed to continuing the partnership with the community that we started at the end of 2009 when we first moved to Sarasota County. The community has warmly embraced us, and we feel a tremendous kinship with the residents and visitors, alike."

Orioles to play exhibition game against State College of Florida on April 3

2012-01-31T19:02:01Z

The Orioles today announced that they have reached an agreement with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Manatees Baseball, to play an exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium on Tuesday, April 3 at 1:05 p.m. There will be no admission charge to attend the game, with the exception of reserved tickets near the SCF dugout which will be sold by the college with proceeds supporting Manatees athletics. Tickets can be reserved through the SCF athletic department at 941-752-5261.

Formerly known as Manatee Community College , the institution has enjoyed a rich athletic tradition throughout their 54 year history. The baseball program has produced over 185 professional baseball players and over 350 players have gone on to four year universities. Legendary coach Tim Hill Sr., only the second baseball coach in school history, is in his 32nd and last year as head coach of the team.

"The State College of Florida is extremely grateful to the Orioles for enabling us to continue our tradition of facing a major league team," said State College of Florida Athletic Director Matthew Ennis. "The game means so much to our school and the surrounding community and our players are thrilled for the opportunity to play at Ed Smith Stadium."

Current Orioles pitcher Jim Johnson is a student at State College of Florida, taking online classes to complete his Liberal Arts degree.

For the last 12 years the school played an annual exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only junior college in the nation to play a major league team in spring training. The game against the Orioles will allow the State College of Florida to continue this tradition.

Orioles sign Korean left-handed pitcher Seong-Min Kim to a minor league contract

2012-01-30T22:00:16Z

The Orioles today announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Srong-Min Kim from South Korea to a minor league contract.

Born April 26, 1994, Kim is a 5-foot, 11-inch, 180-pound left-hander that throws a fastball, curveball, change up, and slider. He had been pitching for the 18 and under South Korean national team.

"We are glad to sign a player that our scouts feel is one of the top amateur left-handed pitchers in South Korea," said Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette. "Kim has an excellent curveball and very good control."

Orioles sign right-handed pitchers Armando Galarraga and Pat Neshek and catcher Ronny Paulino as non-roster invitees

2012-01-30T21:53:40Z

The Orioles today announced that they have signed and invited 14 non-roster players to their major league spring training camp, nine of whom have previous major league experience.

Pitchers invited to camp include: Left-handed pitchers Ryan Edell and Dennys Reyes and right-handed pitchers Willie Eyre, Armando Galarraga, Steve Johnson, Jon Link, Pat Neshek, Miguel Socolovich and Oscar Villareal. Position players invited include: Catchers John Hester, Ronny Paulino and Brian Ward; outfielder Scott Beerer and infielder Steve Tolleson.

Of the pitchers invited, six have major league experience, with four spending at least part of 2011 in the major leagues. Galarraga went 3-4 in eight starts with the Diamondbacks and also spent time with Triple-A Reno in 201. He fell one out shy of a perfect game against Cleveland on June 2, 2010 with Detroit. Neshek pitched to a 4.01 ERA (24.2IP, 11 ER) in 25 relief appearances for the Padres in addition to 24 games with Triple-A Tucson last season. He pitched to a 2.94 ERA in 74 appearances for the Twins in 2007, ranking 14th among AL relievers with 70.1 innings pitched. Eyre posted a 3.44 ERA (18.1IP, 7ER) in 19 games for the Orioles last season in addition to time with Triple-A Sacramento and Norfolk. Reyes, a veteran of parts of 15 seasons, appeared in four games for the Red Sox last year.

Edell won 10 games and posted a 3.38 ERA (149.0 IP, 56ER) in 29 games (22 starts) between Double and Triple-A in the Phillies' system in 2011. Johnson went 5-1 with a 2.16 ERA (58.1IP, 14 ER) in 10 starts with Double-A Bowie and made 17 starts for Triple-A Norfolk last season. Link struck out 63 batters in 68.0 innings over 54 appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. Socolovich appeared in 35 games between Double and Triple-A in the White Sox system, posting a 3.44 ERA (55.0IP, 21ER). Villarreal posted a 2.80 ERA (45.0IP, 14 ER) in 43 games with Monterrey of the Mexican League and appeared in two games with Triple-A Albuquerque.

Paulino hit .268/.312/.351 in 78 games with the Mets in 2011. His best season came in 2006, when he hit .310/.360/.394 in 129 games for the Pirates. Hester batted .251/.324/.341 with five home runs in 82 games for Triple-A Norfolk after beginning the season with Triple-A Reno. Ward batted .254/.339/.382 in 104 games with Class-A Frederick last season.

Beerer batted .372/.401/.514 in 41 games with Triple-A Colorado Springs after beginning the season with a .290/.335/.463 line in 89 games with Double-A Tulsa. Tolleson batted a combined .275 with 38 extra-base hits in 123 games between Sacramento and Tucson at the Triple-A level.

Orioles pitchers and catchers will hold their first workout in Sarasota on February 19, and the first full squad workout will take place February 24. The Orioles will open the 2012 Grapefruit League schedule on March 5 with split squad games at 1:05 p.m. against the Rays in Port Charlotte and 7:05 p.m. at home against the Pirates.

O's minor league pitchers will hold their first workout in Sarasota on Sunday, March 4. The first minor league full squad workout will take place on Thursday, March 8. Minor league games begin Wednesday, March 14.

Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles team up to promote reading

2012-01-27T18:38:10Z

For the second consecutive year, Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to promote reading through the Orioles Big League Reader program. Children who sign up for the program and read three or more books in the month of February will receive a reserved grandstand ticket to the Wednesday, March 14 game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Last season over one hundred Sarasota-area children completed the program and were eligible to receive a free ticket to an Orioles spring training game. March 14 is also "Kids Run the Bases" Day presented by Schofield, Hand & Bright Orthopaedics; following the game, all kids 14 and under will be invited onto the field to take their turn running the bases.

"Just like rounding the bases in a ballgame, each time a child reads a book they advance further on the road to success." said Sarabeth Kalajian, general manager, Sarasota County library system.

During February children ages six and up who check out three books from any of the nine Sarasota County public libraries will receive a Home Run Reading Card. Upon reading the books and returning them to the library, a library staff member will initial their reading card, which is good for a reserved grandstand ticket to the March 14, 2012 game at Ed Smith Stadium.

"The Orioles are excited to once again partner with Sarasota County libraries to promote a love of both reading and baseball among area youth," said Orioles Director of Florida Operations Laura Williams. "Last year's program was a great success and we look forward to rewarding even more youth who embrace reading this spring."

The Baltimore Orioles spring training season begins at Ed Smith Stadium on Monday, March 5 when the Orioles take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 p.m.

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask about the Big League Reader program.

Orioles name minor league managers, coaches and staff

2012-01-26T21:56:50Z

The Orioles today announced the coaching staffs for their seven minor league affiliates for the 2012 season.

Ron Johnson joins the organization as the manager at Triple-A Norfolk after spending the last 12 seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization, including the 2010-11 seasons as the first base coach for the major league club. Johnson has posted a 1,261-1,262 record in 18 seasons as a minor league manager. Mike Griffin will serve as pitching coach for the fifth consecutive season in the organization and third straight season in Norfolk. Griffin was named the winner of the Cal Ripken Sr. Player Development Award in 2009 and 2010. Denny Walling will serve as hitting coach for the Tides in 2012 after spending the past six seasons as the minor league roving hitting instructor. Walling has five years of experience as a major league hitting coach (1996-98 with Oakland and 2003-04 with the New York Mets) and has been the Orioles' minor league hitting instructor for 12 years (1995, 1999-2002 and 2005-11). Mark Shires enters his 13th year as an athletic trainer in the Orioles' system and his sixth year at Norfolk.

Gary Kendall will return for his second season as manager at Double-A Bowie. 2012 will be Kendall 's 13th season in the organization and ninth season as a manager. Denny Hocking will return for his second year as field coach for the Baysox and his third season in the organization. Kennie Steenstra enters his third year as Bowie 's pitching coach and his eighth season as a pitching coach in the organization. Aaron Scott, in his 10th season in the organization, will serve as Bowie's athletic trainer for the second consecutive year.

Orlando Gomez will return to manage Class-A Frederick for the third consecutive year. 2012 will be his eighth season in the organization and sixth as a manager. He was the winner of the 2011 Cal Ripken Sr. Player Development Award after leading the Keys to the Carolina League championship. Blaine Beatty returns for his sixth season as pitching coach for the Keys and former major leaguer Jose Hernandez will serve as field coach for Frederick after serving as field coach for Delmarva in 2011 and the Gulf Coast Orioles in 2010. Pat Wesley begins his ninth full season as an athletic trainer in the Orioles' organization and fourth with Frederick.

Class-A Delmarva will again be managed by Ryan Minor, who enters his third year as manager of the Shorebirds after two seasons as their hitting coach. Troy Mattes begins his third year as pitching coach at Delmarva and his sixth year in the organization. Einar Diaz, who is in his fifth year with the Orioles and spent 2011 as a field coach at Bowie, will serve as field coach for the Shorebirds. Athletic trainer Will Lawhorn enters his second year in Delmarva and his fourth in the organization.

Gary Allenson returns for his seventh season in the organization and will manage Short-season (A) Aberdeen in 2012 after five years as manager at Norfolk. Brad Komminsk will serve as hitting coach for the IronBirds in 2012 after serving in the same capacity at Norfolk in 2011 and the previous four seasons as the manager at Bowie (2007-10). Former Oriole pitcher Alan Mills joins the organization as the pitching coach at Aberdeen. Trek Schuler begins his 13th season as an athletic trainer in the Orioles organization and his fourth in Aberdeen.

Ramon Sambo returns for his sixth season as a manager in the organization and his fifth season managing the Gulf Coast League Orioles (also 2007, 2009-2011). Larry Jaster, who is in his 16th year in the organization, returns as pitching coach and MILT MAY returns for his third season as a field coach for the Gulf Coast League club.

Elvis Morel will manage the Orioles' entry in the Dominican Summer League and will be assisted by pitching coaches Robert Perez and Dionis Pascual and hitting coach Ramon Caraballo. Benny Adames will serve as bench/outfield coach, while Ruben Francisco will serve as first base/baserunning coach and Ramon Lubo will oversee catchers and coach third base. Jose Miguel Rosario and Ludovino Alonzo Marte will again serve as Athletic Trainers for the DSL club.

Brian Graham enters his fifth season as Coordinator of Instruction. Rick Peterson has joined the organization as Director of Pitching Development, while Mike Boulanger enters his first year as Minor League Hitting Coordinator.

Mike Bordick will serve as a Special Assignment Instructor, while Bobby Dickerson (infield), Don Werner (catching), Butch Davis (outfield) and Eric Cormell (baserunning and speed training) will serve as roving instructors. Scott McGregor will spend his 11th year as a coach in the organization and first season as the Sarasota-based Rehabilitation Coordinator and after seven years as a coach at Aberdeen, Cesar Devarez will oversee the rehabilitation of position players in Sarasota. Dave Schmidt, in his 15th season in the organization, will serve as the Coordinator of Sarasota Operations for the Orioles, while Felipe Alou, Jr. returns for his fifth year as Director of the Orioles' Dominican Academy. Len Johnston enters his 36th season with the Orioles organization, serving as the Administrator for Sarasota Operations. Dave Walker will begin his 10th year as Minor League Medical Coordinator and 19 th season in the Orioles' farm system. Ryan Driscoll returns for his fourth year as Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Jake Parker will enter his third season as Minor League Equipment Manager.

Triple-A Norfolk:
Manager: Ron Johnson
Pitching coach: Mike Griffin
Hitting coach: Denny Walling
Head athletic trainer: Mark Shires

Double-A Bowie:
Manager: Gary Kendall
Pitching coach: Kennie Steenstra
Hitting coach: Denny Hocking
Head athletic trainer: Aaron Scott

Single-A Frederick:
Manager: Orlando Gomez
Pitching coach: Blaine Beatty
Hitting coach: Jose Hernandez
Head athletic trainer: Pat Wesley

Single-A Delmarva:
Manager: Ryan Minor
Pitching coach: Troy Mattes
Hitting coach Einar Diaz
Head athletic trainer: Will Lahorn

Short-season Single-A Aberdeen:
Manager: Gary Allenson
Pitching coach: Alan Mills
Hitting coach: Brad Komminsk
Head athletic trainer: Trek Schuler

Gulf Coast League:
Manager: Ramon Sambo
Pitching coach: Larry Jaster
Hitting coach: Milt May
Head athletic trainer: TBA

Rookie Dominican League Dominican League
Manager: Elvis Morel
Pitching Coach: R. Perez/D. Pascual
Hitting Coach: Adames/Francisc0/Lubo/Caraballo
Head athletic trainer: J. Rosario/L. Marte

Baltimore Orioles 2012 Player Development Department

Director, Player Personnel Asst. Dir. of Scouting and Player Development Coordinator of Minor League Administration Director of Pitching Development Coordinator, Minor League Instruction Coordinator, Minor League Hitting Instruction Pitching Rehab Coordinator Player Rehab Coordinator Coordinator, Sarasota Operations Director, Dominican Academy Coordinator, Minor League Coordinator, Minor League Medical Coordinator, Latin American Medical Administrator, Sarasota Operations Instructor, Minor League Infield Instructor, Minor League Catching Instructor, Minor League Outfield Minor League Equipment Manager Dominican Field Coordinator Dominican Equipment Manager John Stockstill
Mike Snyder
Maria Arellano
Rick Peterson
Brian Graham
Mike Boulanger
Scott McGregor
Cesar Devarez
Dave Schmidt
Felipe Alou, Jr.
Strength/Conditioning Ryan Driscoll
Dave Walker
Manny Lopez
Len Johnston
Bobby Dickerson
Don Werner
Butch Davis
Jake Parker
Miguel Jabalera
Amado Disla

Nationals agree to terms with right-hander Brad Lidge

2012-01-26T16:51:31Z

The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed relief pitcher Brad Lidge on a one-year contract. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

One of the game's most accomplished active relievers, Lidge is 26-31 with 67 holds, 223 saves and a 3.44 ERA (227 ER/594.0 IP) in 592 career games/one start.

In 10 seasons with the Phillies (2008-11) and Astros (2002-07), Lidge has fanned over 31 percent of all batters faced and his strikeout rate of 12.0 per 9.0 innings is the highest all-time among pitchers to throw at least 500 big league innings.

Lidge is a two-time National League All-Star (2005, '08) and was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year in 2008 after posting 41 saves and a 1.95 ERA in 72 appearances with the Phillies. In 2008, including the Phillies' post-season run which culminated in a World Championship, Lidge did not suffer a single blown save in 48 chances.

Lidge has four times tallied 30 or more saves in a season and his 157-strikeout campaign of 2004 established a new National League single-season mark for strikeouts in relief.

Lidge was drafted by Houston with the 17th-overall selection in the 1998 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Notre Dame.

With the addition of Lidge, the Nationals' 40-man roster currently stands at 37.

WBAL Radio to broadcast 16 Orioles spring training games

2012-01-25T20:35:27Z

The Orioles and 1090 AM WBAL Radio, the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, have announced that 16 Orioles spring training games will be broadcast in 2012. The schedule includes the spring opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates from Ed Smith Stadium on Monday, March 5 at 7:05 p.m., and nine additional home games from the new Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Six of the 16 broadcasts will feature 30-minute Pre-Game and Post-Game Shows.

MASN previously announced that they will broadcast six Orioles spring training games in 2012.

WBAL Radio will also broadcast all 162 Orioles 2012 regular season games. Longtime Orioles Radio Network broadcasters Joe Angel and Fred Manfra will again team up to call the action.

The complete schedule of spring training games to be carried live on WBAL Radio is below.

Monday, March 5 Pittsburgh Pirates 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 6 at Boston Red Sox 1:35 p.m.
Thursday, March 8 Atlanta Braves 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 10 at Philadelphia Phillies 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 11* Boston Red Sox 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 Tampa Bay Rays 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 17 Boston Red Sox 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 18* New York Yankees 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20 Philadelphia Phillies 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 23 Boston Red Sox 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 24 Washington Nationals 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 25* at Philadelphia Phillies 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28* at Toronto Blue Jays 1:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 29* at New York Yankees 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 31 at Pittsburgh Pirates 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, April 1* Tampa Bay Rays 1:05 p.m.

*- Includes Pregame and Postgame Shows