http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Never has that cliché seemed as gruesome as it does when you say it in Birdland.... But in any case, you can take care of two O's items in one swoop with the new exclusive T-shirts from the Right Side Foundation. Nick and Christina Markakis's Right Side Foundation has announced a limited edition T-shirt sale to raise money for the right fielder's charitable foundation and the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation. The orange Under Armour Tech T-shirts sport the Right Side... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/two-birds-with-one-stone.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/two-birds-with-one-stone.html Orioles Buzz kate wheeler nick markakis orioles orioles buzz Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:15:36 -0500 This year when you head to Oriole Park, you'll still have the old stand-by options, like Boog's BBQ, Italian sausages, hot dogs, pizza, French fries, soft pretzels, ice cream, peanuts and popcorn. But now you'll also be able to enjoy the food from several local restaurants inside Camden Yards. Look for the following food items from these local restaurants: Greene Turtle: Turtle bites and sliders (lower concourse) Attman's Deli: First floor of the Warehouse in what used to be Pastimes... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/new-on-the-menu.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/new-on-the-menu.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:44:37 -0500 You might remember this Orioles Buzz post filling you in on some maintenance going on at Camden Yards this offseason. Well, phase one of the Maryland Stadium Authority's deferred maintenance program is finished, and all the concrete and seats between the foul poles on the lower level have been replaced. The new seats have high backs and cup holders, and seats between the bases are cushioned. The other change connected to the maintenance plan involved numbering of the seats throughout... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/whats-new-at-oriole-park.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/whats-new-at-oriole-park.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:43:09 -0500 For their 57th season and 19th year at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (yep, 19 years have already flown by since the Yard opened in 1992), the Orioles have a full schedule of Opening Day activities planned. First, to give fans plenty of time to enjoy the ballpark before the O's take on the Toronto Blue Jays, the stadium will open at noon on Friday, and you'll be greeted with a free 2010 schedule and car magnet upon entering the... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/before-the-first-pitch-of-the.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/before-the-first-pitch-of-the.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:18:15 -0500 The 2010 baseball season is finally here, and hopefully many of you will be here in Baltimore in a matter of days for the Orioles home Opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. To hold you over until then, here's another little piece of the Yard for you to search your memories for - And if you're new to the Orioles Buzz or the weekly 'Where in the Yard?', just take a look at the photo below and see if... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-in-the-yard-15.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-in-the-yard-15.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:29:28 -0500 With Opening Day of the Orioles' 2010 season only days away, a few lucky O's fans are looking forward to getting their first glimpse of the Birds in person at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. But most Orioles fans will be here in Baltimore, or watching the game on MASN from their homes. You might have friends, family or neighbors who are big Orioles fans; you might even watch the 2010 opener with them, but it won't be quite the... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/join-os-on-opening-day-at-firs.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/join-os-on-opening-day-at-firs.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler opening day Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:04:07 -0500 If it wasn't obvious already, O's Buzz readers are the best. I checked out MASN's Fantasy Baseball game, and so far, if I'm not mistaken, the Orioles Buzz League is one of the most popular. Was it the prizes I hinted at, or were you just happy to show your support of the O's Buzz? (It's totally okay if you're thinking, "Hmm, yea...it might have been the prizes..." In any case, thanks to those of you who joined the Orioles... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/it-it-wasnt-obvious-os.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/it-it-wasnt-obvious-os.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:55:35 -0500 Back on St. Patrick's Day, I posted two of the many Orioles commercials I came across on YouTube. The first was a look back to 1994, and the second involved a look ahead with the "This is Where" commercial highlighting the promise of the O's cache of young talent. This time around, I'll point you to a pair of endorsements from former Oriole, Hall of Famer and current MASN broadcaster Jim Palmer. I'll never forget my dad asking me once... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-os-between-innings-palmer.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-os-between-innings-palmer.html Orioles Buzz Jim Palmer Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:16:15 -0500 Even the marathon dentist appointment that delayed my posting of this week's 'Where in the Yard?' couldn't dampen an admittedly wet and gloomy day at Camden Yards - not when they're setting up food, drink and merchandise booths on Eutaw Street in preparation for Opening Day. The renewal process around here is always refreshing after a long winter without ballgames or the buzz they create around the Yard, and the energy around the Warehouse steadily picks up with every day... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-14.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-14.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:05:09 -0500 Camden Yards is buzzing with the finishing touches of offseason maintenance; Nicole Sherry's grounds crew are busy on the field, where the red clay has returned to the infield and crisp lines are visible in the Kentucky Blue Grass again; O's Productions has been testing the sound system throughout the ballpark; spring training is already five weeks old; and the Opening Day countdown has broken the two-week barrier. If all of that doesn't tell you baseball season is practically here,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/fantasy-baseball-with-masn-and.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/fantasy-baseball-with-masn-and.html Orioles Buzz fantasy baseball Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:58:48 -0500 As the O's news continues to heat up as we get closer and closer to Opening Day, here's a collection of unrelated O's items you might be interested in. Also, if reading this makes you think of something else you want to know about the O's, as always, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to find out for you, maybe in another Around the O's here in the Orioles Buzz. 2110 Eutaw Street will return in 2010... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/around-the-os-6.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/around-the-os-6.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:36:06 -0500 Welcome back for another week of 'Where in the Yard?' here in the Orioles Buzz. We only have a few weeks left before the Yard will be open to O's fans, but we'll keep posting photos here to make sure you're really paying attention when you visit Oriole Park. But in the meantime, you know the rules: Take a look at the photo below and see if you can tell us what's in the picture and where its located in... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-13.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-13.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:15:49 -0500 During my recent search for a clip of Chuck Thompson calling an O's game, I eventually found myself on YouTube, watching various Orioles commercials. There are plenty to keep you busy, from the Brad Bergesen commercial that we all heard about recently to videos of Jim Palmer pitching for Brylecream or the Money Store. Since there are so many, I thought we'd feature one of these each week - at least until we run out of interesting O's videos. So... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-os-between-innings.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-os-between-innings.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:47:58 -0500 When we checked in last week for 'Where in the Yard?' the sun was shining on Oriole Park, and Opening Day felt closer than ever. This week, puddles are rippling on the edge of the infield, and the clouds seem to imply more rain is on the way. But there's always an air of Orioles baseball here in the Orioles Buzz, and this week's photo challenge even comes complete with the potential for extra bonus points. So take a look... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-12.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-12.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:57:31 -0500 After opening the floor for other food vendors following the 2009 season, it appears that Aramark will be returning as the Orioles' concessionaire for the 2010 season, according to a recent article in the Baltimore Business Journal. The Orioles entertained interest from Centerplate, Deleware North, Levy Restaurants, and Legends Hospitality Management before deciding to stick with Aramark for the 2010 season. This offseason was the first time the Orioles had considered a change to their concessions since Oriole Park at... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-stay-with-aramark-for.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-stay-with-aramark-for.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:32:01 -0500 If you haven't read Steve Melewski's article on former O's and Colts broadcaster Chuck Thompson, it's a nice tribute to a man (whom I think it's fair to say) Charm City has missed since his passing now five years ago. I'm a little too young to remember summer nights spent under the spell of Chuck Thompson's voice over the radio, but my father certainly isn't and I know he shares Steve's sentiments toward the voice of Baltimore sports. And I... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-on-the-voice-of-baltimore.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-on-the-voice-of-baltimore.html Orioles Buzz Chuck Thompson Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:10:32 -0500 If you haven't seen Matt Wieters on the cover of the most recent issue of Sports Illustrated, make sure you don't miss it. Tom Verducci's feature makes Wieters the first Oriole to grace an SI cover since the IronMan himself, Cal Ripken Jr., who was certainly no stranger to the pages of Sports Illustrated. Cal's image made the cover nine times over the years, including four times in 1995 alone! (May, August, September and December) Billy Ripken and Cal Ripken... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/wieters-joins-list-of-orioles.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/wieters-joins-list-of-orioles.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Matt Wieters Orioles Orioles Buzz Sports Illustrated Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:10:07 -0500 MASN announced today that former Oriole Mike Flanagan will fill Buck Martinez's place as color analyst in the broadcast booth for the 2010 season. Fans will hear Flanagan from the booth for the first time this season on April 15, as the O's take on the Athletics in Oakland at 10:05 p.m. Flanagan will split games with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who will continue to provide color commentary for half of this season's O's games on MASN. The 59-year-old... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/flanny-in-the-booth.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/flanny-in-the-booth.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler MASN Mike Flanagan Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:29 -0500 Today is one of those beautiful winter days at Camden Yards. The sun is shining; the snow has melted; the grass on the field has been mowed; and the sprinklers are doing the early work of bringing the Yard back to life. There were even a few people milling around Eutaw Street today on my way in, and Opening Day finally feels as near as it looks on the calendar. So with your best memory of Camden Yards in the... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-11.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-11.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:50:53 -0500 The Orioles 2010 Promotions Schedule lists four different bobblehead nights during the upcoming season: Nolan Reimold, Adam Jones, and Nick Markakis mini bobbleheads, with a Matt Wieters standard bobblehead thrown in the mix mid-season. Unlike the wide open debate for five of the six T-Shirt Tuesdays on the promotions schedule (a Matt Wieters T-shirt will kick things off, but we'll get to the remaining five at a later date here in the Orioles Buzz), these four bobblehead nights have candidates... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bobbleheads-past-and-present.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bobbleheads-past-and-present.html Orioles Buzz bobbleheads Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:51:29 -0500 Welcome back O's fans. As spring training continues, so does your favorite segment in the O's Buzz. This week's 'Where in the Yard?' is hiding in plain sight all over the ballpark, but let's see if you can identify it without its surroundings. You know how to play - Take a look at the photo below and tell us what we're looking at and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Update: Steve, Chris in Baltimore,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-10.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/where-in-the-yard-10.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:44:34 -0500 A week or so ago, more details were promised on community events to take place at Ed Smith Stadium at the bottom of this entry in the Orioles Buzz. And, as promised, here they are... On Friday, February 26, O's pitcher Chris Tillman will appear at the Opening Day festivities for the Cal Ripken Baseball League in Sarasota. Tillman will be accompanied by the Oriole Bird, and the pair will greet Ripken League players and fans at 6:00 p.m. until... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/in-the-sarasota-community-and.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/in-the-sarasota-community-and.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz spring training Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:16:11 -0500 Many of you have already beamed about your plans to head south for Orioles spring training in Sarasota. You've got the front row seats - enjoy 'em! But fans who can't make it to the Sunshine State won't be left out in the cold (except literally, that is), as there are now a handful of ways that you can catch sight of the O's before they fly north for the regular season. Four Games on MASN: Sunday, March 7 at... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/all-the-ways-to-catch-the-os-i.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/all-the-ways-to-catch-the-os-i.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz spring training Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:14:44 -0500 The Orioles announced this morning that they'll hold interviews for ballboys and ballgirls for the 2010 season on Saturday, March 6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. They're on the lookout for "outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older" and candidates should be "personable, customer-service oriented and available to work the entire 2010 season." Those interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the O's this season should head to Camden Yards for the interviews beginning at... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/a-view-from-the-baselines.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/a-view-from-the-baselines.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:53:21 -0500 The Orioles announced today that they'll bring back the popular "Come free for your Birthday" promotion from last season. After more than 45,000 fans participated in the promo during the 2009 season, fans are invited to once again celebrate their birthdays at Oriole Park by attending a game for free during the month of their birthday. All fans who register their birthday here will receive a voucher good for one free ticket to any non-prime game during their birthday month.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/free-birthdays-are-back-in-bir.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/free-birthdays-are-back-in-bir.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:56:44 -0500 Welcome back to another 'Where in the Yard?' O's fans. As baseball continues to come back into focus with 2010 spring training underway, we'll take a look at another image from the Yard here in the Orioles Buzz. Only a few weeks now until the Birds are back in Baltimore, but for now, you know the drill: Tell me what this image is and where Dave's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Update: Glassman, Allan, Carlness, @rickybarbie,... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-9.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-9.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:37:01 -0500 There's still some time before the promos and giveaways will start at Camden Yards, but the Orioles and OriolesREACH have planned several appearances and activities in Sarasota while the O's are south for spring training. Orioles players and the Bird will make visits to charitable organizations in the Sarasota area, in addition to hosting a clinic and a game at Ed Smith Stadium throughout the weeks encompassing spring training. To kick things off, an Orioles player and the Oriole Bird... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/oriolesreach-ing-into-sarasota.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/oriolesreach-ing-into-sarasota.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz spring training Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:49:19 -0500 If you're headed to Sarasota to see the O's in their new spring training home, Roch's already sending back good reviews. The facilities are clearly an improvement from the past, and the general opinion is a high one of Sarasota. And while the area has hardly been extensively scouted, here are a few recommendations from Roch and fellow O's fans who've been there: Gus 12th Street Café: According to Roch's quick note at the bottom of his General info on... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/if-youre-headed-to-sarasota.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/if-youre-headed-to-sarasota.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz spring training Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:56:32 -0500 The first Orioles spring training game kicks off on Wednesday, March 3 at 1:05 p.m. against the Rays, with many more to follow. But if you aren't lucky enough to be heading to Ed Smith Stadium to see the Birds in person, you'll be able to catch your first glimpse of the O's on MASN on Sunday, March 7 at 1:05 p.m. That Sunday's game will be the first of four opportunities Orioles fans will have to see the Birds... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/watch-the-os-on-masn-during-sp.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/watch-the-os-on-masn-during-sp.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz spring training Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:59:15 -0500 Welcome to a big week in Birdland, as the O's officially report to spring training this week (as if I needed to tell you!). From here, the 2010 season will begin and continue to take shape, and we'll see what the Birds' flock of young O's are capable of soon enough. But for now, welcome back to the Orioles Buzz, where we have another photo from Camden Yards ready for you to identify for this week's 'Where in the Yard?'... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-8.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-8.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:51:22 -0500 The Orioles have announced that they'll hold open tryouts on Saturday, February 20 for the position of public address announcer for the O's in Sarasota. So if you live in the vicinity of Ed Smith Stadium and think yours could be the new Voice of the O's for their first spring training in Sarasota, bring your resume and arrive at the team's new spring home by 12:30 p.m. for registration. (Complimentary parking is available in the East Parking Lot at... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/become-sarasotas-voice-of-the.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/become-sarasotas-voice-of-the.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz spring training Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:21:13 -0500 Did you survive the snow? I hope so - and if you didn't get any snow over the last few days, there are crowds of us who are jealous of you right now. How many days until the O's report to Sarasota? Then we can at least "think warm" and remember what sunlight looks like... But in the meantime, buckets of snow can't stop your walks down memory lane as you look to identify the item in the photo below... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-7.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-7.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:17:17 -0500 You probably know that Nicole Sherry is only the second woman to hold the position of Head Groundskeeper for a Major League Baseball team. But did you know that she's also listed in Baltimore Magazine's top singles in "Smalltimore"? Pictured in a short black dress and matching high heels - a far cry from the khakis, orange polos, and sneakers we're used to seeing her sport at Camden Yards - Sherry made a list of 12 notable singles in Baltimore.... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/sherry-named-to-top-singles-in.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/sherry-named-to-top-singles-in.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Nicole Sherry Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:52:43 -0500 It's February 1st already, which means the Orioles officially report to spring training this month. That said, O's fans probably don't need extra help getting excited for Orioles baseball, but a mental walk around the Yard never hurts - so we're back for another 'Where in the Yard?' photo challenge in the Orioles Buzz. And no, this week's image isn't a gimme - the giveaways don't start until Opening Day, and even then, you'll have to head to the ballpark... http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-6.html http://masnsports.com/2010/02/where-in-the-yard-6.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:35:14 -0500 Orioles fans don't have long to wait before the O's report to their first spring training in Sarasota, but you can steal a look at the renovations in the works for 2011 even sooner than that. The Major League facilities at Ed Smith Stadium and the Minor League complex at Twin Lakes Park, now dubbed the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex, will both undergo renovations to make Sarasota the true spring home of the O's by next year. But a handful... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/post-48.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/post-48.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Sarasota spring training Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:47:48 -0500 After the long winter months of the offseason, the O's news is finally starting to heat up. From FanFest to single-game ticket sales, promos, and the return of Tejada, there's no shortage of Orioles buzz in the days leading up to spring training. But before we get to all that this weekend, let's jump back to FanFest for a short story involving rookie pitcher Brad Bergesen. Early on in the day, as Bergesen walked into an Orioles corporate sponsor VIP... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/a-bergesen-story-from-fanfest.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/a-bergesen-story-from-fanfest.html Orioles Buzz Brad Bergesen Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:33:58 -0500 Following an O's-filled weekend that brought you 2010 Orioles FanFest, we're right back here in the Orioles Buzz for another Monday edition of 'Where in the Yard?' Last week we looked at a few standings, which put Lauren in the lead, but this week the slates are wiped clean. We'll start over and give you all a fresh chance to out-identify Lauren on all things Orioles. If you're new to the O's Buzz and/or 'Where in the Yard?' - Welcome... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-5.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-5.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:59:24 -0500 This year's Orioles FanFest is in the books, and the event appeared to be an overwhelming success. Lines stretched around the block as fans eagerly awaited entrance to 2010 FanFest, and the Convention Center and its surrounding streets were flooded with Oriole orange and black. The sprawling first floor of the Convention Center held everything from Orioles Bingo to Fan Forums, ticket counters, giveaway booths, baseball clinics, memorabilia sales, and autograph stages. As Roch and Steve spent the morning checking... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/a-fantastic-fanfest.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/a-fantastic-fanfest.html Orioles Buzz FanFest Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:52:39 -0500 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... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/the-perks-of-orioles-fanfest.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/the-perks-of-orioles-fanfest.html Orioles Buzz FanFest Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:31:29 -0500 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... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/orioles-to-raise-funds-for-hai.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/orioles-to-raise-funds-for-hai.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:27:11 -0500 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... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/some-standings.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/some-standings.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:44:15 -0500 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... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-4.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-4.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:16:21 -0500 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... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/os-season-plan-holders-to.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/os-season-plan-holders-to.html Orioles Buzz Brooks Robinson Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:12:30 -0500 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 Markakis Brian Matusz Cla Meredith Kam... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/fanfest-to-feature-more-than-6.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/fanfest-to-feature-more-than-6.html Orioles Buzz FanFest Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:32:16 -0500 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... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/countdown-to-spring-training.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/countdown-to-spring-training.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:09 -0500 The Orioles today announced a multi-year partnership with NewsRadio 910 WSBA to air Orioles baseball in York, Pa. WSBA aired Orioles baseball in Central Pennsylvania from 1988 through 2006. The Orioles then made the switch to WOYK 1350, where Yorkers listened to Orioles games for the past three seasons. But after a brief separation, the O's and WSBA have renewed their partnership, and starting again this season, WSBA will air regular season games, select spring training games (starting in March),... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/orioles-partner-with-wsba-to-b.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/orioles-partner-with-wsba-to-b.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz WSBA Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:37:43 -0500 This week marks the fourth round of the O's Buzz photo feature 'Where in the Yard?' and more than a few of you are showing just how well you know your very own Camden Yards. We'll really find out how well you're doing when we post a few standings here in the O's Buzz following next week's photo challenge. But in Week 4, I'm predicting that there might be a wide range of guesses, as the old cartoon Bird has... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-3.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-3.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:20:56 -0500 Of all the Orioles' efforts in the community, Brian Roberts' work with the University of Maryland hospital for children is one of the most well known. Though B-Rob sometimes prefers to keep the specifics of his visits to the hospital out of the limelight, he's always looking for ways to make an impact, and there's no bigger example than his annual Baseball Bash. But this time, Roberts is looking to make a difference for those kids beyond his late summer... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/onederful-wishes.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/onederful-wishes.html Orioles Buzz Brian Roberts Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:03:50 -0500 It's officially a new year for Orioles baseball, but the slates haven't been wiped clean here in the Orioles Buzz. We're already two weeks into the new weekly feature, 'Where in the Yard?' and a few of you are two-for-two. Whether this will be your first attempt or you've been here before, add another to your tally by guessing where the photo below was taken in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Want to know where you rank with... http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/01/where-in-the-yard-2.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:41:23 -0500 The list of professional athletes with Twitter accounts continues to grow as fast as ESPN can quote them; but still only one Oriole has ventured down the Twitter road, and who might you expect more than the young, outgoing Adam Jones. On the verge of a new year, the approachable Adam Jones took a few minutes to answer a quick handful of questions via, you guessed it, Twitter. Here's what he had to say in 140 characters or less... First,... http://masnsports.com/2009/12/adam-jones-on-the-new-year.html http://masnsports.com/2009/12/adam-jones-on-the-new-year.html Orioles Buzz Adam Jones Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:58:37 -0500