The Orioles have announced plans for opening day of the 2016 spring training season on Wednesday, March 2, when the Orioles host the Atlanta Braves at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium. All fans in attendance will receive a 2016 spring training schedule magnet, courtesy of Visit Sarasota County. Additionally, the first 1,000 female fans in attendance will receive a bird of paradise flower, courtesy of Beneva Flowers.
WWSB ABC7 anchor and managing editor Alan Cohn will throw out the ceremonial first...
Adam Jones delivered some tough news to Orioles fans over the weekend: He and the team will no longer celebrate wins by giving pies to the face.
The reason being to the discontinuation of the recent tradition is safety related, not wanting to risk injuring a teammate with the aggressive nature of the celebration. Understandable, but the news still comes as a bummer for Birdland.
Jones still wishes to continue his relationship with Dangerously Delicious Pies, who became the supplier of the pies...
With spring training workouts in full swing (see what I did there?), the Ed Smith Stadium complex has been buzzing this week. The same cannot be said for the Orioles in the Twittersphere.
You shouldn't take that as a red flag, however. Obviously, it's more important what the players are doing on the field rather than off it, especially in these very early stages of the 2016 season.
But one Oriole we can always count on to be the voice of the team is the face of the franchise, the leader, the...
It's been a somewhat quiet week on social media for the Nationals, which can be a good thing with the full team reporting and working out in Viera, Fla. They're more concerned with what they're doing on the field than what they're doing off of it.
But how are the Nats winning off the field? (Anyone?) I found some nuggets for those of you who are wondering how the team is doing all-around at spring training.
Earlier this week, MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman wrote about the story behind new...
The Orioles today announced that they have signed right-hander Yovani Gallardo (pronounced yoh-VAH-nee giy-YAHR-doh) to a two-year contract with a club option for 2018. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Efren Navarro has been designated for assignment.
Gallardo, 29, went 13-11 with a 3.42 ERA (70 earned runs in 184 1/3 innings pitched) in 33 starts with the Texas Rangers in 2015. The right-hander has earned 12 or more victories in six of his last seven seasons and is 102-75 with a...
I have some housekeeping business to address before we get to the best of the Nationals getting ready for spring training.
As I'm sure you've noticed by now, we have a new Nats beat reporter here on MASNsports.com, Mark Zuckerman!
Guess the news is out there now: Yes, I've been hired as @masnNationals new beat writer. Thrilled to get started, heading to Viera tomorrow!
-- Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) February 16, 2016
JUST IN: Welcome @MarkZuckerman as MASN's new #Nats beat writer!...
It's all been leading up to this: Baseball is finally back!
Orioles pitchers and catchers reported to the Ed Smith Stadium complex yesterday, with the first official workout later today after the players take their physicals.
Before we get to the best of the Birds getting ready for and arriving at spring training, I do have some non-baseball-related material to share with you first. And of course, it comes from Adam Jones.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was earlier this week, and as a...
Orioles pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla., tomorrow, and with spring training arriving, the Sarasota County Government has released an economic impact analysis on the club's corporate presence in the Great Sarasota community over the past year.
The analysis concludes that the O's presence in Sarasota, through spring training, year-round baseball activities and the club's promotion of entertainment and tourism, has generated approximately $81...
Pitchers and Catchers to report to Viera, Fla. by February 18
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo, left-handed pitcher Sean Burnett, right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino, left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey, right-handed pitcher Nick Masset, catcher Jhonatan Solano, infielder Brendan Ryan, infielder Scott Sizemore, outfielder Chris Heisey, outfielder Reed Johnson and outfielder Logan Schafer on minor league contracts with invitations to 2016 major...
Last week, we showed you the Orioles packing up the truck headed for spring training. This week, we show you the truck arriving at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla.
The truck has arrived! Nearly 1,000 miles from Oriole Park...Hello, Ed Smith Stadium! #OrangeSpring pic.twitter.com/tPIdX1BhsR
-- Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 8, 2016
Unpacking in Sarasota! #OrangeSpring pic.twitter.com/l8yhxUB2Xe
-- Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 8, 2016
Yes, you need bats, gloves, balls,...
Do you know how I know it's almost time for baseball? Truck Day.
The annual tradition of packing up a 53-foot tractor trailer and shipping it off from Nats Park to Viera, Fla., took place on Monday. It gets you excited for pitchers and catchers reporting next Thursday, but it also means this next week is going to feel like the longest of the year.
Next step: Viera! Watch the #Nats load up their 53-foot truck with spring training equipment. #IBackTheNats 🚚☀ï¸âš¾ï¸...
Kids Run the Bases expands to include every Sunday home game
The Orioles today released their 2016 promotional schedule highlighted by several new items, including an Orioles batting practice pullover, a Manny Machado garden gnome, an Orioles 1966 replica jersey to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the club's first World Series title, special Mother's Day and Father's Day-themed giveaways, and two Orioles bobbleheads, as well as the return of several fan-favorite events such as Kids'...
Pitchers and catchers report one week from today. That's one week until the return of baseball, and the Orioles are inviting their fans to watch the first workouts of the new season.
The Orioles announced today that fans are welcome to watch the team's first workouts on the back fields of the Ed Smith Stadium complex each day from Feb. 19-29. There is no charge for attendance or parking, which will be available in the East Lot off 12th Street and Tuttle Avenue.
A day after reporting,...
The first official spring training workout day for Orioles pitchers and catchers at Ed Smith Stadium will be held on Friday, February 19. Fans are invited to watch the team's workouts on the back fields at the complex each day through February 29. There is no charge to attend, and free parking is available in the East Lot off of 12th Street and Tuttle Avenue.
Orioles pitchers and catchers will take the field at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19. The club will work out from...
The Orioles today announced that they have invited 17 non-roster players to major league spring training in Sarasota, Fla.
The list includes four left-handed pitchers, three right-handed pitchers, three catchers, four infielders and three outfielders. A complete list of the Orioles' non-roster invitees for 2016 spring training is below:
PITCHERS (7)
RHP Pedro BeatoLHP Jeff BeliveauLHP Cesar CabralRHP Hunter HarveyLHP Andy OliverRHP Todd RedmondLHP Ashur Tolliver
CATCHERS (3)
Jonah HeimAudry...
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with left-hander Zach Britton on a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration.
Britton, 28, went 4-1 with a 1.92 ERA (14 earned runs in 65 2/3 innings pitched) and ranked tied for third in the American League with 36 saves. Since the beginning of the 2014 season, Britton is tied for second among American League relievers with 73 saves, posting a 1.77 ERA (28 earned runs in 142 innings pitched) in that span. In 183 career major league...
We are just under two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Sarasota, Fla., marking the return of baseball!
With that in mind, Caleb Joseph is taking in his last remaining days of the offseason to enjoy himself by going to the NHL All-Star Game in his hometown of Nashville this past weekend.
Had an amazing time at #NHLAllStarWeekend with my cousin. My hometown of Nashville put on a GREAT show. Skill level of players was unreal!
-- Caleb Joseph (@EutawBackstop) February 1,...
It was a slow week on social media for the Nationals, which must mean we are getting closer to spring training. The guys are probably busy getting their affairs in order, planning their workouts for the next two weeks and setting their packing checklist before heading out for Viera, Fla.
However, it seems that we do have some guys who are too eager and are already down by Space Coast Stadium.
Well hello there!... #SpringTraining #nats #AmIEarly pic.twitter.com/IwtyGdGFjg
-- Clint Robinson...
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne (pronounced oh-DREE-sah-mer deh-SPAWN-yay) from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Jean Cosme. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser has been designated for assignment.
Despaigne, 28, went 5-9 with a 5.80 ERA (81 earned runs in 125.2 innings pitched) over 34 games (18 starts) with the Padres last season. In 50 career major league games (34 starts), he is...
I think we have enough snow to last us until opening day, thanks to Winter Storm Jonas, which crushed the DMV area last weekend. If you want a comprehensive recap of the storm and its aftermath, check out MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter's Twitter timeline. All of it is fantastic, but I'll just show you my favorites.
Kudos to all of our local TV reporters braving the blizzard to keep us informed. Thanks from us all ! Outstanding work. #snowmaggedon2016
-- Jim Hunter (@JimOriolesTV) January 24,...