Orioles invite guest instructors to spring training

Orioles invite guest instructors to spring training
The Orioles today announced that six former players have been invited to serve as guest instructors at Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla. INF Mike Bordick, INF/OF Jeff Conine, INF J.J. Hardy, RHP Ben McDonald, LHP Scott McGregor and INF Brian Roberts will all serve as guest instructors during select portions of 2020 Spring Training. Bordick currently serves as a broadcaster for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and the Orioles Radio Network. He was inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in...
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Orioles' economic impact on spring home better than expected

Orioles' economic impact on spring home better than expected
Since the Orioles moved their spring training home to Sarasota, Fla., in 2010, the economic benefit to the area has far exceeded the club's projections. An annual report from the Sarasota County government finds that the Orioles have generated more than $436 million in cumulative economic impact since 2015, the first year comprehensive data became available. The analysis includes both tourism dollars coming from spring training visitors and the effects of year-round business operations in...
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Orioles announce spring training events and promotions

Orioles announce spring training events and promotions
The Orioles invite fans of all ages to celebrate the club's 10th anniversary at Ed Smith Stadium with a variety of events and promotions throughout the 2020 Spring Training season. Again this year, fans are invited to watch Orioles practice at Ed Smith Stadium from the first pitchers and catchers workout on February 12 through the final day of workouts on February 21. Practices will take place from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend, and complimentary parking...
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Nationals announce 2020 spring training broadcast schedule

Nationals announce 2020 spring training broadcast schedule
Single game tickets are on sale now at nationals.com/Spring for the fourth season of Washington Nationals Spring Training at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches! For fans that are not able to make it to Spring Training, the Nationals broadcast partners, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and 106.7 The Fan, will broadcast a total of 16 Nationals Spring Training matchups in 2020. The Nationals spring schedule features seven games televised by MASN and a combined 12 games airing on 106.7...
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Orioles announce minor league staff additions

Orioles announce minor league staff additions
The Orioles today announced remaining personnel hires in the minor leagues for the 2020 season. The list includes naming a new Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Player Performance Facilitator, and Education Coordinator, as well as naming a Strength and Conditioning Coach at each of the eight minor league affiliates. Nick White joins the Orioles as the organization's Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. White will be heading up the strength and conditioning...
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Nationals announce 2020 promotional schedule

Nationals announce 2020 promotional schedule
After capturing the franchise's first World Series championship, the Nationals are preparing to defend their crown. Fans coming to Nationals Park during this special season will be treated to several World Series-themed promotions and another exciting National League East Division race. The Washington Nationals are thrilled to announce the team's full 2020 promotional calendar, which can be found online at nationals.com/Promotions! Single game tickets for all 2020 regular season games,...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: O's give White Sox head start

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: O's give White Sox head start
Florida's population this week swelled with the arrival of pitchers and catchers throughout the Sunshine State, including Sarasota, where one of the least predictable spring training competitions in the majors has begun to unfold. As you begin counting down to opening day in earnest, you'll want to catch as much as you can of the next seven days' worth of "Orioles Classics." Most of these episodes come from Orioles playoff seasons, and the ones that don't will feature major league...
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Orioles announce 2020 promotions schedule

Orioles announce 2020 promotions schedule
The Orioles today announced their 2020 promotional schedule, highlighted by an extensive slate of unique giveaway items, events, and returning favorites to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The wide variety of promotions features family-friendly activities and entertainment to appeal to Birdland's diverse fan base, as well as the return of the Birdland Summer Music Series. Throughout the season, the Orioles will also celebrate a variety of anniversaries and initiatives, including women's...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Early success against Snakes

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Early success against Snakes
February's here! Yeah, it's technically still winter, but for baseball fans, Feburary means the start of spring training. As the Nationals start heading south to the West Palm Beach home they share with their World Series opponents, fans are starting to peek at the schedule for the practice games that will take place all over Florida. Some of them are even making their own travel plans so that they can catch spring training contests in person. But if you can't make your way to the Sunshine...
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Nationals acquire right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper

Nationals acquire right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed pitcher Hunter McMahon on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Harper, 30, went 4-2 with one save and a 3.81 ERA in his first Major League season in 2019. He struck out 50 batters and issued 10 walks in 61 appearances out of Minnesota's bullpen. Harper started his rookie campaign in a strong fashion,...
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Orioles announce spring training non-roster invitees

Orioles announce spring training non-roster invitees
The Orioles today announced that they have invited 23 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training in Sarasota, Fla. The list includes six left-handed pitchers, six right-handed pitchers, four catchers, five infielders, and two outfielders. A complete list of the Orioles' non-roster invitees for 2020 Spring Training is below: PITCHERS (12) RHP Cristian Alvarado LHP Ty Blach LHP Hunter Cervenka RHP Marcos Diplán RHP Tom Eshelman RHP Eric Hanhold LHP Zac Lowther RHP Brady Rodgers RHP...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Fifty years on, it still feels good

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Fifty years on, it still feels good
Feeling super? Meh. The Ravens' playoff run stalled as soon as it started, and neither the Steelers nor the Patriots are playing in Sunday's big game either. There's nobody in this thing to root for or against. MASN has much more exciting television lined up in the next seven days, especially after Sunday. Each weekday morning next week, starting Monday, you can catch a rebroadcast of each game of the 1970 World Series, which happened (gulp) 50 years ago this October. Today and tomorrow...
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Orioles announce Birdland Caravan to be held February 7-9

Orioles announce Birdland Caravan to be held February 7-9
The Orioles today announced that the club's "Birdland Caravan," a three-day winter tour, will take place from Friday, February 7, through Sunday, February 9, at multiple locations throughout the region. The weekend-long celebration of baseball will include meet-and-greets and happy hours with current and former Orioles players, top prospects, broadcasters, members of the front office, and the Oriole Bird. The tour will also feature a number of community service projects with local...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": A franchise first, a wild win and young guns duel

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": A franchise first, a wild win and young guns duel
The offseason now in progress has certainly proved eventful. The Nationals basked in the glow of their World Series title for just a moment, then turned their attention to the problem of defending their crown. Repeating as champs became all the more problematic when Anthony Rendon left D.C. for sunny California, but the Nats brought Howie Kendrick, Asdrúbal Cabrera and Daniel Hudson back into the fold while adding reliever Will Harris, veteran infielder Starlin Castro and slugger Eric...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Mariners foundered in Baltimore

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Mariners foundered in Baltimore
Got the winter blahs? Repeat after me: Opening day is just a couple of months away. This week's set of "Orioles Classics" includes an opening day from four years ago that ended in a walk-off win for the O's. You'll also see a pair of late-20th century playoff games in Baltimore, one of which pitted two mound giants against one another and ended with the Birds advancing to the next round of the postseason. Add to that a trio of games featuring pitching oddities and you'll find enough...
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Nationals invite candidates to apply for 2020 seasonal hiring event

Nationals invite candidates to apply for 2020 seasonal hiring event
The Washington Nationals are in search of enthusiastic, customer-focused, part-time gameday staff to join the World Series champions for the 2020 season. Each year, the Nationals openly recruit new, qualified candidates to join their Guest Experience, 50/50 Ticket Sales, Retail, and Event Security teams. Interested candidates are invited to apply online HERE by February 14. If a candidate is qualified, they will be contacted with information regarding the annual part-time gameday hiring event...
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Nationals agree to terms with right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson

Nationals agree to terms with right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Hudson, 32, returns to Washington after going 3-0 with six saves and a 1.44 ERA in 24 games for the Nationals in 2019. He recorded the final out of Washington's World Series Championship run, striking out Houston's Michael Brantley to cap the 6-2 victory. Hudson tossed scoreless...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Flattening the Phillies

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Flattening the Phillies
Pitchers and catchers report in another month, and before you know it, West Palm Beach will again be filled with the sounds of cracking bats and dugout chatter as the Nationals prepare to defend their World Series title. At the same time, 29 other teams will reconvene in Florida and Arizona with notions of knocking the Nats off their perch atop the major leagues. Especially motivated will be the Marlins, Mets and the 2019 National League East champion Braves. And then there's that club just up...
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Nationals agree to terms with infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera and first baseman Eric Thames

Nationals agree to terms with infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera and first baseman Eric Thames
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera and a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2021 with first baseman Eric Thames on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Cabrera, 34, returns to Washington where he hit .323 with 10 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 40 RBI, 19 walks and 24 runs scored in 38 games with the Nationals, after signing with the club on Aug. 6...
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Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m.

Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m.
Individual tickets for all 17 of the Orioles' 2020 Spring Training games at Ed Smith Stadium will go on sale Saturday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m. ET. It is recommended that fans purchase tickets online at Orioles.com/Spring. The Orioles will offer a special online 36-hour presale from Thursday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, January, 10 at 10:00 p.m. to fans subscribing to the free digital Sarasota 365 Newsletter or Warehouse Wire. To receive an invitation for the exclusive presale, fans...
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