Orioles announce Winter Warm-Up event

Orioles announce Winter Warm-Up event
The Orioles invite fans to attend the first ever 'Winter Warm-Up' event at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, December 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. Eutaw Street and the surrounding areas will be transformed into a festive experience, inviting fans to celebrate the holiday season at Camden Yards. The event will feature local vendors, businesses, and food trucks along with live holiday music, festive photobooths, ice sculpture demonstrations, and holiday face painting, among other...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Milestones in O's history on parade

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Milestones in O's history on parade
A whole lot of folks at some point today are going to be compelled to loosen their belts. You know the feeling. You just might get that same feeling, metaphorically speaking, after consuming the next helping of "Orioles Classics." You'll positively stuff yourself with memorable moments in O's history. Among other treats, you'll savor the record-breaking run of the Iron Man, the maiden voyage of the prototype for every ballpark built since 1992, and replays of each game of the 1970 World...
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Orioles announce minor league managers, coaches and staff

Orioles announce minor league managers, coaches and staff
The Orioles today announced the coaching staffs for their eight minor league affiliates for the 2020 season. Each affiliate will be staffed with a five-person coaching staff, after the addition this season of a fifth coach. There will be 19 new coaches in the Orioles system, spread out through the eight affiliates. The Orioles return three 2019 Managers of the Year and one Coach of the Year to their system. Buck Britton won Manager of the Year in the Eastern League with Double-A Bowie, Kyle...
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Major League Baseball & Washington Nationals host "The 2019 World Series" documentary premiere and red carpet presented by Budweiser

Major League Baseball & Washington Nationals host "The 2019 World Series" documentary premiere and red carpet presented by Budweiser
On Monday, December 2, Major League Baseball and the Washington Nationals will host the premiere of "The 2019 World Series," the Major League Baseball documentary produced by MLB Network that captures the spectacular and improbable journey of the 2019 Washington Nationals in winning their franchise's first World Series championship. The documentary premiere presented by Budweiser takes place at The Anthem in Washington D.C. at 7:00 pm ET. Notable Nationals personnel expected to attend and be...
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Nationals select the contract of Ben Braymer

Nationals select the contract of Ben Braymer
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Ben Braymer on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Braymer, 25, led Washington's Minor League system with 26 starts, ranked third with 139.0 innings pitched and sixth with 116 strikeouts in his fourth professional season in 2019. Between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Fresno, he went 4-10 with a 4.53 ERA. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound left-hander started the...
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Nationals Foundation launches donation match of $150,000 to local nonprofits for Giving Tuesday

Nationals Foundation launches donation match of $150,000 to local nonprofits for Giving Tuesday
The Washington Nationals Foundation has launched a donation match of $150,000 to local nonprofits for Giving Tuesday, celebrated on Tuesday, December 3. During the World Series, the Nationals Foundation experienced record-setting ticket sales for the 50/50 raffle at home games at Nationals Park, with a combined total jackpot of $300,000. The Nationals Foundation will now use their half of that jackpot to match fans who donate through nationals.com/GivingTuesday. The Foundation will grant up to...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Mountain cycling makes for fun afternoon

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Mountain cycling makes for fun afternoon
Though we all know that losing a star player to free agency is just part of the business of baseball, that doesn't make it any less aggravating for fans. But seeing as how the Nationals just won their first World Series, we at MASN know you won't mind being reminded of the days when your team piled a lot of its hopes on the young shoulders of a guy named Harper. This next batch of "Nationals Classics" includes a couple of red-letter days for the 2012 Rookie of the Year from back when he was...
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Orioles announce 2020 home game times

Orioles announce 2020 home game times
The Orioles today announced home game times for the 2020 season, including the introduction of 6:35 p.m. ET start times for all weeknight games prior to Memorial Day and after Labor Day. The earlier start time allows families with children to enjoy more games on school nights. "The Orioles are committed to providing the most family-friendly experience in Major League Baseball," said Greg Bader, Orioles Senior Vice President, Administration & Experience. "The earlier start time for select...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Playoff seasons, an upset win and a Boston marathon

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Playoff seasons, an upset win and a Boston marathon
Rebuilding, as the Orioles are doing now, requires persistence and the patience to endure a sometimes painful process. In such times, remembering better ones can help to soothe a fan's fevered brow and perhaps give us all a glimpse of glories yet to come. In this round of "Orioles Classics," MASN brings you some true feel-good moments from both the recent and distant pasts. You'll thrill at the exploits of Hall of Famers, role players and one of the most unlikely winning pitchers ever...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Homer-happy memories from a title season

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Homer-happy memories from a title season
Two of the most memorable regular-season wins from the Nationals' championship season kick off the next batch of MASN's "Nationals Classics," which also include a couple of walk-off wins from previous years. Spoiler alert: One of them belongs to Ryan Zimmerman, who's had a few. Thursday, Nov. 14 - 7 p.m. - Like offense? Then settle in for a total of 24 trips around the bases. Who knows what the Nats and Brewers had for breakfast on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 18, but they spent that...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Let's see that again

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Let's see that again
Remember when you were a little kid and your mom or dad would toss you into the air? It felt so wonderful that you'd immediately say "Do it again!" Over and over until your poor parents wondered why they ever started this in the first place. Well, we at MASN are experiencing that feeling again, having just witnessed the Nationals pull off the most incredible in-season turnaround and postseason run in the history of the big leagues. And we have a feeling that you might be feeling it,...
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Chris and Jill Davis gift $3 million to the University of Maryland Children's Hospital

Chris and Jill Davis gift $3 million to the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
Chris and Jill Davis have given a $3 million gift to help fund an expansion of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Their generous gift is the largest philanthropic donation from a Baltimore sports figure to UMMC. The funds are allocated for the construction of a state-of-the-art pediatric hybrid catheterization and operating room that will allow UMCH to provide the most technologically advanced care to pediatric patients...
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Orioles Charitable Foundation grants funds in support of Baltimore arts and music education

Orioles Charitable Foundation grants funds in support of Baltimore arts and music education
The Orioles Charitable Foundation today announced community grants to Jubilee Arts and Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA). These grants are a result of charitable funds raised during the Athletes & Artists Play for Kids fundraiser held the evening before the historic, first-ever concert at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, featuring Billy Joel. The Orioles are committed to supporting arts education, hosting a collection of Athletes & Artists Play for Kids events throughout the season in...
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Givens Back Foundation hosts haircuts and a night at the park

Givens Back Foundation hosts haircuts and a night at the park
Orioles right-hander Mychal Givens and his Givens Back Foundation today hosted students from the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys and the Orioles RBI program, who got free back-to-school haircuts and dinner at Oriole Park. Each student also got a backpack and a ticket to the Orioles' game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Givens and his wife, Tiffani, launched the Givens Back Foundation with the mission of enhancing the lives of inner city youth through sports. The Baltimore Collegiate School...
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Nationals announce roster moves

Nationals announce roster moves
The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Reinstated second baseman Brian Dozier from the Paternity List Reinstated right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer from the 10-day Injured List Optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Double-A Harrisburg Optioned infielder Adrián Sanchez to Double-A Harrisburg Dozier, 32, is hitting .236 with 19 doubles, 19 home runs, 45...
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Catonsville native and "American Idol" top six finalist Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon to perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Catonsville native and "American Idol" top six finalist Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon to perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
American Idol Season 17 favorite from Catonsville, Md., Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon, will be performing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 10. The performance is a featured showcase of the Birdland Summer Music Series: Saturday Roof Deck Sessions. It will take place on the Budweiser Roof Deck in center field and be broadcast throughout the ballpark beginning at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET. Harmon will be available for media interviews following the performance during the 7:05 p.m....
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Orioles to host Camden Vineyards at Oriole Park on September 7

Orioles to host Camden Vineyards at Oriole Park on September 7
Fans are invited to attend "Camden Vineyards," at Oriole Park on Saturday, September 7, prior to the 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Texas Rangers. A limited number of ticket packages are available for $75, which include a ticket to the game, along with access to Camden Vineyards in the bullpen picnic area. The pregame event will feature wine tasting of 20 wines from 11 different countries, along with light fare, and an exclusive Camden Vineyards wine glass. Offerings will include red and white...
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Nationals agree to terms with Asdrúbal Cabrera

Nationals agree to terms with Asdrúbal Cabrera
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera and optioned infielder Adrián Sanchez to Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals designated right-handed pitcher Kyle Barraclough for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball of Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Cabrera, 33, joins the Nationals after hitting .235 with 15 doubles, 12 home runs, 51 RBI, 38 walks and 45 runs scored in 93 games...
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Players' Weekend, nicknames on jerseys return to MLB on August 23-25

Players' Weekend, nicknames on jerseys return to MLB on August 23-25
MLB, Major Leaguers, Clubs and partner organizations will shine a light on the unique personalities behind the world's most talented baseball players when the third annual Players' Weekend returns to MLB ballparks on August 23-25, it was announced jointly today by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Major League Baseball players will showcase their passions, backgrounds and interests by putting their own personal touches on what they wear and equipment...
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Nationals announce roster moves

Nationals announce roster moves
The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra from Triple-A Fresno Recalled outfielder Andrew Stevenson from Double-A Harrisburg Placed left-handed pitcher Roenis Elías on the 10-day Injured List with a right hamstring strain Placed infielder Howie Kendrick on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain...
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