Orioles welcome 100,000 fans for the ninth time in 10 seasons at Ed Smith Stadium

Orioles welcome 100,000 fans for the ninth time in 10 seasons at Ed Smith Stadium
With today's crowd of 7,357 for this season's Spring Training finale at Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles have drawn a total of 103,167 fans for 16 home games in Sarasota. It is the ninth time in 10 seasons that the Orioles have welcomed more than 100,000 fans at Ed Smith Stadium. Since moving Major League operations to Sarasota, 1,091,516 fans have enjoyed Orioles Spring Training baseball at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles welcomed their One Millionth Fan into Ed Smith Stadium on February 26....
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"Kids Cheer Free" again at Camden Yards this year

"Kids Cheer Free" again at Camden Yards this year
Baseball is, at heart, a kids' game. And nowhere is that more true than at Camden Yards. The Orioles announced today that their "Kids Cheer Free" program will be in force again this year, allowing every adult with a regularly priced ticket for a seat in the upper deck to bring one or two children age 9 or younger into the ballpark at no extra charge. "Kids Cheer Free" tickets for the entire season can now be reserved online at orioles.com/kidsfree, and at the Oriole Park box office,...
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Orioles to hold a Birdland Memberships open house on Saturday, March 16

Orioles to hold a Birdland Memberships open house on Saturday, March 16
With the start of the season fast approaching, the Orioles will host a Birdland Memberships Open House on Saturday, March 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Birdland Memberships Open House allows fans who are interested in becoming Birdland Members to learn about the new membership benefits, including concessions and merchandise discounts, special ballpark access, and the all-new Birdland Rewards. Fans will have an opportunity to "try out" available seat...
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Ed Smith Stadium transforms to Nashville for a weekend

Ed Smith Stadium transforms to Nashville for a weekend
Eleven-time No. 1 singer/songwriter and Grammy-nominated country music star Cole Swindell performed in the outfield at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., as part of the weekend-long "Athletes & Artists Play for Kids" event in support of arts education and girls' empowerment. A portion of the proceeds from the events of March 1-3 helped fund the establishment of the new Orioles Charitable Foundation Music & Arts Education Scholarships, designed to support young students in Sarasota,...
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Orioles announce 2019 broadcast team

Orioles announce 2019 broadcast team
The Orioles today announced the broadcast team for the 2019 season for MASN, the Orioles Radio Network, and Orioles and MASN digital platforms. The talent lineup includes the return of several veteran broadcasters, increased roles for familiar faces, new additions to the broadcast team, and the retirement of a radio legend. Longtime broadcaster Joe Angel will retire after 19 seasons as the "Voice of the Orioles" on the Orioles Radio Network. Angel spent more than four decades calling Major...
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Orioles celebrate "One Millionth Fan" to attend spring training in Sarasota

Orioles celebrate "One Millionth Fan" to attend spring training in Sarasota
Confetti, balloons, and rousing applause greeted the announcement today when the Orioles selected Diana Love of Sarasota as the "One Millionth Fan" to attend an Orioles Spring Training game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. As fans streamed into the ballpark for the third home game of the 2019 season, the Orioles selected Love at random to represent the one million fans. In a special on-field presentation, Love received a $5,000 shopping experience at Diamond Vault in Sarasota, two Spring...
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Orioles to honor Orioles legend and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson throughout 2019 season

Orioles to honor Orioles legend and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson throughout 2019 season
Throughout the 2019 season, the Orioles will celebrate the life of Orioles Legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who passed away on Feb. 7 at the age of 83. In honor of Robinson's commitment to advancing civil rights for African Americans, the Orioles Charitable Foundation will donate a total of $60,000 to several civil rights and African American museums. A donation of $20,000 will be made to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History & Culture in...
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Orioles' economic impact on Sarasota exceeds $360 million since 2015

Orioles' economic impact on Sarasota exceeds $360 million since 2015
When the Orioles moved their spring training facilities to Sarasota, Fla., in 2010, officials pointed to the positive effect the franchise would bring to the economy of the Gulf Coast community. It turns out that the annual impact is much greater than anticipated. According Sarasota County's analysis of data it has been collecting since 2015, the Orioles have generated more than $360 million in cumulative economic impact since that time. In the most recent reporting period, the club brought...
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O's help middle schoolers get fit

O's help middle schoolers get fit
Youngsters who dream of a big league career are getting a little taste of what it takes, with the help of the Orioles Health & Fitness Challenge and today's visit from some O's stars to a middle school in the club's spring home of Sarasota, Fla. Orioles Hall of Famer Brian Roberts and current Orioles Mychal Givens, Trey Mancini and Mike Wright Jr. - along with Wright's wife, Madison, a personal trainer and reigstered dietician and nutritionist - went to Booker Middle School to help...
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Orioles announce 2019 spring training opening day plans

Orioles announce 2019 spring training opening day plans
The Orioles have announced plans for Opening Day of the 2019 Spring Training season on Saturday, February 23, when the Orioles host the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. ET at Ed Smith Stadium. The game launches an historic season in which the Orioles will reach the milestone of one million fans attending Orioles Spring Training games in Sarasota. Within the first three games, the Orioles will celebrate the "ONE MILLIONTH FAN" to attend an Orioles Spring Training game in Sarasota. The ballclub...
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Nationals and Entercom announce 2019 spring training radio broadcast schedule and new radio show on 106.7 The Fan

Nationals and Entercom announce 2019 spring training radio broadcast schedule and new radio show on 106.7 The Fan
Single game tickets are on sale now for the third season of Nationals Spring Training at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches! For fans who are unable to make the trip to West Palm Beach, Entercom station 106.7 The Fan (WJFK-FM) in Washington D.C., the flagship station of the Washington Nationals, will broadcast a total of eight Nationals Spring Training matchups. The radio broadcast schedule includes the March 25 exhibition game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Please see the...
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Orioles name minor league managers, coaches and staff

Orioles name minor league managers, coaches and staff
Kent Quall enters his seventh season with the Orioles as Director of Minor League Operations. Maria Arellano enters her 14 th season with the Orioles, and fifth as Manager, Minor League & International Administration. Chris Holt enters his first year as Minor League Pitching Coordinator with the Orioles. He previously served as the Assistant Pitching Coordinator with the Houston Astros during the 2018 season, and as a Pitching Coach in the organization at Class A Buies Creek (2017), Class A...
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Sarasota Springfest lets fans experience baseball at another level

Sarasota Springfest lets fans experience baseball at another level
Fans of all ages can fully immerse themselves in the spring training experience a week from Saturday at Sarasota Springfest at Ed Smith Stadium. The chance to see pitchers and catchers going through their workouts in the sunshine in February has always drawn fans, but from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, they can do more than watch. The day will include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Orioles' spring training home, and the opportunity to have a catch on the field, take part in a "Pitch...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Sweet moments ahead

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Sweet moments ahead
OK, Nationals fans, a friendly reminder from your friends at MASN: We're all psyched that pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in six days, and that the Nats' first spring training game - which you can watch on MASN - takes place in two weeks and change, on Feb. 23. But we'd hate to see you neglect your sweetheart in the excitement. Valentine's Day is one week from today, and if you forget to pick up those chocolates, order those flowers or get that Alfa Romeo in the driveway -...
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Nationals announce new backpack policy

Nationals announce new backpack policy
Today, the Washington Nationals announced that beginning with the 2019 season backpacks may not be brought into Nationals Park, except as otherwise provided in the Nationals Bag Policy. The policy was revised in order to enhance ballpark safety. Exceptions may be made for backpack diaper bags or backpacks used for ADA/medical reasons. All purses, briefcases, drawstring bags, diaper bags and soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16"x16"x8" will still be permitted. On the day of purchase,...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Prelude to the Fall Classic

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Prelude to the Fall Classic
As we turn the page to February, we can now see spring training on the horizon, and with a pack of young big league hopefuls vying for spots on what is now a wide-open roster, it bears watching. So don't forget to check out MASN's broadcasts of Orioles games in the Grapefruit League in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the upcoming bunch of "Orioles Classics" will take you back to some noteworthy moments in O's history, including the first game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Cal Ripken Jr.'s...
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MASN announces changes to broadcast team for 2019 season

MASN announces changes to broadcast team for 2019 season
Today, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) named Bo Porter and Alex Chappell as on-air personalities for Washington Nationals baseball coverage, and announced that Dan Kolko will move to a new role with the broadcast team.Kolko will serve as the host of Nats Xtra - the exclusive Nationals pregame and postgame show - with Porter serving as the featured analyst on the show. Chappell will work as the on-field reporter, joining Bob Carpenter and F.P. Santangelo on MASN's broadcasts of...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Pass the salami

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Pass the salami
There's nothing like a hero sandwich made with salami. So MASN serves up a triple-decker deal, along with a side of wild Werth and a Zimmerman three-run blast, in the upcoming batch of "Nationals Classics." Your plate is brimming with grand slams and walk-off heroics, so dig in! Thursday, Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. - The Nationals didn't wait for the game to be over before starting the fireworks. It was July 4, 2011, and the Cubs were in town. With the score tied 4-4, Jayson Werth drew a walk to...
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Mike Mussina elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Mike Mussina elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame
Mike Mussina was tonight announced as the 23rd player, coach, or front office executive with modern-day ties to the Baltimore Orioles to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Mussina, 50, played 18 Major League seasons from 1991-2008, including his first 10 seasons with the Orioles. He currently holds the best all-time winning percentage by a qualifying Orioles pitcher with a minimum of 140 decisions (.645), and ranks among the club's all-time leaders in...
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Fourth annual "Athletes and Artists Play for Kids" weekend returns to Ed Smith Stadium March 1-3

Fourth annual "Athletes and Artists Play for Kids" weekend returns to Ed Smith Stadium March 1-3
The Orioles today announced that the fourth annual "Athletes & Artists Play for Kids," a weekend of song and sport to support arts education and girls' empowerment, will take place at Ed Smith Stadium on March 1-3, 2019. The weekend features the fourth annual "Nashville's Music Row Comes to the Ballpark" charity benefit, two Orioles home games, artist workshops and health and wellness sessions for local youth, and an on-field performance from Country music rising superstar and 11-time...
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