Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale Jan. 17 at orioles.com

Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale Jan. 17 at orioles.com
Vouchers for autograph sessions at Orioles FanFest will go on sale Thursday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. ET. The list of autograph session times and participants will be posted online for preview at www.orioles.com/fanfest by 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Orioles FanFest, presented by Visit Sarasota will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with early entry for Birdland Members beginning at 10 a.m. At this year's FanFest, the Orioles will continue an...
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Orioles FanFest autograph sessions scheduled

Orioles FanFest autograph sessions scheduled
Yes, the Orioles have been undergoing a significant personnel shakeup, but there will still be plenty of familiar faces on hand at this year's Orioles FanFest, including players on the current roster and O's greats from the past. And you can meet them at FanFest. The annual daylong celebration of O's baseball takes place Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Baltimore Convention Center and will include games, memorabilia and Q&A sessions. FanFest also offers Orioles fans the best opportunity to...
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Major League Baseball and Discovery Education team up to add dynamic new baseball-themed content to Science Techbook to fuel deeper student engagement in STEM

Major League Baseball and Discovery Education team up to add dynamic new baseball-themed content to Science Techbook to fuel deeper student engagement in STEM
Major League Baseball (MLB) and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital curriculum, content, and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced the launch of a new, multiyear partnership that brings Major League Baseball's dynamic content into Discovery Education's Science Techbooks. The partnership launched during a special event in the Baltimore County Public Schools' Deep Creek Middle School, during which Nicole Sherry, Head Groundskeeper for the Baltimore...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Got no-nos? Yes!

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Got no-nos? Yes!
Home runs are exciting, but true baseball fans get just as cranked up to see their guy on the mound firing on all cylinders. If great pitching is your jam, have we got a deal for you. Regular viewers of "Nationals Classics" are used to looking back at standout performances from star pitchers, but this Monday you can binge-watch three of the best ever back-to-back-to-back. That's on top of a full schedule of throwback Nationals games over the coming week. So dig in, because some of the best...
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Nationals agree to terms with Brian Dozier

Nationals agree to terms with Brian Dozier
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with second baseman Brian Dozier and designated infielder Matt Reynolds for assignment on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Dozier, 31, joins the Nationals after ranking among Major League second baseman in walks (3rd, 70), home runs (T6th, 21), RBI (T6th, 72), extra-base hits (7th, 53), runs scored (8th, 81) and doubles (T9th, 30) in 2018. He began his...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Extra excitement in extra innings

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Extra excitement in extra innings
Just one more month to go. Hold on. Waiting out the winter can be tough on a baseball fan. T.S. Eliot called April "the cruelest month," but we all know that that distinction belongs to January. It seems like forever since we enjoyed a game at Camden Yards on a sweltering night or watched the Orioles live on MASN in our shorts with a cold one at the ready. But we're halfway through the month now, and this time next month, Sarasota will be stirring as spring training gets rolling. Meanwhile,...
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Billy Joel in concert Friday, July 26 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Billy Joel in concert Friday, July 26 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The Orioles announced today that, after attracting more than 70 million visitors to downtown Baltimore and the state of Maryland to enjoy baseball at iconic Camden Yards, the ballclub will partner with Live Nation to present legendary musician Billy Joel in an historic, first-ever concert held Friday, July 26 at the ballpark. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. ET. The Orioles Charitable Foundation will donate a portion of the proceeds from the concert to support music...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": In the beginning ...

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": In the beginning ...
By now you're used to seeing select games from great and not-so-great Nationals teams of the past on MASN. But we're throwing you way back with a couple of "Nationals Classics" telecasts this week, starting this afternoon. The Nats' inaugural season of 2005 turned out better than one might expect of a new club with a bunch of guys no one is considering for Cooperstown. At least it wasn't a losing year, as the team went 81-81. The Nats did, nonetheless, finish fifth in the National League...
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Orioles name Koby Perez Senior Director, International Scouting

Orioles name Koby Perez Senior Director, International Scouting
The Orioles today announced that Koby Perez has been named the club's Senior Director, International Scouting. Perez will oversee all aspects of the Orioles' international scouting operations and management of the club's bonus pool. He will report to Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Elias. "In Koby Perez, we have found the right person to spearhead the Orioles' new international presence," said Elias. "His experience, connections, and reputation built across a...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Turn of the century

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Turn of the century
More than any other fans I can think of, those of us who pull for the Orioles are more than happy to see 2018 in the rear-view mirror. With new leadership in the front office and in the dugout, fans aren't sure what 2019 will bring, but it sure ought to be interesting. Those new guys calling the shots around here have made it abundantly clear that they're looking ahead, searching for new blood and new ways (to the Orioles, at least) of doing things. But they have also given a firm nod to the...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Ringing in the old

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Ringing in the old
How are those resolutions coming? Already, huh? Well, there's always next year ... As we try to remember to put the correct year on the checks we write, we start to see some light at the end of the baseball tunnel. Spring training's about a month and a half away now, and while we still don't know whether Bryce Harper will be back, we do know that Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has been busy assembling a roster that should give the club a chance to retake the National League East...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Watching the ball drop

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Watching the ball drop
The coming of the new year prompts people (or at least cable news) to look back on what has passed. Of course, MASN is doing that throughout the offseason as we bring you "Nationals Classics." This week, naturally, is no exception. Since you're going to be staying up late Monday night, why not get acclimated with a couple of extra-inning marathons? We'll also have a game from the Nats' early days in D.C. that might make you break into a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne." You can enjoy all that...
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Orioles announce tickets for FanFest now on sale

Orioles announce tickets for FanFest now on sale
The Orioles announced today that tickets are now on sale for the club's annual FanFest event on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Orioles FanFest, presented by Visit Sarasota County, will feature appearances by current and former Orioles players and coaches as part of a day-long celebration of baseball that will also include clinics, exhibits, and interactive games. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with early entry for Birdland Members...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: No humbugs here

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: No humbugs here
The ol' Warehouse was humming with the Spirit of Seasons Yet to Come earlier this week, when Orioles general manager Mike Elias introduced Birdland to the team's new skipper, Brandon Hyde. Like Bob Cratchit, Hyde now will have several youngsters to look after, as the O's rebuilding project will be flush with fresh-faced prospects. For Christmas Present, however, MASN will this week summon some ghosts from the past (OK, if you want to get technical, the principal characters in the games...
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Winter Meetings Charity Auction is now live, benefiting the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Winter Meetings Charity Auction is now live, benefiting the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Major League Baseball has announced the annual Winter Meetings Charity Auction is now live. All items will benefit The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. The Orioles are offering three unique experiences for fans to bid on at mlb.com/wintermeetingsauction: Lunch with Mychal Givens and Trey Mancini: A fan and a guest will have the chance to have lunch with RHP Mychal Givens and INF/OF Trey Mancini prior to a home night game at a local restaurant. The winner will...
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Racing Presidents application deadline

Racing Presidents application deadline
As we gear up for another Washington Nationals Baseball season, the Racing Presidents are training to be better than ever in 2019, and they are looking for new applicants to "run for office" and join the next class of Racing Presidents! Racing Presidents auditions will take place on Sunday, January 6 and the deadline to apply for a tryout is Saturday, December 15. Aspiring Presidents looking to fill the shoes of George, Tom, Abe, Teddy, and Bill can find more information and apply here....
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Keeping the home fires burning

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Keeping the home fires burning
Daylight's at a premium as we approach the winter solstice, and it can be tough keep your spirits up. MASN's here to help. For this week's throwback telecasts, we bring you a gem from the guy who wrote the jeweler's handbook on gemology, then a tough choice in the middle of a Nationals romp. After that, we take a glance back at the Nats' early days in D.C. for a glimpse of what was to come for the guy who would become Mr. National. So cheer up! In another week or so the days will start...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: It was one fine day in Philadelphia

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: It was one fine day in Philadelphia
The NCAA football playoff matchups are set, and the Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Clemson and Alabama teams are x-ing and o-ing in preparation over the long layoff that follows the end of the regular season. The Maryland grid squad has a new coach. The NFL playoff picture is becoming clearer, though it's by no means settled, certainly not where the Ravens are concerned. Especially at this time of year, you hear the term "sudden death" more commonly in the context of football. But it happens in...
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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: 33rd Street, nevermore

"Orioles Classics" #TBT: 33rd Street, nevermore
Ah, distinctly I remember. It was in the bleak December ... With apologies to one E.A. Poe, we set off on another round of "Orioles Classics" on MASN, the first full week of them in the last month of an eventful 2018. Each game in these telecasts marked a different milestone in Orioles history. We begin with a bittersweet goodbye to an old friend on 33rd Street. The next installment, from eight years prior, lets us relive the start of the final push toward the Orioles' last World Series...
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Nationals acquire catcher Yan Gomes

Nationals acquire catcher Yan Gomes
The Washington Nationals acquired All-Star catcher Yan Gomes from the Cleveland Indians on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez, outfielder Daniel Johnson and a player to be named later. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gomes, 31, is under team control through the 2021 season. He hit .266 with 26 doubles, 16 home runs, 48 RBI, 21 walks and 52 runs scored in 112 games for the Cleveland Indians in 2018. He led...
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