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Orioles, Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program team up to fight hunger in Sarasota area

October 29, 2013, 6:05am

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The Orioles and the Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program are teaming up again this year to collect and distribute food to help people in need in the Sarasota area. Beginning November 1, the Orioles will collect non-perishable food items at Ed Smith Stadium and will host the charity's Thanksgiving Sorting Day at the stadium on November 22. "Hosting the Mayors' Feed the Hungry food sorting day at Ed Smith Stadium again this year demonstrates the Orioles' strong belief in going to bat against...

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Orioles Reach, Buck and Angela Showalter host Kidspeace 5k/1-mile walk at Oriole Park this Saturday

October 28, 2013, 6:43am

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The Baltimore Orioles, OriolesREACH and Manager Buck Showalter and his wife Angela have partnered with KidsPeace to host the fourth annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-Mile Walk at Oriole Park this Saturday, November 2. Proceeds from the event benefit KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs of Maryland and Washington D.C., including KEYS (KidsPeace Empowering Youth to Succeed), a program that prepares youth for independence through life-skills training. Participants are invited to dress in their...

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Weekly Wrap: New manager announcement on horizon

October 24, 2013, 8:27pm

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Weekly Wrap: New manager announcement on horizon

Have you watched the Red Sox and Cardinals duke it out in the first two games of the World Series? While you continue watching to see who emerges as World Series champs, let's catch you up on things you may have missed around the Nationals organization this week. The Nats are continuing managerial interviews, including one with DeMarlo Hale this week. In addition, they have met with Diamondbacks third base coach Matt Williams, Padres executive Brad Ausmus and Randy Knorr. An announcement...

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Weekly Wrap: Orioles' All-Stars, pitching coach interviews and more

October 24, 2013, 8:05pm

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The World Series is two games in, and the Cardinals and Red Sox have each taken a game. Who do you have as the 2013 world champs? Since your eyes may have been on postseason baseball this week, let's catch you up on all of the Orioles news that you may have missed. The Birds have continued to search for a new pitching coach to replace Rick Adair. With Jim Leyland retiring, skipper Buck Showalter moved up to third in the category of most wins by an active manager. In addition, three...

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Throwback Thursday: A gem for Jordan Zimmermann

October 23, 2013, 5:52pm

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Throwback Thursday: A gem for Jordan Zimmermann

This season, Jordan Zimmermann emerged as an elite pitcher for the Nationals. After making the All-Star team for the first time, he finished the season with 19 wins and a 3.25 ERA. This week, we're throwin' it back to April, when Zimmermann threw his first career shutout. Watch the recap below and make sure to check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.

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Throwback Thursday: A great tag from the wrong side of the bag

October 23, 2013, 4:06pm

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Throwback Thursday: A great tag from the wrong side of the bag

With a cannon for an arm, Matt Wieters makes it very difficult for opposing runners. This past season, he caught 24 baserunners stealing, but in this play, he had a little bit of help. And by a little bit, I mean a lot. With Desmond Jennings looking to take second, Wieters threw the ball to the wrong side of the bag. Lucky for him, Alexi Casilla made a spectacular play to get the out. Watch the play below and make sure to check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013. Your...

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Orioles announce pumpkin carving contest for fans

October 23, 2013, 7:28am

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One lucky fan to win Trick-or-Treating with the Oriole Bird. In the spirit of the season, the Orioles today announced a pumpkin carving contest for fans with a grand prize of trick-or-treating with the Oriole Bird. Fans may enter by carving an Orioles-themed pumpkin and posting a photo of their creation using the hashtag #OsPumpkin on a public Instagram account. The entry period begins today and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. Orioles' staff members will then judge the...

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Weekly Wrap: Orioles searching for new pitching coach

October 17, 2013, 8:46pm

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Watch any postseason baseball this season? If not, you're seriously missing out on great pitching matchups, clutch hits and just overall fantastic baseball. With the Orioles in the offseason and some playoff baseball being played, you may have missed some developing stories surrounding the O's this week, including Wednesday night's news that Rick Adair will not return as pitching coach. Each Friday this offseason, I'll give you links to any stories you may have missed. Continue to check...

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Weekly Wrap: Nats continue managerial search

October 17, 2013, 8:28pm

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Weekly Wrap: Nats continue managerial search

In case you haven't noticed, there's some pretty great postseason baseball being played right now. The Red Sox are looking to head to the World Series, and they're in need of just one more win. The Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound tonight as they look to even up their series with the Cardinals. However, if your attention is solely on postseason baseball, you may have missed some news surrounding the Nationals this week. The Nats are continuing their managerial search, looking...

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Throwback Thursday: Walk this way

October 16, 2013, 6:27pm

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When it comes to memorable moments, walk-offs take the cake. The game is decided by one swing. The dugout clears to ambush the hero. The hometown crowd jumps to its feet in excitement. What more could you want? With the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth, Ryan Zimmerman brought us this memorable moment. Watch the walk-off below and make sure to check back every Thursday to catch more great performances from the 2013 season. Your browser does not support iframes.

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Throwback Thursday: Sealing the sweep in style

October 16, 2013, 5:58pm

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Throwback Thursday: Sealing the sweep in style

With Mariano Rivera jogging to the mound to protect a 1-0 lead, fans at Yankee Stadium thought the Yanks had it in the bag. Adam Jones thought otherwise. Watch the video below to relive Jones' game-winner from July that sealed the sweep in New York. Also, be sure to check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.

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Orioles announce Arts in the Ballpark event series at Ed Smith Stadium

October 14, 2013, 7:12am

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The Baltimore Orioles will host "Arts in the Ballpark," a series of arts and entertainment events for the public at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota beginning this fall. With free and low-cost offerings featuring family-friendly concerts, hands-on activities, and even a holiday ice show, the series will appeal to a wide range of tastes and interests. "The Orioles are excited to present the 'Arts in the Ballpark' series to the Sarasota community as part of our 'Orioles in Sarasota 365'...

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Throwback Thursday: Who needs a glove?

October 09, 2013, 5:42pm

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On more than one occasion, Manny Machado has proven that he doesn't need a glove to make a spectacular play. In this instance, the Orioles were trying to protect a one-run lead against Tampa Bay. With the ball bouncing toward him, the O's third baseman used his fingertips to get the crucial out in the ninth. Watch Machado's amazing play below and make sure to check back every Thursday to relive more memorable moments from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.

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Throwback Thursday: Making diving grabs look routine

October 09, 2013, 5:10pm

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Throwback Thursday: Making diving grabs look routine

Denard Span made play after play in center field last season, finishing 2013 without committing an error to give him a chance to win his first Gold Glove. I'm sure we'll see Span featured on Throwback Thursday again this offseason, but for now, watch the center fielder make a diving grab look routine. Your browser does not support iframes.

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Chris Davis named Orioles' nominee for 2013 Hank Aaron Award

October 07, 2013, 9:51am

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Major League Baseball and MLB Advanced Media announced that Chris Davis was named the Orioles' nominee for the 2013 Hank Aaron Award. Fans can vote exclusively online at MLB.com and the 30 Club sites. For the fourth straight year, a special panel of Hall of Fame players led by Hank Aaron will join fans in voting for the award, which is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball and has recognized the most outstanding offensive performer in each League since it was established in...

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Jayson Werth named Nationals' nominee for Hank Aaron Award

October 07, 2013, 9:44am

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Major League Baseball and MLB Advanced Media announced that right fielder Jayson Werth was named the Nationals' nominee for the 2013 Hank Aaron Award. Fans can vote exclusively online at MLB.com and the 30 Club sites. For the fourth straight year, a special panel of Hall of Fame players led by Hank Aaron will join fans in voting for the award, which is officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball and has recognized the most outstanding offensive performer in each League since it was...

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Orioles outright right-hander Eric Beaulac to Triple-A Norfolk

October 03, 2013, 11:56am

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Eric Beaulac from the 15-day disabled list and outrighted him to Triple-A Norfolk. Beaulac, 26, had his contact selected from Double-A Bowie and was placed on the disabled list with a torn labrum in his right hip on September 1. He appeared in 12 games for Class-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie in 2013, going 1-0 with a 1.96 ERA (18.1IP, 4ER). In six minor league seasons in the Mets and Orioles organizations, Beaulac is 21-21...

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Throwback Thursday: Beginning with back-to-back blasts

October 02, 2013, 7:00pm

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Throwback Thursday: Beginning with back-to-back blasts

This offseason holds a lot of questions for the Nationals. Who will be the Nats' new skipper? What will the starting rotation look like? Will their lineup stay the same? But before we look ahead, let's take time to relive some of the best moments of this past season. Every Thursday, we'll be throwin' it back to an amazing play from the Nats' 2013 season. Let's take it back to the beginning, shall we? Bryce Harper started the season with a bang. In fact, he started it with two. In...

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Throwback Thursday: A grand opening

October 02, 2013, 6:40pm

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You may already be counting down the days until opening day, but before we look forward, let's take a look back at some of the Orioles' greatest moments of the 2013 season. Every Thursday, we'll be throwin' it back to an amazing play from the O's second straight winning season. And what better place to start than the beginning. The Birds hosted the Twins for their 2013 home opener. In front of a sellout crowd, Chris Davis stepped to plate with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a...

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Chris Davis named 2013 Most Valuable Oriole

September 29, 2013, 7:19am

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Chris Davis named 2013 Most Valuable Oriole

The Orioles today announced that Chris Davis has been voted winner of the 2013 Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole Award by members of the local media who cover the team on a regular basis. He will be recognized for his accomplishments in an on-field ceremony prior to today's season finale against the Boston Red Sox. Davis has compiled one of the greatest offensive seasons in major league history. Entering today's finale, he had a club-record and MLB-leading 53 home runs and 96 extra-base...