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New Voice of Oriole Park Ryan Wagner to serve as PA announcer at tomorrow's spring training game

March 06, 2012, 9:09am

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New Voice of Oriole Park Ryan Wagner to serve as PA announcer at tomorrow's spring training game

Fans attending tomorrow's spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium will be the first to hear the new voice of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Ryan Wagner. The life-long Orioles fan and former MLB Fan Cave resident will serve as public address announcer for the 1:05 p.m. contest against the Minnesota Twins, a one-game preparation for his new role in Baltimore . The Orioles announced last month that Wagner was selected as the new Voice of Oriole Park. He was chosen to be the club's new public...

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OriolesREACH seeks youth participants for free baseball clinic at Ed Smith Stadium on April 7

March 05, 2012, 11:44am

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The Orioles and OriolesREACH will conduct a free baseball skills clinic for pre-registered Sarasota youth on the main field at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. The clinic is open to youth ages 8-14 who reside in Sarasota County. Those interested must complete an application form available now at Ed Smith Stadium or at www.orioles.com/sarasota and clicking "Community Calendar." Print and mail the completed form to Ed Smith Stadium, Attn: April 7 Clinic, 2700 12th Street ,...

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This season, it's all about the Natitude

March 04, 2012, 7:49am

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This season, it's all about the Natitude

Teenagers have attitudes. Senior citizens have attitudes. Yours truly stuck in Beltway rush hour gridlock has an attitude. But Natitude? That's all you, Nationals fans. We're only a few weeks away from the start of the 2012 regular season and the buzz in the nation's capital is fierce. This year's squad is young, they're hungry and they're in prime position to reach the postseason for the first time since coming to D.C. And in honor of the impending rise of Nationals baseball, the...

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Orioles announce 2012 spring training opening night plans

March 02, 2012, 5:45am

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The Orioles have announced plans for the first game of their 2012 spring training season and their third season in Sarasota. The team will face the Pittsburgh Pirates at the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium on Monday, March 5, at 7:05 p.m. On Monday and throughout the season, ballpark gates will open two hours prior to the scheduled first pitch. All fans will receive a 2012 spring training magnet schedule presented by the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and the first 1,000 female fans in...

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Nationals to host Wounded Warrior Amputee Celebrity Softball Classic on April 3

February 25, 2012, 11:04am

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The Washington Nationals Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will return to Nationals Park for the second annual Wounded Warrior Amputee Celebrity Softball Classic following the Nationals-Red Sox exhibition game on Tuesday, April 3. The softball team will take the field to face a group of D.C.-area celebrities in a free post-game event to help celebrate the start of the 2012 baseball season. This unique team is made up of veterans and active duty service members from across the United States...

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Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles partner with the Miracle League of Manasota to dedicate first Miracle League Field in Sarasota-Bradenton area

February 25, 2012, 9:53am

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The Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates today joined Sarasota County and the Miracle League of Manasota in the dedication of the first Miracle League Field in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. As part of the partnership, which also includes dozens of private-sector supporters, the Pirates and Orioles donated a total of $150,000 towards the construction of the baseball field designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. The Miracle League of Manasota Field presented by the...

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Tommy Hunter, Oriole Bird to help open Sarasota Cal Ripken League season tonight

February 24, 2012, 7:33am

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Tommy Hunter, Oriole Bird to help open Sarasota Cal Ripken League season tonight

Tonight, Friday, Feb. 24, Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter and the Oriole Bird will participate in opening day festivities for the Cal Ripken Baseball League in Sarasota. Both Hunter and the Bird will greet Ripken League players and fans at the event, and Hunter will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. at the fields, which are located at 2801 12th Street in Sarasota .

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News and notes from Nats Park

February 23, 2012, 3:49pm

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Greetings, Nationals fans. As we draw closer to the start of another season of Nationals baseball, there are a number of things to discuss and opportunities to present before opening day. First off, for those fans who applied to become a 2012 Nationals ball girl, the 25 finalists have been chosen and will take part in the tryouts portion of the process Saturday at Nationals Park. The finalists who met a series of requirements must prove they have a strong knowledge of the game of baseball...

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Orioles announce minor league spring training schedule

February 22, 2012, 5:12am

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The Orioles today announced the schedules for their minor league spring training squads. The clubs will play 16 spring training contests. Minor league pitchers and catchers will report to camp on Sunday, March 4, while position players will report on Thursday, March 8. The Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park is located at 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota . The games are open to the public at no charge. Game times and locations are subject to change. The complete schedule of minor...

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Orioles select new public address announcer

February 21, 2012, 9:17am

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The hunt for a new voice of the Orioles has come to an end. The Orioles announced Tuesday they have selected Ryan Wagner, a lifelong Orioles fan, to be the new public address announcer replacing Dave McGowan. Wagner, originally from Baltimore, was chosen from a field of 670 applicants, according to the team's release. Wagner was Major League Baseball's Fan Cave resident last season. "As a lifelong Orioles fan, being named the Voice of Oriole Park at Camden Yards is indescribably...

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Ryan Wagner selected as new voice of Oriole Park

February 21, 2012, 9:06am

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Ryan Wagner selected as new voice of Oriole Park

The Orioles today announced that Ryan Wagner has been selected as the new Voice of Oriole Park. Wagner was chosen to be the club's new public address announcer out of a field of 670 applicants. An Orioles fan originally from Baltimore, Wagner spent last season as a resident of Major League Baseball's Fan Cave , watching over 2,450 major league games at a 15,000 square foot space in Greenwich Village in New York City. He also co-hosted a series of interactive sketch comedy skits and conducted...

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Orioles agree to terms with center fielder Adam Jones

February 14, 2012, 2:58pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with center fielder Adam Jones on a one-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration. Jones, 26, batted .280/.319/.466 in 2011 for the Orioles, setting career-highs in games (151), doubles (26), home runs (25), RBI (83), stolen bases (12) and total bases (264) on his way to being named Most Valuable Oriole.

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Orioles to hold tryouts for ballgirls and ballboys on Sunday, March 4

February 14, 2012, 10:04am

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The Orioles have announced they will conduct an open tryout to find ballgirls and ballboys for the 2012 season at Oriole Park on Sunday, March 4. The judges will include members of the Orioles' front office as well as WBAL Broadcaster Keith Mills. Outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older who are interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the Orioles during the upcoming 2012 season are invited to try out for a position at Camden Yards beginning at 1 p.m. on March...

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Washington Nationals single-game tickets to go on sale Thursday, March 8 at 10 a.m.

February 13, 2012, 11:29am

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TAKE BACK THE PARK Buy now before single game tickets go on sale! Take Back the Park continues through March 8. Single game tickets to the May 4-6 Nationals vs. Phillies series are available exclusively for season ticket holders and local fans in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. nationals.com/ourpark #ourpark The Washington Nationals announced today that single game tickets for the 2012 season will go on sale to the general public Thursday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets may be...

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Orioles' statement regarding Seong-Min Kim

February 10, 2012, 2:50pm

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Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette has issued the following statement regarding Seong-Min Kim: "On behalf of the Orioles organization, I offer a sincere apology to the Korea Baseball Organization and the Korea Baseball Association for the club's unintentional breach of protocol in failing to tender a status check in the process of signing Seong-Min Kim. The Orioles respect Major League Baseball's recruiting policies and the governing bodies and people that...

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O's sign Nick Johnson to minor league deal

February 10, 2012, 11:40am

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O's sign Nick Johnson to minor league deal

The Orioles also announced that they have signed infielder Nick Johnson to a minor league contract with a spring training invite. Outfielders Xavier Avery, LJ Hoes and catcher Dane Sardinha have also been invited to big league camp. Johnson, 33, played in 55 games for Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in the Cleveland organization in 2011. He owns a .401 on-base percentage over nine seasons (794 games) in his major league career. Avery, 22, batted .259/.324/.343 in 138 games for Double-A...

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Orioles sign free agent right-handed pitcher Luis Ayala

February 10, 2012, 11:37am

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed right-handed pitcher Luis Ayala to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013. Ayala, 34, posted a 2.09 ERA (56.0 IP, 13 ER) in 52 appearances for the Yankees last season. In seven major league seasons, he has gone 31-41 with a 3.47 ERA (446.1 IP, 172 ER) for Montreal/Washington, the Mets, Minnesota, Florida and the Yankees. To clear room for Ayala on the 40-man roster, outfielder Matt Angle has been designated for assignment. Angle, 26,...

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Arbitrator sides with Orioles on Bergesen

February 09, 2012, 8:19am

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Right-handed pitcher Brad Bergesen has been awarded the Orioles' contract offer of $800,000 in salary arbitration, it was announced today. Bergesen, 2-7 with a 5.70 ERA (101.0 IP, 64 ER) in 34 games (12 starts) last season, had sought a $1.2 million contract for the 2012 season.

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Orioles launch CamdemYards20.com

February 08, 2012, 6:39am

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With Opening Day of the 2012 season less than two months away, the Orioles today announced the official launch of CamdenYards20.com, a website designed in conjunction with Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), that celebrates the 20th anniversary season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, The Ballpark that Forever Changed BaseballÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢. CamdenYards20.com features all things Oriole Park , including a look back at the greatest moments of the past 20 seasons and a...

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Nationals launch "Take Back the Park" initiative

February 07, 2012, 8:57am

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There aren't many things baseball fans hate more than watching a game in their home stadium when it sounds like they're sitting in the stands of the visiting team. Orioles fans suffer through it during every Yankees and Red Sox series, while the Nationals are forced to endure thousands of Philliy Phanatics each year. Well, no more, cry the Nationals. Last week, the Nationals launched the "Take Back the Park" initiative. This program is an effort to bring more Nationals fans to the park...