First Ladies Take on Alzheimer's

First Ladies Take on Alzheimer's
Eager to get involved in the community around their spring training home, the First Ladies, a group of wives and girlfriends of Nationals players, is participating in the Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk this spring. In 2009, Shari Langerhans, wife of then-National Ryan Langerhans, asked the First Ladies to participate. This year, the women decided to get involved again. "We would love to make it a yearly Spring Training tradition to participate in the Walk," said Ashley...
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A suite way to help a good cause

A suite way to help a good cause
Imagine enjoying that Nationals vs. Red Sox exhibition game from a luxury suite at Nationals Park -- complete with delicious food, refreshing beverages and free parking. Now think of eighteen friends who might want to enjoy a baseball experience like that with you... Got it? Okay, good because... Rosie's Broadway Kids, a nonprofit organization led by Rosie O'Donnell which funds art programs for New York City children, is conducting an interesting raffle to raise money for their cause. Of...
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Choose the third 2010 Nats Bobblehead (Updated)

Choose the third 2010 Nats Bobblehead (Updated)
There are so many decisions in baseball that fans just can't control. You can debate trades, signings, contracts and strategy all day long, but Mike Rizzo and Jim Riggleman aren't necessarily calling to get your expert advice. However, there is one decision that you can make this season and it's related to a very important topic: bobbleheads. Which Washington Nationals player, coach or mascot should be replicated on the third bobblehead this year? It's up to you. Voting is now open at...
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Updated Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

Updated Spring Training Broadcast Schedule
Just a quick update of the spring training broadcast schedule with radio and MLB Network games added. WFED 1500 AM carries Nationals games in the D.C. area. Affiliate listings can be found on Nationals.com and MLB Network is available nationally. MLB Network's 30 Clubs in 30 Days featuring the Nationals airs on March 16th. And, XM Sirius satellite radio customers will enjoy spring training interviews from Nationals camp on Monday, March 22nd. Spring Training Broadcast Schedule: March...
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Where at Nats Park (Updated)

Where at Nats Park (Updated)
First, a few reminders: Single game tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Ballpark tours have resumed. Proceeds benefit the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation. Ben Goessling is chatting tonight right here on MASNsports.com. MASN is televising Stephen Strasburg's spring training debut on March 9. And now for the weekly Where at Nats Park challenge... I apologize for the delay this week. I was feeling a bit under the weather all weekend. Good luck! Answer: Walter Johnson's...
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One More Week

One More Week
In just seven days, I'll be packing my bags and heading to Viera, FL to take in the sights and sounds of spring training. I hope it warms up! It will be my third trip to Nationals spring training camp, so I've learned my way around a bit, but I'm as excited as ever. I even earned a free voucher to Walt Disney World from Disney's Give a Day, Get a Day service project, which I can't wait to redeem. Anyway, I thought I'd open this up as a fan-centric spring training discussion. ...
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Think Pink

Think Pink
Cherry Blossoms: It's too bad those cherry blossoms in left field can't bloom all summer. Luckily, they do arrive just in time for Opening Day. This year, the Nationals will partner with the National Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the annual two-week DC festival and commemorate 98th anniversary of the 1912 gift of cherry blossom trees from Japan. "The blooming of the cherry blossoms and the crack of the bat have come to signify the start of Spring in Washington," said Nationals...
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Where at Nats Park (Updated)

Where at Nats Park (Updated)
What a beautiful day in NatsTown. Are you ready for some Nationals baseball on MASN tomorrow? Don't forget that coverage of Stephen Strasburg's spring training debut begins on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. on MASN and MASN HD. By the way, did you catch the Strasburg feature story on CBS News this weekend? Check it out here! This week's contest: Remember, I'll hide the correct answers until Wednesday. Good luck! Answer: Nationals cap awning over the team store in Center Field Plaza -- aka,...
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Happy Strasburg Day

Happy Strasburg Day
Just a reminder (as if you need it), to tune in to MASN and MASN HD at 1 p.m. for Stephen Strasburg's spring training debut. Bob Carpenter, Rob Dibble and Debbi Taylor will bring you all the action straight from Space Coast Stadium. MASN will also replay the game at 7 p.m. Nationally, the game will be available on MLB Network and MLB.TV. While you're waiting, check out the cool Strasburg jerseys in MLB.com's team store or join us in Ben Goessling's live game chat (the link will be live...
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Nationals Dream Foundation Classic

Nationals Dream Foundation Classic
On Saturday, baseball returns to D.C. in an exhibition game between the Nationals and the Red Sox. The team has plenty in store for fans, and especially season ticket holders, for this special game which benefits the organization's philanthropic efforts in the local community. Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Day begins at 11:45 a.m. with player photo stations throughout the ballpark. At 12:45 p.m., Jim Riggleman will host a town hall discussion with fans. When the gates open at 1:30...
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Join O's on Opening Day at "First Pitch Party" in Baltimore

Join O's on Opening Day at "First Pitch Party" in Baltimore
With Opening Day of the Orioles' 2010 season only days away, a few lucky O's fans are looking forward to getting their first glimpse of the Birds in person at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. But most Orioles fans will be here in Baltimore, or watching the game on MASN from their homes. You might have friends, family or neighbors who are big Orioles fans; you might even watch the 2010 opener with them, but it won't be quite the same as experiencing the excitement with all of Charm City...
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Bloggin' in the Rain

Bloggin' in the Rain
Greetings from rainy, windy Cocoa Beach. The local weather guys keep reminding us about tornado warnings and 80 MPH wind gusts. It hasn't let up all day. So much for fun in the sun. I hope to have more interesting things to blog about when baseball resumes (hopefully tomorrow). Remember, that game is scheduled to be on MASN and MASN HD at 1 p.m. Two quick notes, the Bullpen, the outdoor venue near Nationals Park with games, drinks and food before, during and after games, will open on...
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Where at Nats Park? (Updated)

Where at Nats Park? (Updated)
Three more weeks until Opening Day. Doesn't that sound great? Come April, I'm going to have to work extra hard to try to trick you during homestands. So, I figured I'd try a tough one this week. Take your best guess! Hints on Tuesday if you need them and answers posted on Wednesday. Updated: It is the the larger than life GEICO gecko in the Strike Zone. I'm so impressed that some of you figured it out!
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Random thoughts from Viera (Updated)

Random thoughts from Viera (Updated)
Greetings from Florida. I suppose you'd call this a working vacation and I've been trying to find that perfect balance during my trip to Viera this week. It is tougher than it seems. Sure it's lots of baseball, lots of sunshine (finally) and lots of fun, but never forget how hard these writers work! It has been a blast checking in with our MASN folks -- Ben Goessling, Debbi Taylor, Bob Carpenter, Rob Dibble, Phil Wood and Ray Knight. Everybody is ready for a new season and the launch of...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
Welcome back O's fans. As spring training continues, so does your favorite segment in the O's Buzz. This week's 'Where in the Yard?' is hiding in plain sight all over the ballpark, but let's see if you can identify it without its surroundings. You know how to play - Take a look at the photo below and tell us what we're looking at and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Update: Steve, Chris in Baltimore, Glassman, John W., and Tim Morris have it already....
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Strasburg Chat on Wednesday

Strasburg Chat on Wednesday
I think that St. Patrick would be happy that "Jeeeeeesus," as he's called by Tony Plush will be chatting with fans online on Wednesday afternoon. Fans can chat with superstar prospect Stephen Strasburg at 12:30 p.m. and can begin submitting questions at 10 a.m. before the chat begins. You must register as a Nationals Insider to participate in the chat.
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Eagles at Nationals Park

Eagles at Nationals Park
On Tuesday, June 15th, Screech won't be the only eagle hanging out at Nationals Park. The Eagles, who released many hits including "Hotel California," "Desperado," and "Life In The Fast Lane," will perform at Nationals Park. The group has won six Grammy awards and sold over 120 million albums worldwide. The Eagles will be joined by special guests Keith Urban and the Dixie Chicks. Both have won multiple Grammy awards and released countless hits. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on...
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Elephants, Cavemen and March Madness

Elephants, Cavemen and March Madness
A few quick notes: The Racing Presidents participated in Tuesday's Elephant Walk through the District to celebrate the arrival of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Abe, George, Tom and Teddy joined the event for the first time. Mike Rizzo started a blog at MASNsports.com. Make sure to check it out and leave him some questions. Tonight's game featuring Stephen Strasburg can be heard on WFED 1500 AM with Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler. Slowes celebrated his birthday this...
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Where at Nats Park? (Updated)

Where at Nats Park? (Updated)
Two more weeks! Can you believe how fast it went? We are just fourteen days away from peanuts, cracker jack, Teddy, Bang! Zoom! and Half Smokes. Who's ready? This week's challenge: Good luck! I'll post the answer on Wednesday! Update: Many correct answers this week. It is indeed a shot of the bike racks outside of the ballpark. Did you know that in addition to these bike racks (which hold 250 bikes), the Nationals have a free bike valet? Stop by Garage C beginning 2 1/2 hours before...
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Bobbleheads past and present

Bobbleheads past and present
The Orioles 2010 Promotions Schedule lists four different bobblehead nights during the upcoming season: Nolan Reimold, Adam Jones, and Nick Markakis mini bobbleheads, with a Matt Wieters standard bobblehead thrown in the mix mid-season. Unlike the wide open debate for five of the six T-Shirt Tuesdays on the promotions schedule (a Matt Wieters T-shirt will kick things off, but we'll get to the remaining five at a later date here in the Orioles Buzz), these four bobblehead nights have...
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