The Orioles today announced a multi-year partnership with NewsRadio 910 WSBA to air Orioles baseball in York, Pa.
WSBA aired Orioles baseball in Central Pennsylvania from 1988 through 2006. The Orioles then made the switch to WOYK 1350, where Yorkers listened to Orioles games for the past three seasons. But after a brief separation, the O's and WSBA have renewed their partnership, and starting again this season, WSBA will air regular season games, select spring training games (starting in...
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16. If that doesn't tell you that baseball season is right around the corner, what does?
The countdown to spring training has officially begun, and in case you're on the fence as to whether you want to make the trip down to the Orioles' first spring training in Sarasota, a handful of O's fans took a break from planning their trips to share their plans with the Orioles Buzz.
One O's fan, Monte Schisler, a...
The Orioles have announced today that more than 70 current, future and former Orioles players and coaches will participate in this year's Orioles FanFest at the Baltimore Convention Center next Saturday, January 23.
The Following current and future O's are scheduled to attend:
Matt Albers
Robert Andino
Garrett Atkins
Michael Aubrey
Josh Bell
Brad Bergesen
Jason Berken
Alberto Castillo
Brandon Erbe
Michael Gongzelz
Jeremy Guthrie
David Hernandez
Rhyne Huges
Jim Johnson
Adam Jones
Nick...
All 2010 Orioles full and partial season plan holders are in for a one-of-a-kind reward for their loyal support of the O's.
Keep an eye on your mailbox for an exclusive Brooks Robinson figurine, depicting the Hall of Famer with his glove dipped in 14 Karat Gold.
All fans who renew their full or partial season plans or purchase a plan (with a two-seat minimum) by February 5 will receive the Brooks Robinson figurine as part of the Orange Carpet Program.
Fans who have already renewed...
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day everyone. Whether you're at work or off for the holiday, we're back at the ballpark for another Where in the Yard? challenge here in the Orioles Buzz.
This week promises more Birds, but these two aren't the only ones of their kind that you'll find in the Yard.
And don't forget, since we've reached Week 5, things will play out a little differently come the mid-week reveal. You'll have until Wednesday to submit your guess for this week's photo, as...
Drum roll please...
Okay, so it's not that dramatic, but below is the first set of standings for the Orioles Buzz photo feature 'Where in the Yard?'
But before you wonder where all the points came from, here's how I broke things down. There were five opportunities to identify photos taken in or around Camden Yards - 5 points. Then on top of those five, there were also opportunities for bonus points. In the first round, knowing a little something extra about Babe Ruth's glove scored...
The Orioles and OriolesREACH will help to raise funds for the Haitian relief effort through a variety of means at the team's FanFest celebration this Saturday at the Baltimore Convention Center.
A portion of the money generated from FanFest ticket sales, as well as proceeds from silent auctions and sales of O's memorabilia will be donated to the Haitian earthquake relief effort.
Collection buckets will also be placed at various locations throughout the Convention Center for fans who wish to...
On the fence as to whether or not you want to head to Orioles FanFest tomorrow?
Aside from the fact that your time could hardly be better spent than supporting the O's on a Saturday just weeks from the start of Spring Training, you'll get plenty of the Birds for your buck.
Tickets to FanFest are just $10 for adults and $5 for children 14 and younger and fans 55 and over. Parking is complementary.
Now first, factor in the portion of your ticket dollars that will go toward the Haitian...
This year's Orioles FanFest is in the books, and the event appeared to be an overwhelming success.
Lines stretched around the block as fans eagerly awaited entrance to 2010 FanFest, and the Convention Center and its surrounding streets were flooded with Oriole orange and black.
The sprawling first floor of the Convention Center held everything from Orioles Bingo to Fan Forums, ticket counters, giveaway booths, baseball clinics, memorabilia sales, and autograph stages.
As Roch and Steve...
Following an O's-filled weekend that brought you 2010 Orioles FanFest, we're right back here in the Orioles Buzz for another Monday edition of 'Where in the Yard?'
Last week we looked at a few standings, which put Lauren in the lead, but this week the slates are wiped clean. We'll start over and give you all a fresh chance to out-identify Lauren on all things Orioles.
If you're new to the O's Buzz and/or 'Where in the Yard?' - Welcome to either or both, it's the perfect time to...
After the long winter months of the offseason, the O's news is finally starting to heat up. From FanFest to single-game ticket sales, promos, and the return of Tejada, there's no shortage of Orioles buzz in the days leading up to spring training.
But before we get to all that this weekend, let's jump back to FanFest for a short story involving rookie pitcher Brad Bergesen.
Early on in the day, as Bergesen walked into an Orioles corporate sponsor VIP room, he took a seat next to new Oriole...
Orioles fans don't have long to wait before the O's report to their first spring training in Sarasota, but you can steal a look at the renovations in the works for 2011 even sooner than that.
The Major League facilities at Ed Smith Stadium and the Minor League complex at Twin Lakes Park, now dubbed the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex, will both undergo renovations to make Sarasota the true spring home of the O's by next year.
But a handful of artist renderings of the plans for the team's...
It's February 1st already, which means the Orioles officially report to spring training this month.
That said, O's fans probably don't need extra help getting excited for Orioles baseball, but a mental walk around the Yard never hurts - so we're back for another 'Where in the Yard?' photo challenge in the Orioles Buzz.
And no, this week's image isn't a gimme - the giveaways don't start until Opening Day, and even then, you'll have to head to the ballpark gates if you're looking for...
You probably know that Nicole Sherry is only the second woman to hold the position of Head Groundskeeper for a Major League Baseball team.
But did you know that she's also listed in Baltimore Magazine's top singles in "Smalltimore"?
Pictured in a short black dress and matching high heels - a far cry from the khakis, orange polos, and sneakers we're used to seeing her sport at Camden Yards - Sherry made a list of 12 notable singles in Baltimore.
The magazine's feature points to "the...
Did you survive the snow?
I hope so - and if you didn't get any snow over the last few days, there are crowds of us who are jealous of you right now. How many days until the O's report to Sarasota? Then we can at least "think warm" and remember what sunlight looks like...
But in the meantime, buckets of snow can't stop your walks down memory lane as you look to identify the item in the photo below for another 'Where in the Yard?' here in the Orioles Buzz.
Good Luck and stay warm...
The Orioles have announced that they'll hold open tryouts on Saturday, February 20 for the position of public address announcer for the O's in Sarasota.
So if you live in the vicinity of Ed Smith Stadium and think yours could be the new Voice of the O's for their first spring training in Sarasota, bring your resume and arrive at the team's new spring home by 12:30 p.m. for registration. (Complimentary parking is available in the East Parking Lot at Ed Smith Stadium.)
Tryouts will begin...
Welcome to a big week in Birdland, as the O's officially report to spring training this week (as if I needed to tell you!). From here, the 2010 season will begin and continue to take shape, and we'll see what the Birds' flock of young O's are capable of soon enough.
But for now, welcome back to the Orioles Buzz, where we have another photo from Camden Yards ready for you to identify for this week's 'Where in the Yard?'
Just in case you're joining us for the first time, simply take a...
The first Orioles spring training game kicks off on Wednesday, March 3 at 1:05 p.m. against the Rays, with many more to follow.
But if you aren't lucky enough to be heading to Ed Smith Stadium to see the Birds in person, you'll be able to catch your first glimpse of the O's on MASN on Sunday, March 7 at 1:05 p.m.
That Sunday's game will be the first of four opportunities Orioles fans will have to see the Birds play before they break the 2010 season wide open against the Rays on Opening...
If you're headed to Sarasota to see the O's in their new spring training home, Roch's already sending back good reviews.
The facilities are clearly an improvement from the past, and the general opinion is a high one of Sarasota.
And while the area has hardly been extensively scouted, here are a few recommendations from Roch and fellow O's fans who've been there:
Gus 12th Street Café: According to Roch's quick note at the bottom of his General info on Patton post,...
There's still some time before the promos and giveaways will start at Camden Yards, but the Orioles and OriolesREACH have planned several appearances and activities in Sarasota while the O's are south for spring training.
Orioles players and the Bird will make visits to charitable organizations in the Sarasota area, in addition to hosting a clinic and a game at Ed Smith Stadium throughout the weeks encompassing spring training.
To kick things off, an Orioles player and the Oriole Bird will...