Welcome back to another 'Where in the Yard?' O's fans. As baseball continues to come back into focus with 2010 spring training underway, we'll take a look at another image from the Yard here in the Orioles Buzz.
Only a few weeks now until the Birds are back in Baltimore, but for now, you know the drill: Tell me what this image is and where Dave's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Update: Glassman, Allan, Carlness, @rickybarbie, @bblande, and @FlavaDave21 already have...
The Orioles announced today that they'll bring back the popular "Come free for your Birthday" promotion from last season.
After more than 45,000 fans participated in the promo during the 2009 season, fans are invited to once again celebrate their birthdays at Oriole Park by attending a game for free during the month of their birthday.
All fans who register their birthday here will receive a voucher good for one free ticket to any non-prime game during their birthday month.
But don't...
The Orioles announced this morning that they'll hold interviews for ballboys and ballgirls for the 2010 season on Saturday, March 6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
They're on the lookout for "outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older" and candidates should be "personable, customer-service oriented and available to work the entire 2010 season."
Those interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the O's this season should head to Camden Yards for the interviews...
Many of you have already beamed about your plans to head south for Orioles spring training in Sarasota. You've got the front row seats - enjoy 'em!
But fans who can't make it to the Sunshine State won't be left out in the cold (except literally, that is), as there are now a handful of ways that you can catch sight of the O's before they fly north for the regular season.
Four Games on MASN:
Sunday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Red Sox in Sarasota
Thursday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m. vs. Yankees...
A week or so ago, more details were promised on community events to take place at Ed Smith Stadium at the bottom of this entry in the Orioles Buzz.
And, as promised, here they are...
On Friday, February 26, O's pitcher Chris Tillman will appear at the Opening Day festivities for the Cal Ripken Baseball League in Sarasota.
Tillman will be accompanied by the Oriole Bird, and the pair will greet Ripken League players and fans at 6:00 p.m. until Tillman throws out the first pitch at 6:45 to...
Let's just start with the important stuff.
Go ahead and mark off June 19, July 31 and August 28th as can't-miss games for 2010. Those will be the three Bobblehead giveaways featuring Ryan Zimmerman, Nyjer Morgan and a "fan choice" respectively.
On Thursday, the Nationals announced an entire slate of promotional giveaways and special discounts for the 2010 season. In addition the popular bobblehead giveaways, the Nationals will also have six T-Shirt Tuesdays. Throughout the season,...
Happy Snowpocalypse!
As you dig your cars out, shovel your sidewalks and prepare for another big storm tomorrow, take a guess at this week's Where at Nats Park challenge.
Good luck, stay warm and remember -- pitchers and catchers report to Florida in just over a week.
Answer:
"N" from Nationals lettering above the Home Plate Gate. Good work!
...a project for a snowy day.
On Tuesday, veteran baseball broadcaster Victor Rojas asked his Twitter followers and Facebook fans one simple question: what is baseball?
Dozens and dozens of fans responded and all of the submissions are available on his blog. Many of the answers are brilliant but all of the submissions attempt to capture that special essence of the game we all struggle to define.
I could hardly come up with an original response myself because no answer can quite compare to...
This Valentine's Day, Wil Nieves and his wife Yormarie have a lot to celebrate. The couple will welcome their first child in August of this year, a miracle they've been anxiously awaiting for some time.
They met back in November of 2002 on a blind date. In fact, they can tell you the exact date. Nieves had just finished his rookie season with the Padres.
"For me, it was love at first sight," Yormarie said. And Wil knew during those first few dates that she was "a keeper." ...
Happy President's Day. Speaking of President's, be sure to check out Nationals Pride and Nats320 for photos from this weekend's President's Race auditions.
Now, on to this week's Where at Nats Park challenge...
Can you identify what this is and where it was taken?
Put your guesses in the comments below and remember, I'll hide the correct answers until Wednesday so that everyone can have a shot at it. We'll try to count up your correct guesses for the contest so far later this...
Don't let the snow drifts fool you. It's time for spring training.
Pitchers and catchers report to Nationals camp in sunny Viera, FL on Friday which means that we have just two more days before a brand new season begins. It's the most exciting time of the year for fans, especially those of us buried under a blanket of snow. It's a sign that summer is quickly approaching along with another season of Nationals baseball.
Just in time for the start of spring training, MASN released its...
On Tuesday afternoon, the Potomac Nationals announced a special five-game ticket plan in preparation for a possible Stephen Strasburg debut at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge this season.
The $15 Million Plan, named for Strasburg's contract, includes Opening Day on April 8th and four flexible games that can be used to watch possible Strasburg starts.
The plan does not guarantee that Strasburg will debut at Potomac, nor stay for five starts, but the P-Nats wanted to get started early. ...
It sure feels like spring might finally be on its way. Before long, we'll all be at Nationals Park enjoying our summer nights -- and I'll have to think twice as hard to stump you!
Here's this week's challenge:
Good luck! We'll do the tally this week since last week was a bit too hard. Remember, I'll hide the correct answers until Wednesday.
ANSWER:
This is a curly W flag that waves high above the Nats Family Fun Area in center/right field.
Good work!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...