Slammin' into the second half of the season with Maryland Lottery's Home Run Riches Second-Chance Contest

Slammin' into the second half of the season with Maryland Lottery's Home Run Riches Second-Chance Contest
Baseball is back for the second half of the Orioles' 2018 season following the All-Star break and so is the opportunity for fans to become the next Maryland Lottery Contestant of the Game! The Maryland Lottery awarded a total of $100,500 for the 111 home runs scored by the Orioles during the first half of the 2018 season. With one more drawing this season, there's still a chance for you to win! The Orioles kicked off this month by hitting four home runs in their game versus the Angels on July...
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NLDS game blog: Strasburg back on the mound for makeup Game 4

NLDS game blog: Strasburg back on the mound for makeup Game 4
By Paul Mancano CHICAGO - The National League Divisional Series matchup between the Nationals and the Cubs has been nothing if not interesting. From the disappearing act of the Nationals offense to Ryan Zimmerman's home run in Game 2 that defied gravity to the Chicago weather changing at the drop of a hat, the series resembles an amateur magic act. Then, Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, the magician pulling the strings picked up a few new tricks. Less than 24 hours after it was determined...
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NLDS game blog: Scherzer on the mound in Game 3

NLDS game blog: Scherzer on the mound in Game 3
CHICAGO - It's not often that a team leaves its best starting pitcher for Game 3 of a postseason series, especially a best-of-five series. But the Nationals kept ace Max Scherzer off the mound for the first two games of the National League Division Series out of necessity. Scherzer tweaked his right hamstring in his final regular season start of the season, casting his playoff future in doubt. Nine games removed from that start against the Pirates, the 2016 National League Cy Young award...
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Take a look back at MASN's Dan Kolko and Orbit's battle in Houston

Take a look back at MASN's Dan Kolko and Orbit's battle in Houston
A few years ago, Houston Astros mascot Orbit began a friendly squabble with MASN's Dan Kolko. Orbit is known around the league for getting into comical situations with fans, players and teams. He has done everything from tiger hunting to holding interventions to having his own hot dog eating contest to escaping police custody! The past few times that the Nationals and the Astros have met in Houston, there have been plenty of hilarious altercations in games (and on social media) between Orbit...
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MASN and COX hosting Social Media Weekend August 12-13 at The Bullpen

MASN and COX hosting Social Media Weekend August 12-13 at The Bullpen
This Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, MASN and COX will be hosting Social Media Weekend at The Bullpen next to Nationals Park! Fans will have the opportunity to collect unique Nationals prizes at both the MASN and COX booths, and can try their swinging luck at the Cox Virtual Home Run Derby! Think you can hit a homer? Try your luck! The Cox Virtual Home Run Derby is available prior to each game Saturday and Sunday. For updates on the event and how to win prizes, be sure to RSVP on...
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"Come As You Were": '90s night coming to Nats Park

"Come As You Were": '90s night coming to Nats Park
'90s night is coming to Nats Park on August 11 as the Nationals take on the Giants! Over the past two seasons, the Nats have put on successful '80s-themed nights where fans, players and on-air personalities dressed in '80s-themed costumes, making for a radical night at the game. This season, the Nats have decided to change up the decades and go with a '90s-themed night full of feathered bangs and spiky hair, Air Jordans, Tamagotchis, all the cartoons and your favorite entertainment from the...
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MASN and COX kick off Social Media Weekend July 29-30 at The Bullpen

MASN and COX kick off Social Media Weekend July 29-30 at The Bullpen
This Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30, MASN and COX will be kicking off Social Media Weekend at The Bullpen next to Nationals Park! Fans will have the opportunity to collect unique Nationals prizes at both the MASN and COX booths, and can try their swinging luck at the Cox Virtual Home Run Derby! Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) of "MASN All Access" will be on site to interact with fans of all ages on Saturday to kick off the festivities. For updates on the event and how to win prizes, be...
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O's announce unique fan contest leading up to the franchise's 10,000th home run

O's announce unique fan contest leading up to the franchise's 10,000th home run
The Orioles are rapidly approaching their 10,000th home run as a professional ballclub. To date, the Orioles have hit 9,976 regular season home runs, just 24 shy of the mark. To celebrate this impressive upcoming milestone, the Orioles have decided to hold a unique contest for fans encouraging them to predict which player will hit the 10,000th home run in franchise history, how many men will be on base and which inning the moonshot will come in. Each person who correctly selects the home run...
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Join Trey Mancini and MASN's Roch Kubatko at "Birdland Social" on July 19

Join Trey Mancini and MASN's Roch Kubatko at "Birdland Social" on July 19
Join the Orioles for their second "Birdland Social" Social Media Night at Camden Yards on Wednesday, July 19th! Presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the party starts at the center field Roof Deck at 5 p.m. prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers. The Orioles will welcome 250 of their most committed social media fans, who will have the opportunity to join a question-and-answer session with the Orioles' Trey Mancini (@TreyMancini) and MASNSports.com's very own Roch...
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Gio Gonzalez discusses July 27th Uncork for A Cause with MASN's Dan Kolko

Gio Gonzalez discusses July 27th Uncork for A Cause with MASN's Dan Kolko
Last month, Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez sat down with MASN's Dan Kolko to discuss his upcoming Uncork for a Cause charity event on July 27, and what it means to be in a position to give back to his hometown. Uncork for a Cause is an opportunity for professional athletes and celebrities to continue to be community leaders and to support charities that are close to their hearts. Originally established by TAG sports, the event is a one-of-a-kind experience with a fantastic selection of food...
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Bryce Harper makes "Jeopardy!" for second time

Bryce Harper makes "Jeopardy!" for second time
For any Nationals fan, or frankly any baseball fan, the answer to this "Jeopardy!" question on Thursday, July 13 was fairly easy: Bryce Harper makes Jeopardy (via @KcannonDFS and @charlcies) pic.twitter.com/6QXRl2Ek0r -- Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) July 13, 2017 Although, as Dan Steinberg of The Washington Post pointed out, Bryce Harper hasn't been called "Bam Bam" in nearly four years. So this could have gone over most fans' heads. This is the second time the five-time All-Star has...
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Still time to vote Oriole Park the "Nicest Place in America"

Still time to vote Oriole Park the "Nicest Place in America"
Oriole Park at Camden Yards has recently been named one of 10 finalists for "Nicest Place in America in 2017" by Reader's Digest. Since Camden Yards opened 25 years ago, it has long since been a welcoming place to visitors. The Baltimore Orioles began the Birdland Community Heroes program in 2016 to honor people from around the Orioles community who have had a positive impact on others, whether it be through their selfless acts of service, teaching, charity or working through various...
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MASN gives fans hilarious look into daily life of Dan Kolko

MASN gives fans hilarious look into daily life of Dan Kolko
Nationals fans know that MASN on-field reporter Dan Kolko, who is in his fourth season as a member of MASN's broadcast team, is always bringing them behind-the-scenes views during home and road games. Now, "MASN All-Access" - along with Kolko's MASN colleagues Bob Carpenter, F.P. Santangelo and Mark Zuckerman - is giving fans an exclusive, hilarious look into the daily routine of "MASN Dan" and his preparation throughout the season. You go, Dan Kolko! Video by Paul MancanoArticle by...
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"Game of Thrones" Night coming to Nats Park

"Game of Thrones" Night coming to Nats Park
"Winter is Coming" on Friday, June 23, as the Nationals host the Reds at Nationals Park. It is "Game of Thrones" Night in D.C., and the first 20,000 fans who arrive will receive a Nats-themed "Game of Thrones" T-shirt. There will also be an authentic Iron Throne in the park that fans can sit on and act like they rule the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The Nationals organization has also hidden 10 dragon eggs throughout the D.C. metro area. Inside each egg, there are special instructions on...
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Orioles launching "Have a Catch" campaign

Orioles launching "Have a Catch" campaign
This Father's Day weekend, the Orioles are beginning a new campaign stemming from Major League Baseball's "Play Ball" campaign called the "Have a Catch" campaign, spurring fans and kids to get outside and play catch. The event will be introduced during the final game of the series between the Orioles and the Cardinals this Father's Day, June 18. This event is sold-out and has raised more than $20,000 for the Orioles Charitable Foundation. Before the first pitch, fans will be able to...
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