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Orioles name Adam Esselman as Coordinator of Baseball Information

February 08, 2018, 9:33am

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The Baltimore Orioles have named Adam Esselman as Coordinator of Baseball Information. Esselman will assist in all facets of Orioles public relations efforts and will continue to report to Kristen Hudak, Director of Public Relations. Esselman joined the Orioles after the 2016 season as a Public Relations Assistant. The 2018 season will mark his fourth in professional baseball, including one season as a Communications Intern with the Minnesota Twins and one season working in the ticket office...

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GM Mike Rizzo's statement on suspension of Raudy Read

February 07, 2018, 12:28pm

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GM Mike Rizzo's statement on suspension of Raudy Read

The Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the following statement regarding the suspension of catcher Raudy Read: "Earlier today, Major League Baseball announced that Raudy Read has received an 80-game suspension without pay for violating the league's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. This is a very serious matter - one that I do not take lightly. We educate players across our system on the program and set the expectation that...

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Nationals renew player development contract with Double-A Harrisburg

February 06, 2018, 8:11am

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The Washington Nationals announced the signing of a two-year Player Development Contract extension with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators on Tuesday. The extension, which begins in 2019, runs through the 2020 season. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Vice President and Senior Advisor to the General Manager Bob Boone, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Harris and Director of Player Development Mark Scialabba...

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Help Ben's Chili Bowl half-smoke win online stadium food poll

February 06, 2018, 5:22am

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Help Ben's Chili Bowl half-smoke win online stadium food poll

Pity the poor pre-2008 baseball fans who never had the opportunity to chow down on a Ben's Chili Bowl half-smoke at Nationals Park. Nothing wrong with the old traditional ballpark hot dog, mind you. But there's something magical about the smoky, meaty goodness of a half-smoke during a ballgame on South Capitol Street. Go ahead, try to make sure all of the accompanying chili makes it into you mouth when you bite down on this enticing delicacy. I dare you. Bun, meat, chili - that's ballpark...

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Camden Yards vying for title of "Must-See Stadium"

February 06, 2018, 4:39am

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Camden Yards vying for title of "Must-See Stadium"

We already know Oriole Park at Camden Yards is the most beautiful of baseball cathedrals. We know that its arrival kicked off a new era in baseball stadium construction, with Baltimore's downtown ballpark often imitated but never duplicated. And we're sure that it's the finest place to take in a game featuring your beloved Orioles. Camden Yards has collected accolades aplenty over the years, and it's now competing for another in an online USA Today competition to choose the most "Must-See...

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Entercom Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan to broadcast 13 Orioles spring training games

January 31, 2018, 4:20am

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The Orioles and Entercom, the nation's unrivaled leader in sports radio, have announced the broadcast schedule for 2018 Spring Training. Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, will feature 13 Orioles Spring Training games beginning with the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, February 23, at 1:05 p.m. ET. The broadcast schedule also features 10 additional home games in Sarasota, including the March 24 home finale against the...

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Werth to be in gallery at State of the Union address

January 29, 2018, 7:12am

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Werth to be in gallery at State of the Union address

When the television cameras pan the crowd at tomorrow night's State of the Union address by President Donald J. Trump, don't be surprised if you see a certain bearded former Nationals outfielder who's more than a little legendary in these parts. And the reason for his invitation to sit in the gallery at the once-a-year speech has nothing at all to do with his baseball career. According to Roll Call, Jayson Werth will be at U.S. Capitol on Tuesday night, a guest of Rep. Rodney Davis, an...

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MASN announces seven-game Orioles spring training TV schedule

January 25, 2018, 10:12am

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MASN, the television home of the Baltimore Orioles, will broadcast seven Orioles spring training games during the 2018 Grapefruit League campaign. All games will appear on MASN, beginning with the Orioles' home opener on Feb. 23 game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Sarasota, Fla. The network's spring training coverage includes six more games from Ed Smith Stadium, the team's year-round Florida home: Feb. 28 against the St. Louis Cardinals; March 4 against the Boston Red Sox; March 11 against...

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Nationals announce spring training television broadcast schedule

January 25, 2018, 10:11am

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Single game tickets are on sale now for the second season of Nationals Spring Training at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches! For fans who are not able to make it to West Palm Beach, the Nationals television broadcast partner, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), will broadcast a total of seven Nationals Spring Training matchups in 2018. In addition, the March 21 game against the Houston Astros will be televised nationally on ESPN. The complete MASN spring training schedule for the Nationals...

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Orioles statement on extended netting at Camden Yards, Ed Smith Stadium

January 24, 2018, 10:20am

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The Orioles released the following statement this afternoon: "The Orioles informed Major League Baseball in the fall of last year that consistent with the club's emphasis on the safety and security of fans, the existing netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards would be extended to cover an increased area prior to the 2018 season. While we are still working with our design and engineering team on the specific dimensions of the new system, the additional netting coverage is expected to extend...

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Orioles, Triple-A Tides to meet in March 26 exhibition game in Norfolk

January 23, 2018, 6:11am

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The Norfolk Tides announced today that the Baltimore Orioles will play an exhibition game at Harbor Park on Monday, March 26th. The game will feature the Orioles taking on the Tides, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05. "The Orioles have such an outstanding fan base in the Hampton Roads area, and we're extremely fortunate to have a major league affiliate committed to growing baseball in our local community" said Tides General Manager Joe Gregory. "This is yet another example of the...

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Jim Hunter set for induction to Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame

January 22, 2018, 5:47am

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Jim Hunter set for induction to Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame

MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter will headline the newest class of the Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame, which will hold its induction awards dinner on Friday, Feb. 9 in Freehold, N.J. Hunter, who is entering his 22nd season as a member of the Orioles broadcast team, calls games on the Orioles Radio Network and on MASN. He came to Baltimore from CBS Sports Radio, where he had been a member of the network's Major League Baseball "Game of the Week" announcing team and broadcasted...

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Nationals agree to terms with infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick

January 18, 2018, 12:10pm

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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a two-year contract with infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Kendrick, 34, returns to Washington after hitting .293 with eight doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 25 RBI, 11 walks and 24 runs scored in 52 games for the Nationals. He was acquired from Philadelphia on July 28, just days before the 2017 non-waiver trade deadline. He hit .315...

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Orioles individual game tickets got on sale Jan. 25

January 18, 2018, 9:51am

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Individual game tickets for the 2018 season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards will go on sale Thursday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Tickets will be available online at www.orioles.com/tickets, by phone at 1-888-848-BIRD, and on-site at Oriole Park and the Orioles Official Team Store at the York Galleria in York, Pa. The box office at Oriole Park will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. The Orioles Official Team Store at the York Galleria...

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#NoOffseason takes a look at Schoop's impact on his native CuraÃ§ao

January 18, 2018, 9:12am

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#NoOffseason takes a look at Schoop's impact on his native CuraÃ§ao

It's the offseason, and even though players try their best to rest and decompress, they don't get too far away from baseball. Take Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop, for example. Coming off a career year in which he slashed .293/.338/.503 with career highs of 32 home runs and 105 RBIs, Schoop has been busy readying himself for next season in his native CuraÃ§ao. But there's only so much time for workouts and preparation. And part of Schoop's offseason has been spent in his native...

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Mark Zuckerman named D.C. Sportswriter of the Year

January 17, 2018, 6:12am

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Mark Zuckerman named D.C. Sportswriter of the Year

MASNsports.com Nationals beat writer Mark Zuckerman has been named as the Sportswriter of the Year for Washington, D.C., by the National Sports Media Association. Zuckerman, who joined MASNsports.com in 2016, will be honored at the 59th annual NSMA Awards Weekend in Winston-Salem, N.C., from June 23-25. He's a first-time winner of the award, which is voted on by other D.C.-based sportswriters. "This is definitely unexpected," Zuckerman said. "There are tons of really talented sportswriters...

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Registration closes Jan. 26 for OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic

January 16, 2018, 6:35am

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Golfers have until Friday, January 26 to register for the eighth annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic scheduled for Tuesday, February 13 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Individuals and foursomes are invited to participate with Orioles players and coaches in the event, which benefits the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. The event begins with...

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Orioles announce autograph lineup for Jan. 27 FanFest

January 16, 2018, 6:32am

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Tomorrow's the day - fans will finally be able to purchase autograph vouchers for Orioles FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Vouchers go on sale here at 10 a.m., Eastern time. Prepare your keyboard or mobile device clicking fingers accordingly. But tonight's when the planning actually begins, as any FanFest veteran well knows. The Orioles have released the lineup of autograph stations for the annual offseason event, allowing fans to figure out how to best...

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Orioles avoid arbitration, agree to terms with five players

January 13, 2018, 5:25am

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The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with infielder Tim Beckham, right-hander Brad Brach, left-hander Zach Britton, catcher Caleb Joseph and infielder Manny Machado on one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. Beckham, 27, hit .306/.348/.523 (66-for-216) with 13 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, 36 runs scored, and 26 RBI in 50 games with the Orioles. He was named American League Player of the Week for July 31-August 6, his first time winning the award. Brach, 31,...

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Autograph vouchers for Orioles FanFest on sale on Jan. 17

January 11, 2018, 8:31am

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You already have Orioles FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 27 circled on your calendar. Who doesn't? Well, there are two more dates you need to be aware of ahead of FanFest, especially if you want to get autographs from your favorite Orioles at the Baltimore Convention Center. (If you need a reminder, FanFest will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles season plan members beginning at 10 a.m. as part of the Orange Carpet Program.) Vouchers for autograph sessions at FanFest will go on...