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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Ringing in the old

December 30, 2018, 5:17am

How are those resolutions coming? Already, huh? Well, there's always next year ... As we try to remember to put the correct year on the checks we write, we start to see some light at the end of the baseball tunnel. Spring training's about a month and a half away now, and while we still don't know whether Bryce Harper will be back, we do know that Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has been busy assembling a roster that should give the club a chance to retake the National League East...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Turn of the century

December 30, 2018, 8:22am

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More than any other fans I can think of, those of us who pull for the Orioles are more than happy to see 2018 in the rear-view mirror. With new leadership in the front office and in the dugout, fans aren't sure what 2019 will bring, but it sure ought to be interesting. Those new guys calling the shots around here have made it abundantly clear that they're looking ahead, searching for new blood and new ways (to the Orioles, at least) of doing things. But they have also given a firm nod to the...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Watching the ball drop

December 19, 2018, 10:58am

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The coming of the new year prompts people (or at least cable news) to look back on what has passed. Of course, MASN is doing that throughout the offseason as we bring you "Nationals Classics." This week, naturally, is no exception. Since you're going to be staying up late Monday night, why not get acclimated with a couple of extra-inning marathons? We'll also have a game from the Nats' early days in D.C. that might make you break into a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne." You can enjoy all that...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Our holiday gift to you

December 18, 2018, 5:13am

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It's the most wonderful time of the year - at least that's what that song tells me. Seriously, it seems like it's on a continuous loop. From the car to the department store to the supermarket. It's everywhere. While we don't have parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting or caroling in the snow, we do have some of the hap-hap-happiest results in this week's holiday array of "Nationals Classics" on MASN. Consider these our gift to you - and be of good cheer, as spring training is...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: No humbugs here

December 17, 2018, 9:01am

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The ol' Warehouse was humming with the Spirit of Seasons Yet to Come earlier this week, when Orioles general manager Mike Elias introduced Birdland to the team's new skipper, Brandon Hyde. Like Bob Cratchit, Hyde now will have several youngsters to look after, as the O's rebuilding project will be flush with fresh-faced prospects. For Christmas Present, however, MASN will this week summon some ghosts from the past (OK, if you want to get technical, the principal characters in the games...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: It was one fine day in Philadelphia

December 06, 2018, 5:46am

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The NCAA football playoff matchups are set, and the Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Clemson and Alabama teams are x-ing and o-ing in preparation over the long layoff that follows the end of the regular season. The Maryland grid squad has a new coach. The NFL playoff picture is becoming clearer, though it's by no means settled, certainly not where the Ravens are concerned. Especially at this time of year, you hear the term "sudden death" more commonly in the context of football. But it happens in...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Keeping the home fires burning

December 06, 2018, 6:14am

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Daylight's at a premium as we approach the winter solstice, and it can be tough keep your spirits up. MASN's here to help. For this week's throwback telecasts, we bring you a gem from the guy who wrote the jeweler's handbook on gemology, then a tough choice in the middle of a Nationals romp. After that, we take a glance back at the Nats' early days in D.C. for a glimpse of what was to come for the guy who would become Mr. National. So cheer up! In another week or so the days will start...

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"MASN All Access" bringing exclusive live Winter Meetings shows to fans

December 09, 2018, 11:18am

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"MASN All Access" bringing exclusive live Winter Meetings shows to fans

LAS VEGAS - Season's greetings from the Winter Meetings! The "MASN All Access" crew touched down in Vegas this weekend and is gearing up to bring you our biggest and best live shows yet. Where will Manny Machado and Bryce Harper sign? Will the O's name their next manager? How the heck do we find the exit to this casino? We're looking to bring all of these answers to you this week with twice-daily live shows on MASN All Access. Be sure to follow along on Facebook Live from 3-5 p.m. Eastern...

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O's homers awarded $176,000 to Maryland Lottery players

October 15, 2018, 9:21am

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O's homers awarded $176,000 to Maryland Lottery players

While the regular season has wrapped up, it's time to recap how Orioles fans won cash throughout the season, thanks to the Maryland Lottery! All season long, fans had the chance to win $50,000 instantly by playing Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches Scratch-Offs. Fans were also able to enter their non-winning tickets for a chance to be selected as the Maryland Lottery Contestant of the Game, which awarded $500 for being selected and an additional $500 for every Orioles home run hit during that...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": A little bit of something for everyone

December 04, 2018, 8:09am

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One of the great things about being a baseball fan is the fact that the game offers something for every fan, no matter your rooting interest, whether you prefer to see offense or pitching or how invested you are in the game. That's the overriding theme for this week's array of "Nationals Classics" on MASN: We've got something for everyone. You like late heroics? We've got shining examples of how bats and gloves can make the difference between winning and losing. You prefer pitching...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": No crystal ball required

November 26, 2018, 7:37am

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As we turn another page on the calendar, the hot stove is getting warmer. Will the Nationals have a shot at free agent starters Patrick Corbin and Dallas Keuchel? Will they sign another catcher to spell 35-year-old Kurt Suzuki, who is now a Nat again? What's happening at second base? Does Screech's salary count toward the luxury tax? For the answers to these and other questions, you'll just have to stay tuned for the next episode of "As the Nats Turn." The team's past, on the other hand,...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: A perfect time for pie

November 20, 2018, 7:40am

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We all know that the best thing you can do for yourself after a heavy meal is to walk it off. So on this biggest feast day of the year, and in the days to follow, MASN delivers extra helpings of walk-off Orioles wins from marathon matches of seasons past. On the menu are tasty victories over the Yankees, Nationals, Athletics and Diamondbacks, and a heaping portion of wins against the Blue Jays. We decided to do dessert first this time, serving up some playoff pie this morning. Hope you're...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: An unexpected call to arms and a parade of homers

November 13, 2018, 5:51am

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It won't be long now. Pretty soon, the house will be filled with the aroma of roasting turkey. Folks will cram around the table to give thanks for life's many blessings. They'll also debate which type of cranberry sauce is better, the jiggly gel that slides out of the can or the kind boasting actual berries. But before Turkey Day, you can give thanks for some pretty special memories by watching this week's slate of "Orioles Classics" on MASN. If you prefer your baseball to feature...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": A no-no, near perfection and a journeyman's immortality

November 05, 2018, 5:37am

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What's the most memorable moment in Nationals history? Now that the Nats have been around and making memories since 2005, there are a bunch to choose from. Maybe it's Jayson Werth's walk-off home run that gave the Nationals life in the 2012 National League Division Series. Or Max Scherzer's 20-strikeout game (which I was lucky enough to see as a fan, the only game I attended in the stands that season). Not all momentous Nationals moments involve the Nationals, mind you. Sometimes, it's the...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Milestone moments in O's history

November 05, 2018, 8:09am

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The long national nightmare known as election season has finally passed, and the next barrage of campaign ads is two years away. Now that it's safe to watch TV again, it's a great time to relive some of the best feel-good moments in Orioles history. The MASN vault this week yields three of Birdland's most auspicious occasions ever. Starting with today's day-night doubleheader, you'll see one Hall of Fame slugger reach a nice round number of round-trippers, another one set a new standard...

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"Orioles Classics" #TBT: Firsts, lasts and everything in between

October 30, 2018, 6:48am

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Well, the World Series is over and a former Oriole was named the Most Valuable Player in the Red Sox's victory over the Dodgers in the Fall Classic. If you picked Steve Pearce as the MVP, I want you to start selecting my Mega Millions numbers. Deal? While Pearce doesn't make an appearance on this week's slate of "Orioles Classics" on MASN, we do have a bunch of heroes for your viewing pleasure. Some of them are footnotes in O's history, others carved significant careers in black and...

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Chris Davis and Mike Wright Jr. play cornhole for charity

October 24, 2018, 12:39pm

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Chris Davis and Mike Wright Jr. play cornhole for charity

Chris Davis and Mike Wright Jr. traded in baseballs for beanbags and joined Ravens, Redskins and other local sports celebrities for the second annual Players Philanthropy Fund Beltway Boards & Brews Celebrity Cornhole Tournament at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The tournament benefited a variety of charities, all through the Players Philanthropy Fund, which was founded by former Ravens kicker and two-time Super Bowl champion Matt Stover, enables athletes and other philanthropists by...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Homers, walk-offs and a no-no

October 11, 2018, 9:37am

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OK, let's admit it. You weren't done watching baseball and fully expected the Nationals to be playing in the postseason deep into October. We get it. We're right there with you. And baseball withdrawal is a legit medical condition that deserves a lot more attention than it receives. Yes, you can tune to the National League Championship Series beginning on Friday. But that doesn't solve your Nationals fix, does it? Luckily, we can. Yes, it's time for another offseason of "Nationals...

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Ryan Sullivan: A night to remember in the MASN broadcast booth

August 10, 2018, 6:47am

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Ryan Sullivan: A night to remember in the MASN broadcast booth

On Wednesday evening, I was fortunate enough to spend my birthday attending the Nationals game and to sit with Bob Carpenter and F.P. Santangelo in the MASN broadcast booth from the second through the fifth innings. You might assume my lofty position as a MASNsports.com guest blogger was my ticket to this invitation, but actually, several months back at the Nats Clubhouse Social event, I was the lucky winner of this opportunity as a raffle prize. As a diehard baseball fan that has spent a bit...

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"Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" continues with Carter Faith Jones

May 18, 2018, 9:07am

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"Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" continues with Carter Faith Jones

When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Warm nights under the stars? Baseball games with an ice cream in hand? Maybe you think of fireworks lighting up the night sky, time with family or a summer concert. Well, lucky for you, the Orioles and MASN are bringing some of your favorite aspects of summer together in the first "Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards! The performances kicked off Friday, June 1 with a special postgame...