Before tonight's game, MASN O's broadcaster and former Oriole Dave Johnson will present Nick Markakis with the Heart and Hustle Award. The Award is voted upon by members of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, who look to honor a player from each team who represents the "intangible values of a true team player and leader" and who "demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game." More than 3,500 members...

O's outfielder Nolan Reimold told reporters today in the O's clubhouse that the pain and fraying of his left achilles tendon has reached the point where he can no longer play this season. He has been placed on the disabled list and will have surgery in Baltimore next Wednesday. The rehab period should be three to four months. "I hate to stop playing now, but this is probably the best decision," Reimold said. "I've played a long time on it and it just hasn't been feeling that good...

The ESPN Zone hosted another Orioles Q&A and autograph session today, this time welcoming O's young arm Brad Bergesen. Bergesen appeared to take the afternoon in stride, as his fellow young O's have done during various appearances this season. They seem to be a group of "kids" who have it together, and fans are definitely taking notice. In gauging fans' reactions today, most O's fans said Bergesen's Q&A wasn't their first one this season. So what keeps them coming back? They like...

Reminder that Brian Bass will be at the Wendy's at 9243 Lakeside Boulevard in Owings Mills from 11:00 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Friday) August 14 to sign autographs and enjoy lunch with fans. A limited number of autographs will be given, so get there early and make sure you have a good place in line! Read more about Brian's appearance Friday by clicking here. Another reminder that fans will also find several members of the 1989 "Why Not?" Orioles team at Camden Yards on Friday as Mickey...

This Saturday, August 15, the Orioles will host a special event at Camden Yards for all O's season plan holders. Those loyal fans with season tickets to see the O's this year will be able to enter the ballpark at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday for the "State of the Orioles" address from Orioles manager Dave Trembley and President of Baseball Operations Andy MacPhail. To kick off the special day, all Full Season and Plan A season ticket holders will be able to enter the Yard at Gates A and H...

Earlier this week, Melvin Mora played in his 793rd game at third base for the Orioles. That moved him past Doug DeCinces into second all-time in games played at third by an Oriole. The man who is the clear number one in that department, Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, will be at Camden Yards tonight to present Mora with third base from the game where he moved into second. "He has recognized the job I've been doing for the Orioles for a long time. He's a guy who understands what the hot...

Whether you have a thousand followers or you don't even know what a "Tweet" is, enough people have made Twitter the place to share news, info, and opinions, and the Aubrey Huff trade is no exception. In asking for reactions from Orioles fans, Twitter allowed me to poll opinions from fans well beyond the ballpark, and the following are a few of the responses O's fans gave: terporiolefan: "love the move! It allows us to plan for the future now by trying Scott at 1B, which will help...

It's only been a few weeks since Orioles fans found out George Sherrill would become a Los Angeles Dodger in exchange for third baseman Josh Bell and right-handed pitcher Steve Johnson, the son of former Oriole and current MASN color analyst Dave Johnson. But those weeks have been fast and furious for the young men involved. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be an athlete involved in a trade, here's a brief glimpse into some of the steps in the transition process that...

The Orioles have officially released their 2010 Orioles Pet Calendar, featuring your favorite Orioles pictured with their pets. Most players posed with a dog or two, and the variety of breeds ranges from bull dogs to weimaraners. The Maryland SPCA helped the Orioles, the Orioles wives and OriolesREACH complete the project by providing pets for players who couldn't bring in a four-legged friend of their own. O's like Nick Markakis and Brian Roberts brought in their own much loved dogs,...

With Cesar Izturis T-Shirt Tuesday quickly approaching on September 1, today is your last chance to enter to win the Cesar Izturis T-Shirt Tuesday VIP Experience Sweepstakes. Click here to visit Orioles.com where you'll enter your info for the chance to win four Field Box tickets to the September 1 Orioles game against the Yankees. The winner will also receive four passes to attend batting practice from the field level before that evening's game, a VIP parking pass, and (of course) a...