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Weekly Wrap: From FanFest to Sarasota

February 06, 2014, 11:58am

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Well, the Super Bowl was nice and all, but guess what? It's baseball season! Before we talk more about how pitchers and catchers report this coming Thursday, here's a fun fact: Did you know that quarterback and Super Bowl winner Russell Wilson was once drafted by the Orioles? Anyway, back to baseball. Spring training will officially be under way in just six days. While pitchers and catchers report in less than a week, there are still many questions surrounding the Orioles. We have to...

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Throwback Thursday: A night of firsts

February 05, 2014, 12:34pm

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On September 25, 2013, Buck Showalter started Jonathan Schoop at second base, setting him up to play in his first major league game. In his first at-bat of his career, Schoop connected for a line drive up the middle, giving him his first major league hit. Later in the game, Schoop hit another shot up the middle, but this time it left the yard for his first career home run. After a night packed with firsts, Adam Jones took it upon himself to add to the list by delivering Schoop's first pie...

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That's a wrap: A final look at O's FanFest

February 04, 2014, 4:05am

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That's a wrap: A final look at O's FanFest

Orioles fans, you are awesome! We saw more than 15,000 of you come to the Baltimore Convention Center this past Saturday for the annual FanFest event. We were thrilled to be right in the middle of the action, meeting lots of fans throughout the day. We edited MASNsports.com content live on location, hosted a Twitter takeover with Jim Hunter, held trivia games for fans, and - of course - had photo sessions and prize giveaways all day. By the time FanFest was over, we had held photo sessions...

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More FanFest details

January 28, 2014, 8:34am

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It's almost here! FanFest is this Saturday at the Baltimore Convention Center. I am ready to see players and Orioles fans come together and get excited for the season. Considering the absolutely freezing temperatures this offseason (or winter, as non-baseball lovers call it,) I cannot wait for warm nights at Camden Yards. Even though spring training is still a few weeks away, I'm declaring this the start of the 2014 baseball season. We at MASN have been preparing for Saturday's event. As...

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Weekly Wrap: FanFest, international signings and Burnett rumors

January 30, 2014, 11:56am

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Weekly Wrap: FanFest, international signings and Burnett rumors

Good news: One more day until FanFest and exactly two months until opening day! Although pitchers and catchers report in just two weeks, my focus is currently on FanFest, which I'm personally labeling the start of the 2014 season. If you're planning on heading to the Baltimore Convention Center tomorrow, be sure to stop by the MASN booth. We'll be giving away prizes on-site through Twitter and Instagram. Also, we'll have chances for you to take photos with players and MASN talent, and...

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Throwback Thursday: Jones shows off his cannon

January 30, 2014, 4:45am

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Throwback Thursday: Jones shows off his cannon

As a three-time Gold Glove winner, Adam Jones can cover some ground with his feet and his arm. In the video below, Jones not only demonstrates his range and speed, but his strength and accuracy, as well. With a throw all the way from deep right-center, Jones gunned down an aggressive Jose Reyes trying to take third. MASN is giving Orioles fans a chance to take a photo with Adam Jones and his cannon of an arm this weekend at FanFest. Be sure to stop by for our booth for chances to win signed...

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Orioles' Norris visits hometown Boys & Girls Club

January 30, 2014, 7:32am

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With two weeks left until pitchers and catchers report, the Orioles are starting to wrap up their offseason before the long baseball season begins. Before heading to FanFest this Saturday, pitcher Bud Norris took time to host an event in his hometown of Novato, Calif., for the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. Prior to pitching in a Wiffle ball game, Norris spoke to children and other attendees on the importance of staying motivated. "Every day when the sun comes out, you have to find...

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Yard Work: Is snow helpful or harmful to the field at Camden Yards?

January 22, 2014, 7:24am

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Yard Work: Is snow helpful or harmful to the field at Camden Yards?

Camden Yards is a gem, a rare baseball cathedral that blends classic, retro style with today's version of the national pastime. But its lush outfield grass and manicured infield don't happen by accident. They're the result of a year-round effort by head groundskeeper Nicole McFadyen and her talented grounds crew. Each month during this offseason, Orioles Buzz will check in with McFadyen to see what's happening on the field at Camden Yards as the grounds crew prepares for the 2014...

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Throwback Thursday: An All-Star play

January 23, 2014, 5:12am

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With backhanded stops, barehanded plays and diving grabs, Orioles fans are spoiled by watching Manny Machado's great defensive plays game in and game out. In his first All-Star Game, Machado demonstrated his tremendous defensive talent to the entire nation on Paul Goldschmidt's bouncer down the line. A play that looks almost routine to Baltimore fans opened the eyes of baseball enthusiasts everywhere to the Orioles' rising star. Watch the video below to relive Machado's spectacular...

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The Orioles and the 1976 incident that got scoreboard replays banned

January 16, 2014, 1:35pm

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Tucked in at the end of the press release announcing Major League Baseball's new instant replay system - MASNsports.com's Steve Melewski has the full rundown here - is a paragraph announcing the return of one creative use of technology that has been absent from big league ballparks for 38 years. "Clubs will now have the right to show replays of all close plays on its ballpark scoreboard, regardless of whether the play is reviewed," reads the passage. Though it makes little sense,...

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Weekly Wrap: O's offseason heats up in Sarasota

January 16, 2014, 11:37am

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Weekly Wrap: O's offseason heats up in Sarasota

While the start of spring training is still a few weeks away, some Orioles headed to Sarasota this week for mini-camp. Ed Smith Stadium housed pitchers, up-and-comers, players recovering from injuries and some newcomers this week. Pitchers included Tommy Hunter (the strongest candidate for the O's closer role), Hunter Harvey (the O's first-round pick in 2013), Kevin Gausman, and Dylan Bundy. For the first time in a year, Bundy said that he was throwing without pain, and the right-hander has...

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Throwback Thursday: An aspiring ace

January 16, 2014, 3:23am

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In the Orioles' recent history, one of their biggest trades was with Seattle in 2008 when they acquired Tony Butler, Kam Mickolio, George Sherrill, Chris Tillman and, of course, Adam Jones in exchange for Erik Bedard. It didn't take long for Jones to prove his value, making the All-Star team and winning a Gold Glove in his second season in Baltimore, but Tillman took more time to develop. After four seasons of jumping between the majors and minors because of inconsistency, the right-hander...

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When fans flocked to welcome 1954 Orioles to their new nest on 33rd Street

January 15, 2014, 12:53pm

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Pitchers and catchers don't report for more than three weeks to Sarasota, but fans are already eager for the 2014 Orioles season. FanFest at the Baltimore Convention Center on Feb. 1 will unofficially kick off the new campaign, and before you know it, the sounds of bat meeting ball and ball popping into mitt will be emanating from the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Battery mates will show up first, then the whole team, then there will be exhibition games to follow as the Birdland...

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Scouting report on catcher Johnny Monell from his winter league GM

January 13, 2014, 9:25am

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Scouting report on catcher Johnny Monell from his winter league GM

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico - One of the Orioles not in mini-camp in Sarasota this week is catcher Johnny Monell, who was acquired in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Nov. 30 in exchange for cash considerations. Monell, who got his first taste of the majors in 2013, is expected to compete for the role of Matt Wieters' backup in spring training. Monell is currently playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League - officially Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente - with los Criollos de Caguas,...

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Weekly Wrap: Looking toward spring training

January 10, 2014, 4:54am

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Weekly Wrap: Looking toward spring training

Thirty-four days until pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota, Fla., for the start of spring training. But who's counting? This week, MASN announced its spring training broadcast schedule, with six games being aired on MASN HD. Something even closer to look forward to is the Orioles' annual FanFest event. We have exciting games, events and more planned for the MASN booth. While I have spent many days and nights at Camden Yards, I will admit that this will be the first year that I attend...

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Throwback Thursday: Jones' extreme rally cap

January 09, 2014, 4:35am

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Throwback Thursday: Jones' extreme rally cap

From keeping quiet about a no-hitter to sticking to a strict routine, baseball players can get wrapped up in superstitions. With the Orioles down 2-0 against the Tigers, Adam Jones took one superstition to a whole other level. After the Orioles mascot accidentally dropped his hat into the home dugout, Jones picked up the oversized cap, put it on and cheered on his teammates. That inning, the Birds scored three runs and would go on to win the game 4-2. Was it Jones' rally cap that gave...

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Bird Talk: Machado attends concert with A-Rod, Mussina's Hall of Fame eligibility

January 07, 2014, 11:20am

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Bird Talk: Machado attends concert with A-Rod, Mussina's Hall of Fame eligibility

As I write this, it is currently 16 degrees with a wind chill somewhere in the negative numbers. One thing that is helping me with this weather is knowing spring training is right around the corner. Even though it's still the offseason, many in the media are still talking about the Orioles. First, I'm starting with some news that disturbed the residents of Charm City. It's going to be OK, Birdland. Just remember to breathe. * Hearts sank in Baltimore shortly into the New Year when Yankees...

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Orioles setting spring training standard in Sarasota

January 07, 2014, 9:52am

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During this frigid time of year, people want to escape to the beach, warmer temperatures and sunny skies. One place to escape to is Sarasota, the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles. Since 2010, the Sarasota County tourism industry has benefited greatly from housing the Orioles during spring training. Not only has the county been able to run "Visit Sarasota" ads during O's and Nats games, it has also seen an increase in visitors from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. And let...

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Beisbol and ex-Bird watching, island style

January 05, 2014, 5:17pm

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Beisbol and ex-Bird watching, island style

CAROLINA, Puerto Rico - While you're pondering whether the thermometer will register below-zero readings in the coming days, I'm doing a little former Bird watching in an island paradise, where the local baseball league has reached in its round-robin playoffs. Four teams are vying for the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Series, and while catching my first Puerto Rican Winter League game - officially La Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente - between the Indios de...

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Weekly Wrap: Will the Orioles make a big trade to start off the new year?

January 02, 2014, 11:43am

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Happy 2014, Orioles fans! After watching the O's offseason get off to an extremely slow start, I'm sure many of your New Year's resolutions include something along the lines of "Watch the Orioles make a big move." The holidays and 2013 are over, but there are still many big-name free agents available. However, in the past, the Orioles have not been aggressive when it comes to free agency. Although the Orioles are still looking for starting pitching, they do have a solid list of pitching...