This and That

This and That
As the O's return home for the start of a seven-game homestand, the Players Trust's annual Buses for Baseball program will visit the ballpark tonight to host children with cancer. Young O's fans from the Cool Kids Campaign will meet O's players Jeremy Guthrie, Ty Wigginton, Luke Scott, Brian Matusz, and Corey Patterson. Buses for Baseball provides the kids with roundtrip transportation to Major League ballparks, and once there, the kids receive free tickets, food, beverages, and...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
After a brief six-game road trip to Cleveland and Tampa, the Birds are back already for a homestand to last just one day longer. During the next seven games against the Mariners and Rangers, you'll have a chance to head to the Yard to seek out this week's 'Where in the Yard?' image in person if you're having trouble identifying it by memory and the snapshot in the photo below. So take a look and let us know what the item is and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards....
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Out and about with the Birds

Out and about with the Birds
Not only do the Birds return to Baltimore for a seven-game homestand against Seattle and Texas next week, but you'll have a handful of opportunities to see some of your favorite Orioles out in the community. Jeremy Guthrie will kick off the community appearances next week by visiting the Official Orioles Team Store in the York Galleria Mall on Tuesday, August 17. Guthrie will meet with fans and sign autographs from noon to 1:00 p.m., so don't miss your chance to meet the O's...
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Donating red for the orange and black

Donating red for the orange and black
The Orioles don't return home to Baltimore until Monday, August 16, but O's fans can head to Camden Yards for a good cause even earlier than that. On Saturday, August 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., OriolesREACH and the American Red Cross will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Oriole Park. If you can make it out to donate blood and benefit a good cause, you'll also have the chance to meet former Orioles Rick Dempsey and Boog Powell while you're at the Yard. But that's not...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
As the O's wrap up a four-game series against the White Sox at Camden Yards, you'll have one last chance to head to Oriole Park to spot this week's 'Where in the Yard?' image. As always, take a look at the photo below and let us know where you've seen Nick Markakis taking a swing (other than in the batter's box, of course) using the comment box below. Your guesses will be held until Wednesday afternoon, when the answer will be revealed, but check back between now and then to see if...
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Join us for monthly video chats with Guthrie and Jones

Join us for monthly video chats with Guthrie and Jones
Did you catch Jeremy Guthrie and Adam Jones live on MASNsports.com Friday afternoon? The O's teammates joined us for a couple of live chats today, and even though their lunch hour chats are over, there's plenty to pass along. Guthrie arrived early after biking to the Warehouse - would you have expected anything else? - and fell right in chatting with the MASNsports.com staff as we finalized our preparations for the first of today's two live chats. During Guthrie's half hour, he...
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Chatting with Jones and Guthrie (Updated)

Chatting with Jones and Guthrie (Updated)
Everybody looks forward to Fridays. It's a given. But how about when Friday means live chats with Adam Jones and Jeremy Guthrie over your lunch hour? This Friday, starting at noon, MASNsports.com will feature a pair of Orioles live chats with O's outfielder Adam Jones and right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. Jones and Guthrie will sit with O's beat reporter Steve Melewski to talk Orioles baseball, probably some Showalter takeover, and whatever you, the fans, want to know. Make sure you're...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
As Birdland welcomes new O's manager Buck Showalter, the Orioles Buzz welcomes you back for another fresh crack at the MLB gift card 'Where in the Yard?' winners earn for sharing their expertise of all things Oriole Park. As usual, just take a look at the photo below and let us know (using the comment box below) what the item is and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Once you've submitted your guess, it'll be held until Wednesday to avoid giving away the...
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July's 'Where in the Yard?' Winner

July's 'Where in the Yard?' Winner
I had an idea who this month's winner might be before I even finished tallying up the points. He was so often first to the table and flush with bonus trivia, with a photo or two posted to the MASNsports.com Facebook page thrown in there as well. During the month of July, Chris in Baltimore racked up four points for a correct answer every week and a heavy handful of bonus points for his extra efforts during this month's 'Where in the Yard?' photo contest here in the O's Buzz. Charles B...
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Getting to know Buck Showalter

Getting to know Buck Showalter
Full Name: William Nathaniel Showalter Birthdate: May 23, 1956 Birthplace: DeFuniak Springs, FL Playing Career: Showalter played college ball at Mississippi State University, graduating as an All-American in 1977. No doubt the .459 batting average helped him get drafted in the fifth round by the New York Yankees following college. After seven years as a first baseman in the Yankees' farm system, Showalter's playing career ended in 1983, never making it to the majors. Managerial...
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An inside look at one pitcher's post-start routine

An inside look at one pitcher's post-start routine
The average person works a five-day work week; the average major league pitcher goes to work once every five days. So what are they doing for all those days in between? Well, it's not all hanging out on the bench watching ballgames. As Jeremy Guthrie takes the mound Wednesday night against the Blue Jays, the right-hander takes you through the meticulous routine he'll carry out on Thursday - the day after his latest start. According to Guthrie, the post-start routine begins the afternoon...
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This and That (Updated w/"Skin & Win")

This and That (Updated w/"Skin & Win")
Remember the 1970 World Series Anniversary Auction that put up for grabs autographed 1970 championship team replica jerseys, hats, and batting helmets? Well if you're interested, the final report from the O's is that the auction raised more than $50,000 for the Orioles Charitable Fund. In further celebration of Orioles history, the Annual Orioles Hall of Fame Luncheon will be held on Friday, August 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Warehouse at Camden yards. The...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
For this week's 'Where in the Yard?' you'll have to think outside the lines, but don't worry, you've all see this particular piece of the Yard before - and I even know some people who think touching this bright yellow piece of Oriole Park is good luck - though for you or the Birds, I'm not sure. So as always, take a look at the photo below and let us know what the item is and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. And remember, this is your last chance to rack up...
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Big week for Berken

Big week for Berken
It's shaping up to be a big week for Jason Berken in Birdland and beyond. First, he gets a T-shirt Tuesday at Oriole Park; now a player appearance at the new Sports Clips in White Marsh. Berken will sign autographs at the new Sports Clips location at the Avenue at White Marsh from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22. The Oriole Bird and former O's Scott McGregor, Rick Dempsey, and Dave Johnson will join Berken Thursday afternoon as well. The group of O's will help to celebrate the...
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A special visitor to the Yard (Updated)

A special visitor to the Yard (Updated)
Tuesday, July 20 isn't just Jason Berken T-Shirt Tuesday at Camden Yards - and I'm not just talking about the fact that it's also Ollie's Bargain Night. Before O's fans get to the ballpark to collect their T-shirt giveaway Tuesday night, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will visit the Yard to announce a new joint initiative between Major League Baseball, the MLB Player's Association, and the White House. Following the announcement, Orioles and Rays players will conduct...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
Welcome back for another week of 'Where in the Yard?' here in the Orioles Buzz. With the O's home all week against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, you'll even have the chance to make your way to the Yard to spot this week's image! Though many of you know the drill, if you're joining us for the first time, the 'Where in the Yard?' photo contest goes something like this: Take a look a the photo below and let us know what the item is and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden...
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After the All-Star break

After the All-Star break
When baseball resumes after the All-Star break, the O's kick off the second half with a 10-game homestand against Toronto, Tampa, and Minnesota. During that homestand, things will be busy here in Birdland. Check out the list of O's events and promo nights coming up in the days just after the All-Star break: Fri, July 16: Fireworks Night Sat, July 17: Replica Brooks Robinson Jersey (Click here for info on a change to this giveaway) Sun, July 18: Kids Batting Helmet Tue, July 20: Jason...
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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)
If you're thinking it feels like a long time since the O's have brought fans of Birdland together at the Yard, you're not the only one. The Birds embarked on a ten-game road trip following the completion of a nine-game homestand against the Marlins, Nats, and A's that ended on July 1. With the All-Star break upon us, it'll be a few more days before we're back at the Yard for Orioles baseball, but we make sure to visit Oriole Park here in the Orioles Buzz every Monday morning with the...
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An Orioles debut

An Orioles debut
Have you seen the new Orioles team page on MASNsports.com? O's and Nats team pages have been in the works since our redesign brought forth a new look on MASNsports.com near the start of the 2010 baseball season, and they've arrived in style. If you click on the Orioles tab (or the "Orioles Section" from the dropdown menu that appears when you scroll over the O's tab), you'll find our whole range of O's coverage all in one place. Scores, recent videos, featured news, links to our...
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A giveaway change

A giveaway change
Though Brooks Robinson Jersey night isn't scheduled until Saturday, July 17, there's been a change to the previously scheduled promo night at Camden Yards that's worth noting ahead of time. The Orioles PR department has announced that a vendor error will delay the arrival of the replica Brooks Robinson jerseys promised on the promotions schedule on July 17. But rather than simply giving fans a raincheck, the O's will compensate the inconvenience to fans by giving away Brooks Robinson...
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