Orioles generate record $89 million economic impact annually in Sarasota

Orioles generate record $89 million economic impact annually in Sarasota
The Orioles concluded their first intrasquad game of spring training today, meaning exhibition games against real opponents are coming soon. (Here's your friendly reminder that MASN's first spring training broadcast is Monday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. when the Orioles host the Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium.) But as the Orioles continue to put in work on the field at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla., this spring, you may not realize that they put in work in the Sarasota community...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 7

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 7
We're so close to live baseball games, you can almost hear Gary Thorne's voice. Just a reminder that MASN will broadcast its first of seven Orioles spring training games next Monday, Feb. 27, when the Birds host the Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium. Until then, we carry on through the last full week without live games with more "Orioles Classics," starting tonight with the No. 7 game in our countdown of the most memorable games in Oriole Park history at 7 p.m. This week's hint: The Big Unit...
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Orioles invite fans to Sarasota SpringFest at Ed Smith Stadium

Orioles invite fans to Sarasota SpringFest at Ed Smith Stadium
Today's the big day when pitchers and catchers finally report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex, marking the end of the offseason and the official start of the 2017 baseball season. And to celebrate the first week of spring training, the Orioles are inviting all fans to the second annual Sarastoa SpringFest at Ed Smith Stadium this Saturday, Feb. 18. The free family-friendly event for all ages will allow fans to watch Orioles players practice on the back fields and enjoy games and interactive...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 8

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 8
It's finally here! Baseball's back! With Orioles pitchers and catchers set to report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex tomorrow, the 2017 baseball season has finally arrived! Be sure to check back regularly to MASNsports.com throughout the week as we bring you complete coverage of the Birds straight from Sarasota. Meanwhile, to really kick off spring training, also be sure to tune in to MASN tonight for the No. 8 selection in our countdown of the top games in Oriole Park history at 7 p.m. Your...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 9

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 9
OK, so it's the last football Sunday in the season, which is a pretty good indicator that baseball isn't far behind. And if you really don't want to watch the Super Bowl tonight, there's at least some alternate programming that should warm your baseball heart. The No. 9 game in our countdown of the top contests in Oriole Park's history airs at 7 p.m. on MASN. And while we can't divulge exactly which game will be broadcast tonight, we feel certain that we can tell you it was worth the...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 10

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 10
Hope everyone enjoyed Orioles FanFest yesterday! What a much-needed baseball fix that was! Here's hoping you met your favorite players, got some autographs and had some laughs at MASN's Kids Press Conferences! If you weren't able to attend yesterday's event, have no fear: Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in 15 days! Until then, MASN continues to roll out our "Orioles Classics" this week as we head into February. Be sure to tune in to tonight's Oriole Park Classics Game...
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Orioles bring back Health & Fitness Challenge to Sarasota County middle schools

Orioles bring back Health & Fitness Challenge to Sarasota County middle schools
Despite the recent gloomy weather, it's almost time to get out in the sunshine and get active. Actually, it's always a good idea to get out, be active and eat healthy, a message the Orioles are once again bringing to Sarasota County middle schools. For the second year, the Orioles and Sarasota County Schools are teaming up to encourage physical fitness, healthy eating and tobacco-free living among middle school-aged children through the Orioles Health & Fitness Challenge. Launched last...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: How about some playoff action?

"Orioles Classics" rewind: How about some playoff action?
With apologies to a long-ago tirade by former NFL coach Jim Mora, we're talking playoffs this week. Yes, playoffs. As in the American League Division Series, which in 1997 pitted the Orioles against the Mariners in a coast-to-coast clash. On this week's "Orioles Classics" on MASN, you can relive the entire four-game series with midday broadcasts of the O's conquest of the wild card Mariners. It was a wild series full of twists and turns, marquee pitching matchups and unexpected power. If...
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Orioles announce autograph lineup for Jan. 28 FanFest

Orioles announce autograph lineup for Jan. 28 FanFest
Autograph vouchers for FanFest go on sale tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at orioles.com/fanfest. But in order to plan out whose signatures you want to get, and when you can can get them, we're happy to provide the official list of autograph stations for FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Baltimore Convention Center. At FanFest, the Orioles will once again employ an autograph policy designed to support youth charitable endeavors through OriolesREACH and enhance fan engagement with shorter wait...
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MASN bringing festivities, top prizes to Orioles FanFest

MASN bringing festivities, top prizes to Orioles FanFest
It's a tough time of year for baseball fans. The days are long and cold. The hot stove has cooled off a bit, with little news to report and discuss. And even with spring training so close, it still seems so far away. Well Orioles fans, we have a reason to turn that winter frown upside down: O's FanFest is right around the corner! Providing a much-needed bridge between the holiday rush and spring training, O's FanFest returns to the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Cal's final game and Wieters' heroics

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Cal's final game and Wieters' heroics
Well, at least there was some form of actual baseball played this week. Some Orioles players participated in a minicamp at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this past week, with MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko bringing you behind-the-scenes looks and all the news from Sarasota, Fla. On top of that, the countdown to O's pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training is now at 29 days. So baseball fans have that going for them, which is nice ... In the meantime, MASN continues our efforts to give...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: 1970, year of the Birds

"Orioles Classics" rewind: 1970, year of the Birds
As we move closer to spring training - and, hopefully, toward storing the rock salt and snow shovels for the winter - it's time to throw back to some of the most memorable games in Orioles history: the 1970 World Series, where the Birds vanquished the vaunted Big Red Machine from Cincinnati in five games to win their second world championship. Future Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Tony Perez, along with eventual all-time hit king Pete Rose, were no match for Earl Weaver's Orioles. If you're...
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In the cards: Showalter shares memories, wheels and deals from 24-year-old Fleer pack

In the cards: Showalter shares memories, wheels and deals from 24-year-old Fleer pack
Everyone knows Buck Showalter is a world-class manager who has led the Orioles to three playoff berths in the past five seasons. It's hard not to look at Showalter's arrival as the O's bench boss in 2010 as the time when the club's fortunes took an upward turn. Since then, the Orioles have ended a long playoff drought and posted a record of .500 or better for the past five seasons. It's been quite the renaissance. But Showalter is also an astute judge of talent. Did you know that he was...
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Orioles honor local heroes through Birdland Community Heroes, Americana Music programs

Orioles honor local heroes through Birdland Community Heroes, Americana Music programs
Camden Yards once again welcomed millions of fans during the 2016 season. Those legions of Birdland-obsessed, orange-and-black-clad supporters who made the annual summer pilgrimage to the ballpark each night the O's took the field made up a part of the more than 68 million visitors - and counting - who have urged their baseball heroes on the diamond to victory each night over the past 25 seasons. It was another season to remember at the ballpark that changed baseball, with the Birds notching...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Throwbacks to start the new year

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Throwbacks to start the new year
Happy New Year, Birdland! Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday and is enjoying today on their couches while resting from last night's festivities. I bring you tidings of great joy: With the flip of the calendar, we are now officially less than two months away from pitchers and catchers reporting to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota, Fla.! After last night's countdown to the new year, we're now helping you countdown to baseball's return with more "Orioles Classics" on MASN...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Reliving some of 2016's greatest hits

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Reliving some of 2016's greatest hits
A new year is almost upon us, meaning it's a perfect time to reminisce about the 366 days (remember Feb. 29?) that comprised 2016. For the Orioles, it was a pretty good year, that finish in the American League wild card game notwithstanding. From Zach Britton's brilliant season to Manny Machado's sterling glovework to home runs that seemed to zoom out of Camden Yards at a frenetic pace, 2016 was truly a year to remember. Well, even before we wait for the big ball to drop in New York, how...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Holiday treats of beating division rivals and honoring Ripken

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Holiday treats of beating division rivals and honoring Ripken
It's the holiday season and we have some gifts for you. Here's hoping you're not completely worn out of baseball at this time of year, what with the Winter Meetings a couple of weeks ago and the Orioles officially signing catcher Welington Castillo this past week. You're not? OK good, didn't think so. While it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, I'm still here dreaming of a white holiday (yes, I like the snow). But MASN's "Orioles Classics" schedule this week will leave me (and...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: 1996 ALDS and walking off the Red Sox

"Orioles Classics" rewind: 1996 ALDS and walking off the Red Sox
The Winter Meetings are finally here, with here being just a short trip down the road from Baltimore to National Harbor! Make sure you're keeping up with the latest Orioles news and happenings right here on MASNsports.com. Meanwhile, if you want to watch actual baseball games, MASN is airing a memorable Orioles playoff series throughout the week and topping it off with an walk-off win over the Red Sox. What more could O's fans ask for? Here's the Winter Meetings week schedule of "Orioles...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Offense aplenty and a memorable no-hitter

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Offense aplenty and a memorable no-hitter
Home runs happen all the time. Well, at least it feels that way at Camden Yards. Especially when the summer heat and humidity settles over the ballpark, the ball seems to zoom over the fences with great regularity. But not all baseball highlights are of the offensive variety, as this week's smattering of "Orioles Classics" demonstrates. Sure, we've got your weekly allotment of homeric hoists, but we've also got the rarest of rare baseball feats: the no-hitter. And not just any no-hitter,...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Davis pitches, World Series champs and 2,131

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Davis pitches, World Series champs and 2,131
It's the week of Thanksgiving, and do we have some good reasons for Orioles fans to be thankful! MASN is trotting out some of the all-time greats in this week's slate of "Orioles Classics" replays, both of the recent variety and of the O's past. Take a look at this week's schedule as you prepare for a friends, family, turkey and now baseball-filled week: Monday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - Given all the drama and excitement an extra-inning game can bring, there are few things as exciting as a...
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