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Throwback Thursday: In a pinch

March 26, 2015, 4:56am

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With the Orioles season just around the corner, I thought we'd throw it back to a thriller at Camden Yards. On June 23, Chris Davis was kept out of the lineup to rest. After eight innings on the bench, Buck Showalter called on Davis to pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth with the O's trailing the White Sox by a run. On a full count, Davis smashed a three-run homer to right, bringing Baltimore to its feet! While you anxiously wait another 11 days until opening day, relive Davis' pinch-hit,...

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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Crazy Horse - A Life"

March 25, 2015, 8:01am

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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Crazy Horse - A Life"

Crazy Horse is a name that evokes the history of Native Americans in the western United States at a time when they were being pushed from their lands, and the violence between U.S. troops and numerous tribes was ongoing. Among the most noted of all chiefs, Crazy Horse's life is tough to recreate. Larry McMurtry tried to do just that in "Crazy Horse - A Life," written in 1999. The writing is suburb. The story is engrossing. Check out the video for more on the book. I am delighted the Enoch...

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MASN president, Orioles executive VP John P. Angelos answers fans' questions on Twitter

March 18, 2015, 10:20am

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Since becoming a mainstream social media outlet, Twitter has served as a personal way for sports fans to interact with their favorite teams and players. What makes Twitter so unique is that fans can tweet at and get answers directly from the source. And on March 18, John P. Angelos, executive vice president/COO of the Orioles and president/COO of MASN, allowed fans to do just that. In his #AskJPA Twitter Q&A, Angelos answered fans' questions directly from his Twitter account. He provided...

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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "The Old Man and the Sea"

March 18, 2015, 5:32am

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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "The Old Man and the Sea"

In my 30 years of broadcasting Major League Baseball, there have been far too many plane rides, far too many delays and what could have been, far too many wasted hours. Thank heavens, since the earliest years, I have loved to read. Books are friends to me. Libraries are where those friends live. I engage both as often as possible in my travels. Just for fun, with the help of some friends at MASN (the human kind) and the wonderful folks at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, we begin...

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MASNsports.com sets guest blogger rotation for first half of 2015

March 13, 2015, 12:37pm

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MASNsports.com sets guest blogger rotation for first half of 2015

Here at MASNsports.com, we don't live in a bubble. We realize we're one of many places you turn for your Orioles news and views, though we certainly hope our blogs are among your first stops (and a place you visit multiple times each day). That's one of the reasons why, in 2011, we started featuring guest bloggers on our site. We realized the blogosphere - or is that blog-O's-phere? - was full of die-hard fans of the orange and black who were cranking out reports and opinions on the Birds...

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Sure sign of spring: Autograph event at Dempsey's

March 06, 2015, 12:27pm

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Sure sign of spring: Autograph event at Dempsey's

Weather got you down? Tired of snow, ice and cold? I can empathize. In fact, I've had to make due for the past two storms with a snow shovel that's about to give up the ghost. Home Depot and Lowe's act as if it's never snowed in Baltimore in March. And all those bulbs and fertilizer don't exactly do a good job of moving the white stuff. But spring is coming. I promise. And I'll bet I can make you feel like Orioles season is just a little bit closer. Dempsey's Brew Pub and Restaurant at...

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O's team with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for 2015 "Go Green" Day, green cap auction

March 06, 2015, 8:16am

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O's team with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for 2015 "Go Green" Day, green cap auction

St. Patrick's Day won't be the only reason to deck out in green if you're visiting Ed Smith Stadium when the Orioles play the Twins on March 17. The Orioles announced today that Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will be their partner for "Go Green" Day that day at the park in Sarasota, Fla. Selby Gardens, a world-renowned botanical research center and leader in environmental education, will benefit from an online auction of specially designed green O's caps autographed by players. The caps...

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Five "Orioles Classics" to air on MASN this week

March 02, 2015, 4:50am

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I've got good news, Birdland. Grapefruit League games begin for the Orioles on Tuesday, March 3 and MASN HD will air its first spring training game of the year on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. While we rejoice in the return of live Grapefruit League baseball, be sure to catch five "Orioles Classics" this week. Here's what's on deck: Monday, March 2, 1 p.m.: Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been the home of the Orioles since 1992, but many fans still have memories from Memorial Stadium. On...

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Birdland Golf Classic raises $40,000 for Miracle League of Manasota

February 25, 2015, 12:26pm

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Birdland Golf Classic raises $40,000 for Miracle League of Manasota

The fifth annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic, held Monday at the Founders Club in Sarasota, was a rousing success, raising more than $40,000 for the Miracle League of Manasota. Those monies will help to fund the Miracle League for the entire upcoming season, ensuring that 14,000 school-aged children with disabilities and their adult counterparts in Manatee and Sarasota counties can continue to play ball. Their home diamond is a synthetically surfaced field with all the requisite...

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Watch three "Orioles Classics" this week on MASN HD

February 23, 2015, 4:52am

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Raise you hand if you're done with Old Man Winter. Yeah, me too. After yet another snowstorm, the sights coming out of Sarasota are looking better every day. While we're still five days away from Orioles spring training games, you can enjoy three "Orioles Classics" this week on MASN HD. Here's what's on deck: Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.: You don't want to miss the Orioles' 60th anniversary game from Aug. 8. Chris Tillman pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed just two earned runs. Manny...

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Throwback Thursday: Wieters' extra special walk-off

February 19, 2015, 4:55am

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Throwback Thursday: Wieters' extra special walk-off

Today's the day! Spring training officially kicks off today in Sarasota. It's nice to have warm weather and Orioles baseball going on, even if it is hundreds of miles away from Baltimore. As camp gets under way, there are still questions that remain to be answered for the Birds. Near the top of the list: Will Matt Wieters be ready for opening day? Last season was short-lived for Wieters. He played in just 26 games before undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he made the most out of his time...

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Orioles' partnership with Sarasota County proves valuable for both parties

February 17, 2015, 9:43am

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While the Orioles' location of spring training operations in Sarasota County began as a back-up plan of sorts, it has become a valuable and uniting force between the O's and the county. When the Orioles failed to lock down a long-term deal with the city of Fort Lauderdale for spring operations more than five years ago, they began to look west. "We did the deal (with Sarasota in 2009) because the (Orioles) ownership felt it was such a good community and such a good fit for the fan base,...

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MASN's Mike Bordick recalls O's 1999 exhibition in Cuba

February 12, 2015, 8:16am

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MASN's Mike Bordick recalls O's 1999 exhibition in Cuba

When President Barack Obama announced plans to normalize U.S. relations with Cuba in December, news broke less than two months later that the Orioles are among the teams interested in playing an exhibition game there this spring. This might all sound familiar for a reason. Sixteen years ago, after the United States lifted travel restrictions to Cuba, the Orioles played a home-and-home exhibition series with the Cuban national team, becoming the first major league team to play a game in the...

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Orioles continue to impact Sarasota community

February 11, 2015, 11:37am

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While Orioles fans in the Baltimore area are counting down the days to sunny skies, warm weather and the return of baseball at Camden Yards, a huge flock of O's fans in Sarasota, Fla., is just days away from the return of their favorite team. Since moving their full-time spring training operations to Sarasota in 2010, the Orioles have been able to make a huge impact on the Florida community within the confines of Ed Smith Stadium - "Birdland South" - and beyond. Orioles spring training games...

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Spring training promotional giveaways, special events announced by O's

February 12, 2015, 11:24am

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It wasn't so long ago that a spring training game was enough of an event to draw fans in Florida and Arizona communities that had no other access to Major League Baseball. But times change, and even Grapefruit League games need a little creative nudge, something special to bring the fans out. The Orioles today announced their list of promotional giveaways and special events for spring games at Ed Smith Stadium. Depending on which games you attend in Sarasota - and providing you arrive early...

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Henneman has lived the duration of "60 Years of Orioles Magic"

February 12, 2015, 8:11am

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When the Orioles were seeking a writer to chronicle their first six decades in Baltimore, longtime journalist Jim Henneman was a logical choice, one found in their own backyard. The 79-year-old Henneman's lifetime practically mirrors the Orioles' tenure in Charm City. As a youth, he worked in the clubhouse at Oriole Park, home of the team during its Triple-A run from 1946-53. He attended the 1954 parade down Charles Street welcoming the former St. Louis Browns to their new roost, and was in...

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Watch the Iron Man pick up his 3,000th hit on this week's "Orioles Classics"

February 09, 2015, 7:28am

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Who doesn't love a little bit of history? On this week's "Orioles Classics," we've have two historic events for you to relive, including Cal Ripken Jr.'s 3,0000th hit. Here's what's on deck on MASN HD: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m.: The start of the 1988 season was not kind to the Orioles. There's no way to tiptoe around an 0-21 start. The team did not earn their first win until April 29 at the Chicago against the White Sox. May 2, 1988 was the first time the Birds returned to...

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Bundle up and back the Birds at FanFest on Saturday

January 27, 2015, 7:16am

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Bundle up and back the Birds at FanFest on Saturday

Do you find yourself craving the warmth of summer nights spent at Camden Yards? You're not alone. But since we can't time travel to opening day just yet, we have something equally as exciting lined up for you this weekend: Orioles FanFest 2015! You know the drill: MASN will be on-site all day at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, Jan 31, hooking you up with O's gear, autographed memorabilia and chances to rub elbows with your favorite players and on-air personalities. For all of...

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Warm up with two "Orioles Classics" this week

February 03, 2015, 7:16am

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Did FanFest fulfill your baseball needs for the remainder of the offseason? No? Yeah, me either. To entertain you before spring training officially begins, watch two "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD this week. Here's what's on deck: Wednesday, Feb. 4, midnight, 12:30 p.m.: Can't sleep? Watch the first game played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards! The home of the Orioles opened its doors for its first official game on April 6, 1992. The Orioles beat the Indians 2-0 to officially christen...

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Matthew Taylor: On life, baseball and near loss

January 30, 2015, 10:57am

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Matthew Taylor: On life, baseball and near loss

As I writer, I know the advice: Avoid cliches. That means I shouldn't write about fathers and baseball any more than I already do, and I certainly shouldn't pull out the line from "Field of Dreams": "Hey dad, wanna have a catch?" I'm going to do both, and more, because as a writer I also understand that sometimes you have to break the rules. This is one of those times. My dad nearly died over the holidays. He went into cardiac arrest while participating in the Military Bowl parade as...