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Throwback Thursday: Manny's monster mash

March 13, 2014, 7:12am

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Throwback Thursday: Manny's monster mash

This week, I'm throwin' it back to an early moment from 2013. But describing it as just an "early" moment doesn't do it justice. Yes, it is from very early in the season, but this moment was so much more. In the third series of the season, the Orioles traveled to Boston to face their division foes. The Birds entered the top of the ninth down 5-3. The inning started off with a solo home run from Chris Davis, which cut Boston's lead to one run. With two quick outs following the homer,...

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Weekly Wrap: Major minor league depth

March 06, 2014, 11:27am

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Once again, the Orioles made national headlines this week, signing Johan Santana to a minor league deal. A seasoned veteran, Santana can bring much experience if healthy, and he is targeting June 1 as a possible date to be ready to help out the Orioles. The left-hander joins a system that is filled with talent, including many young players who are being noticed around the league. The other day, I was talking with someone about the Orioles, and one of the topics of conversation was how much...

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Throwback Thursday: A spectacular double play

March 06, 2014, 4:20am

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Throwback Thursday: A spectacular double play

The battle for the Orioles' starting second base job has heated up this spring. Ryan Flaherty came into spring training as the favorite, but Jemile Weeks, Alexi Casilla and Jonathan Schoop have made it a stiff competition. In 65 games at second base last season, Flaherty finished with a .993 fielding percentage with only two errors in 283 chances. In the video below, Flaherty teams up with J.J. Hardy and Chris Davis to pull off a beautiful 4-6-3 double play. Will we see a lot more of this...

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Giveaway: Enter to win a signed Darren O'Day ball and prize pack

March 04, 2014, 12:18pm

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Not that we're counting or anything, but 26 days until opening day! We know you're anticipating the return of Baltimore baseball. While we wait, we're holding a giveaway. Enter to win an autographed Darren O'Day baseball (pictured above) and a prize pack! When prompted, be sure to share this giveaway on Facebook and Twitter for possible bonus entries. Good luck, Birdland! (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js =...

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O's fan bringing bone marrow donor nights to IronBirds, Keys

February 27, 2014, 12:05pm

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O's fan bringing bone marrow donor nights to IronBirds, Keys

Michael Mister, an Orioles fan living in Bellefonte, Pa., is using his love of baseball and penchant for attending minor league games to help those battling leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening blood cancers that require bone marrow transplants. When Mister found out that Lynn Marie McManus of Greensboro, N.C., the wife of his former Marine Corps buddy Jim McManus, was stricken with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant, he wanted to help. Lynn Marie had been in and out of the ...

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Weekly Wrap: Cruz'ing into spring games

February 28, 2014, 5:20am

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Well, the Orioles haven't slowed down. After signing both Suk-min Yoon and Ubaldo Jimenez last week, the O's kept going by signing free agent slugger Nelson Cruz this week. Although Cruz was the subject of controversy after serving a suspension for his role in the Biogenesis scandal last season, many Orioles, including Chris Davis and Nick Markakis, said that they will welcome Cruz. In addition, a group of Orioles, including Markakis, Davis, Adam Jones, Manny Machado, J.J. Hardy, Matt...

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Throwback Thursday: Power, power, power

February 26, 2014, 4:17am

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Last season, the O's led the majors with 212 home runs. Only 36 of those blasts came off the bats of players no longer in the Orioles organization, leaving them with plenty of power returning to the lineup for 2014. In fact, with the addition of Nelson Cruz, the Orioles arguably have a more power-packed lineup than last season. Cruz is coming off of a 27-homer season (in 109 games played) for the Rangers. This week, I'm throwin' it back to an Orioles' four-homer game against the Red...

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Throwback Thursday: The first of many to come

February 13, 2014, 5:39am

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Throwback Thursday: The first of many to come

While we sit here and bear the snowstorm of the year, pitchers and catchers are reporting to Sarasota, Fla., to mark the first day of spring training. Among those reporting today is right-hander Kevin Gausman. Seen as one of the Orioles' top prospects, Gausman spent 2013 jumping between Triple-A and the big leagues, where he made 20 appearances for Baltimore. In his sixth appearance, Gausman entered in relief with the O's down 3-0 in the third inning against the Yankees. With Gausman...

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Yard Work: Restocking grounds crew is an annual offseason process

February 22, 2014, 9:09am

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Yard Work: Restocking grounds crew is an annual offseason process

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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From selfies to signings: How did we get here?

February 23, 2014, 4:09am

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From selfies to signings: How did we get here?

Less than two weeks ago, everyone was buzzing when Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon tweeted a selfie of himself in an Orioles hat. That late night photo feels like it happened ages ago. Let's recap how we got here, shall we? At the time, the Orioles still had not made a big offseason move, leaving the Baltimore fan base frustrated as the O's began spring training. A few days later, the Orioles officially announced a three-year, $5.575 million deal with Yoon, but national writers were already...

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Weekly Wrap: A week to remember

February 20, 2014, 10:46am

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What a week. After the media and fans spent most of the offseason speculating about how inactive the Orioles were, they had so much to talk about with the addition of two new pitchers this week. Suk-min Yoon was introduced to the media Tuesday. While Yoon was a likely starter for the Orioles, news broke just a few hours after Yoon was announced that has potential to send him to the bullpen. Proven starter Ubaldo Jimenez signed with the Orioles, giving the O's a top-of-the-rotation guy and...

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Jimenez's demeanor: a little shy, but confident and focused

February 20, 2014, 5:26am

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Jimenez's demeanor: a little shy, but confident and focused

If you thought new Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez looked a little overwhelmed by all the attention at his introductory press conference this morning, you might be interested in the reason why. During his time with the Rockies, I dealt with Jimenez a couple of times while freelancing for MLB.com. I found him to be a confident, intuitive player, though one who was a little on the shy side. In my experience, he's a guy who cares more about pitching well, helping his team and being a good...

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Weekly Wrap: Dreaming of warm weather and waiting for a big move

January 24, 2014, 5:52am

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Weekly Wrap: Dreaming of warm weather and waiting for a big move

Unfortunately, this week has come with bad news for Orioles fans. News broke Wednesday that there may be issues with outfielder Tyler Colvin's physical, and yesterday, the Rays signed Grant Balfour to a two-year deal. However, it has also been reported that the O's are making progress in talks with former Rays closer Fernando Rodney. The Orioles also signed left-hander Aaron Laffey to a minor league deal this week. The long-awaited signing of Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka occurred this...

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Fan creates Wear Orange Wednesdays to unify Orioles supporters

February 18, 2014, 10:09am

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Head to Camden Yards for a packed night game, and you'll see the stands flooded with a sea of orange and know that you are are surrounded by thousands of Orioles fans. Nancy Cook, creator of Wear Orange Wednesdays, wants to create that sense of community and Orioles pride away from the stadium. She started the grassroots campaign toward the beginning of the 2012 season. Cook said that she selected Wednesday for a specific reason. "I came up with the idea. Well, we know that Purple Fridays...

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Weekly Wrap: Baseball's back

February 14, 2014, 10:25am

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Pitchers and catchers reported yesterday. Baseball is back. All is right in the world. Well, almost. Maybe we could do something with all of that snow. Before the start of spring training, there was still a lot of buzz surrounding the Orioles' organization. And it all started with a selfie. (Never thought I'd write that.) On Tuesday, Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon tweeted a picture of himself wearing an Orioles hat. Although there had been rumors linking the O's and the pitcher, no deal had...

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Let It snow: O's fans support team in snowstorm

February 13, 2014, 3:52pm

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Let It snow: O's fans support team in snowstorm

I don't know about you, but I am over winter weather. Maybe it has something to do with the foot of snow that's outside my house. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm ready for summer nights at Camden Yards. It's both. Anyway, while I was waiting for warmer weather, a lot of Orioles fans were out embracing the snow. A huge thanks to MASN Orioles fans who submitted their snow pictures on Twitter and Instagram. If you also created an O's-themed snowman, be sure to tweet or Instagram...

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Happy spring training: Enter to win a signed Darren O'Day baseball

February 12, 2014, 12:01pm

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Happy spring training: Enter to win a signed Darren O'Day baseball

Pitchers and catchers report today, and Orioles baseball is back! Baseball in Sarasota, Fla., is here, and baseball in Baltimore is right around the corner. While we wait, we're giving our social media fans a chance to win a signed Darren O'Day baseball. You can enter below. When prompted, be sure to share this giveaway on Facebook and Twitter for additional entries. Good luck, O's fans! (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id))...

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#FeelGoodFriday: MASN showcasing inspiring sports stories

February 11, 2014, 7:47am

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#FeelGoodFriday: MASN showcasing inspiring sports stories

There are so many reasons why I love sports. Growing up, playing sports was such an amazing experience, teaching me the meaning of teamwork and bringing me so many friends. Then, as I grew out of playing sports every day, I realized how strong of an impact watching sports can have on a person's life. While athletes' drive, determination and talent are inspirational on their own, often the most uplifting stories come from off the field. From personal experience and from my time around...

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MASN adds seventh game to Orioles spring training broadcast schedule

February 10, 2014, 9:25am

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MASN has announced that a seventh game has been added to its Orioles spring training broadcast schedule: Wednesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Rays from Ed Smith Stadium on MASN HD. The additional game will be rebroadcast at 9 p.m. on MASN HD. With this additional game, the Orioles' spring training broadcast schedule on MASN HD will be as follows: * Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m., Toronto Blue Jays vs. Orioles (replay at 7 p.m.) * Friday, March 7 at 1 p.m., Philadelphia Phillies...

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Peterson honored with Dr. James Andrews Award

February 07, 2014, 5:24am

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Peterson honored with Dr. James Andrews Award

If you thought all the offseason baseball hardware had been handed out, think again. Earlier this week, Orioles director of pitching development Rick Peterson was honored with the Dr. James R. Andrews, M.D. Award for Excellence in Baseball Sports Medicine. Peterson's connection to Dr. Andrews, the renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, dates to 1989, when Peterson was with the White Sox organization and served as pitching coach with the Double-A Birmingham Barons....