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In Annapolis and beyond, Joe Gross was larger than life

February 13, 2013, 7:52am

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In Annapolis and beyond, Joe Gross was larger than life

When you're a rookie on the baseball beat, you're caught between a rock and a hard place. You want to act the part, be professional and do your job - which is a little hard when you're suddenly smack-dab in the middle of a major league clubhouse, chatting up the same players you previously cheered for from the stands. It's wonderful to realize a lifelong dream - and more than a bit scary, too. But back in 1993, when I made my first appearance on the Orioles beat as a freelancer for The...

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O's fan Sam Dingman campaigning for spot in MLB Fan Cave

February 05, 2013, 10:01am

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O's fan Sam Dingman campaigning for spot in MLB Fan Cave

Podcaster, administrative assistant at Google and saxophone player. You could label 30-year-old Sam Dingman a Renaissance man. And this offseason, the 30-year-old is looking to add another title to his resume: MLB Fan Cave Dweller. Since 2010, the MLB Fan Cave has given a few baseball die-hards the opportunity to spend a season in its event space in New York City, with their ultimate goal being to watch every single major league game of the season. Participants create blog posts, videos and...

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Weekly Wrap

January 31, 2013, 5:29pm

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Did you know that the Orioles used 26 pitchers last season? Yes, Chris Davis counts. As the O's look toward spring training, they have many pitchers to evaluate, including their newest acquisition, Jair Jurrjens. The former Braves hurler is expected to be officially introduced next week. The Birds signed 31-year-old Chris Dickerson to a minor-league deal, which includes an invitation to spring training, on Tuesday. Rob Delaney, Manny Delcarmen and Chris Pettit, all of whom have major league...

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Weekly Wrap (plus Earl Weaver note)

January 24, 2013, 11:30am

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On Saturday, news broke that a baseball legend and the best manager in Orioles history had passed away. Because of my age, I will never truly understand the significance and value of an Oriole hitting a three-run homer or a manager kicking up infield dirt. But, being around the Orioles for years now, I have felt the carryover of the Earl of Baltimore into Camden Yards. Nothing makes me appreciate the game more than hearing stories about Earl Weaver's passion and fire. The Orioles, and the...

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An enduring memory of the Earl of Baltimore

January 19, 2013, 6:24am

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An enduring memory of the Earl of Baltimore

FanFest began with a moment of silence in memory of legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver. As the assembled season ticket holders hushed in reverence, one fan, attired in an O's T-shirt and cap, at the Convention Center tapped his heart, pointed skyward, thrust four fingers in the air and yelled, "We love you, Earl!" Memories of the Hall of Fame skipper, nicknamed "The Earl of Baltimore" and revered as a favorite son in Charm City, are flooding through FanFest today. The mood is a little...

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Weekly Wrap

January 17, 2013, 4:13pm

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Right in time for FanFest, Orioles fans have been given plenty of news this week to discuss. The biggest: Buck Showalter and Dan Duquette will both be with the team for a long time. Both agreed to extensions through 2018, and they met with the media at a press conference yesterday at Camden Yards. MASN captured the full press conference, which can be viewed here, and kept you updated with all of the latest Orioles news this week. Center fielder Adam Jones is headed to the World Baseball...

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MASN announces grin-and-grab photo lineup for FanFest

January 15, 2013, 6:46am

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MASN announces grin-and-grab photo lineup for FanFest

Nothing beats a memory, and Orioles FanFest is all about creating memories. The photographic kind - the variety that give you the opportunity to prove you've pressed the flesh with one of your favorite Orioles players or MASN personalities, maybe exchanged a quick question or prediction about the 2013 Birds. Come Saturday at the Convention Center, you'll get that chance - over and over again. Check in our at MASN booth - more like a small city deserving of its own ZIP code, actually - in the...

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O's announce early bird promotions for 2013 season

January 16, 2013, 7:31am

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O's announce early bird promotions for 2013 season

With individual game tickets for 2013 games going on sale Saturday in conjunction with FanFest, the Orioles have pulled back the curtain for a sneak peek at some of the promotions that will occur during the upcoming season. Among the giveaways and events this year are a 1983 world champions floppy hat giveaway on July 12, an Adam Jones replica road jersey giveaway on July 13 and an O's batting practice cap giveaway on July 14. That's quite a haul for one weekend series against the Toronto...

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Weekly Wrap

January 10, 2013, 6:39pm

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Ready for spring training? Six of the Orioles' exhibition games will be broadcast on MASN HD, including a game versus the Yankees on Feb. 25. With news out of D.C. that Adam LaRoche has agreed to a two-year deal with the Nats, there has been more speculation regarding the Orioles and Michael Morse. Also, the Tigers are reportedly interested in J.J. Hardy. The Birds signed Tim Smith to a minor-league deal Tuesday. The team is also pursuing Joe Saunders, who is seeking a three-year deal. Be...

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Orioles announce FanFest autograph lineup (it's a sellout)

January 04, 2013, 10:13am

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Here it is: the much-anticipated autograph lineup for Orioles FanFest, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (with season plan holders getting a jump on the rest of the crowd with a special 10 a.m. admission). It's a nice mix of current Orioles, top prospects and notable alumni from the team's storied past. We've already gone over the steps you need to take to purchase autograph vouchers, which go on sale Saturday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m at...

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Weekly Wrap

January 03, 2013, 3:01pm

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Happy new year, O's fans. With 2013 upon us, we're still waiting for news of a trade or of a signing to upgrade the Orioles' roster. While roster news is lacking, there is still plenty for Orioles fans to discuss at FanFest on Jan. 19. Former Orioles Endy Chavez and Miguel Tejada signed minor league deals with the Royals on Monday. Meanwhile, Matt Antonelli, who appeared in 29 games at Triple-A Norfolk in 2012, signed a minor league deal with the Indians yesterday. Former Double-A Bowie...

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What's your all-time favorite baseball movie?

January 02, 2013, 8:13am

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What's your all-time favorite baseball movie?

Once the calendar turns the page to a new year, it's now officially time to think about next baseball season. One of my favorite baseball quotes comes from Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby, who famously answered a question about his offseason activities by saying, "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Luckily, there are a few more diversions in the modern day. If I were snowed in for an extended...

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Weekly Wrap

December 27, 2012, 8:10pm

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Parties have been attended, presents unwrapped (and returned), and every cookie in my arms' reach devoured. Happy Holidays, indeed. With the holidays and end of the year upon us, the baseball news has been sparse this week. Regarding the Orioles, news has been mainly limited to rumors and speculation. The notion that the Tigers could have interest in J.J. Hardy was raised. Also discussed this week was the Orioles' lack of improvement, as labeled by ESPN. In a recent ranking by David...

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Weekly Wrap

December 20, 2012, 4:48pm

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While the Orioles have yet to make a big splash this offseason, they made various minor moves this week, including the addition of Adam Greenberg. Greenberg, who many remember from the incident in 2005 where he was beaned by the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues, agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles yesterday. Greenberg had his second major league at-bat last year with the Marlins, which can be seen here. Three other players inked minor league deals this week. First...

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Orioles, OriolesREACH to sponsor city's New Year's Eve Spectacular

December 19, 2012, 7:23am

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Don't be surprised if Baltimore's New Year's Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor has a distinct orange-and-black tinge come Dec. 31. When thousands flock to the Inner Harbor to ring in 2013, they'll enjoy a celebration sponsored by their favorite baseball team. This morning in a press conference at Camden Yards, it was announced that the Orioles and OriolesREACH, the club's community-minded charitable wing, will be the presenting sponsors of the annual New Year's Eve celebration. So...

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Weekly Wrap

December 13, 2012, 5:03pm

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From the hiring of a new third base coach to the Indians' acquisition of Mark Reynolds, there have been some changes around the Orioles organization this week. The Orioles have officially named their third base coach, promoting Bobby Dickerson, who has served as the team's minor league infield coordinator for the last three seasons. Reynolds signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Indians on Sunday, making Chris Davis the likely everyday first baseman. The Orioles have also been active...

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Dempsey's, Ed Block Foundation team up on "Gifts for Kids" drive for St. Vincent House

December 11, 2012, 8:46am

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Dempsey's, Ed Block Foundation team up on "Gifts for Kids" drive for St. Vincent House

Dempsey's Brew Pub & Restaurant is teaming with the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation on a "Gift for Kids" drive to benefit the St. Vincent Courage House in Baltimore. From now through Sunday, fans can drop off a new toy for children 6-13 at Dempsey's at the B&O Warehouse (just look for the brightly lit signs at night near the North Warehouse parking area opposite Conway Street). The toys will be distributed to kids at the St. Vincent Courage House, which is home to 75 children who have...

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FanFest tickets now on sale

December 10, 2012, 3:47am

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Tickets for FanFest, which will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 19, are now on sale. You may purchase tickets online at www.orioles.com/fanfest, via phone at 1-888-848-BIRD, at the Oriole Park box office and at the Official Team Store at the York Galleria in York, Pa. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 14 and under and those over 55. On the day of the event, FanFest tickets will be sold at the Convention Center and the Oriole Park box office....

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Weekly Wrap: Winter Meetings

December 06, 2012, 3:13pm

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The 2012 Winter Meetings wrapped up yesterday in Nashville, Tenn. Along with an agreement to bring back Nate McLouth, the O's brass returned home with a left-handed pitcher from the Rule 5 Draft and other minor league players. In case you missed any of the news, MASN's Roch Kubatko and Steve Melewski provided coverage of trades, rumors and news all week long from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Here's a recap of what you may have missed at this year's Winter...

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Weekly Wrap

November 29, 2012, 5:06pm

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Baseball's Winter Meetings start Monday, and the Orioles released their spring training schedule yesterday. Grapefruit League play for the O's will begin Feb. 23 when they face the Twins. Although the Orioles have not yet announced who will be their new third base coach after DeMarlo Hale took the bench coach position in Toronto, they did acquire infielder Danny Valencia from the Red Sox. This offseason, the Orioles are looking for a middle-of-the-lineup hitter. Dan Duquette highlighted the...