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...

"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...

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...

"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...

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...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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,...

"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...

"Hot Stove Show" returns on 105.7 The Fan beginning Nov. 17

"Hot Stove Show" returns on 105.7 The Fan beginning Nov. 17
It's starting to get colder outside. Know what perfectly combats the chill and satisfies your baseball cravings? The "Hot Stove Show," which returns on 105.7 The Fan beginning Thursday, Nov. 17. Each Thursday, you can tune in to the program from 6-7 p.m. to enjoy an hour of Orioles news, analysis and special guests. Orioles Radio Network and MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter and MASNsports.com Orioles beat writer Roch Kubatko will again host the program, which will emanate live from Dempsey's...

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Home runs and history abound

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Home runs and history abound
Admit it, you love home runs. I mean, who doesn't? Whether it's a solo blast flying through the warm, summer air to stake the Orioles to a lead or a timely clout in the bottom of the ninth to guarantee a victory, few things beat a roundtripper to bring a baseball crowd to its feet. Even when you're seated comfortably in your recliner, you'll probably fist pump, high-five a family member or shout "Goodbye, home run!" with Gary Thorne when a no-doubter flies off an Oriole's bat. Well, if...

Sod replacement underway at Camden Yards

Sod replacement underway at Camden Yards
If you happen to stroll down Eutaw Street en route for M&T Bank Stadium for tonight's Ravens game - or anytime in the near future - don't be surprised if you glance toward the Camden Yards field and see a lot less green than usual. Sod replacement at the ballpark began today and will run through about Dec. 1, the Orioles announced this afternoon. As I type this, the infield grass is gone, reduced to brown dirt in the past couple of hours by a machine that chewed up the sod and spit it...

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Clinchmas and honoring Cal Ripken Jr.

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Clinchmas and honoring Cal Ripken Jr.
The World Series is over. The offseason is officially upon us. There's no more baseball in 2016. Or is there? Baseball will indeed return to your televisions this week and throughout the offseason thanks to "Orioles Classics" airing on MASN. So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack, and throw some hot dogs on the grill as you sit back and relive these classic Orioles moments from the comfort of your own home. Check out this week's "Orioles Classics" schedule on MASN: Monday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. -...

Orioles to celebrate 25th anniversary season at OPACY with commemorative logo

Orioles to celebrate 25th anniversary season at OPACY with commemorative logo
Twenty-five years is a major milestone in any person's life. It marks the quarter-century mark of your lifetime and, if you're a recent college graduate like me, it means you can't really identify as a "youth" anymore. The same can be said about ballparks, as the Orioles announced they will be celebrating the 25th anniversary season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with a commemorative logo on game baseballs and jerseys during the 2017 season. The logo will be printed on all official...

MASN fans show off best Orioles-themed Halloween costumes

MASN fans show off best Orioles-themed Halloween costumes
Happy Halloween, Birdland! Over this Halloweekend, we asked you to submit your best Orioles-themed costumes to us for chances to win O's prize packs. And the submissions were a treat! We loved seeing fans' pictures flood our timelines, with Manny Machado being the most popular choice! Check out some of our favorite submissions below. @masnOrioles Just when I'm missing the #orioles @KevinGausman shows up to the #halloween party! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/U3v9c7XMf5 -- Tatum Haasch...

"Orioles Classic" rewind: Walk-off heroes and a seven-homer barrage

"Orioles Classic" rewind: Walk-off heroes and a seven-homer barrage
The Orioles' season ended in Toronto almost a month ago. The World Series could be over as soon as tomorrow night in Cleveland. The baseball offseason is looming, like some cruel trick played on an unsuspecting Halloween reveler. Is it time for pitchers and catchers to report yet? But we've got a treat for you. Well, several of them, actually. This week starts a new offseason of "Orioles Classics" on MASN. Regular viewers know the drill, but we'll do a quick reset just in case you're a...

Camden Yards ranked top ballpark experience by Stadium Journey

Camden Yards ranked top ballpark experience by Stadium Journey
Folks, we've got a three-peat. Declare it a dynasty. The staff at the popular sports website Stadium Journey recently released their rankings of the top 30 ballpark experiences in Major League Baseball. And for the third consecutive year, Oriole Park at Camden Yards has earned the top spot. Boog's pit beef sandwiches and Natty Bohs for everyone! Like any poll, Stadium Journey's rankings are subjective and open for debate, but at the very least, seeing Camden Yards place at the top of the...

Join Adam Jones at fourth annual #StayHungry Purple Tailgate on Nov. 6

Join Adam Jones at fourth annual #StayHungry Purple Tailgate on Nov. 6
You know Orioles center fielder Adam Jones loves Baltimore. You know Jones loves to eat, and you know Jones loves the Ravens. And you know Jones has a soft spot for the Boys & Girls Club of Baltimore, for which he's raised more than $30,000 over the past three years with a unique football-themed tailgate. Throw them all together and you've got the the fourth annual #StayHungry Purple Tailgate, which will be held at Lot O, 700 W. Ostend St. near M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6 from...

Adam Jones joining "Uncle Grandpa" lineup on Cartoon Network

Adam Jones joining "Uncle Grandpa" lineup on Cartoon Network
The offseason is here, and it's time for the Orioles to rest their bodies and prepare for next season. Unless, of course, you're Adam Jones. There are new restaurants to be conquered, tweets to be tweeted and obligations on the winter banquet circuit. A cartoon version of the Orioles center fielder will be busy, too. He will join other major leaguers on a World Series-themed episode of "Uncle Grandpa," the popular Cartoon Network series whose protagonist tries to help children through a...