Orioles name Troy Scott as Vice President of Ballpark Operations

Orioles name Troy Scott as Vice President of Ballpark Operations
The Orioles have named Troy Scott as the club's Vice President of Ballpark Operations. Scott will oversee and coordinate the facility operation of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the accompanying B & O Warehouse and will drive the strategic and operational initiatives of the ballpark, including all ongoing security, event operations, and guest experience programs.Since 2013, Scott has served as the Vice President of Stadium Development and Operations for D.C. United Soccer, where he was...

Orioles to host "Birdland Social" featuring Richard Bleier on June 26

Orioles to host "Birdland Social" featuring Richard Bleier on June 26
The Orioles will host "Birdland Social," a Social Media Night event on Tuesday, June 26, prior to the 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Seattle Mariners. The exclusive pregame party will take place on the center field Roof Deck with many of the Orioles' social media followers. The event will include a question-and-answer session with Orioles reliever Richard Bleier (Instagram: @RichardBleier), hosted by Orioles public address announcer Ryan Wagner (Twitter: @rwags614). "I am excited to...

Time change announced for tomorrow's Orioles-Phillies game

Time change announced for tomorrow's Orioles-Phillies game
The Orioles tonight announced that the start time for tomorrow's game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oriole Park has been moved from 12:35 p.m. to 12:05 p.m. ET due to the threat of inclement weather. The game will still air on MASN and the Orioles Radio Network. Gates D, E, and Home Plate Plaza will open at 9:00 a.m. All other gates will open at 10:30 a.m. The 11th annual Field Trip Day presented by WJZ-TV will continue as originally scheduled.

Tonight's Orioles-Phillies game postponed due to rain

Tonight's Orioles-Phillies game postponed due to rain
Tonight's scheduled game between the Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, July 12. The game time will be announced at a later date. Tickets for tonight's game will be automatically honored for the makeup game on July 12. No exchange is necessary, and fans should bring their original May 15 tickets to the ballpark gates for admission to theJuly 12 game. The makeup game on July 12 will be broadcast on MASN2 and on the...

Opposite Dugout: After early season slump, Royals hope to keep momentum going

Opposite Dugout: After early season slump, Royals hope to keep momentum going
Manager: Ned Yost (9th season) Record: 11-23 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: OF Jorge Soler (.308 with 4 HR, 12 RBIs), LF Alex Gordon (.288 with 2 HR, 5 RBIs), LHP Ian Kennedy (1-3, 2.92 ERA), RHP Kelvin Herrera (1-0, 0.71 ERA, 7 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-3 in 2017) Pitching probables: May 8: LHP Danny Duffy (0-4) vs. RHP Dylan Bundy (1-4), 7:05 p.m., MASNMay 9: LHP Eric Skoglund (1-2) vs. RHP Andrew Cashner (1-4), 7:05 p.m., MASNMay 10: RHP Ian Kennedy (1-3) vs. RHP...

Oriole Park at Camden Yards achieves first Leed Gold certification for existing facility in Major League Baseball

Oriole Park at Camden Yards achieves first Leed Gold certification for existing facility in Major League Baseball
The Orioles and Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) today announced that after a multi-year effort of research and enhancements, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded Oriole Park at Camden Yards with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for an existing building. Oriole Park joins AT&T Park in San Francisco, Calif., Marlins Park in Miami, Fla., and Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., as LEED Gold certified ballparks in Major League...

Orioles pledge $300,000 to local charities as part of Birdland Community Heroes Program

Orioles pledge $300,000 to local charities as part of Birdland Community Heroes Program
The Orioles continue their charitable endeavors with the announcement of a $300,000 pledge to local charities in support of their Birdland Community Heroes program. This pledge will include a combined donation of $100,000 from the Orioles Charitable Foundation to the 2018 season's Birdland Community Heroes' related charities and another $200,000 to the charities of those Heroes honored in previous seasons. Since the program's launch during the 2016 regular season, the Orioles have honored 80...

Orioles pledge $300,000 to local charities as part of Birdland Community Heroes Program

Orioles pledge $300,000 to local charities as part of Birdland Community Heroes Program
The Orioles today announced a $300,000 pledge to local charities in support of the club's Birdland Community Heroes program. The donation total includes a combined pledge of $100,000 from the Orioles Charitable Foundation to the 2018 season's Birdland Community Heroes' related charities, as well as $200,000 to the charities of those Heroes honored in prior seasons. On Opening Day, Thursday, March 29, the Orioles are welcoming back all previous Birdland Community Heroes to take part in a...

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones to go head-to-head with local husband-and-wife team in ballpark food cook-off

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones to go head-to-head with local husband-and-wife team in ballpark food cook-off
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Steph Senkewicz (Deisher) 410-504-8326 or 443-604-6274 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. BALTIMORE ORIOLES OUTFIELDER ADAM JONES TO GO HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH LOCAL HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM IN BALLPARK FOOD COOK-OFF CareFirst Fan Challenge winner to put Jones' culinary creation to the test on Wednesday, August 3 at Dempsey's Brew Pub BALTIMORE (July 28, 2016) - Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) today announced that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones will face the winner...

Matt Wieters accepts Orioles' qualifying offer

Matt Wieters accepts Orioles' qualifying offer
The Orioles today announced that catcher Matt Wieters has accepted the club's Qualifying Offer and will return for the 2016 season. Wieters, 29, batted .267/.319/.422 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 75 games with the Orioles this season. He finished the season riding an eight-game hitting streak (.444/.545/.741) and slugged the 100th home run of his career in Game 2 of a doubleheader on September 30 against Toronto, becoming the 24th player in club history to hit 100 home runs. A...

Saturday's Breathe Deep Baltimore 5K walk benefiting Lungevity Foundation rescheduled for Oct. 18

Saturday's Breathe Deep Baltimore 5K walk benefiting Lungevity Foundation rescheduled for Oct. 18
The Orioles announced today that LUNGevity Foundation's Breathe Deep Baltimore, a 5K walk to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer in memory of Orioles' late Public Relations Director, Monica Pence Barlow, will be rescheduled for Sunday, October 18, at 9 a.m. at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. All current registration will be automatically rolled over to the new date. Registration is available online for those who have not yet signed up at www.orioles.com/lungevity. LUNGevity Foundation...

Orioles announce 2015 award winners for player development and scouting

Orioles announce 2015 award winners for player development and scouting
The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2015, including infielder Trey Mancini as the club's top minor league player and right-handers Oliver Drake and Mychal Givens as the club's top minor league pitchers. The winners will be honored in an on-field ceremony before Friday's game against the New York Yankees, with awards presented by Orioles Director of Minor League Operations Kent Qualls and Director of Scouting Gary Rajsich. Mancini, the...

Tonight's Orioles-Blue Jays game postponed due to rain

Tonight's Orioles-Blue Jays game postponed due to rain
Single-admission doubleheader tomorrow, September 30 at 4:05 p.m. Tonight's game between the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to rain. The teams will play a single-admission doubleheader tomorrow, September 30 beginning at 4:05 p.m. ET. Game two will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first game concludes, but no earlier than 7:05 p.m. All ballpark gates will open at 3:00 p.m., and parking lots will open at 2:00 p.m. Pre-paid parking permits dated for either September...

Orioles make four roster moves

Orioles make four roster moves
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Oliver Drake, outfielder Junior Lake, infielder Christian Walker and right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Drake, 28, posted a 0.82 ERA (44.0IP, 4ER) in 42 games with the Tides this season. He finished second in the International League with 23 saves (going 23-for-23 in save opportunities) and was named to the International League Postseason All-Star Team. Drake made three appearances in the Governors' Cup Playoffs,...

Orioles reinstate J.J. Hardy from 15-day disabled list, recall Dariel Alvarez from Single-A Frederick

Orioles reinstate J.J. Hardy from 15-day disabled list, recall Dariel Alvarez from Single-A Frederick
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Class A-Advanced Frederick. Hardy, 33, was placed on the disabled list on August 24 with a left groin strain. He has appeared in 93 games this season (91 starts at shortstop), compiling a .992 fielding percentage, while committing just three errors. He has batted .222/.253/.315 (74-333) with seven home runs and 32 RBI this season. Alvarez, 26, made...

Orioles announce 2016 schedule

Orioles announce 2016 schedule
Opening Day slated for April 4 at Oriole Park against the Minnesota Twins The Orioles today announced that they will open the 2016 season at Oriole Park against the Minnesota Twins as part of a six-game homestand beginning with Opening Day on Monday, April 4. The Orioles will continue the first homestand of the season with a three-game series against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, April 8-10. The Orioles will again host each American League East divisional opponent for three series...

Orioles to host Red Land Little League team on September 12

Orioles to host Red Land Little League team on September 12
The Orioles will host the Red Land Little League team from Lewisberry, Pa. at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, September 12, prior to the 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Kansas City Royals. Representing the Mid-Atlantic Region in the Little League World Series, Red Land defeated the Southwest Region to win the U.S. title game on August 29, in Williamsport, Pa. The team went 4-1 in the tournament, losing only to Japan in the World Series Championship game on August 30. During a special...

Orioles to host 5K walk benefiting the LUNGevity Foundation in memory of Monica Pence Barlow at Oriole Park

Orioles to host 5K walk benefiting the LUNGevity Foundation in memory of Monica Pence Barlow at Oriole Park
The Orioles will host the LUNGevity Foundation's Breathe Deep Baltimore, a 5K walk to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer in memory of Orioles' late Public Relations Director, Monica Pence Barlow, on Saturday, October 3, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The 5K walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude on the field. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., and participants will receive a T-shirt and refreshments. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for...

Orioles to celebrate 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game streak

Orioles to celebrate 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game streak
The Orioles will open a three-game homestand on Monday, August 31, at 7:05 p.m. ET against the Tampa Bay Rays. The homestand will feature many special events including KidsPeace Night, an Orioles Wives Habitat for Humanity build, and a night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game On Tuesday, September 1, prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Orioles will celebrate the iconic moment when Ripken played his 2,131st...

Orioles option right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk. Rondon, 27, allowed one run over 4.0 innings in two outings after being recalled from the Tides on August 24. In three games with the Orioles this season since being claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on May 10, Rondon has posted a 1.23 ERA (7.1IP, ER) while striking out three and walking one. Over five major league games between the Orioles and Rockies this season, he has pitched to an...