All over the O's

All over the O's
If you just can't get enough of the O's at spring training, FanFest, 63 games at The Yard, 162 total regular season games, player appearances, Q&A's and video here on MASNsports.com...how about the O's minor leagues? Here's a heads up that MASNsports.com's Orioles beat writer Steve Melewski will be bringing you some exciting minor league coverage from around the farm system over the next week or so in Birdland. Steve will make sure you don't miss a pitch, starting with Aberdeen's...

What's your address in Birdland?

What's your address in Birdland?
The Orioles have announced a new ticket offer scheduled to start next month on July 12. Now no matter where you're from, O's fans will have the chance to say they reside at 2110 Eutaw Street, at least during Orioles games, by purchasing tickets in the Eutaw Street bleacher section, which will be dedicated to a pair of young O's who hold a lot of the team's future promise in their skillful gloves: Nick Markakis and Adam Jones. The O's have combined Markakis and Jones' uniform numbers...

Behind the scenes of the Bobblehead giveaway

Behind the scenes of the Bobblehead giveaway
It's finally here. Adam Jones Bobblehead Night. You're excited. You're ready to get here early - or at least you were before the sky opened up into a downpour in downtown Baltimore. And a few of you have even said you know right where you'll put yours. But what goes into a bobblehead night at Camden Yards? - A good bit of time, consideration, photos, and discussion, according to Orioles Director of Public Relations Monica Barlow with input from Manager of Programs and Promotions Stasia...

Lunch with O's rookie Nolan Reimold

Lunch with O's rookie Nolan Reimold
Before long I'll be heading to the ESPN Zone in Baltimore's inner harbor to check out Nolan Reimold's Q&A session scheduled for noon and spanning an hour over lunchtime to 1:00 p.m. Reimold will take part in an interactive Q&A session with fans led by O's Radio Network broadcaster Joe Angel. Afterward, he'll sign autographs, pose for photos and talk with fans. If you've never been to an Orioles Q&A series event at the ESPN Zone, I'll tell you they're definitely worth your lunch...

Reimold's easy to root for

Reimold's easy to root for
When he's sitting down, you don't really notice that Nolan Reimold is a towering 6'4'' and a not-so-lanky 205 pounds. His casual jeans and unassuming gray polo matched his easy demeanor as he worked his way through his first major community appearance at the ESPN Zone this afternoon the way he might work a 3-2 count--on his toes but with a confident eye. With the exception of a few nerves held carefully in check by an even attitude that's carried him through the greater scrutiny and...

In case you're interested in the atmosphere in Philly this weekend...

In case you're interested in the atmosphere in Philly this weekend...
You'll likely either really like this post or you'll hate it. That will all depend on how you feel about Twitter. If you hate it, pretend this post doesn't exist, enjoy watching the Orioles on MASN HD against the Phillies, and have a great weekend. If you're a Twittermaniac--and I'm by no means declaring myself to be, but it's nice to keep in touch with O's fans all over the world--read on. Browsing TweetDeck from my desk in the MASNsports.com WebStudio this afternoon, I started...

Following the O's from Philly

Following the O's from Philly
What a game to have traveled to Philadelphia to see. Saturday night's win against the Phillies made for an exciting night, and it was nice to find that I didn't have to enjoy it alone. O's fans came out in respectable numbers to support the Birds at Citizens Bank Park this weekend, and the evidence was visible throughout the City of Brotherly Love during the day before the game and all around the ballpark by nightfall. I saw more than a few "Markakis" shirts, received smiles and waves...

Battle of the Birds comes to Baltimore

Battle of the Birds comes to Baltimore
This Friday when the Birds come home to Baltimore to take on their local baseball counterparts, the Washington Nationals, their matchup won't be the only one taking place in Charm City. The Oriole Bird and the Nats' eagle mascot, Screech, will compete once again in the ESPN Zone's second annual Battle of the Birds. The birds first met in DC this year when the O's took on the Nats in the nation's capital in May where they competed in a series of events for the Golden Birdhouse...

This weekend in Birdland

This weekend in Birdland
If your weekend is still wide open and you were hoping to fill it with O's events, you're in luck. This weekend is packed with promos and player appearances scattered from the Yard to the Harbor to Hunt Valley and more. Promos at Oriole Park Friday, June 26 - O's vs. Nats - Fireworks Night at Camden Yards features a free fireworks display for all fans following the game. All students with a valid ID can also purchase $6 left field upper reserve tickets in honor of Student Night...

Around the O's

Around the O's
In case you haven't been able to catch up with the last week's worth of O's news beyond the win-loss column, here's a collection of links to fun articles and/or videos relating to the Orioles from the last few days. ESPN noticed Nick's balancing talents You might have seen Nick Markakis balance a chair on his chin in his biweekly video journal with the Baltimore Sun, but the ESPN the Magazine "Besides the Point" feature highlighting Markakis' unusual talent revealed that the right...

O's reach out to underprivileged youth

O's reach out to underprivileged youth
Each season, OriolesREACH hosts thousands of underprivileged youth as part of the Gameday Experience Program. Groups of kids who likely wouldn't get to take in a game at Camden Yards on their own are brought to the ballpark and treated to a game of O's baseball and some fun giveaways--and the best part is that these kids are able to come here and participate thanks to a group of the O's themselves. Players like Adam Jones, Melvin Mora, Danys Baez, and Gregg Zaun sponsor the program...

Orioles wives hold silent auction to kick off Red Sox series

Orioles wives hold silent auction to kick off Red Sox series
They weren't drafted by the Orioles or acquired in a trade from another team. They weren't signed as free agents. They don't wear uniforms or play second base or bat leadoff or cleanup. They don't occupy a spot on the 25-man. In fact, they aren't men at all. But they are connected with the Orioles and they do often have an impact on the city of Baltimore. "They" are the Orioles wives, the women alongside the players we recognize on the field, who frequently fill their hours...

OriolesREACH is busy this week

OriolesREACH is busy this week
During this Orioles-Red Sox series, OriolesREACH is hosting groups of underprivileged kids at Camden Yards as part of the Gameday Experience Program. On top of that, OriolesREACH, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and the Taylor Hooton Foundation hosted groups of local young athletes at Oriole Park today for the 2009 National Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Campaign. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, players from the 13-15 year old division of the Baltimore RBI League...

What's your take on the shaving cream pie celebration?

What's your take on the shaving cream pie celebration?
There were no shaving cream pies after the Orioles' incredible 11-10 comeback win over the Red Sox Tuesday night. But there have been plenty of them in the first half of the '09 baseball season with a steady string of Orioles rookies making their debuts and their marks on the Yard. The players seem to be enjoying themselves and welcoming the young guys with open arms. And the fans seem to anticipate the ritual with a smile after a young pitcher's first win or a certain catcher's first...

Last chance to cast your O's votes for All-Star Game

Last chance to cast your O's votes for All-Star Game
It snuck up on us, but voting for the All-Star Game ends tonight at 11:59 p.m., which makes today your last chance to vote for your favorite Orioles on the ballot. The full Orioles ballot includes: Aubrey Huff - First Base Brian Roberts - Second Base Cesar Izturis - Shortstop Melvin Mora - Third Base Gregg Zaun - Catcher Luke Scott - Outfield Adam Jones - Outfield Nick Markakis - Outfield The full force of O's All-Star votes seems to be focused on Adam Jones and Nick Markakis, but no...

Happy Fourth of July?

Happy Fourth of July?
At least if you have to work on July 4th this year you won't feel like you're missing a fun Orioles day game at Camden Yards. With the Orioles facing the Angels on the west coast this weekend, the Yard will sit quiet for the Fourth. But since the O's won't be home to help you celebrate, let's look at how the Birds have fared on past Independence Days to see if Orioles fans can at least look forward to some good news when the end of the holiday weekend rolls around on Sunday. In the...

Lunch with Jeremy Guthrie this week

Lunch with Jeremy Guthrie this week
While he won't ride his bicycle to Owings Mills the way he travels to work at Camden Yards most days, Orioles ace Jeremy Guthrie will be at the Wendy's on Lakeside Boulevard in Owings Mills Friday afternoon to sign autographs and spend some time with Orioles fans before the Birds take on the Blue Jays at home at 7:00 p.m. Adam Jones was the first Oriole to hit an area Wendy's as a part of the autograph series, and Guthrie will follow suit, signing autographs and posing for photos over...

"Play like the pros...with the pros"

"Play like the pros...with the pros"
Orioles Baseball Summer Camps use the slogan "Learn how to play like the pros...with the pros." Sounds good so far, doesn't it? The Orioles have established dates in July and August during which they'll hold three, four-day summer baseball camps for boys and girls ages 7-16. Each of the camps, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, includes appearances by a current Oriole and at least one former Bird, as well as autograph and photo opportunities, lunch and an afternoon snack...

This and That

This and That
Fireworks Friday Fans out for the first game of the Orioles' last series before the All-Star break should remember to take advantage of Student Night if it applies to you and also to enjoy postgame fireworks after the O's face the Blue Jays at home. Student Night makes $6 left field upper reserve tickets available to students with a valid ID and Fireworks Night is free for all fans following the game. Check out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday Thanks to @FrancescaGuiou for reminding me...

Orioles and the All-Star Game

Orioles and the All-Star Game
This might be Adam Jones' first All-Star Game, but in addition to the rule that ensures each team sends a representative, the Orioles are no strangers to the events of All-Star week. The Orioles have hosted the All-Star Game twice in the event's history, and the American League came out on top both times. The first Midsummer Classic held in Birdland was in 1958 when the AL took the All-Star Game from the NL 4-3. The second Oriole-hosted All-Star Game took place in 1993, one year after...