Players' Weekend extends beyond jerseys

Players' Weekend extends beyond jerseys
For the third straight year, Orioles players and broadcasters will join the rest of Major League Baseball in donning special Players' Weekend jereys. All 30 teams will wear all black or all white, with the Orioles opting for the head-to-toe black unis. Players' Weekend, held from Aug. 23-25, will also allow players to wear customized cleats, batting gloves and BP T-shirts to show off their styles and personalities. But the fun doesn't stop with the on-field looks. Five Orioles have also...

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "The Book Thief"

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "The Book Thief"
What a treat to be able to introduce you to the co-producer of "Hitting the Books," Olivia Witherite. She has been the coordinator and videographer of this blog from day one and an uncompromising supporter of what we do here. She takes the video and edits it to what you see, while working with her social media department to get this blog up and running each time. Today she will tell us about her favorite book of the moment, "The Book Thief," one she could not have more highly recommended to...

Orioles quizzed on "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" lyrics

Orioles quizzed on "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" lyrics
"Well, life on the farm is kinda ______-_______." You know the words! During every seventh-inning stretch, hearing John Denver's "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" is as much a part of going to an Orioles game as the hot dog race, a Boog's BBQ sandwich or a stroll down Eutaw Street. Since the players hear the song every home game, we decided to test their knowledge of the 1974 classic. Lefty Paul Fry was the first to embrace the challenge even though he's often in the zone warming up in the...

"MASN All Access" bringing exclusive live Winter Meetings shows to fans

"MASN All Access" bringing exclusive live Winter Meetings shows to fans
LAS VEGAS - Season's greetings from the Winter Meetings! The "MASN All Access" crew touched down in Vegas this weekend and is gearing up to bring you our biggest and best live shows yet. Where will Manny Machado and Bryce Harper sign? Will the O's name their next manager? How the heck do we find the exit to this casino? We're looking to bring all of these answers to you this week with twice-daily live shows on MASN All Access. Be sure to follow along on Facebook Live from 3-5 p.m. Eastern...

"MASN All Access" bringing exclusive live Winter Meetings shows to fans

"MASN All Access" bringing exclusive live Winter Meetings shows to fans
LAS VEGAS - Season's greetings from the Winter Meetings! The "MASN All Access" crew touched down in Vegas this weekend and is gearing up to bring you our biggest and best live shows yet. Where will Bryce Harper sign? Which team will make the biggest splash this week? How the heck do we find the exit to this casino? We're looking to bring all of these answers to you this week with twice-daily live shows on MASN All Access. Be sure to follow along on Facebook Live from 3-5 p.m. Eastern time...

Chris Davis and Mike Wright Jr. play cornhole for charity

Chris Davis and Mike Wright Jr. play cornhole for charity
Chris Davis and Mike Wright Jr. traded in baseballs for beanbags and joined Ravens, Redskins and other local sports celebrities for the second annual Players Philanthropy Fund Beltway Boards & Brews Celebrity Cornhole Tournament at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The tournament benefited a variety of charities, all through the Players Philanthropy Fund, which was founded by former Ravens kicker and two-time Super Bowl champion Matt Stover, enables athletes and other philanthropists by...

August 27 last chance to become Maryland Lottery "Contestant of the Game"

August 27 last chance to become Maryland Lottery "Contestant of the Game"
Attention Orioles fans: Your last chance to become the MD Lottery Contestant of the Game is coming up on August 27th! On August 27th, the Orioles begin their series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, where the Orioles have hit 84 home runs so far this season. The Orioles have also hit 11 homers against the Blue Jays. August 27th is also the last chance to enter to become a 2018 Maryland Lottery "Contestant of the Game"! Stop by a Maryland Lottery retailer and purchase Home Run...

Tina Parol debuting music video during final Friday Fireworks & Music performance

Tina Parol debuting music video during final Friday Fireworks & Music performance
All summer, Birdland has been serenaded with postgame music from top musicians and up-and-coming performers during the Orioles' Friday Fireworks and Music at America's Ballpark series. As summer winds down and the days get shorter, we're bringing in one final performer for what's bound to be a fantastic night of music at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Singer/songwriter Tina Parol will be performing this Friday, Aug. 24 ... and debuting her new music video for her single "Better...

Renee Blair promoting new single at Oriole Park

Renee Blair promoting new single at Oriole Park
Up-and-coming country artist Renee Blair is coming to Oriole Park, and she's bringing a new single with her! The Orioles' Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark series continues on July 13 with a special performance by Blair, an independent country recording artist from Nashville. In 2016, Blair signed a publishing and production deal with Nashville-based company SMACKSongs and has now been busy writing and recording. She has an EP in the works, which is being executive produced...

Casey Cares Foundation hosting ninth annual 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park

Casey Cares Foundation hosting ninth annual 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park
You might not play for the Orioles, but you can still lace up your running shoes and take the field at Oriole Park this Saturday, July 9. Casey Cares and the Orioles are hosting the ninth annual Annual 5K Run/Walk, which benefits Casey Cares! Proceeds from the race go toward supporting programs for families with critically ill children. The 3.1-mile run/walk begins and ends at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and includes post-race refreshments. Registration for the race is open through July 14. You...

Youth baseball player Ralph Warner recovering from scary injury

Youth baseball player Ralph Warner recovering from scary injury
Ralph Warner, 11, loves baseball. It's obvious from the way he talks about Major League Baseball players he idolizes, his favorite team - the New York Mets, and his youth baseball team. Warner recently traveled to Maryland from his home in Midland Park, N.J., to compete in the Cal Ripken Experience Turn Two Tournament. He was on the mound in a championship bracket game when he was struck by a line drive. He was rushed to Johns Hopkins Hospital and put in the intensive care unit with a...

"Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" continues with Carter Faith Jones

"Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" continues with Carter Faith Jones
When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Warm nights under the stars? Baseball games with an ice cream in hand? Maybe you think of fireworks lighting up the night sky, time with family or a summer concert. Well, lucky for you, the Orioles and MASN are bringing some of your favorite aspects of summer together in the first "Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards! The performances kicked off Friday, June 1 with a special postgame...

MASN kicking off summer at WTMD First Thursdays

MASN kicking off summer at WTMD First Thursdays
Baseball weather is finally here, and it's time to celebrate! To get you excited for summer nights at The Yard, we'll be on-site Thursday, May 2 for the first of WTMD's First Thursday concerts of the season! MASN's giveaway tent will be set up for the concert at Canton Waterfront Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For the second year, there will be two stages at the event. All evening long, we'll be hooking up concertgoers with social snapshots, chances to win free T-shirts, free schedule...

MASN revealing exclusive new T-shirts, other prizes on opening day

MASN revealing exclusive new T-shirts, other prizes on opening day
Baseball is almost back! Opening day is coming up in just two short days, and MASN is giving you the chance to celebrate the return of baseball with new prizes and swag! Visit the MASN tent on Eutaw Street and try your hand at our prize wheel! Select fans will be taking home exclusive new T-shirts with Gary Thorne's signature home run call. In addition to tons of prizes - including koozies, tumblers and schedule posters - MASN will also be hooking you up with "social snapshots." Round up...

Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken Jr. unveil new field in West Baltimore

Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken Jr. unveil new field in West Baltimore
They played together for eight seasons with the Orioles, collectively earning 12 All-Star appearances, a Rookie of the Year Award, an MVP Award, six Silver Sluggers and three Gold Gloves. And on Wednesday, Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray reunited for another impressive reason. The duo was on hand in West Baltimore with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to unveil the new Eddie Murray Field at BGE Park. Together, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and the Ripken Foundation noticed the...

Vote for MASN's Nats Winterfest T-shirt giveaway design!

Vote for MASN's Nats Winterfest T-shirt giveaway design!
Oh, there's no place like Winterfest for the holidays! As the weather gets colder, we're already thinking about gathering around the MASN booth at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. We'll have tons of presents for you, including photo sessions with some of your favorite players and broadcasters, multiple chances to win autographed prizes and a new, exclusive prize you can take home! Just in time for the holidays, we're giving away ugly sweater-themed long-sleeve...

Taylor defies elements with grand slam at Wrigley Field

Taylor defies elements with grand slam at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO - A game removed from taking the blame for not catching the Cubs' game-winning bloop hit, Michael A. Taylor stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Wednesday night with rain falling, wind blowing and the bases loaded. With the elements stifling fly balls at Wrigley Field, the only run of the game was the Nats' unearned run in the third inning. After Daniel Murphy's single off Jon Lester, who was pitching in relief, Cubs manager Joe Maddon opted to bring in Carl Edwards Jr., who...

Nats waste Scherzer's dominating performance in 2-1 loss

Nats waste Scherzer's dominating performance in 2-1 loss
CHICAGO - With the best-of-five National League Division Series tied at a game apiece, the Nationals headed to Wrigley Field to face José Quintana, the Cubs' fourth starter. Their counterpunch? Cy Young candidate Max Scherzer. The Nationals ace was pushed back to start Game 3 of the series due to right hamstring tightness. Heading into the game, there were many question marks surrounding the right-hander, including whether he would be able to last deep into the game without succumbing to...

Gary Thorne hosting "Hide a Book Day" at Oriole Park on Sept. 18

Gary Thorne hosting "Hide a Book Day" at Oriole Park on Sept. 18
MASN broadcaster Gary Thorne may just be one of the most interesting men in the world. The longtime play-by-play man, who was recently inducted into the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame, is known for his illustrious sports broadcasting career. But beyond the box, there are so many other interesting facts about Thorne. Sit down and chat with him for a few minutes, and you'll learn so much about him, from the fact that he wanted to be an FBI agent to his journey in law school. However, his greatest...

Still time to vote Oriole Park the "Nicest Place in America"

Still time to vote Oriole Park the "Nicest Place in America"
Oriole Park at Camden Yards has recently been named one of 10 finalists for "Nicest Place in America in 2017" by Reader's Digest. Since Camden Yards opened 25 years ago, it has long since been a welcoming place to visitors. The Baltimore Orioles began the Birdland Community Heroes program in 2016 to honor people from around the Orioles community who have had a positive impact on others, whether it be through their selfless acts of service, teaching, charity or working through various...