Opening Day arrives for Orioles with lots happening
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
In the history of memorable Opening Days for the Orioles, having new ownership introduced is bound to surpass the snow storm of 2003. The Angels are playing the Orioles, but also second-fiddle to the excitement generated by David Rubenstein’s purchase of the team and assuming the role of control person. Cal Ripken Jr. will catch the ceremonial firs
Nationals Philanthropies honors former D.C. mayor Anthony Williams with Power of Baseball Award
MASN Staff
Nationals
Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, hosted its annual signature fundraising event Tuesday night, honoring former Mayor of Washington, D.C., Anthony “Tony” Williams with its annual Power of Baseball Award. The Nationals Homecoming Gala, presented by KPMG, raised nearly $1 millio
Orioles announce 2024 Opening Day celebrations
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles today announced plans to welcome fans back to Oriole Park for the 2024 season during Major League Baseball’s Opening Day on Thursday, March 28, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the Los Angeles Angels. Festivities will begin by 2:30 p.­m. with a special pre-game ceremony emceed by Orioles broadcaster KEVIN BROWN. Opening Day celebrations will fea
Rubenstein voted in as Orioles control person
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Ownership of the Baltimore Orioles has officially changed hands. Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously today, as expected, on David Rubenstein’s purchase of the team two months after the wheels were set in motion. And about 24 hours before the Orioles begin their pursuit of a second consecutive playoff berth. Camden Yards will be packed on
Major League Baseball fully approved sale of control stake in Baltimore Orioles to Baltimore Native David Rubenstein
MASN Staff
Orioles
Rubenstein: Our eyes are on returning a World Series trophy to Baltimore  Baltimore, MD – Major League Baseball owners today unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by DAVID RUBENSTEIN. Rubenstein, who announced his intent to buy the controlling stake of the Orioles from the Angelos family in January, leads a diverse i
Jordan Westburg on what it's like to wait for your chance while at Triple-A
Steve Melewski
Orioles
If there is one player on the current O’s roster that can tell the young group of talented players that will begin this new season at Triple-A instead of in the majors, how tough that can be, it is infielder Jordan Westburg. Westburg, over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, had 714 plate appearances at Triple-A Norfolk and hit .283/.366/.533/.899. After ba
More vocal and hands-on Martinez developing relationships with top prospects
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Davey Martinez is about to begin his seventh season as the Nationals manager, by far the longest tenured skipper in team history. He’s managed teams that have won a lot (2019) and teams that haven’t won a lot (2022). He’s managed veterans and youngsters alike. And he’s managed while making changes to his coaching staff over the years. But to start
Orioles eager to play games that count
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles won 23 exhibition games, the most in club history. Their .793 winning percentage also ranked first. And it meant roughly the same as crap. The real stuff begins Thursday or Friday, depending on the weather. Winning is always better than losing unless your goal is to tank. However, spring training games don’t feature the best players for
Kemp settles in with new team, reunited with Irvin
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Infielder Tony Kemp didn’t have a team to play for Sunday and decided to join a close friend at a baby shower in Indiana. Hang out for a while. Take his mind away from being in professional limbo after the Reds granted his release and put him back on the free agent market. Kemp was headed to the party destination when his agent called to notify him
Gore sharp in final spring tune-up as big leaguers win Futures Game (Lipscomb to minors camp)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It was a fun day on South Capitol Street, as the Nationals played the first-ever “On Deck: Nationals Futures Game” for their final exhibition outing before starting the regular season Thursday in Cincinnati. The Nationals’ major leaguers were set to play a team full of the organization’s top prospects, many of whom spent the majority of spring trai