Holliday: "I understand pretty much what happened last year" (plus other notes from Birdland Caravan)

The maturity of Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday can reveal itself in many ways. On Friday night, it happened behind a bar at PBR Baltimore during a Birdland Caravan stop. Holliday is old enough to drink alcohol – and certainly to pour, which he was busy doing. The kid turned 21 in December. He won’t be relegated to sipping “Bird Bath” water
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Nats announce schedule for more than 50 special ticket events

The Nationals announced plans Friday for more than 50 special ticket events this season, a schedule that includes the return of annual favorites such as Pups in the Park, College Days, Ladies Night and Night Out, along with eight new events including Friends Day, Hello Kitty Day and Golf Day. Friends Day, honoring the longtime NBC sitcom, will take
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Orioles notes on players' approval of new left field dimensions, Rutschman's early bonding with new teammates, and more

The smiles appear before the response. Ask a few Orioles hitters for their immediate reactions to news that the club is moving in the left field wall, and their approval can be seen on their faces. “I mean, I’m not disappointed,” catcher Adley Rutschman said yesterday evening after the Birdland Caravan made a stop at PBR Baltimore. “It’s definitely
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Orioles acquire Luis Vázquez from the Chicago Cubs

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired infielder Luis Vázquez from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Vázquez, 25, was 1-for-12 with two runs scored, one RBI, and a hit-by-pitch in 11 games with the Cubs last season. He made his MLB debut on May 22 vs. Atlanta. Vázquez slashed .263/.347/.432 (62-for-236) with 16 doub
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Elias on roster, rotation, payroll, Mateo, Bautista, Sánchez and more (O's acquire Luis Vázquez)

Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias joined a group of players and local media this morning in volunteering at the Warehouse Collaborative, a space for Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations to share resources. Moving from station to station, Elias boxed and bagged donated items and books, assisted in building skateboards, t
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Nationals announce special ticket events for 2025 season
MASN Staff
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Eight brand new events like Hello Kitty® Day, Friends® Day and Golf Day join returning favorites likeNight OUT, Pups in the Park, Cat-urday and more  Whether you like golf or Hello Kitty®, binge-watch Friends® re-runs, or simply love to take your pup everywhere you go, the Washington Nationals have a date on the calendar just for you. The Nationals
Scherzer heads to Toronto, but his real legacy remains in D.C.
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
There will be no Max Scherzer reunion in D.C. this season, an idea that sounded good in theory but probably never had much serious chance of coming to fruition. Scherzer, after waiting out a prolonged Hot Stove League in search of a job, finally found a new home Thursday, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays. It’
Thankful, grateful, hopeful on my final day at MASNsports.com
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Today I write my last blog entry for MASNsports.com. Those words make me emotional and a bit sad. But it’s been a heckuva run filled with memories of special people, players, media friends and O's staff along with too many nights at ballparks to count. But those places are home to me and the people I have worked with have been like family.  I have
Projecting how 10 Birdland Caravan Orioles are viewed as spring training approaches
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The second day of the Birdland Caravan brings 10 players to PBR Baltimore at Power Plant Live! Perhaps a few of them will be convinced to sing Karaoke. Riding the mechanical bull might not be included among permissible activities in their contracts. That’s a difficult injury story to write. It might throw me. Colton Cowser, Gunnar Henderson, Adley
Are Nats finally ready to jump into reliever market?
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
We’ve been waiting all winter for the reliever market to heat up. Finally, with two weeks to go before pitchers and catchers report across Florida and Arizona, we’re starting to see action. Just not by the Nationals. Yet. Over the course of 24 hours Tuesday through Wednesday, six prominent late-inning relievers either signed as free agents or were
Looking at the chances for an O's fast start to 2025 and another Jackson Holliday take
Steve Melewski
Orioles
And then there were two. Just two days left to share a few thoughts here on the Orioles as I wrap up my 17 years with MASNSports.com. I continue to stay upbeat and am embracing whatever comes next. But in whatever manner I follow and/or cover the 2025 Orioles there are a few things I’m looking forward to. Can the team start fast?: They did last yea
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adam Jones played on Orioles teams that reached the postseason in 2012, 2014 and 2016 and stayed in contention in ’17 until the final month. He became an executive and community ambassador for the organization earlier this week, attaching him to a club that’s made back-to-back playoff appearances, including a division title in 2023. He seems qualif
He's always loved being an Oriole and now Adam Jones will be that in a different role
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When former Oriole star Adam Jones was officially hired by the club this week as special advisor to the general manager and a community ambassador, I felt the O’s made a great move. Because of love and passion. Jones has a deep love for this organization and a real passion about Orioles baseball. He’s always had it since they acquired him in a trad
Wednesday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Good morning, everyone. Did you know we are now officially two weeks away from the start of spring training? That's right, pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in exactly 14 days, with position players set to arrive five days after that. The time has almost come. That said, there's still a real sense the Nationals' offseason isn't over y
Jones on Sugano: “I’m just excited to get him around"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adam Jones used to flash his range in center field, running down fly balls in the gaps or back at the wall. His impactful reach touched the city and its communities with his charitable work. And now, the Orioles are counting on his influence in Japan. Jones spent the last two years of his professional career with the Orix Buffalos of Nippon Profess
       
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