Orioles ready for Red Sox and another Opening Day in Boston
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON – The cold weather for Opening Day was noted by Orioles players prior to leaving sunny Florida, where temperatures kept settling in the 80s and dark tans became part of the uniform color scheme. They know how uncomfortable it can be in Boston. They’ve broken out winter gear for batting practice, with wool caps pulled down to cover everything
Nationals Philanthropies honors Ryan Zimmerman with Power of Baseball Award
MASN Staff
Masn
Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, hosted its annual signature fundraising event Tuesday night, honoring former Nationals player Ryan Zimmerman with its Power of Baseball Award. The Nationals Homecoming Gala, held at The Anthem at The Wharf, raised nearly $1 million to further
From the field to the food, there is a lot new at Oriole Park this year
Steve Melewski
Orioles
There will be a lot new to fans when a new season of Orioles baseball at Oriole Park at Camden Yards begins next Thursday, April 6 at 3:05 p.m. when the O’s host the Yankees in their home opener. From the field to the food and at several stops in between, there is newness all around. Let’s start with the playing surface. Nicole Sherry, Orioles seni
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Ukraine Ambassador Oksana Markarova to throw out ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals Opening Day
MASN Staff
Masn
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Washington Nationals Opening Day game on Thursday, March 30, at 1:05 p.m ET. “We are honored to have Ambassador Markarova join us as we celebrate the start of the baseball season,” said Washington Nati
A few things the O's may need to break right for a playoffs return
Steve Melewski
Masn
Finally, the 2023 regular season is almost here. We’re counting down hours at this point and it’s great. Baseball that counts and a potentially very exciting season of Orioles baseball is about to begin.  They gained 31 wins last year, finished 83-79 and were just three games out of an American League playoff berth. The last time they won more than
For a brief moment, the future was visible at Nats Park
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
James Wood and Elijah Green can’t hide in the Nationals clubhouse. With lockers in the back of the oval-shaped room among the veteran position players, the towering prospects already look like they belong on a major league team. Their pedigrees – Wood as one of the players the Nats received for Juan Soto who shot up prospect rankings over the offse
Orioles thinking and talking playoffs in 2023
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - Injuries forced the Orioles to redesign their bullpen before Opening Day, burning parts of the bridge to their closer. They swerved at the last minute while composing their rotation, moving away from their top pitching prospect. They resisted the temptation to carry a non-roster left-handed bat in a reserve role. The final product
Williams and Gore make Nats Park debuts as exhibition season closes
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
In the final spring tuneup before Opening Day on Thursday, two starting pitchers made their first appearances as members of the home team at Nationals Park this afternoon. Trevor Williams, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract this offseason, and MacKenzie Gore, one of the top prospects acquired from the Padres in the Juan Soto trade last sum
Irvin chosen to start third game in Boston (and other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Masn
Two of the first three starters for the Orioles to begin the 2023 season will be making their debuts with the club. Left-hander Cole Irvin is confirmed for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. He follows Opening Day starter Kyle Gibson on Thursday and Dean Kremer on Saturday. Irvin posted a 3.14 ERA in spring training with fi
Andrew Politi clears waivers, returns to Red Sox
MASN Staff
Masn
RHP Andrew Politi has cleared waivers and been returned to the Boston Red Sox.