Monday, April 8, 2013
Many Marylanders do not truly consider spring to have arrived until another season of Baltimore Orioles baseball has begun.
For many folks living in the Baltimore area, last week marked the true beginning of spring. The week began with an away game victory for the Baltimore Orioles and ended with a stunning grand slam home run induced victory against the Minnesota Twins on opening day Friday. Regardless of whether you are a rabid sports fan, the advent of spring and warm weather doesn't really seem to mean much until our local baseball team goes back on the field. What does baseball season mean to you? I have many fond memories of going to Orioles games with my family, back when the team played in Memorial Stadium. I even had the chance to attend one of the 1983 World Series games at this venerable location, having the chance to watch the O's defeat the …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Fans can warm up for Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards starting Saturday.
Spring training is wrapping up. Now fans will get a chance to get warmed up for the Orioles home opener. The Orioles will host a five-stop caravan of sorts in the week leading up to the April 5 home opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Read more about the "Operation Orange" here. » Love the Orioles or maybe you like writing about baseball in general? Share your blog or your thoughts with Patch's readership. The tour kicks off Saturday in Anne Arundel County. Here are the stops: The Orioles open the 2013 season Tuesday afternoon at Tampa Bay. After three games with the Rays, the Orioles return home Friday for a three-game homestand with Minnesota. Opening Day in Baltimore is set for 3:05 p.m. on Friday. The team is also holding a …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The NFL would like the Ravens to open their season at home on Sept. 5, but the O’s already have a game scheduled.
Traditionally the Super Bowl champions get to play at home on the opening night of the season, but a scheduling conflict with the Orioles may make that impossible for the Ravens. The NFL would like to schedule the Ravens to open at home on Sept. 5, but the Orioles already have a home game with the Chicago White Sox. Moving the Ravens game back a day is not an option because of Rosh Hashanah. Vote in our poll and tell us how you'd handle it. Have a better idea? Share it with a comment below.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Orioles Hall of Famer spent some time in the "working-class suburb of Perry Hall," Sports Illustrated wrote in 1980.
Baseball Hall of Famer Earl Weaver—the Orioles manager who took the team to the World Series four times over the course of 17 years—died suddenly of an apparent heart attack early Saturday morning. Weaver died while on board an Orioles fantasy cruise in the Caribbean, according to media reports. He was 82. But while Weaver was known for record-breaking wins and his irascible managerial style, which included kicking dirt at umpires, some in Perry Hall also knew him as their neighbor. County Councilman David Marks said he first discovered Weaver's connection to Perry Hall while researching for his book, "Crossroads, The History of Perry Hall, Maryland," published in 2001. In the chapter titled "Postwar Growth and Change (1945-1980)," Marks…
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Earl Weaver's sudden death at 82 years old has rocked the Baltimore area and baseball aficionados nationwide. Weaver died around 2 a.m. Saturday while on board an Orioles fantasy cruise in the Caribbean. His wife, Marianna, was at his side when he succumbed to a heart attack, the New York Daily News reported. The news broke while many fans were headed to the Orioles' annual FanFest at the Baltimore Convention Center, across the street from Camden Yards. Weaver's career and what he meant to Baltimore was on the lips of many fans and players. Weaver's No. 4 hung above the discussion panel stage, and his jersey was posted on the left side of the stage. Weaver's Baltimore Sun obituary described the Hall of Famer as a "cantankerous baseball …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Brandon Davis and his mom, Edye Stewart, were at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Monday.
Brandon Davis decided he could do without some of his musical equipment. What he couldn't do without: experiencing an Orioles playoff game. So the Anne Arundel County native—a 2002 South River High School grad—hocked some of his personal items from his Miami residence in order to catch a flight and land a ticket to see the Orioles play in Game 2 of the American League Division Series Monday in Baltimore. Davis, 29, and his mother, Edye Stewart, sat about 10 rows off the field along the right field line as the Orioles defeated the Yankees, 3-2. See the video for more from Stewart and Davis. Davis is retired from the military. Monday was his first game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards since the 1997 season. The Orioles carried a similar …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
The Orioles will host the Yankees Sunday and Monday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Nick Markakis stood perched, ready for takeoff atop the third base dugout railing Friday night in Texas . And when Nate McLouth made the game-ending catch in left field to clinch the American League Wildcard showdown for the Orioles, Markakis leapt with joy. Markakis was in a hoodie, sitting out with a broken thumb, watching from the top step of the dugout as the most visible cheerleader in the ballpark. Under his watch, the Orioles reached one goal Friday—earning a home postseason game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. That will happen on Sunday. But one goal remains, manager Buck Showalter said—staying active in the postseason long enough for Markakis, now a veteran leader in the clubhouse, to take part in the magical ride. Markakis' …
Monday, October 1, 2012
If the Orioles and Yankees meet in a tiebreaker Thursday, Orioles fans may rule the Yard.
The Orioles are preparing for a homefield advantage should a Game No. 163 be required. The Orioles and Yankees entered Monday tied for the American League East division lead. Both have clinched a playoff spot, but the division penant may come down to the season finale on Wednesday. If the clubs tie for the division crown, they'd meet Thursday in a one-game playoff at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The winner would advance to the American League Division Series, the loser would play in the one-game American League Wild Card Playoff on Friday. Tickets for that potential one-game tie-breaker go on sale to the public Tuesday afternoon, and the Orioles are limiting it to fans living in the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network broadcasting region. Read …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Legendary shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. said the Baltimore Orioles have developed new confidence.
The last time the Baltimore Orioles made the playoffs, Cal Ripken Jr. was still playing for the team. It was 1997. On Friday at the Perry Hall Giant, after accepting a donation toward his charity, Ripken reflected on the team's new found confidence and the influence of manager Buck Showalter. "This new form of Orioles magic—it's built on strong solid pitching and miraculous late-inning comebacks ... the bullpen is excellent and they believe in themselves," Ripken said. "We all bear the burden of feeling like it's been a long time since we've had a winning season, but this particular group of players is looking at it from this point in time. It's not like any of the other seasons," he added. What do you think has made the biggest difference…
Monday, September 24, 2012
The Orioles remain in the playoff hunt—how do you think the Birds will finish?
Hundreds of Orioles fans will see two baseball games Monday for just $4. That's a tremendous deal. Actually, they may be able to do even better this week. How's a playoff-caliber atmosphere sound at a reasonable price of $0? Yes, in the final homestand of the 2012 season in a city where a team can lock in on a playoff spot, fans can see free baseball. And no, we're not talking about the bonus baseball these Orioles seem to enjoy playing after nine innings are complete. Check it out. The Orioles offer a deal for a free ticket to all fans as a birthday gift. You don't have to take it on your birthday. You don't even have to take it on your birthday month. You can take it in September. Shows how unexpected this playoff run was, huh? Read all …
kevin
6:40 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
As a PSL holder trying to contact lawyers willing to sue the NFL. They devalue the worth of my tickets ,costing emotional loss what if one of our players get hurt and we never have flag unfurled in league opening game in our lifetime.Excuse of Jewish holiday totally BS they played on it last year and guess what it will be played in another city this year The holiday extends through Thursday . … more ›