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Former Orioles, Frederick Keys Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former Orioles, Frederick Keys Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former Orioles, Frederick Keys Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…
755 Forever: USPS Unveils Stamp Celebrating Hank Aaron At Minor League Stadium In Maryland 755 Forever: USPS Unveils Stamp Celebrating Hank Aaron At Minor League Stadium In Maryland
755 Forever: USPS Unveils Stamp Celebrating Hank Aaron At Minor League Stadium In Maryland The United States Postal Service and the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame are celebrating one of the most hallowed events in the history of sports. Henry "Hank" Aaron - MLB's true home run king - is the feature of a new forever stamp that was unveiled by officials at Bowie Baysox Stadium in Prince George's County and will circulate throughout the country, featuring artwork of the power hitter in the box with his unorthodox cross-handed grip on the bat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Departmen…
Orioles Grand Slam Lands Maryland Man $6K Lottery Windfall Orioles Grand Slam Lands Maryland Man $6K Lottery Windfall
Orioles Grand Slam Lands Maryland Man $6K Lottery Windfall Jackson Holliday's first career grand slam this week was extra special for Glen Burnie resident Timothy Jeffries. Jeffries is the happy winner of $6,000 after the rookie - only recently called back up to the Big Leagues - as part of Maryland Lottery's FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded second-chance promotion. He is the sixth to cash in on an Orioles grand slam. In his return to MLB after being sent down to AAA earlier this season, Jackson mashed an 0-2 hanging breaking ball that Toronto's Yerry Rodriguez left over the plate into the upper deck in right field. It marked his first care…
Nationals Offering DC Residents Tickets Starting At $5, Excluding Fans In Maryland, Virginia Nationals Offering DC Residents Tickets Starting At $5, Excluding Fans In Maryland, Virginia
Nationals Offering DC Residents Tickets Starting At $5, Excluding Fans In Maryland, Virginia "Nattitude" is taking on a new meaning for some baseball fans in the nation's capital.  Some fans are up in arms after the Washington Nationals announced a new plan to lure in District residents with a new promotion, but excluded fans in Maryland and Virginia who will miss out on $5 tickets. Exclusive tickets for DC residents will be available all season long, allowing fans to "enjoy a great game at a great price while hanging out with your neighbors."  Tickets in sections 401 and 402 will be accessible to those living in the District starting at $5 for all home games, including Opening Da…
Nats, O's Among Most Instagrammed Ballparks In MLB: Report Nats, O's Among Most Instagrammed Ballparks In MLB: Report
Nats, O's Among Most Instagrammed Ballparks In MLB: Report Whether it's a stadium selfie or shots of peanuts and Cracker Jack, some MLB stadiums have become decidedly more "Instagrammable" than others, according to a newly released report. A new report from agamble.com, an online casino and betting promo site, highlighted the ballparks that have seen the most play on Instagram and other social media sites, with both the Orioles and Nationals ranking in the top half of the league.  Despite their lowly record and standing in the NL East, as well as poor attendance, Nationals Park landed 12th on the list, with more than 40,000 Instagram hashtags repo…
O's Leading The Charge As More MLB Teams Extend Last Call; Nationals Still Holding Out O's Leading The Charge As More MLB Teams Extend Last Call; Nationals Still Holding Out
O's Leading The Charge As More MLB Teams Extend Last Call; Nationals Still Holding Out Get your beer here! Several teams are following the Baltimore Orioles’ lead and will begin selling alcohol at the ballpark through the eighth inning of games. With the MLB pitch clock dramatically speeding up the pace of play on the field, several teams are now beginning to see what the Orioles saw and are increasingly eschewing the traditional seventh inning cut off, giving fans in the stands an extra six outs to get their drinks in. The Orioles, who saw the writing on the wall, are now joined by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, and Milwaukee Brewers in giving fan…