SARASOTA AS THE BIRDS GATHERED FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE LAST SEASON SUCH A WELCOME SIGHT PLAYERS IN CAMP NO CONTACT FOR 4 MONT WITH THE TEAM LEFT THE 4TH YEAR SKIPPER FRANKLY, MISERABLE. >> I WAS JUST SO EXCITED TO CALL OUR PLAYERS, THAT WAS THE HARDEST PART, WAS THE 4 MOHSNT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR GUYS. PETE: BUT NOT MUCH TIME TO REMINIE.SC >> THIS 3 WEEK SPRINT, THERE’S A LOT OF CHALLENS.GE PETE: AND THE GREATEST OF THOSE CHALLENGES MAY BE SIMPLY, DON’T OVER IT.DO FITTING 6 WEEKS OF SPRING TRAINING INTO 25 DAYS COULD LEAD TO A HOST OF INJURIES. >> YOU KNOW, WE HAVE GUYS COMING FROM EVERY PT AROF THE COUNT.RY GUYS ARE GOING TO BE IN ALL DIFFERENT WAYS PHYSICALLY RIGHT NO AND TO BE HEALTHY, BREAKING CAMP IS GOING TO BE AN ENORMOUS CHALLENGE. PETE: BUT YOU CAN’T TEMPER THE OPTIMISM. ADLEY RUTSCHMAN, THE NUMBER ONE PROSPECT IN ALL OF BASEBALL HAS A VERY GOOD CHANCE TO OPEN THE SEASON IN THE BIG LEAGUES,ND A THE NUMBER ONE PITCHING PROSPECT GRAYSON RODRIGUEZ, WHILE YOU SHOULDN’T EXPECT HIM IN APRIL, IT MAY NOT TAKE LONG. >> WE’VE GOTTAET G HIM PREPARED FOR A FULL SEASON AND ONE THAT I VE MRYUCH HOPE INCLUDES BIG LEAGUE TIME, WHENEVER THAT COMES. I THINK THAT’INS REACH FOR HIM IF NOT RIGHT AWAY, VERY .SO PETE: THE ORIOLES OPEN THEIR SPRING SEASON FRIDAY IN SARASOTA AGAINST THE BLUE JS,AY AND I'L’ BE THERE FOR ALL THE F.
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Baltimore Orioles announce plans for series of 'Countdown to Opening Day' events
The Baltimore Orioles announced plans for a series of "Countdown to Opening Day" events leading up to the start of the 30th anniversary season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.| RELATED: Orioles unveil plans to celebrate 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden YardsVideo above: Orioles in frenzy at Spring Training to prepare for 2022 seasonBeginning Tuesday and continuing through Opening Day, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Oriole Bird and some of their favorite Orioles players from the past 30 years at happy hours, autograph signings, photo opportunities and more throughout Maryland and the Birdland community.TUESDAY, MARCH 29 – ORIOLES ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHSReceive autographs from a beloved former Oriole of the last 30 years.When: Tuesday, March 29 from 6-7 p.m. Where: Royal Farms in Frederick (75 Monocacy Blvd., Frederick, Frederick County)THURSDAY, MARCH 31 – HAPPY HOUR, sponsored by CoronaOrioles alumni will be guest bartending alongside staff members and visiting with Orioles fans.When: Thursday, March 31 from 6-8 p.m. Where: Looney's Pub (8180 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton, Howard County)SATURDAY, APRIL 2 – BIRDLAND MEMBER OPEN HOUSEFans interested in purchasing a 2022 Birdland Membership or suite packages are invited to Oriole Park to choose their seat location and learn about the benefits of becoming a Birdland member. Upon purchase, members will have exclusive access to tour the Orioles clubhouse. A few Orioles alumni from the last 30 years will also be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs. Fans can RSVP for the event by visiting Orioles.com/OpenHouse.When: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (free parking will be available in Lot A)SATURDAY, APRIL 2 – ORIOLE BIRD MEET & GREETFans can visit and take photos with the Oriole Bird at the Owings Mills Library, home of the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro League Baseball.When: Saturday, April 2 from 3-4 p.m. Where: Owings Mills Library (10302 Grand Central Ave., Owings Mills, Baltimore County)SUNDAY, APRIL 3 THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 9 – CHARM CITY TRIVIAWinning teams of Charm City Trivia will receive vouchers to a future Orioles game in 2022. To find one of their 87 different game locations, visit CharmCityTrivia.com.When: Sunday, April 3, through Saturday, April 9 at various times Where: 87 different Charm City Trivia locationsTUESDAY, APRIL 5 – ORIOLES ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHSReceive autographs from a beloved former Oriole of the last 30 years.When: Tuesday, April 5 from 6-7 p.m. Where: Chick-Fil-A (1845 Main St., Chester, Queen Anne's County)THURSDAY, APRIL 7 – ORIOLES ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHSReceive autographs from a beloved former Oriole of the last 30 years.When: Thursday, April 7 from 6-7 p.m. Where: Weis Markets (550 West MacPhail Road, Bel Air, Harford County)FRIDAY, APRIL 8 – OPENING DAY HAPPY HOURAs the Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day at Tropicana Field, Orioles alumni will be guest bartending alongside staff members and watching the first game of the season with Oriole fans. When: Friday, April 8 from 3-5 p.m. Where: Jimmy's Famous Seafood (6526 Holabird Ave., Baltimore)FRIDAY, APRIL 9 – PLAY BALL EVENTThe Orioles will join Coppin State University baseball and Major League Baseball to support MLB's PLAY BALL initiative for an introductory baseball and softball event, followed by Coppin State's game against Norfolk State. The PLAY BALL event is open to kids ages 5-12. All participants will receive a free PLAY BALL T-shirt, wristband, bat and ball set, and Orioles giveaways to take home. To register, visit MLB.com/PLAYBALL.When: Saturday, April 9 from 9-10:30 a.m. Where: Joe Cannon Stadium (Harmans Park, 7551 Teague Road, Hanover, Anne Arundel County)SUNDAY, APRIL 10 – HOME OPENER EVE HAPPY HOURAs Baltimore fans get ready for the Orioles home opener, Orioles alumni will be guest bartending alongside staff members and visiting with fans.When: Sunday, April 10 from 1-3 p.m. Where: Mother's Federal Hill Grille (1113 S. Charles St., Baltimore)Tickets for the 2022 season, including the Orioles home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 11, are on sale at Orioles.com/Tickets.
BALTIMORE —
The Baltimore Orioles announced plans for a series of "Countdown to Opening Day" events leading up to the start of the 30th anniversary season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| RELATED: Orioles unveil plans to celebrate 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards
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Video above: Orioles in frenzy at Spring Training to prepare for 2022 season
Beginning Tuesday and continuing through Opening Day, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Oriole Bird and some of their favorite Orioles players from the past 30 years at happy hours, autograph signings, photo opportunities and more throughout Maryland and the Birdland community.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 – ORIOLES ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS
Receive autographs from a beloved former Oriole of the last 30 years.
- When: Tuesday, March 29 from 6-7 p.m.
- Where: Royal Farms in Frederick (75 Monocacy Blvd., Frederick, Frederick County)
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 – HAPPY HOUR, sponsored by Corona
Orioles alumni will be guest bartending alongside staff members and visiting with Orioles fans.
- When: Thursday, March 31 from 6-8 p.m.
- Where: Looney's Pub (8180 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton, Howard County)
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 – BIRDLAND MEMBER OPEN HOUSE
Fans interested in purchasing a 2022 Birdland Membership or suite packages are invited to Oriole Park to choose their seat location and learn about the benefits of becoming a Birdland member. Upon purchase, members will have exclusive access to tour the Orioles clubhouse. A few Orioles alumni from the last 30 years will also be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs. Fans can RSVP for the event by visiting Orioles.com/OpenHouse.
- When: Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (free parking will be available in Lot A)
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 – ORIOLE BIRD MEET & GREET
Fans can visit and take photos with the Oriole Bird at the Owings Mills Library, home of the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro League Baseball.
- When: Saturday, April 2 from 3-4 p.m.
- Where: Owings Mills Library (10302 Grand Central Ave., Owings Mills, Baltimore County)
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 9 – CHARM CITY TRIVIA
Winning teams of Charm City Trivia will receive vouchers to a future Orioles game in 2022. To find one of their 87 different game locations, visit CharmCityTrivia.com.
- When: Sunday, April 3, through Saturday, April 9 at various times
- Where: 87 different Charm City Trivia locations
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 – ORIOLES ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS
Receive autographs from a beloved former Oriole of the last 30 years.
- When: Tuesday, April 5 from 6-7 p.m.
- Where: Chick-Fil-A (1845 Main St., Chester, Queen Anne's County)
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 – ORIOLES ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS
Receive autographs from a beloved former Oriole of the last 30 years.
- When: Thursday, April 7 from 6-7 p.m.
- Where: Weis Markets (550 West MacPhail Road, Bel Air, Harford County)
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 – OPENING DAY HAPPY HOUR
As the Orioles face the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day at Tropicana Field, Orioles alumni will be guest bartending alongside staff members and watching the first game of the season with Oriole fans.
- When: Friday, April 8 from 3-5 p.m.
- Where: Jimmy's Famous Seafood (6526 Holabird Ave., Baltimore)
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 – PLAY BALL EVENT
The Orioles will join Coppin State University baseball and Major League Baseball to support MLB's PLAY BALL initiative for an introductory baseball and softball event, followed by Coppin State's game against Norfolk State. The PLAY BALL event is open to kids ages 5-12. All participants will receive a free PLAY BALL T-shirt, wristband, bat and ball set, and Orioles giveaways to take home. To register, visit MLB.com/PLAYBALL.
- When: Saturday, April 9 from 9-10:30 a.m.
- Where: Joe Cannon Stadium (Harmans Park, 7551 Teague Road, Hanover, Anne Arundel County)
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 – HOME OPENER EVE HAPPY HOUR
As Baltimore fans get ready for the Orioles home opener, Orioles alumni will be guest bartending alongside staff members and visiting with fans.
- When: Sunday, April 10 from 1-3 p.m.
- Where: Mother's Federal Hill Grille (1113 S. Charles St., Baltimore)
Tickets for the 2022 season, including the Orioles home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 11, are on sale at Orioles.com/Tickets.
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