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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz defends team’s analytics usage after Ben McDonald rant

"All this nonsense is eyewash to me about all this analytical stuff."

By Matt Clapp OnMay 24, 2026 0

ESPN reportedly expanding Men’s College World Series studio coverage

The network will will produce a live studio show from Charles Schwab Field for the entire 2026 College World Series for the first time, debuting June 12 with Alyssa Lang hosting.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 22, 2026 0
Anthony Nunez

Orioles pitcher Anthony Nunez provides mid-game gender reveal to family watching at home

"Now that's a Mother's Day gift there."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 10, 2026 0
Baltimore Orioles broadcasters Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald

MASN’s Kevin Brown explains Coachella to Ben McDonald during Orioles-Guardians

"What did you just say? What was that? Did you say Coachellis?"

By Sean Keeley OnApr 18, 2026 0
One day after stating he has no interest in watching NHL Opening Night on ESPN, Ben McDonald poked fun at the backlash.

ESPN’s Ben McDonald has fun with backlash to his hockey disinterest

"That's a butterfly save and a beauty right there."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 3, 2025 0
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts reacts after a strike three call by home plate umpire D. J. Reyburn in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series vs the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, as seen on the ESPN ump cam. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN crew reacts to brutal call in crucial Padres-Cubs moment

"Next year, that is a hat tap in a millisecond."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 2, 2025 0
Apr 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) lines up for a face-off against the New York Rangers in the second period in game four of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena.

T.J. Oshie joins ESPN as NHL analyst after retirement

Oshie is joining ESPN as an NHL analyst less than four months after retiring from a 16-year career with the Blues and Capitals.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 2, 2025 0
Appearing on 'Wake Up Barstool,' MLB analyst Ben McDonald addressed his viral comments about ESPN's NHL coverage.

Ben McDonald addresses his viral NHL comments: ‘I didn’t even know ESPN had the hockey contract’

"I know that they probably paid more than a dollar or two for it, but I just didn't even know that, to be honest."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 2, 2025 0
John Buccigross

John Buccigross shades Ben McDonald after NHL diss

Who would have thought a simple NHL promo could lead to some ESPN vs ESPN action between John Buccigross and Ben McDonald?

By Matt Yoder OnOct 1, 2025 0
Kevin Brown, Jessica Mendoza, Ben McDonald

ESPN MLB analyst Ben McDonald won’t be watching ESPN’s NHL Opening Night coverage

We'd love to be a fly on the wall for the phone call that Ben is about to get from an ESPN executive.

By Sean Keeley OnOct 1, 2025 0
The schedule and announcers for MLB's Wild Card Series were announced on Sunday night shortly after the regular season ended. Photo Credit: ESPN/YouTube.

Schedule, announcers for MLB Wild Card Series revealed

The postseason begins on Tuesday.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Baltimore Orioles Brandon Young has a perfect game bid come up just short vs the Houston Astros. Photo Credit: MASN

Orioles announcer Kevin Brown offers great perspective on near perfect game

"Brandon Young, eight innings, almost perfect! But it has been a perfect night."

By Matt Clapp OnAug 16, 2025 0

Orioles’ announcers question Matthew Boyd’s balk-worthy pickoff move

"He stepped a lot more towards home plate than he did toward first base."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 3, 2025 0
Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out on a horrible call by home plate umpire Emil Jimenez vs the Baltimore Orioles. Photo Credit: MASN

Cubs, Orioles announcers react to ‘egregious,’ ‘horrible’ strike call

"Emil Jimenez with a Christmas gift."

By Matt Clapp OnAug 2, 2025 0
Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald

Orioles’ Kevin Brown can’t keep it together during Coltin Cowser’s Corral promo read

"I'm not entirely sure why we're on camera..."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 29, 2025 0
Orioles broadcasters Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald discussing a pitch down the middle being called a ball

Orioles broadcasters baffled by egregious missed strike call: ‘That’s literally right down the middle’

"My goodness. What is going on at home plate?"

By Reice Shipley OnJul 29, 2025 0
Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald is bubble-wrapped in the MASN TV booth in his return from suffering injuries in a hunting accident. Photo Credit: MASN

Orioles broadcast protects Ben McDonald in return from hunting accident

"Put me in some bubble wrap."

By Matt Clapp OnJul 26, 2025 0
Baltimore Orioles announcers Kevin Brown and Ben McDonald. Photo Credit: MASN

Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald provides update on planned return date after hunting accident

"If everything goes well, I will be back and behind the mic in bird land on Friday."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 20, 2025 0
Orioles announcer Ben McDonald shared that he's been hospitalized after falling 25 feed out of a deer stand on Thursday. Photo Credit: Ben McDonald on X.

Orioles announcer Ben McDonald shares update from hospital after falling 25 feet out of deer stand

"I'll be back."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 18, 2025 0
The Mets and Orioles announce teams both had a lot of laughts at Keith Hernandez's reaction to nearly getting hit with a foul ball. Photo Credit: SNY

Mets, Orioles booths have hilarious reactions to foul ball nearly hitting unsuspecting Keith Hernandez

"Oh, that one's going viral. You know that."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 10, 2025 0
Oasis superfan and Baltimore Orioles voice Kevin Brown lost his mind over the possibility of a reunion after the band teased an announcement.

Kevin Brown spent ninth inning of O’s broadcast talking Oasis reunion, and it was perfect

"Oasis are BACK BABY! They're so back!" Are you madferit?!

By Drew Lerner OnJul 5, 2025 0
Melanie Newman of MASN

Orioles reporter Melanie Newman returns after being hit by foul ball

"Look, this is why we have netting for fans."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 25, 2025 0
Baltimore Orioles fans

Kevin Brown, Ben McDonald narrate adventures of Orioles fan who just realized he’s on TV

"You're America's Orioles fan."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 19, 2025 0
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo argues with umpire Laz Diaz. Photo Credit: MASN

Orioles announcers criticize Laz Diaz’s ‘lesson in conflict moderation’ after double ejection

"Instead, he chose to engage, and this is what you get."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 9, 2025 0
Michael Phelps (USA) with his gold medal after the men's 200m individual medley final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Orioles announcers debate head start they’d need to beat Michael Phelps

"I don't think it's embarrassing, he's the greatest swimmer of all time."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 8, 2025 0
Announcers for the Yankees and Orioles had different takes when the benches cleared after a scary hit batsmen. Photo Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees, Orioles have different takes on fight after player gets hit in head

"It can fuel some really good energy going forward."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 13, 2024 5
Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown

Orioles announcer Kevin Brown makes brilliant Kendrick Lamar reference

"He's got more hits this week than Kendrick Lamar."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 6, 2024 4
Jordan Westburg

Orioles broadcast perform amazing reverse announcer jinx for home run

MASN's Ben McDonald had one of the all-time great announcers reverse jinxes leading up to Jordan Westburg's first career home run against the Phillies.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 25, 2023 1
Texas A&M interview

In-game college baseball interview goes terribly wrong: ‘I told you!’

"I have bad luck in these interviews..."

By Chris Novak OnMay 25, 2023 0

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