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Ben McDonald On Potential Impact Of Lockout

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Stan Charles Baltimore Orioles, Ben McDonald, MLB lockout, Orioles, Ross Grimsley, Stan The Fan Charles

Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk Orioles with Ben McDonald and discuss how the lockout may impact players’ readiness for the 2022 season.

Baseball Top Stories

Breaking Down John Means’ No-Hitter With Jim Palmer, Ben McDonald And More

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 PressBox Ben McDonald, Carolina Means, Jim Palmer, John Means, John Means no-hitter

Jim Palmer, Ben McDonald, John Means’ college coach Randy Mazey and Means’ wife, Caroline, share their take on the Orioles’ lefty’s no-hitter.

Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles Top Stories

Talking Orioles With Ben McDonald

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 Stan Charles Baltimore Orioles, Ben McDonald, Orioles, Orioles rebuild, Ross Grimsley, Stan The Fan Charles

Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk with former Orioles pitcher and current Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald about the impact of the pandemic on the Orioles’ rebuild, what the 2021 season will look like and more.

Baseball Top Stories

Ben McDonald: Nephew Mac Sceroler Excited For Opportunity With Orioles

December 14, 2020February 25, 2021 Luke Jackson Baltimore Orioles, Ben McDonald, Mac Sceroler, Orioles, Orioles rule 5 picks

Former Orioles right-hander Ben McDonald — whose nephew, Mac Sceroler, was taken by Baltimore in the Rule 5 Draft Dec. 10 — says Sceroler is excited for the opportunity, and he believes Sceroler’s stuff compares favorably to recent Orioles pitchers.

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Cal’s Big Night: Ripken, Berman Remember 2,131

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 Bill Ordine 2131, Baltimore Orioles, Ben McDonald, Buck Martinez, Cal Ripken Jr., Cal Ripken Sr., Chris Berman, Phil Regan

Bill Ordine talks to Cal Ripken Jr., Chris Berman and others who were part of 2,131 to weave together a unique look back at one of baseball’s most historic moments.

10 Questions With Baseball

10 Questions With Orioles Broadcaster Ben McDonald

September 2, 2020January 20, 2021 Luke Jackson Baltimore Orioles, Ben McDonald

PressBox chatted with Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald about his favorite sports team growing up, his favorite ballpark as a pitcher, his favorite TV show and more.

Baseball Columns One Fan's Opinion By Stan 'The Fan' Charles Top Stories

Catching Up With Former Orioles Pitcher Ben McDonald

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 Stan Charles Ben McDonald, Orioles, Orioles draft picks

Stan “The Fan” Charles and Ross Grimsley talk with former Orioles pitcher and No. 1 pick Ben McDonald about the players Baltimore selected in this year’s MLB Draft, many of whom McDonald watched as a broadcaster for the SEC Network.

Baseball Top Stories

Ben McDonald On Orioles’ Decision To Take Heston Kjerstad, Pass On Austin Martin

June 15, 2020June 16, 2020 Luke Jackson 2020 MLB Draft, Baltimore Orioles, Ben McDonald, Heston Kjerstad, Orioles, Orioles draft picks

“I love [Heston Kjerstad’s] physicality,” Orioles and SEC Network broadcaster Ben McDonald said of Baltimore’s No. 2 overall pick. “To me he’s the best left-handed bat in this draft, especially from a college standpoint.”