A Fan's Guide to Baltimore Orioles Baseball

Though no longer the newest kid on the block, Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore remains the jewel of baseball's so-called new generation of stadiums. Opened in 1992, the park ushered in a new era of retro-ballparks in urban areas. With its signature warehouse and gorgeous Inner Harbor location, Oriole Park at Camden Yards remains one of baseball's best ballparks.

Who, when, and where the O's are playing this year.

The Baltimore Orioles annual FanFest signals that baseball season is not far away. This year, the event has moved from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to the Baltimore Convention Center - and from the glorious beginning of spring to the dead of winter (still, spring training starts in less than a month). FanFest provides a great opportunity for fans to get an up-close-and-personal look at the team and its players, collect autographs, and even talk to the coaching staff. Orioles FanFest 2010 is set for Saturday, January 23.

Catching an Orioles game at Camden Yards has never been more affordable. Sure, you might not see winning baseball, but win or lose, nothing beats a summer afternoon or evening at the Yards. Bottom line - these Baltimore Orioles 2009 ticket discounts and promotions will save you money.

Since opening in 1992, Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been a hub of social activity in summer. Before a baseball game, that means grabbing a beer and a bite at one of the many bars, new and old, that surround the park. Here are the best bars near Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Books, hats, DVDs - even an Orioles Mr. Potato Head. Everything you could possibly need to show your O's spirit.

Six Orioles have earned entry into the National Baseball Hall of Fame: Brooks Robinson (pictured), Frank Robinson, Eddie Murray, Cal Ripken, Jim Palmer, and Earl Weaver.