On March 31, 2005 — 2005 – The Orioles and Major League Baseball agree on a deal which will allow Nationals games to be televised. A joint venture backed by MLB will allow fans in the Baltimore-Washington area to enjoy telecasts of both franchises and will ensure the Orioles fans in the nation’s capital will still have an opportunity to watch their “Birds”.
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Baseball Reference March 31
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 31
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game