John Angelos is a prominent American businessman known for his leadership in professional sports and media, having served as the Chairman and CEO of the Baltimore Orioles and President and COO of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN).
John Angelos served as the Chairman and CEO of the Baltimore Orioles, overseeing its marketing, advertising, branding, promotion, sponsorship sales, ticket sales, governmental affairs, public relations, and ballpark facility management. He also led the team's shift to a build-through-the-farm-system strategy, which resulted in the acquisition of top-rated talent.
As President & COO of MASN, John Angelos led the launch of the network as a full-time entity in 2005, managing its business operations, negotiating carriage agreements, and overseeing programming enhancements.
John Angelos serves on the board of directors for the Maryland Million, an annual horse racing program, demonstrating his involvement in the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Angelos developed, distributed, and executive produced "At the Post Live", an interactive racing show. The show aired on various platforms, including the Daily Racing Form.
Angelos's interactive racing show, "At the Post Live," which he developed, distributed, and executive produced, aired on ESPN Radio 104.5 FM in the Albany region.
John Angelos has actively supported philanthropic endeavors in the racing community, including donating sports experience packages to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation's Summer Benefit Auction.
Born on May 14, 1967, John P. Angelos embarked on a career that involved significant roles in both professional sports management and regional sports broadcasting. After completing his education at Duke University and the University of Baltimore School of Law, he joined the Baltimore Orioles organization. He steadily advanced within the team’s hierarchy, ultimately assuming leadership positions that included executive vice president, chief operating officer, and later Chairman and CEO. His tenure has been marked by key operational decisions, including the strategic relocation of the team’s spring training facilities and efforts to enhance the fan experience at Camden Yards. Angelos’s leadership has been influential in shaping the business and public image of the Orioles franchise, overseeing daily operations from marketing and ticket sales to facility management and public affairs.
In addition to his work with the Baltimore Orioles, Angelos has played a crucial role in the development and growth of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). As President and Chief Operating Officer, he led the network’s full-time launch in 2005. Under his guidance, MASN expanded its reach to serve a broad audience across multiple states, offering comprehensive coverage of Major League Baseball and other sports. His efforts included negotiating carriage agreements, enhancing programming with high-definition broadcasts, and integrating content for multiplatform sales and sponsorship strategies. Through these roles, Angelos has demonstrated a strategic vision for the intersection of sports, media, and regional economic impact, contributing to the financial health and public profile of both the Orioles and MASN.
His career also reflects a commitment to community initiatives and a keen interest in the business model of professional sports. He advocated for parity mechanisms within Major League Baseball to foster competitive balance, drawing comparisons to the successful revenue-sharing model of the NFL. Beyond baseball, Angelos has been involved in the Thoroughbred racing and gaming industry, serving on the board of the Maryland Million and executive producing racing-focused interactive shows. These various engagements highlight a diverse professional journey encompassing sports administration, media development, and broader industry participation.
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