2009-04-03T19:49:09Z The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network tag:masnsports.com,2009://3 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2009, spiro2131 2009-07-04T05:43:27Z 2009-07-04T05:22:29Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9705 2009-07-04T05:22:29Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski David Hernandez, in his first start since the news that Koji Uehara will miss two months, pitched a very solid game tonight. In 6 2/3, he gave up six hits and three runs with two walks and two strikeouts. Hernandez, now 2-2, 4.15, threw 107 pitches, 73 strikes. It was ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T05:38:00Z 2009-07-04T04:52:27Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9704 2009-07-04T04:52:27Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer to back the solid pitching of David Hernandez as the Orioles beat the LA Angels 6-4 Friday night. The Birds even the four-game series at a win each. Luke Scott ripped a two-run double in the first inning and in the third Huff's three-run ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T04:58:07Z 2009-07-04T04:33:34Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9703 2009-07-04T04:33:34Z

petemcelroy Nationals News Once again, the Nationals scored enough runs to win, but the pitching failed and they lost 9-8. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T04:35:13Z 2009-07-04T03:20:10Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9702 2009-07-04T03:20:10Z

ambert Amber Theoharis After learning Nolan Reimold had been named AL Rookie of the Month Friday, I spoke to John "T-Bone" Shelby about the Orioles outfield. He told me, forget the future, he'd put the trio of Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, and Reimold up against any other outfield in the American League. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T03:22:18Z 2009-07-04T02:38:33Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9701 2009-07-04T02:38:33Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski Last night Brian Matusz was the pitching star on the farm. Tonight it was Chris Tillman's turn. Tillman and Kam Mickolio combined on a four-hitter tonight as Norfolk beat Gwinnett, 5-0. Tillman pitched 7 2/3 allowing four hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. On the year, the 21-year-old righty ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T01:55:53Z 2009-07-04T01:52:31Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9699 2009-07-04T01:52:31Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski RHP David Hernandez (1-2, 4.19) tonight makes his 4th Major League start of this season and the 1st of his career vs. the Angels. Hernandez won his ML debut, May 28 vs. Detroit, allowing just one run over 5 2/3. But over his last two starts, vs. Seattle and Washington, ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T03:03:07Z 2009-07-04T01:52:09Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9700 2009-07-04T01:52:09Z

petemcelroy Nationals News Tied at five in the seventh, right-hander Jesus Colome entered the game and issued a lead-off walk and a two-out free pass. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T01:05:42Z 2009-07-04T01:03:41Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9698 2009-07-04T01:03:41Z

petemcelroy Nationals News Neither starting pitcher made it past the fifth. Ross Detwiler and Kenshin Kawakami allowed five runs each. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T00:17:41Z 2009-07-04T00:08:10Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9697 2009-07-04T00:08:10Z

mannyacta http://www.masnsports.com MASNblogs Hi NatsTown, As most of you know, the Draft was last month and yesterday was the beginning of the International Free Agent signing period. Since I have been a part of that process as a player, a player development staff member, and Big League Manager, I wanted to talk ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T00:08:28Z 2009-07-04T00:07:02Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9696 2009-07-04T00:07:02Z

petemcelroy Nationals News Ross Detwiler was lifted after giving up three consecutive singles and throwing a wild pitch in the fourth inning. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T23:51:36Z 2009-07-03T23:49:17Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9695 2009-07-03T23:49:17Z

rochkubatko http://www.masnsports.com Roch Kubatko For the Orioles: Brian Roberts - 2B Adam Jones - CF Nick Markakis - RF Aubrey Huff - 1B Nolan Reimold - LF Luke Scott - DH Melvin Mora - 3B Matt Wieters - C Robert Andino - SS David Hernandez - RHP For the Angels: Figgins - 3B Abreu ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T23:48:55Z 2009-07-03T23:39:51Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9694 2009-07-03T23:39:51Z

petemcelroy Nationals News To say that left-hander Ross Detwiler is struggling thru the first three innings tonight would be an understatement. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T23:05:20Z 2009-07-03T23:02:54Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9693 2009-07-03T23:02:54Z

petemcelroy Nationals News The Nyjer Morgan era in Washington got off to a running start tonight, both offensively and defensively. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T23:35:25Z 2009-07-03T22:45:55Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9692 2009-07-03T22:45:55Z

petemcelroy Nationals News The Nationals have signed their fourth-round draft pick, right-hander A.J. Morris out of Kansas State and 10th-round pick left-hander Paul Applebee from the University of California, Riverside. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T22:27:41Z 2009-07-03T22:17:49Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9691 2009-07-03T22:17:49Z

petemcelroy Nationals News Prior to tonight's serious opener with the Atlanta Braves, manager Manny Acta held a team meeting to discuss what went wrong for the Nationals during the recent road trip, where they went 1-5. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T23:01:27Z 2009-07-03T21:52:52Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9690 2009-07-03T21:52:52Z

petemcelroy Nationals News New centerfielder and lead-off man Nyjer Morgan celebrated his 29th birthday on Thursday. Today, he celebrates a new beginning, one he couldn't be happier about. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T20:10:27Z 2009-07-03T19:59:43Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9689 2009-07-03T19:59:43Z

rochkubatko http://www.masnsports.com Roch Kubatko Nick Markakis is tied for the American League lead with eight outfield assists. Who else has eight? And no fair checking. Adam Jones is tied for seventh with five. As a team, the O's are tied with Tampa Bay for the AL lead with 18 outfield assists. Felix Pie has ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T18:43:34Z 2009-07-03T18:38:26Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9688 2009-07-03T18:38:26Z

petemcelroy Nationals News Willie Harris gets the start at second base tonight and Cristian Guzman drops to the sixth spot in the lineup. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T18:30:36Z 2009-07-03T18:23:37Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9687 2009-07-03T18:23:37Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski Game Preview Orioles (35-44) at LA Angels (43-34) For the Orioles, so much for the momentum they might have taken from Tuesday's nine-run down comeback win vs. Boston. Since that win, they have lost two games and picked up just 11 hits and a team average of .157 in those ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T19:56:56Z 2009-07-03T18:21:35Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9686 2009-07-03T18:21:35Z

jeffwolfson http://www.masnsports.com Saying Ravens Sunday: Foxworth a welcome addition | Monday: Suggs staying in shape | Tuesday: Two Ravens rank highly at their positions | Wednesday: Reed voted best all-around player in AFC North | Thursday: Delaware head coach always believed in Flacco ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T19:28:59Z 2009-07-03T18:21:12Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9685 2009-07-03T18:21:12Z

jeffwolfson http://www.masnsports.com Saying Nationals Monday: Power Rankings, more on Martis | Tuesday: Milledge, Hanrahan traded to Pittsburgh | Wednesday: Dukes demoted to Triple-A Syracuse | Thursday: Comparing Adam Dunn and Nyjer Morgan ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T19:26:45Z 2009-07-03T18:20:59Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9684 2009-07-03T18:20:59Z

jeffwolfson http://www.masnsports.com Saying Orioles Monday: Power Rankings, Albers getting better | Tuesday: Izturis on the mend | Wednesday: Uehara out two months with elbow injury | Thursday: Could Sherrill be traded? ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T17:57:07Z 2009-07-03T17:43:43Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9683 2009-07-03T17:43:43Z

rochkubatko http://www.masnsports.com Roch Kubatko Outfielder Nolan Reimold has been named the American League's Rookie of the Month for June. He got my vote. Reimold batted .320 (24-for-75) in 26 games, with three doubles, four homers, nine RBIs, 13 runs scored and 13 walks. He continues to lead AL rookies with nine homers, 20 RBIs ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T15:07:33Z 2009-07-03T15:03:56Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9682 2009-07-03T15:03:56Z

petemcelroy Nationals News When the Nationals take the field tonight to begin their weekend series with the Braves, they will have a new center fielder and lead-off batter in Nyjer Morgan. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T14:57:51Z 2009-07-03T14:45:18Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9681 2009-07-03T14:45:18Z

rochkubatko http://www.masnsports.com Roch Kubatko Does anyone else consider tonight's start to be pretty important for David Hernandez? It isn't make-or-break for the guy, but he's got a chance to cement a place in this rotation with Koji Uehara expected to miss the next two months. Tonight would be a firm step in the right ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T13:44:56Z 2009-07-03T13:35:00Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9679 2009-07-03T13:35:00Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski It is going to be about two and a half weeks before O's first-round draft pick Matt Hobgood pitches in a game for Bluefield of the Appalachian League. The O's will have Hobgood go through a throwing progression where he starts with long toss, advances to throw bullpen sessions, then ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-04T00:07:07Z 2009-07-03T11:40:47Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9678 2009-07-03T11:40:47Z

kristenhudak http://www.masnsports.com Nationals Buzz There is nothing like enjoying the national pastime on the 4th of July in the nation's capital. It's truly a unique experience -- one that fans missed out on last year in the inaugural season at Nationals Park. This year, though, fans can enjoy both a Nationals game and D.C.'s ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T11:23:12Z 2009-07-03T11:18:27Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9677 2009-07-03T11:18:27Z

dankolko http://www.masnsports.com Ravens News Joe Flacco's record-setting rookie season has made a big impact on the Baltimore community, but it doesn't end there. The former University of Delaware star is expanding the Ravens' fan base throughout the First State and even further north, to areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T06:39:11Z 2009-07-03T05:56:45Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9676 2009-07-03T05:56:45Z

rochkubatko http://www.masnsports.com Roch Kubatko Melvin Mora sat out another game last night, his second in a row. He hasn't homered in his last 43 games, tying the longest drought of his career. What's a team to do? Manager Dave Trembley told reporters that Mora requested the night off. He's apparently trying to clear his ... read more at MASNsports.com 2009-07-03T05:37:22Z 2009-07-03T04:48:53Z tag:masnsports.com,2009://3.9675 2009-07-03T04:48:53Z

stevemelewski http://www.masnsports.com Steve Melewski The O's were held to just five hits in the 5-2 loss to the Angels on Thursday night. The Birds went just 5 for 32 at bat in the game and the top four in the O's order went a combined 1 for 16. In Wednesday's loss to Boston, the ... read more at MASNsports.com