Opposite dugout: Last-place Twins try to avoid season sweep at hands of Orioles

Opposite dugout: Last-place Twins try to avoid season sweep at hands of Orioles
Manager: Paul Molitor (2nd season) Record: 8-23 Last 10 games: 1-9 Who to watch: 1B Joe Mauer (.299/.420/.402), DH Byung Ho Park (.256/.337/.570 with 7 HR, 12 RBIs), 2B Brian Dozier (4 HR, 14 RBIs), RHP Ricky Nolasco (1-1, 4.70 ERA, 34 K), LHP Fernando Abad (0.68 ERA, 0.90 WHIP) Season series vs. Orioles: 0-3 Pitching probables: May 9: RHP Tyler Wilson vs. RHP Jose Berrios, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 May 10: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Phil Hughes, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 May 11: TBA vs. RHP Ricky Nolasco, 1:10...
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Orioles return left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk after Saturday's doubleheader

Orioles return left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk after Saturday's doubleheader
The Orioles tonight announced that they have returned left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk after today's doubleheader. McFarland was recalled as the 26th player for Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics, but did not appear in the game.
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Orioles recall left-hander T.J. McFarland as 26th player for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader

Orioles recall left-hander T.J. McFarland as 26th player for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk as the 26th player for Game 2 of today's doubleheader. McFarland, 26, was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk earlier today. He has gone 0-1 with a 4.73 ERA (7 ER/13.1 IP) over eight games with the Orioles this season, including five scoreless outings. In 113 career major league games (two starts) he has gone 10-6 with a 3.95 ERA (82 ER/187.0 IP).
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Orioles select contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk, option left-hander T.J. McFarland to Norfolk

Orioles select contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk, option left-hander T.J. McFarland to Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Scott McGough has been designated for assignment. Janish, 33, batted .329/.364/.356 with two doubles, two RBI, and eight runs scored in 21 games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He ranks seventh in the International League in batting average, posting eight multi-hit games and...
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MASN booth comes back to Nats Park with giveaways

MASN booth comes back to Nats Park with giveaways
Don't you hate it when you and your friends get to a game at Nats Park and the Nationals haven't even batted through the order yet and your phone starts dying? How are you supposed to stay social with the latest photos, GIFs and Tweets from the game when your battery is below 10 percent? Well, have no fear, the MASN booth is back to help you out! All season long, MASN will be hosting a booth either inside the gates or at the Fairgrounds before Nats games with free giveaways, including a...
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MASN booth returns with prizes on Eutaw Street

MASN booth returns with prizes on Eutaw Street
Which do you prefer: attending an Orioles game during the day or at night? They both have their pluses. Baseball was intended to be played under the sun, but few experiences beat watching the game under the lights. Day or night, you'll be able to catch a full moon of sorts at Camden Yards thoughout the season. That's right, the MASN booth, hosted by Full Moon Marketing & Events, is back on Eutaw Street for select Orioles home games. And each time they're here, you'll have the chance to...
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Opposite dugout: Dominant Cubs welcome red-hot Nationals for four-game set

Opposite dugout: Dominant Cubs welcome red-hot Nationals for four-game set
Manager: Joe Maddon (2nd season) Record: 20-6 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: CF Dexter Fowler (.348/.470/.587 with 15 RBIs), 3B Kris Bryant (.303/.395/.495 with 4 HR, 17 RBIs), 1B Anthony Rizzo (9 HR, 27 RBIs), RHP Jake Arrieta (6-0, 0.84 ERA), RHP Jason Hammel (4-0, 1.24 ERA), RHP Hector Rondon (1.00 ERA with 4 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (4-3 in 2015) Pitching probables: May 5: RHP Joe Ross vs. RHP Kyle Hendricks, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 May 6: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP John...
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Orioles recall infielder Ryan Flaherty from Triple-A Norfolk; place infielder J.J. Hardy on disabled list

Orioles recall infielder Ryan Flaherty from Triple-A Norfolk; place infielder J.J. Hardy on disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Ryan Flaherty from Triple-A Norfolk and placed infielder J.J. Hardy on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to May 2) with a left foot fracture. Flaherty, 29, has batted .200/.273/.200 in four games with the Orioles this season. Over five games with Triple-A Norfolk this season, Flaherty hit .421/.500/.474 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and three walks. In 359 career major league games, Flaherty has batted .215/.282/.364...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees make first trip to Baltimore with offensive woes

Opposite dugout: Yankees make first trip to Baltimore with offensive woes
Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 8-15 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 2B Starlin Castro (.314/.352/.500 with 12 RBIs), C Brian McCann (.262/.360/.415), DH Alex Rodriguez (5 HR, 12 RBIs), RHP Masahiro Tanaka (1-0, 2.87), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA with 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (9-10 in 2015) Pitching probables: May 3: RHP Luis Severino vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 4: LHP CC Sabathia vs. Tyler Wilson, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 5: RHP Masahiro Tanaka vs....
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Nationals activate catcher Wilson Ramos

Nationals activate catcher Wilson Ramos
The Washington Nationals activated catcher Wilson Ramos from the bereavement list on Sunday and optioned catcher Pedro Severino to Triple-A Syracuse. President of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ramos hit .316 (18-for-57) with four doubles, two home runs, eight RBI and four runs scored in 15 games prior to being placed on the bereavement list. He returns to the team after missing five games following the death of his grandfather, Jesus Campos. Severino,...
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Opposite dugout: Cardinals keeping pace in NL Central with NL-leading offense

Opposite dugout: Cardinals keeping pace in NL Central with NL-leading offense
Manager: Mike Matheny (5th season) Record: 12-10 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: LF Jeremy Hazelbaker (.310/.344/.690 with 5 HR, 13 RBIs), C Yadier Molina (.333/.422/.436 with 10 RBIs), RF Stephen Piscotty (4 HR, 15 RBIs), RHP Carlos Martinez (4-0, 1.93 ERA), RHP Seung Hwan Oh (1.50 ERA in 12 IP) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (4-2 in 2015) Pitching probables: April 29: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Mike Leake, 8:15 p.m., MASN2 April 30: RHP Joe Ross vs. LHP Jaime Garcia, 2:15...
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Orioles launch Birdland Community Heroes program

Orioles launch Birdland Community Heroes program
New initiative celebrates community heroes from all walks of life The Orioles Birdland Community Heroes program honors and recognizes community heroes who inspire us through their spirited commitment to extend a hand in charity, service, hope and harmony. This recognition honors the heroism of members of our extended Orioles community from all walks of life, occupations, and diverse backgrounds living in our region, our country and abroad, who have distinguished themselves by selflessly working...
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Nationals recall catcher Pedro Severino, place catcher Wilson Ramos on the bereavement list

Nationals recall catcher Pedro Severino, place catcher Wilson Ramos on the bereavement list
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Pedro Severino from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the bereavement list. President of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Severino, 22, joins the Nationals for his first major league assignment of the season. A defensive standout behind the plate, Severino is currently hitting .244 in 13 games with Triple-A Syracuse. Severino joined the Nationals' big league club in August, 2015,...
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Orioles reinstate right-hander Kevin Gausman from disabled list, option infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles reinstate right-hander Kevin Gausman from disabled list, option infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Kevin Gausman from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk. Gausman, 25, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 3 (retroactive to March 25) with a right shoulder strain. He made three rehab starts with high Single-A Frederick, Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk, striking out 19 over 11 innings. In his final rehab appearance on April 20 with the Tides, Gausman struck out nine...
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Orioles claim right-hander David Hale off waivers from Colorado

Orioles claim right-hander David Hale off waivers from Colorado
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed right-hander David Hale off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Hale has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Hale, 28, pitched in two games for the Rockies this season and also made two starts for Triple-A Albuquerque, posting a 1.50 ERA (1 ER/6.0 IP) with the Isotopes. In 66 career major league appearances (20 starts), he has gone 10-10 with a 4.48 ERA (89 ER/178.2 IP). Originally selected by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the 2009...
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Orioles encourage fans to "Vote Orange" and send O's players to the 2016 MLB All-Star Game

Orioles encourage fans to "Vote Orange" and send O's players to the 2016 MLB All-Star Game
The Orioles today announced that fans can begin voting to send Orioles players to the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in San Diego, Calif. This year, the Orioles are encouraging fans to vote early, vote often and "Vote Orange." MLB All-Star Game balloting will once again take place exclusively online at orioles.com/voteorange. Fans can cast their votes for Orioles players up to 35 times per email address with a maximum of five votes in a 24-hour period. Each fan who votes a minimum...
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Opposite dugout: Rays trying to take advantage of early AL East-heavy schedule

Opposite dugout: Rays trying to take advantage of early AL East-heavy schedule
Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 8-10 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Logan Forsythe (.303/.370/.545 with 8 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (.291/.339/.600 with 5 HR, 11 RBIs), DH Corey Dickerson (5 HR, 9 RBIs), LHP Matt Moore (1-1, 3.60 ERA), RHP Erasmo Ramirez (4-1, 1.69 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 0-2 Pitching probables: April 25: RHP Kevin Gasuman vs. RHP Chris Archer, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 26: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Jake Odorizzi, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 April 27: RHP Chris Tillman...
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Orioles to host Autism Awareness Night on April 29

Orioles to host Autism Awareness Night on April 29
Special ticket offer allows fans to support Autism Speaks In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, the Orioles, OriolesREACH, and major league baseball are partnering with Autism Speaks to host Autism Awareness Night on Friday, April 29, when the Orioles host the Chicago White Sox at 7:05 p.m. ET. Discounted Upper Reserve tickets are available for purchase at www.orioles.com/autism, and $5 for every ticket sold through the site will benefit Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism...
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Nationals homestand highlights April 22-28

Nationals homestand highlights April 22-28
Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Minnesota Twins (April 22-24) & Philadelphia Phillies (April 26-28) The upcoming homestand includes complimentary tickets for military service members, a giveaway item featuring Racing President Teddy and a visit from a NASA astronaut. There will also be several fun family activities, including Kids Opening Day, Scout Day and a celebration of Screech's birthday. As always, the Budweiser Terrace will feature daily happy hour specials, including...
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Opposite dugout: Struggling Twins return to D.C. for real

Opposite dugout: Struggling Twins return to D.C. for real
Manager: Paul Molitor (2nd season) Record: 5-11 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Joe Mauer (.339/.472/.482 with 5 RBIs), 3B Tevor Plouffe (.302/.333/.535 with 6 RBIs), DH/1B Byung Ho Park (4 HR, 5 RBIs), RHP Ervin Santana (0-1, 3.15 ERA, 18 K) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-2 in 2013) Pitching probables: April 22: RHP Kyle Gibson vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN April 23: RHP Phil Hughes vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 1:05 p.m., MASN April 24: RHP Ervin Santana vs. RHP Stephen...
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