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Relive "Nationals Classics": Wild finishes and pitching gems

November 22, 2016, 10:46am

How's everyone feeling post-Thanksgiving? Were you able to walk off some of those extra pounds gained on Thursday? Well if you weren't able to, I've got some good news for you baseball fans: We are officially one week away from the Winter Meetings at National Harbor! MASN is leading you up to baseball's big offseason event in our own backyard with a jam-packed week of Nationals walk-offs and pitching gems. Take a look at this week's "Nationals Classics" schedule on MASN: Monday, Nov. 28,...

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OriolesREACH to host seventh annual Birdland Golf Classic in Lakewood Ranch

November 21, 2016, 7:10am

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On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Orioles will hold the seventh annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. Registration is now open for golfers and corporate partners. The event begins with registration at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start set for 1 p.m. Lunch will be served on the...

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Bryce Harper presents award at American Music Awards

November 21, 2016, 4:25am

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Bryce Harper presents award at American Music Awards

Bryce Harper is familiar with award shows. The Nationals all-star outfielder has been named National Leauge Rookie of the Year and MVP, among other awards he's won in his young career. But Sunday night, Harper took on a different role at an award show: presenter. At the 44th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Harper joined recording artist Teyanna Taylor in presenting the New Artist of the Year award to Zayn Malik. Apparently, Harper also put his baseball skills to work at the award...

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Nationals agree to terms with outfielder Chris Heisey

November 19, 2016, 5:39am

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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Chris Heisey on Saturday. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Heisey, 31, returns to Washington for his second season with the Nationals after serving as a key member of Dusty Baker's bench and a versatile defender during the 2016 season. He enters the 2017 season as Major League Baseball's all-time leader in slugging percentage as a pinch-hitter...

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Orioles make two roster moves

November 18, 2016, 3:43pm

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This evening, the Orioles made the following roster moves: * Selected the contracts of right-hander Joe Gunkel and right-hander JesÃºs Liranzo. The 40-man roster is currently at 35 players.

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Nationals add five players to 40-man roster

November 18, 2016, 8:55am

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The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of outfielder Rafael Bautista, first baseman Jose Marmolejos, catcher Raudy Read, infielder Matt Skole and right-handed pitcher Austin Voth on Friday, adding them to the team's 40-man roster. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bautista, 23, hit .283 with 12 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 39 RBI, 56 stolen bases and 77 runs scored in 136 games for Double-A Harrisburg in 2016. He...

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Relive "Nationals Classics": Grand slams and 16-inning marathon

November 17, 2016, 8:15am

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Happy Thanksgiving! As you're enjoying spending time with friends and family, devouring a big bird on Turkey Day and hopefully watching the Redskins beat up on the Cowboys, MASN is giving Nationals fans a couple of baseball reasons to be thankful this year. Check out this holiday week's "Nationals Classics" schedule filled with grand slams and a Sunday special marathon victory: Monday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. - Bryce Harper had reached some major accomplishments in his career before the start of...

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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Davis pitches, World Series champs and 2,131

November 17, 2016, 7:40am

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It's the week of Thanksgiving, and do we have some good reasons for Orioles fans to be thankful! MASN is trotting out some of the all-time greats in this week's slate of "Orioles Classics" replays, both of the recent variety and of the O's past. Take a look at this week's schedule as you prepare for a friends, family, turkey and now baseball-filled week: Monday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - Given all the drama and excitement an extra-inning game can bring, there are few things as exciting as a...

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Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer named 2016 National League Cy Young

November 16, 2016, 1:57pm

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Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was named the 2016 National League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday night, in an announcement made by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on MLB Network. The award is the second Cy Young of Scherzer's career, his first in the National League. Scherzer, the 2013 American League Cy Young Award winner, is now just the sixth pitcher in major league history to win the award in both leagues. He joins Hall of Famers Gaylord Perry,...

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Tides to host Orioles in exhibition game

November 16, 2016, 9:07am

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The Norfolk Tides announced today that the Baltimore Orioles will play an exhibition game at Harbor Park on Friday, March 31. Presented by BB&T, the game will feature the Orioles taking on the Tides, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m. "We are thrilled to be hosting the Orioles again this season" said Tides general manager Joe Gregory. "We're proud to be an affiliate of an outstanding partner like the Orioles, and this event is another example of Baltimore's commitment to growing...

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Orioles announce season debut of the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan

November 14, 2016, 10:12am

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The Orioles today announced the return of the weekly "Hot Stove Show" on CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network. Beginning on Nov. 17, fans will be able to enjoy one hour of Orioles news, analysis, special guests and more each week on 105.7 The Fan from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Orioles Radio Network and MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter will join MASNsports.com beat writer Roch Kubatko to host the program live from Dempsey's Brew Pub & Restaurant....

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Nationals' Spin Williams named Mike Coolbaugh Award winner

November 14, 2016, 9:22am

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Honoring his nearly 40 years of service to the game, Washington Nationals senior advisor, player development Donald "Spin" Williams was named Monday as the recipient of the ninth-annual Mike Coolbaugh Award by Minor League Baseball. The award, which was created in 2008 to honor the late Mike Coolbaugh, a professional player and coach, is presented annually to "an individual who has shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game, and skill in mentoring young players on the...

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Relive "Nationals Classics": Extra-inning herorics and Scherzer's first no-no

November 10, 2016, 6:12am

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We're a little over a week away from Thanksgiving, so here are a couple of reminders that baseball is still in your life: * The GM meetings just wrapped up this past week in Scottsdale, Ariz.* The Winter Meetings are three weeks away in National Harbor, Md.* Nationals Winterfest is about a month away at the Washington Convention Center So there is still plenty of baseball to consume this offseason. And of course, MASN's "Nationals Classics" series continues this week to give you your...

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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Clinchmas and honoring Cal Ripken Jr.

November 04, 2016, 9:41am

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The World Series is over. The offseason is officially upon us. There's no more baseball in 2016. Or is there? Baseball will indeed return to your televisions this week and throughout the offseason thanks to "Orioles Classics" airing on MASN. So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack, and throw some hot dogs on the grill as you sit back and relive these classic Orioles moments from the comfort of your own home. Check out this week's "Orioles Classics" schedule on MASN: Monday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. -...

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Orioles to celebrate 25th anniversary season at OPACY with commemorative logo

November 04, 2016, 7:52am

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Twenty-five years is a major milestone in any person's life. It marks the quarter-century mark of your lifetime and, if you're a recent college graduate like me, it means you can't really identify as a "youth" anymore. The same can be said about ballparks, as the Orioles announced they will be celebrating the 25th anniversary season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with a commemorative logo on game baseballs and jerseys during the 2017 season. The logo will be printed on all official...

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Orioles to celebrate 25th anniversary season at Oriole Park with commemorative logo on game baseballs and jerseys

November 04, 2016, 7:28am

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The Orioles have introduced a commemorative logo in honor of the 25th anniversary season of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which will be featured on the right sleeve of all Orioles game jerseys throughout the 2017 season. Additionally, the logo will be printed on official RawlingsÂ® Major League Baseballs used in all home games during the 2017 season. The 25th anniversary commemorative logo features a silver numerical 25 on a brick background within a diamond that includes the ballpark's name...

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MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman featured on "Today" show

November 02, 2016, 8:46am

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MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman featured on "Today" show

We here at MASNsports.com are very fortunate to have Mark Zuckerman as our Nationals beat writer. Not only does he bring years of experience covering the team, but he is also a triple-threat reporter (writing, television and radio) that not many outlets have the opportunity to work with. Another fun aspect Mark brings to the table is he dealings with users on Twitter who mistake him for Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. How many times have you seen Mark ZuckerMAN give a baseball response to...

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John Angelos joins MPT's "Direct Connection"

November 01, 2016, 10:30am

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John Angelos joins MPT's "Direct Connection"

As president and chief operating officer of MASN and executive vice president of the Orioles, John Angelos is used to working with the behind-the-scenes mechanisms of a television program. But on Monday, Oct. 31, he flipped his view of television when he joined Jeff Salkin on Maryland Public Television's "Direct Connection." Angelos and Salkin discussed a variety of topics during the 27-minute segment, including the current state of the Orioles heading into the offseason, the business side...

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Relive "Nationals Classics": Pinch-hit walk-offs and opening day stars

October 31, 2016, 9:25am

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The baseball season will officially end this week when either the Indians or Cubs end their respective longstanding World Series championship drought. Whether that happens on Tuesday or Wednesday night remains to be seen, but nonetheless, the offseason looms and the countdown to pitchers and catchers reporting will begin. Lucky for you, the diehard Nationals fan who just wants baseball year-round, MASN is giving you the chance to relive classic Nats moments without needing any of those member...

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Big no-no: Scherzer's wife throws away no-hitter jersey

October 27, 2016, 6:50am

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Big no-no: Scherzer's wife throws away no-hitter jersey

Unfortunately, it's officially the offseason for the Nationals. As we watch the Cubs and Indians go head-to-head in the World Series, we are left to sit back and wonder what could have been. But for the players, it's time to get some things in order that they couldn't take care of during the season. Things like resting some nagging injuries, visiting friends and family, and even a little house cleaning. Well, one National's wife accidentally took the house cleaning a little too far. On...