Nationals agree to terms with Greg Holland

Nationals agree to terms with Greg Holland
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Greg Holland and optioned right-handed pitcher Jimmy Cordero to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez was added as the 26th man for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Holland, 32, is 21-20 with 186 saves and a 2.93 ERA across parts of eight seasons with the Kansas City Royals...
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Opposite dugout: For openers, Rays' pitching a patchwork affair

Opposite dugout: For openers, Rays' pitching a patchwork affair
Manager: Kevin Cash (4th season) Record: 56-56 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: DH C.J. Cron (22 HR), 2B Joey Wendle (.292/.345/.416), 3B Matt Duffy (.301/.353/.383), RF Mallex Smith (23 SB, eight 3B), RHP Tyler Glasnow (4.27 ERA), RHP Sergio Romo (13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 6-7 Pitching probables: Aug. 7: RHP Alex Cobb (3-14) vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow (1-2), 7:10 p.m., MASN2Aug. 8: RHP Andrew Cashner (3-10) vs. TBA, 7:10 p.m., MASN2Aug. 9: RHP David Hess (2-6) vs. TBA, 7:10 p.m.,...
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Nationals acquire right-handed pitcher Jhon Romero and activate Anthony Rendon

Nationals acquire right-handed pitcher Jhon Romero and activate Anthony Rendon
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Jhon Romero from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brandon Kintzler on Tuesday. Additionally, Washington activated third baseman Anthony Rendon from the family medical leave list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Romero, 23, is 1-2 with nine saves and a 3.27 ERA (16 ER/44.0 IP) in 32 games for Single-A Myrtle Beach. He has recorded 57 strikeouts, 17 walks,...
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Opposite dugout: Mets close out July looking toward future

Opposite dugout: Mets close out July looking toward future
Manager: Mickey Callaway (1st season) Record: 44-59 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Wilmer Flores (.262/.318/.440, 34 RBIs), LF Michael Conforto (14 HR, 39 RBIs), CF Brandon Nimmo (13 HR, 31 RBIs), RF José Bautista (24 RBIs), RHP Noah Syndergaard (6-1, 2.89 ERA), RHP Anthony Swarzak (3 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-4 Pitching probables: July 31: LHP Steven Matz (5-8) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (4-12), 7:05 p.m., MASN2Aug. 1: RHP Noah Syndergaard (6-1) vs. LHP Tommy Milone (0-0), 12:05...
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Orioles to host Game of Thrones® Night at Oriole Park on August 14

Orioles to host Game of Thrones® Night at Oriole Park on August 14
Exclusive ticket packages include a bullpen pregame party, Kevin Gausman Game of Thrones bobblehead, and a chance to sit on the Iron Throne The Orioles invite fans to enjoy Game of Thrones® Night at Oriole Park on Tuesday, August 14 when they take on the New York Mets at 7:05 p.m. ET. A limited number of ticket packages are available, featuring an exclusive pregame party in the bullpen picnic area located in center field from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., a game ticket in the left field lower...
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Nationals select the contract of Tommy Milone

Nationals select the contract of Tommy Milone
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone and designated infielder Jose Marmolejos for assignment on Thursday. Additionally, Washington placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to July 22) on July 25 with a cervical nerve impingement. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Milone, 31, is 7-4 with a 4.19 ERA in 20 starts for Triple-A Syracuse. He has...
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Tonight's Orioles-Red Sox game postponed due to rain

Tonight's Orioles-Red Sox game postponed due to rain
Tonight's scheduled game between the Orioles and Boston Red Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as the first game of a split (separate-admission) doubleheader on Saturday, August 11. The first game of the doubleheader on August 11 will begin at 1:05 p.m. ET. The second game will begin as scheduled at 7:05 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on MASN2 and on the Orioles Radio Network, including the flagship station 105.7 The Fan. Separate admission is required...
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Orioles acquire three pitchers from the New York Yankees in exchange for LHP Zach Britton

Orioles acquire three pitchers from the New York Yankees in exchange for LHP Zach Britton
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired RHP Dillon Tate, LHP Josh Rogers and RHP Cody Carroll from the New York Yankees in exchange for LHP Zach Britton. Tate has been assigned to Double-A Bowie, while Rogers and Carroll have been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Tate, 24, went 5-2 with a 3.38 ERA (31 ER/82.2 IP) and 75 strikeouts in 15 starts for Double-A Trenton this season. Over 58 career minor league games (50 starts), he has gone 16-7 with a 3.53 ERA (101 ER/257.1 IP) and 216...
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Opposite dugout: Red Sox rolling toward AL East crown

Opposite dugout: Red Sox rolling toward AL East crown
Manager: Alex Cora (1st season) Record: 70-31 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: DH J.D. Martinez (29 HR, 80 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (64 RBIs), LF Andrew Benintendi (.303, 59 RBIs), RF Mookie Betts (.352/.441/.670), LHP David Price (4.17 ERA), RHP Craig Kimbrel (31 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 9-1 Pitching probables: July 23: RHP Rick Porcello (11-4) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (4-7), 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 24: LHP Drew Pomeranz (1-3) vs. RHP Yefry Ramírez (0-3), 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 25: LHP...
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Opposite dugout: Light-hitting Blue Jays now without their center fielder

Opposite dugout: Light-hitting Blue Jays now without their center fielder
Manager: John Gibbons (11th season) Record: 43-52 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 1B Justin Smoak (16 HR, 52 RBIs), 3B Yangervis Solarte (16 HR, 48 RBIs), LF Teoscar Hernández (15 HR), LHP J.A. Happ (4.29 ERA, 121 Ks), RHP Ryan Tepera (6 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 6-1 Pitching probables: July 20: RHP Dylan Bundy (6-9) vs. RHP Sam Gaviglio (2-3), 7:07 p.m., MASNJuly 21: TBA vs. RHP Marcus Stroman (2-7), 1:07 p.m., MASNJuly 22: TBA vs. LHP J.A. Happ (10-6), 1:07 p.m., MASN Inside the...
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Nationals recall Trevor Gott

Nationals recall Trevor Gott
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned right-handed pitcher Austin Voth to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gott, 25, returns to the Nationals for his fourth stint of the 2018 season. He has appeared in 18 games out of Washington's bullpen, securing two holds while going 0-2 with a 4.96 ERA. He has inherited eight runners in 18 games and...
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Media invited to cover ninth annual Casey Cares 5K Run/Walk on Saturday

Media invited to cover ninth annual Casey Cares 5K Run/Walk on Saturday
The Orioles and OriolesREACH have again partnered with the Casey Cares Foundation to host the ninth annual Casey Cares 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, July 15. Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and his wife, Jill will serve as race ambassadors for the third straight year. The 3.1 mile run/one mile walk starts at 8 a.m., beginning at Oriole Park, and ends on the field. Participants will enjoy a pre-race warm up with the Oriole Bird, music, and other entertainment, as well...
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Orioles extend player development contracts with five affiliates

Orioles extend player development contracts with five affiliates
The Orioles today announced they have extended the working agreements with their five minor league affiliates: Triple-A Norfolk, Double-A Bowie, Class A-Advanced Frederick, Class-A Delmarva, and Class A-Short Season Aberdeen. The extensions are for two years, running through the 2020 season. "We look forward to continuing our association with each of these clubs and are very pleased with the strong working relationship we have built over the years," said Orioles Executive Vice President of...
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Nationals recall Wander Suero and Austin Voth

Nationals recall Wander Suero and Austin Voth
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitchers Wander Suero and Austin Voth from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals placed left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to July 7) with left toe inflammation and optioned right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Suero, 26, returns for his third major league stint of the...
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Nationals reinstate Matt Wieters

Nationals reinstate Matt Wieters
The Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated catcher Matt Wieters from the 10-day disabled list and optioned catcher Pedro Severino to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Wieters, 32, returns to the active roster after being placed on the disabled list on May 11 with a left hamstring strain. Prior to his injury, he hit .231 with one double, three home runs, seven RBI, 10 walks and six runs scored in...
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Mark Reynolds named National League Player of the Week

Mark Reynolds named National League Player of the Week
Following a week in which he hit .625 (10-for-16) with two doubles, three homers, 12 RBI, three walks and seven runs scored in seven games, Nationals infielder Mark Reynolds was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Reynolds, 34, is taking home his fourth career Player of the Week honor and his first since April 25, 2010 as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reynolds week included his second career walk-off home...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees get four games in three days to press pennant chase

Opposite dugout: Yankees get four games in three days to press pennant chase
Manager: Aaron Boone (1st season) Record: 58-29 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: DH Giancarlo Stanton (21 HR, 51 RBIs), SS Didi Gregorius (10 SB), 3B Miguel Andújar (25 doubles), RF Aaron Judge (.280 with 25 HR, 58 RBIs), RHP Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 1.087 WHIP), LHP Aroldis Chapman (24 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-3 Pitching probables: July 9 (Game 1): RHP Luis Cessa (0-1) vs. RHP Jimmy Yacabonis (0-0), 4:05 p.m., MASNJuly 9 (Game 2): LHP CC Sabathia (6-3) vs. RHP Yefry Ramirez (0-2),...
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Nationals reinstate Matt Adams

Nationals reinstate Matt Adams
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated infielder/outfielder Matt Adams from the 10-day disabled list and designated left-handed pitcher Tim Collins for assignment on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Adams, 31, returns to the active roster after missing 16 games with a fractured left index finger. Prior to being placed on the disabled list, Adams hit .275 with seven doubles, 13 home runs, 36 RBI, 16...
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Opposite dugout: Twins' playoff chances look remote

Opposite dugout: Twins' playoff chances look remote
Manager: Paul Molitor (4th season) Record: 35-48 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: LF Eddie Rosario (.308 with 18 HR, 52 RBIs), SS Eduardo Escobar (50 RBIs, 34 doubles), 2B Brian Dozier (34 RBIs), RF Max Kepler (29 RBIs) RHP Kyle Gibson (3.48 ERA), RHP Fernando Rodney (17 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-1 Pitching probables: July 5: RHP Andrew Cashner (2-8) vs. RHP Aaron Slegers (0-0), 8:10 p.m., MASN2July 6: RHP Dylan Bundy (6-7) vs. RHP Lance Lynn (5-7), 8:10 p.m., MASN2July 7: RHP Kevin...
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Orioles to auction Fourth of July jerseys and caps to benefit USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore

Orioles to auction Fourth of July jerseys and caps to benefit USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore
In celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, all Orioles uniformed personnel will wear "Stars & Stripes" jerseys and caps on Tuesday, July 3, and Wednesday, July 4, as they visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a two-game, Interleague series. The gray road jerseys will feature a stars pattern within the twill and an American flag patch located on the right sleeve. The blue road caps will include a star design and the Orioles O's logo. Game-worn jerseys and caps will be autographed,...
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