Opposite dugout: Free agent acquisitions might not help Giants contend

Opposite dugout: Free agent acquisitions might not help Giants contend
Manager: Bruce Bochy (12th season) Record: 9-12 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: C Buster Posey, (.265, 8 RBIs), 1B Brandon Belt (10 RBIs, 5 HR), 3B Evan Longoria (7 doubles, 9 RBIs), RF Andrew McCutchen (11 RBIs), RHP Jeff Samardzija (1-0, 0.00 ERA), RHP Hunter Strickland (2.00 ERA, 3 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-5 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 23: LHP Gio Gonzalez (2-1) vs. RHP Chris Stratton (1-1), 10:15 p.m., MASN2April 24: RHP Tanner Roark (1-1) vs. LHP Ty...
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Orioles introduce season-long slate of theme nights to appeal to fans throughout Birdland

Orioles introduce season-long slate of theme nights to appeal to fans throughout Birdland
The Orioles today announced a season-long schedule of new theme nights for the 2018 season featuring a variety of unique celebrations, promotions, and giveaway items designed to further engage with Birdland's diverse fanbase. Several new events will debut this season including Yoga at The Yard, LGBT Pride Night, Star WarsTM Night, Bark at Oriole Park, and The Sandlot Movie Night. The Orioles will also host popular returning events including Game of Thrones® Night, Senior Day, Father's Day...
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Opposite dugout: Sleepy bats a factor in Tigers' slow start

Opposite dugout: Sleepy bats a factor in Tigers' slow start
Manager: Ron Gardenhire (1st year) Record: 4-9 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 1B Miguel Cabrera (.245/.309/.367, 3 doubles), 2B Dixon Machado (7 doubles, 8 RBIs), 3B Jeimer Candelario (4 doubles, 1 HR), RF Nicholas Castellanos (.302/.362/.415, 2 triples), RHP Jordan Zimmermann (0-0, 8.18 ERA), RHP Shane Greene (3.86 ERA, 2 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (4-3 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 17: RHP Andrew Cashner (1-1) vs. LHP Francisco Liriano (1-1), 6:40 p.m., MASN2April...
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Opposite dugout: Braves making some noise in early stages of 2018

Opposite dugout: Braves making some noise in early stages of 2018
Manager: Brian Snitker (3rd season) Record: 6-3 Who to watch: 1B Freddie Freeman (.367/.558/.733 with 11 RBIs), LF Preston Tucker (.370/.400/.667 with 9 RBIs), CF Ender Inciarte (2 SB, 5 RBIs), SS Dansby Swanson (.382/.400/.618), RHP Mike Foltynewicz (15 Ks in 10 1/3 innings), RHP Arodys Vizcaino (1.93 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: April 9: RHP Julio Teheran (0-0, 10.13 ERA) vs. RHP Max Scherzer (1-1, 1.64 ERA), 7:05 p.m., MASNApril 10: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (1-0,...
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Nationals recall Matt Reynolds and select the contract of Jhonatan Solano

Nationals recall Matt Reynolds and select the contract of Jhonatan Solano
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder/outfielder Matt Reynolds and selected the contract of catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Additionally, they placed catcher Miguel Montero on the paternity list and designated for assignment left-handed pitcher Enny Romero. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Reynolds, 27, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment of the season as well as his first...
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Nationals extend contract with Mike Rizzo

Nationals extend contract with Mike Rizzo
The Washington Nationals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, keeping him with the club through the 2020 season. Rizzo, 57, was the first and most significant hire made by the Lerner family after assuming control of the Nationals franchise in July of 2006. Brought on first as Assistant General Manager, Rizzo's arrival in The District signaled a renewed emphasis on amateur talent and building a successful...
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Opposite dugout: Young Astros stars shooting for repeat of dream season

Opposite dugout: Young Astros stars shooting for repeat of dream season
Manager: AL. Hinch (4th season) Record: 3-1 Who to watch (2017 stats): 2B Jose Altuve (.346, 32 steals), CF George Springer (34 homers), SS Carlos Correa (84 RBIs), 3B Alex Bregman (39 doubles), RHP Justin Verlander (15-8, 3.38 ERA), RHP Ken Giles (34 saves, 2.30 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (5-1 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 2: RHP Chris Tillman (1-7, 7.84 ERA in 2017) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (14-7, 3.62 ERA in 2017), 7:10 p.m., MASNApril 3: RHP Mike Wright Jr. (0-0, 5.76...
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Orioles welcome 100,000 fans for the eighth time in nine seasons at Ed Smith Stadium

Orioles welcome 100,000 fans for the eighth time in nine seasons at Ed Smith Stadium
With tonight's crowd of 7,769 for this season's Spring Training finale at Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles have drawn a total of 103,294 fans for 15 home games in Sarasota. It is the eighth time in nine seasons that the Orioles have welcomed more than 100,000 fans at Ed Smith Stadium. Since moving Major League operations to Sarasota, 988,349 fans have enjoyed Orioles Spring Training baseball at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles had six sellouts this spring, including the second-highest single-game...
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Orioles launch groundbreaking "Kids Cheer Free" initiative

Orioles launch groundbreaking "Kids Cheer Free" initiative
The Orioles today announced a new "Kids Cheer Free" initiative inviting parents to bring young Orioles fans age 9 and younger to Oriole Park at Camden Yards free of charge. Every adult who purchases a regularly-priced individual game ticket in the Upper Deck will be invited to bring up to two children (ages 9 and under) to the ballpark compliments of the Orioles. "Kids Cheer Free" tickets for games from March 31 through April 29 can be reserved now online at orioles.com/kidsfree, at the...
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Orioles announce 2018 spring training opening day plans

Orioles announce 2018 spring training opening day plans
The Orioles have announced plans for Opening Day of the 2018 Spring Training season on Friday, February 23, when the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m. ET at Ed Smith Stadium. All fans in attendance will receive a 2018 Spring Training schedule magnet, sponsored by Visit Sarasota. Additionally, the first 1,000 female fans in attendance will receive a Birds of Paradise flower, courtesy of Beneva Flowers. In a special pre-game ceremony, the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team,...
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Opposite dugout: September slide cements losing season for Pirates

Opposite dugout: September slide cements losing season for Pirates
Manager: Clint Hurdle (7th season) Record: 73-85 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF Andrew McCutchen (87 RBIs, 28 HR), LF Starling Marte (20 steals), 1B Josh Bell (87 RBIs, 25 HR), RHP Gerrit Cole (1.239 WHIP), LHP Felipe Rivero (20 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: Sept. 28: RHP Ivan Nova vs. RHP Edwin Jackson, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 29: RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 30: RHP Jameson Taillon vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN Oct....
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Nationals reinstate outfielder Bryce Harper

Nationals reinstate outfielder Bryce Harper
The Washington Nationals reinstated outfielder Bryce Harper from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Harper, 24, returns to the Nationals active roster after missing 41 games with a hyperextended left knee. The outfielder, who suffered the injury on Aug. 12 vs. San Francisco, ranked second in the National League in OPS (1.034), second in runs (92), fourth in on-base percentage (.419), fourth in...
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Orioles announce 2017 award winners for player development and scouting

Orioles announce 2017 award winners for player development and scouting
The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2017, including OF AUSTIN HAYS as the club's top minor league player. The winners will be honored in an on-field ceremony on Saturday, September 23, before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays, with awards presented by Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations DAN DUQUETTE, Orioles Director of Minor League Operations KENT QUALLS, and Orioles INF JONATHAN SCHOOP. The Orioles recognized LHP...
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Opposite dugout: These Red Sox can run

Opposite dugout: These Red Sox can run
Manager: John Farrell (5th season) Record: 85-64 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (90 RBIs, 43 doubles, 24 steals), LF Andrew Benintendi (85 RBIs, 19 steals), C Christian Vázquez (.298), 3B Rafael Devers (.826 OPS), RHP Craig Kimbrel (33 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 6-10 Pitching probables: Sept. 18: RHP Doug Fister vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 19: LHP Drew Pomeranz vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 20: LHP Chris Sale vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05...
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Opposite dugout: Braves floating on string of walk-off wins

Opposite dugout: Braves floating on string of walk-off wins
Manager: Brian Snitker (2nd year) Record: 64-78 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Freddie Freeman (25 HR, 30 doubles), CF Ender Inciarte (21 SB), RF Nick Markakis (69 RBIs, 36 doubles), RHP José Ramírez (25 holds), RHP Arodys Vizcaíno (10 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-7 Pitching probables: Sept. 12: RHP Julio Teheran vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 13: LHP Luiz Gohara vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 14: RHP Mike Foltynewicz vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 7:05...
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Nationals recall right-hander A.J. Cole and Pedro Severino

Nationals recall right-hander A.J. Cole and Pedro Severino
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole and catcher Pedro Severino from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and placed right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde on the 10-day disabled list with a right forearm flexor strain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Cole, 25, finished his Triple-A season 4-5 with 5.88 ERA in 18 starts. Making his sixth start of the season at the Major League-level on Monday night at Miami, Cole is...
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Opposite dugout: Yanks hold wild card, could vie for East title

Opposite dugout: Yanks hold wild card, could vie for East title
Manager: Joe Girardi (10th season) Record: 73-63 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Starlin Castro (.309), RF Aaron Judge (38 HR, 85 RBIs), C Gary Sánchez (79 RBIs, 28 HR), LF Brett Gardner (18 steals, 20 HR), SS Didi Gregorius (.290, 62 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (10 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 7-5 Pitching probables: Sept. 4: LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 2:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 5: LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 6: RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP...
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Nationals recall right-handers Austin Adams and Erick Fedde, catcher Raudy Read; reinstate right-hander Ryan Madson and left-hander Enny Romero

Nationals recall right-handers Austin Adams and Erick Fedde, catcher Raudy Read; reinstate right-hander Ryan Madson and left-hander Enny Romero
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitchers Austin Adams and Erick Fedde from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, returned from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Enny Romero from the 10-day disabled list, reinstated right-handed pitcher Ryan Madson from the 10-day disabled list, and recalled catcher Raudy Read from Double-A Harrisburg. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Adams, 26, returns to the Nationals for the second...
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Opposite dugout: Brewers still smelling playoffs

Opposite dugout: Brewers still smelling playoffs
Manager: Craig Counsell (3rd season) Record: 69-64 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Travis Shaw (83 RBIs, 27 HR), CF Keon Broxton (20 HR, 19 SB), 1B Eric Thames (28 HR), RF Domingo Santana (22 HR, 66 RBIs), RHP Zach Davies (15-7, 3.91 ERA), RHP Corey Knebel (30 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: Aug. 31: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Zach Davies, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 1: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jimmy Nelson, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 2: RHP Erick Fedde vs. RHP Brandon...
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Fans can guarantee 2017 postseason tickets with a 2018 season ticket plan deposit

Fans can guarantee 2017 postseason tickets with a 2018 season ticket plan deposit
The Orioles are now accepting deposits on 2018 season ticket plans and fans who make a deposit will have an opportunity to purchase 2017 Postseason tickets. Fans who place a non-refundable $250 (for a 13-game plan), $500 (for a 29-game plan), or $1,000 (for a full season plan) per seat deposit on a 2018 Season Ticket Plan will be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase 2017 Orioles Postseason tickets before the general public. The deposit must be placed by Monday, September 25. Fans who place a...
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