Nationals select the contract of Humberto Arteaga

Nationals select the contract of Humberto Arteaga
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of infielder Humberto Arteaga from Triple-A Rochester and placed infielder Jordy Mercer on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to July 1) with a strained right quad on Friday. Additionally, the Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Steven Fuentes and placed him on the 60-day Injured List with a right shoulder strain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Arteaga, 27, joins the Nationals...
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Kyle Schwarber named National League Player of the Week

Kyle Schwarber named National League Player of the Week
Following a week in which he led the National League with six home runs and tied for the lead with 11 RBI, Washington Nationals left fielder Kyle Schwarber was named National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Schwarber tied a Major League record with five home runs in a two-game span, June 19-20 vs. New York (NL). He became only the second player in Major League history to hit five home runs in two consecutive games from the leadoff...
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Nationals select the contract of Gerardo Parra

Nationals select the contract of Gerardo Parra
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Gerardo Parra on Sunday and optioned infielder Luis García to Triple-A Rochester following Saturday night's game. Additionally, the Nationals designated left-handed pitcher Ben Braymer for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Parra, 34, joins the Nationals after hitting .219 with three doubles, one triple, one homer, 12 RBI, 19 walks and 10 runs scored in 21...
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Live music returns to downtown Baltimore through Birdland Summer Music Series

Live music returns to downtown Baltimore through Birdland Summer Music Series
The Orioles today announced that the Birdland Summer Music Series will return to Oriole Park in 2021 with a pair of post-game concerts following two Orioles home games later this summer. On Saturday, July 24, the Orioles will welcome Grammy-winning artist Diplo following that night's game against the Washington Nationals, which has been moved to 6:35 p.m. ET. On Thursday, September 16, rising country star Carter Faith will open for Grammy-nominated folk rock band the Avett Brothers after the...
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Maryland Lottery's "Contestant of the Game" promotion hits a home run with fans

Maryland Lottery's "Contestant of the Game" promotion hits a home run with fans
The Orioles bats have been hot this month, and Maryland Lottery "Contestants of the Game" are reaping the benefits. One winner is randomly selected for each of the 162 Orioles games. Each winner receives $500 for being selected, and an additional $500 for every Orioles home run hit during that game. Since the beginning of June, the O's have hit 12 home runs over seven games. Here are some other fun facts from the 2021 season: The O's scored 29 runs in the last three games. Rookie Ryan...
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Washington Nationals recall Kyle McGowin

Washington Nationals recall Kyle McGowin
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day Injured List (neck strain) on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. McGowin, 29, has pitched to a 3.09 ERA (4 ER/11.2 IP) with seven strikeouts in 10 appearances out of Washington's bullpen this season. Opposing batters are hitting .143 (6-for-42) with one double and one...
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Washington Nationals reinstate Victor Robles

Washington Nationals reinstate Victor Robles
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day Injured List on Monday after optioning infielder Luis García to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday evening. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Robles, 24, was placed on the Injured List on May 23 (retroactive to May 20) with a right ankle sprain. He hit .246 with seven doubles, one triple, five RBI, four stolen bases, 13 walks...
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Washington Nationals reinstate Tanner Rainey

Washington Nationals reinstate Tanner Rainey
The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey from the Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rainey, 28, returns to Washington's bullpen after missing six games. He tossed 2.1 innings of scoreless relief across his last four appearances before being placed on the Injured List on May 19. Rainey has tossed scoreless...
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Washington Nationals recall Luis García

Washington Nationals recall Luis García
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Luis García from Triple-A on Tuesday. Washington placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to May 20) with a right ankle sprain on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. García, 21, went 16-for-68 (.235) with one double, four homers, seven RBI, six walks, one stolen base and seven runs scored in 17 games for Triple-A Rochester. He clubbed a two-run...
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Washington Nationals reinstate Stephen Strasburg

Washington Nationals reinstate Stephen Strasburg
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 10-day Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Strasburg, 32, returns to the active roster after missing 31 games with right shoulder inflammation. He was placed on the 10-day Injured List on April 18 (retroactive to April 15). He...
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Tickets for all remaining home games on sale May 26

Tickets for all remaining home games on sale May 26
The Orioles today announced that tickets for all remaining home games, including June through September, will go on sale Wednesday, May 26, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, in consultation with the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and the Maryland Stadium Authority, the Orioles will no longer operate under capacity restrictions beginning June 1. The Orioles will offer a special, two-hour online presale to fans who are subscribed to the free digital Orioles Insider Newsletter,...
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Washington Nationals reinstate Wander Suero

Washington Nationals reinstate Wander Suero
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Wander Suero from the 10-day Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Suero, 29, returns to Washington's bullpen after missing 21 games with a left oblique strain. He posted a 1.42 ERA (1 ER/6.1 IP) in eight appearances before being placed on the Injured...
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Orioles and Pepsi Stronger Together Jr. RBI equipment drive-thru event

Orioles and Pepsi Stronger Together Jr. RBI equipment drive-thru event
Earlier today, in partnership with Pepsi Stronger Together, the Orioles hosted a drive-thru event to distribute baseball and softball equipment to Orioles Jr. RBI program participants. The event, which was located at The Food Project in Southwest Baltimore, served over 100 local Baltimore City youth. Equipment included Play Ball plastic bat and ball sets, batting tees, Orioles Jr. RBI t-shirts, and new and gently-used baseball and softball equipment gathered from the Cardboard to Leather...
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Josh Bell named player ambassador to Nationals Youth Baseball Academy

Josh Bell named player ambassador to Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
Today, the Washington Nationals announced that first baseman Josh Bell has been named the Player Ambassador to the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, the signature program of Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Nationals. In this position, previously held by Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon, Josh will play an important role in representing the Youth Baseball Academy in the Nationals clubhouse and the D.C. community. He will support the work of the Academy by making regular...
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DC Sports Hall of Fame to add seven area greats as 2021 Inductees

DC Sports Hall of Fame to add seven area greats as 2021 Inductees
Washington, D.C. - Five individuals who had distinguished careers in a variety of sports are among seven people who have been selected for induction into the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame in 2021. The formal induction into the DC Sports Hall of Fame is conducted at Nationals Park prior to a Washington Nationals game. A date for the induction ceremony to recognize this year's honorees, as well as those selected to the Class of 2020, has yet to be scheduled. The 2021 DC Sports Hall of Fame...
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Nationals select the contract of Paolo Espino and recall Ryne Harper

Nationals select the contract of Paolo Espino and recall Ryne Harper
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino and recalled right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper from the Alternate Training Site (Fredericksburg) on Sunday. Additionally, the Nationals placed right-handed pitchers Stephen Strasburg (right shoulder inflammation; retroactive to 4/15) and Wander Suero (left oblique strain) on the 10-day Injured List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Espino, 34, will...
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Tonight's Mariners-Orioles game postponed due to rain

Tonight's Mariners-Orioles game postponed due to rain
Tonight's scheduled game between the Orioles and Seattle Mariners has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a traditional (single-admission) doubleheader on Thursday, April 15. Both games of tomorrow's doubleheader will be seven innings. The first game will begin at 12:35 p.m. ET, followed by game two approximately 45 minutes after the first game concludes. Fans holding tickets for the originally scheduled 1:05 p.m. game tomorrow should use those tickets...
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Nationals announce roster moves

Nationals announce roster moves
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Reinstated first baseman Josh Bell, infielder Josh Harrison and outfielder Kyle Schwarber from the Injured List. * Optioned infielder Luis García and outfielder Yadiel Hernandez to the Alternate Training Site (Fredericksburg) and placed them on the Taxi Squad.* Returned right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper and left-handed...
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Nationals reinstate left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin

Nationals reinstate left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. · Reinstated left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin from the Injured List. · Optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin and added him to the Taxi Squad. · Returned infielder Adrián Sanchez to the Alternate Training Site (Fredericksburg).
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Washington Nationals to face Atlanta Braves on opening day

Washington Nationals to face Atlanta Braves on opening day
The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day and their first home game of the 2021 season on Tuesday, April 6 when the team hosts the Atlanta Braves. The game will be aired on MASN2, with first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. The game will also be broadcasted on 106.7 The Fan FM. In accordance with CDC recommendations and MLB protocols, the Nationals will implement appropriate social distancing and safety measures that will allow Nationals Park to host 5,000 fans on Opening Day....
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