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Nationals announce return of entire coaching staff

November 12, 2014, 6:16am

The Washington Nationals announced today that they will welcome back all of their coaches from the 2014 staff. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. In keeping bench coach Randy Knorr, pitching coach Steve McCatty, hitting coach Rick Schu, third base coach Bobby Henley, first base coach Tony Tarasco, bullpen coach Matt LeCroy, and defensive coordinator/advance coach Mark Weidemaier in the fold for 2015, Manager Matt Williams will have stability...

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Adam Jones keeps #StayHungry title after winning CareFirst Fan Challenge Burger Battle

November 12, 2014, 5:29am

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Adam Jones keeps #StayHungry title after winning CareFirst Fan Challenge Burger Battle

On a November Saturday night, two men entered The Abbey Burger Bistro hungry for victory. One contestant: Andrew, a cook at a local Baltimore burger joint. The other: The man who made #StayHungry a catchphrase around the city, none other than Adam Jones himself. Andrew was chosen among many others who entered the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Fan Challenge. He tweeted a picture of his best handcrafted burger, confident that he could take down Jones in a burger-building contest. After seeing...

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Buck Showalter named American League Manager of the Year by the BBWAA

November 11, 2014, 1:57pm

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Buck Showalter named American League Manager of the Year by the BBWAA

The Baseball Writers Association of America tonight announced that Orioles manager Buck Showalter has been voted the American League Manager of the Year, the third time in his career he has received the honor (also 2004 with Texas and 1994 with the Yankees). Showalter joins Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa (four each), and Dusty Baker, Jim Leyland and Lou Piniella (three each) in winning the award three or more times. Under Showalter's guidance, the 2014 Orioles (96-66) won the American League East...

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Nationals manager Matt Williams named 2014 BBWAA NL Manager of the Year

November 11, 2014, 1:28pm

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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams was named the 2014 National League Manager of the Year Tuesday night by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Williams received a total 109 points, including 80 first-place votes. Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle finished second in the voting, and San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy was third. Williams, who becomes the second manager in Nationals history to earn this honor, had an exceptionally successful rookie season in the dugout...

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Don't miss five "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week

November 07, 2014, 6:42am

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Last week, shortstop Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon won Silver Slugger Awards for being the top offensive players at their respective positions. Tomorrow, manager Matt Williams will find out if he's been named National League Manager of the Year for leading the 2014 Nationals to the best record in baseball. I know, I know, - awards season is not the same as watching actual baseball games. If you're missing your Nationals, however, you have the opportunity to watch five "Nationals...

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Catch six "Orioles Classics" games this week on MASN HD

November 07, 2014, 5:26am

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Although the season has been over for almost two weeks, baseball fans have tried to fill the void with awards season and the opening of free agency. Despite that fact, many Orioles fans are still missing watching their Birds play baseball. Well, we have a solution: Catch six "Orioles Classics" games this week on MASN HD. The games airing include three postseason games, the Orioles' 60th anniversary special and a few more. Here's what's on deck this week: Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.:...

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Throwback Thursday: LaRoche's not-so-off day

November 06, 2014, 6:38am

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Throwback Thursday: LaRoche's not-so-off day

The Sliver Slugger Awards will be handed out tonight to the best offensive performers at each position in both leagues. A few Nationals come to mind in the discussion for the award. Among them, of course, is Adam LaRoche. Whether it was game-tying home runs or walk-off hits, LaRoche's bat seemed to deliver the big knock when it mattered most. He finished the season with 26 home runs and 92 RBIs, ranking fourth and third, respectively, among National League first basemen. This week, I'm...

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Throwback Thursday: Cruz's dominating performance

November 06, 2014, 6:05am

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Throwback Thursday: Cruz's dominating performance

Tonight, the Silver Slugger Awards will be handed out to the best offensive player at each position in each league. Nelson Cruz led the major leagues in home runs, finishing with 40 during the regular season. He also ranked fourth in RBIs with 108. With those monster stats, Cruz could walk away with a Silver Slugger tonight. While we wait to hear if his name is called, let's take a look back on one of Cruz's most dominating offensive performances from 2014. The Orioles slugger smashed two...

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Nationals announce exhibition game vs. New York Yankees at Nationals Park

November 05, 2014, 10:48am

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The Washington Nationals announced today that their 2015 Spring Training schedule will conclude on April 4 with an exhibition game vs. the New York Yankees at Nationals Park. Just two days later, on April 6, the Nationals will begin the 2015 regular season by hosting the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Opening Day. This will mark the Yankees' fourth trip to Nationals Park, including a previous exhibition contest in 2013, and regular-season visits in 2006 and 2012. With the Nationals...

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Nationals announce 2015 spring training schedule

November 05, 2014, 7:56am

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The Washington Nationals today released their 30-game 2015 Spring Training schedule, which features 14 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL, including their Grapefruit League home opener on Thursday, March 5 vs. New York Mets. The Nationals' Grapefruit League slate includes a pair of visits from the NL Central Champion St. Louis Cardinals (Saturday, March 7 and Friday, March 27) as well as the AL Central Champion Detroit Tigers (Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 19). The New...

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Orioles tie for major league lead with three Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients

November 04, 2014, 2:41pm

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Earlier tonight Rawlings announced that three Orioles - shortstop J.J. Hardy, center fielder Adam Jones and right fielder Nick Markakis - have been named this year's American League Gold Glove Award recipients for defensive excellence at their respective positions. The Orioles and Kansas City Royals led the majors with three award winners each in 2014. This marks the third straight year the Orioles have had three players receive Gold Glove awards. It is the second career Gold Glove Award for...

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Jerry Blevins named to Sports Illustrated's Twitter 100 list

November 04, 2014, 11:01am

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Jerry Blevins named to Sports Illustrated's Twitter 100 list

Sports Illustrated recently released its fourth annual Twitter 100 list, compiling 100 accounts of the organization's favorite bloggers, writers and athletes. While we, along with loyal Nationals fans, were probably not surprised to see relief pitcher Jerry Blevins on the list, many may not be very familiar with Blevins - let alone know just how hilarious he can be. If the selfie he took above didn't convince you he deserved to be on the list, check out some of our other favorite tweets sent...

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Adam Jones named to Sports Illustrated's Twitter 100 list

November 04, 2014, 10:23am

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Adam Jones named to Sports Illustrated's Twitter 100 list

If you're an Orioles fan, you get the privilege to experience many baseball perks that many do not. You can watch at least 81 games per year from beautiful Oriole Park at Camden Yards. You saw the most home runs in the major leagues last season. You get to watch Adam Jones roam center field practically every day. And of course, you get to see his postgame pies to the face. For those who get to watch or read about Jones on a regular basis, it may seem like you really know the always-candid...

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Orioles make qualifying offer to OF Nelson Cruz; 3B Manny Machado and C Matt Wieters reinstated from 60-day DL

November 03, 2014, 12:03pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have made a Qualifying Offer to outfielder Nelson Cruz. Additionally, the club has reinstated third baseman Manny Machado and catcher Matt Wieters from the 60-day disabled list. Cruz, 34, was named 2014 Most Valuable Oriole by members of the local media after batting .271/.333/.525, leading the major leagues with 40 home runs and posting a career-high 108 RBI. Cruz made the AL All-Star Team for the third time, earning his first fan-elected start as...

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Nationals acquire right-hander Eric Fornataro

November 03, 2014, 9:26am

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The Washington Nationals acquired right-hander Eric Fornataro on a waiver claim from the St. Louis Cardinals today. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. In eight 2014 Major League appearances, Fornataro worked to a 4.66 ERA (5 ER, 9.2 IP), struck out three and walked only one. The hard-throwing right-hander has a 3.90 career ERA in 219 Minor League games. But in the two seasons in which he has been used exclusively as a reliever,...

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Nationals name Bob Miller vice president and assistant general manager

November 03, 2014, 5:38am

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The Washington Nationals welcomed Bob Miller to their front office staff today, naming him Vice President and Assistant General Manager. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Miller, who will assist in all facets of baseball operations, comes to the Nationals after nine seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, serving most recently as Vice President and Assistant General Manager to Reds' President of Baseball Operations and GM Walt Jocketty....

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Orioles decline their portion of 2015 option on outfielder Nick Markakis

October 31, 2014, 4:43pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have declined their portion of a mutual option on outfielder Nick Markakis for 2015. Markakis, 30, batted .276/.342/.386 with 14 home runs and 50 RBI in 155 games in 2014. The Orioles now have 32 players on their 40-man major league roster.

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Orioles claim left-hander Pat McCoy off waivers from Detroit

October 31, 2014, 10:49am

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The Orioles today announced that they have claimed left-hander Pat McCoy off waivers from Detroit. McCoy, 26, posted a 3.86 ERA (14.0IP, 6ER) over 14 appearances for the Tigers in 2014. He also went 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA (45.0IP, 15ER) in 30 appearances for Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo. Across all three levels, he held left-handed batters to a .208/.276/.299 line in 87 plate appearances last season. The Orioles now have 33 players on their 40-man major league roster.

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Catch this week's "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD

October 31, 2014, 6:52am

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It's been nearly a month since the Nationals played their last game. While spring training is still months away, MASN HD is airing five "Nationals Classics" games this week. Make sure you tune in this week to get your fix of some of the greatest games in Nats' history, including a pair of walk-off wins courtesy of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Here's what MASN has on deck this week: Monday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.: Zimmerman has earned the reputation of "Mr. Clutch" throughout his time in...

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Orioles exercise 2015 club options on left-hander Wei-Yin Chen and right-hander Darren O'Day

October 30, 2014, 2:09pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have exercised their 2015 club options on left-hander Wei-Yin Chen and right-hander Darren O'Day. Chen, 29, set career-highs with 16 wins and a 3.54 ERA (185.2IP, 73ER) in 31 starts for the Orioles in 2014. O'Day, 32, went 5-2 with four saves and ranked seventh among American League relievers with a career-best 1.70 ERA over 68 appearances (68.2IP, 13ER). The Orioles now have 32 players on their 40-man major league roster.