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Red October: Back for Game 2 at Nationals Park

October 04, 2014, 11:45am

We're back on a beautiful fall day in D.C. for Game 2 of the NLDS! The Nationals look to bounce back after dropping Game 1 last night. Just like yesterday, you can follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at masnNationals. We had a lot of fun yesterday talking with fans at the ballpark and on social media! We're looking forward to today, and hope to see you out here! 4:22 p.m. - Olivia - It's a brisk and beautiful day here at the park. Here are some pictures from...

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Orioles announce ALCS postseason ticket options

October 04, 2014, 8:00am

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The Orioles today announced two options for fans to purchase American League Championship Series tickets, which will be available exclusively online. Fans are encouraged to visit www.orioles.com/postseason for a Postseason seating chart, schedule, and additional ticket information. Both options are for fans to purchase only American League Championship Series tickets (ALDS tickets are sold out and a limited number of World Series tickets will be made available for sale at a later date). Option...

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Ausmus after Game 2 loss: "If we have a lead in the eighth inning Sunday, we're going to have to find somebody"

October 03, 2014, 12:28pm

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Ausmus after Game 2 loss: "If we have a lead in the eighth inning Sunday, we're going to have to find somebody"

After again watching his bullpen let the Orioles post a big eighth inning to cement a Division Series win, Tigers manager Brad Ausmus didn't know how he'd handle a lead going forward with his club one game away from being eliminated. For the second straight game, Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria simply couldn't record outs. Handed a three-run lead in the eighth, the late-inning duo combined to surrender four runs on three hits and a walk in their combined one inning of work. In Game 1 a...

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Patrick Reddington: Strasburg healthy and ready for first postseason start

October 03, 2014, 5:24am

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Patrick Reddington: Strasburg healthy and ready for first postseason start

Yes, Stephen Strasburg grew up watching Jake Peavy pitch for the San Diego Padres. Yes, the two are friendly. Yes, they live near one another in San Diego, apparently. But the Nationals' 26-year-old right-hander isn't so in awe of the veteran right-hander he grew up watching that he's going to have any problem going out to the mound today and beating one of his childhood idols. "Yeah, I've met him him a few times," Strasburg told reporters on Thursday who asked about facing the San...

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Opposite dugout: Streaky Giants bring postseason experience to NLDS vs. Nats

October 03, 2014, 5:13am

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Opposite dugout: Streaky Giants bring postseason experience to NLDS vs. Nats

Manager: Bruce Bochy, eighth year Regular season record: 88-74 Last 10 games: 5-5, including NL wild card win Who to watch: C Buster Posey (.311/.364/.490, 28 doubles, 22 HR, 89 RBIs); RF Hunter Pence (.277/.332/.445, 29 doubles, 10 triples, 20 HR, 74 RBIs, 106 R); RHP Jake Peavy (6-4, 2.17 ERA, 1.04 WHIP); RHP Tim Hudson (9-13, 3.57 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 2-5, 30 runs scored, 41 runs allowed Pitching probables Game 1, Oct. 3: Jake Peavy vs. Stephen Strasburg, 3 p.m., FS1 Game...

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Matthew Taylor: Hoping to fulfill parade promise to my son

October 03, 2014, 4:45am

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Matthew Taylor: Hoping to fulfill parade promise to my son

Baseball is the World Series and a championship team! Celebration and parades, confetti in the streets. And maybe, just maybe, this year that team is your team. Because in baseball, anything is possible. I promised my son a parade. We've read the book "Baseball Is ..." several times ever since my father purchased it as a gift for his grandson. That grandson has always loved the section quoted above, which begins on a page illustrated with players in a pileup, the word "Champs!" on the...

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Ausmus discusses Tigers' end of 12-3 loss in ALDS Game 1

October 02, 2014, 6:54pm

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Ausmus discusses Tigers' end of 12-3 loss in ALDS Game 1

Tigers skipper Brad Ausmus' first postseason game as a manager didn't quite go the way he hoped. A tight contest turned into a rout when few miscues in the eighth contributed to an eight-run inning for the Orioles, who handed Detroit a 12-3 loss in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. In the top of the eighth with the dangerous heart of the Tigers' order due up, Torii Hunter lined into a double play when Ian Kinsler ran on his own, making it easy work for J.J. Hardy after a...

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Red October: All set for Game 1 at Nationals Park

October 02, 2014, 6:00pm

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We're back and ready for baseball! Olivia and Bobby here with you for the Game 1 of the NLDS. Like we blogged yesterday, we'll be here all through the series, bringing you behind-the-scenes looks at the Nationals. So, be sure to follow along with MASN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. We'll keep updating this blog, so check in throughout the day to see what's new leading up to and during the game. Let's get started! 9 a.m. - Bobby - As expected, Stephen Strasburg will get...

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David Huzzard: However you measure it, the Nationals dominated in 2014

October 02, 2014, 4:30am

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Just as it is unfair to judge a painting until the artist makes the final stroke, it is unfair to judge a baseball team until it's played its final game. On Sunday, the Nationals finished off the regular season with a masterful pitching performance by Jordan Zimmermann, as he threw the first no-hitter in Nationals history. It was truly the perfect ending to what had become a dominant season. Step behind a tapestry and the artist's plan will be lost in the mess of threads, but step around to...

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Zach Wilt: Who has advantage in ALDS matchup?

October 02, 2014, 4:17am

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Zach Wilt: Who has advantage in ALDS matchup?

The first pitch of Orioles postseason is just hours away. For me, like just about everyone in Birdland, it can't come soon enough. Who else has had trouble sleeping this week? It feels like forever since the O's took the field, even longer since they were at Camden Yards. While the American League East champs have prepared for the Detroit Tigers to come to town, this nervous fan has spent days researching the Birds opponent from every possible angle. After reading thousands of words in...

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Operation October: ALDS Eve

October 01, 2014, 4:47pm

We are officially less than 24 hours away from the beginning of the Orioles' 2014 postseason run. This is it, Baltimore. After you pinch yourself, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. Trust me, you won't regret it. We'll be giving fans behind-the-scenes glances at the O's playoff run through our social media networks. On top of that, we'll be running a live Operation October blog each day, allowing you to keep up with us all in one place. So without...

Orioles announce updated list of "We Won't Stop" rallies

October 01, 2014, 10:10am

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The Orioles today announced an updated list of their series of "We Won't Stop" rallies to generate excitement for the team's push for the postseason. A "We Won't Stop" street team will travel throughout Baltimore and surrounding areas over the next few week, with several former Orioles players and the Oriole Bird also participating. The "We Won't Stop" team will give away promotional items, and fans will have the chance to win autographed memorabilia. The current list of rally dates...

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Opposite dugout: Tigers bring power arms, power bats into ALDS

October 01, 2014, 6:43am

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Opposite dugout: Tigers bring power arms, power bats into ALDS

Manager: Brad Ausmus, first year Record: 90-72 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Miguel Cabrera (.313/.371/.524, 52 doubles, 25 HR, 109 RBIs, 101 R); DH Victor Martinez (.335/.409/.565, 33 doubles, 32 HR, 103 RBIs); RHP Max Scherzer (18-5, 3.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP); LHP David Price (15-12, 3.26 ERA, 1.08 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 5-1, 33 runs scored, 20 runs allowed Pitching probables Game 1, Oct. 2: Max Scherzer vs. Chris Tillman, 5:30 p.m., TBS Game 2, Oct. 3: Justin Verlander vs. TBA, 12...

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Red October: Prepping for the postseason

October 01, 2014, 5:32am

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Red October: Prepping for the postseason

Hey, Nats Nation. Olivia and Bobby here. The NLDS is almost here, and we're taking you along for our journey every step of the way. When the Nationals head to San Francisco, we'll be along for the ride, documenting our trip through tweets, Facebook updates, Instagram, this blog and even on Snapchat! So, click on the links above to get started. We're so excited to show you behind-the-scenes looks at your favorite team and sights of the ballpark! We'll keep adding updates to the top of this...

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Rachel Levitin: Ready for another round of October baseball in D.C.

October 01, 2014, 5:18am

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Rachel Levitin: Ready for another round of October baseball in D.C.

When I first moved to D.C. in 2005 to start my freshman year at American University, my dad used to joke and say, "Good thing they've got a baseball team just in time for you to start. They must've known you were coming." This was funny unto himself, to me, and my family since I grew up and went to grade school within walking distance of Wrigley Field. It's because of that particular upbringing that I developed a love for the game of baseball. The sport's storied history was and still...

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Daniel Clark: Four keys to Orioles having ALDS success

October 01, 2014, 4:52am

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With the regular season having come to a close, now is a good opportunity to reflect on expectations for the 2014 season and appreciate just how impressive this Orioles team has performed. Despite the numerous injuries and suspensions during the journey, a 96-66 record, a 12-game division lead and a ninth American League East title was probably more than what even the most optimistic Orioles fan expected. And now, as the postseason swings into gear, the city of Baltimore holds high hopes that...

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Operation October: Preparing for the postseason

September 30, 2014, 7:32pm

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Operation October: Preparing for the postseason

It's officially October, which means postseason baseball at Camden Yards is finally here! It's been two long weeks since the Orioles clinched the American League East title, and the city of Baltimore has been more than ready for the Birds to host the AL Division Series. As dedicated O's fans, we know you #StayHungry for more Orioles access, so we'll be giving you a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our social media journey each day of the Birds' playoff run. Be sure to check in to Operation...

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Matt Kremnitzer: Can the Orioles rotation hold up?

September 30, 2014, 12:59pm

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The offseason addition of Ubaldo Jimenez was supposed to bolster a decent group of Orioles starting pitchers that included Chris Tillman, Wei-Yin Chen, Bud Norris and Miguel Gonzalez (along with Kevin Gausman waiting in the wings). Instead, Jimenez was terrible and was eventually demoted to the bullpen, Gausman joined the rotation full-time and every non-Jimenez starter finished the season with an ERA of 3.65 or lower. As a group, the O's rotation finished the season a respectable fifth in the...

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Right-hander Zimmermann named National League Player of the Week

September 29, 2014, 11:37am

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Right-hander Zimmermann named National League Player of the Week

One day after throwing the first no-hitter in Washington Nationals history, right-hander Jordan Zimmermann was named the National League Player of the Week. Major League Baseball made the announcement this afternoon on MLB Network. Zimmermann allowed one walk and struck out 10 Miami Marlins in a masterful performance to close the regular season with the first no-hitter thrown by a D.C. pitcher since Bobby Burke on Aug. 8, 1931. In earning his second NL Player...

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Andrew Stetka: Preparing for the postseason

September 29, 2014, 5:21am

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Andrew Stetka: Preparing for the postseason

It's obvious that Buck Showalter has done an admirable job in leading the Orioles since 2010 when he took over for Juan Samuel and Dave Trembely before him. Showalter has led the Birds to two postseason berths now and the team heads into this year's playoffs as a division champion for the first time since 1997. There's one thing that could tell you just how good Showalter is in the coming weeks, though, and that's his ability to prepare his team for the postseason. I'm not entirely sure...