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Orioles announce 2015 spring training schedule

September 23, 2014, 7:11am

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The Orioles today announced their 2015 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Tuesday, March 3 with a 1:05 p.m. game in Lakeland against the Detroit Tigers. The Orioles will open their home schedule the next day, with a 1:05 p.m. game against the Tigers on Wednesday, March 4. The 2015 season will mark the sixth consecutive Spring Training for the Orioles in Sarasota, and the fifth in the renovated Ed Smith Stadium. Baltimore will face 10 different opponents during their 16-game home...

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Opposite dugout: Mets still have chance at winning record as they face Nats for last time in '14

September 23, 2014, 5:43am

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Opposite dugout: Mets still have chance at winning record as they face Nats for last time in '14

Manager: Terry Collins, fourth year Record: 76-80 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Lucas Duda (.254/.354/.479, 26 doubles, 28 HR, 86 RBIs); 2B Daniel Murphy (.295/.339/.410, 35 doubles, 9 HR, 55 RBIs); LHP Jon Niese (9-11, 3.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP); RHP Bartolo Colon (14-12, 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 3-13, 43 runs scored, 84 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 23: Bartolo Colon vs. Tanner Roark, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD Sept. 24: Dillon Gee vs. Gio Gonzalez, 7 p.m., MASN HD Sept....

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Jon Shepherd: Voices in the stands

September 23, 2014, 5:07am

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In 2007, I was where you are. I voraciously read about the Orioles and participated on message boards. My thoughts and discussions about baseball were largely limited to reacting to written pieces or the dizzying pace at the old Baltimore Sun Orioles forum. Perhaps different from you, I was becoming more and more a message board hero armed with a set of sabermetric concepts, but without much understanding of the underlying data science. As I became aware of my path to be an internet...

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Marty Niland: One blogger's vote for 2014 Nats awards

September 22, 2014, 5:29am

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Marty Niland: One blogger's vote for 2014 Nats awards

Each year, the D.C. chapter of the Internet Baseball Writers Association polls members of the Nationals blogosphere to determine its Player Achievement Awards. The voting is organized by District Sports Page editor and fellow MASNsports.com guest blogger Dave Nichols. This year's winners will be announced on Monday, Sept. 29 on the DC-IBWAA Web site. This blogger is honored to have a ballot this year. Here are the submissions in a few categories, with explanations. A player receives five...

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Andrew Stetka: Sizing up the O's potential playoff foes

September 22, 2014, 5:03am

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Andrew Stetka: Sizing up the O's potential playoff foes

In just over a week, the Orioles will dive into the postseason for the second time in three years. In 2012 there was a happy-to-be-here mindset, maybe not with the team, but definitely with the fan base. Things are different this time. There is an expectation. There won't be a one-game wild card playoff for the O's. They are guaranteed a five-game series in the American League Division Series and are going to have home field advantage. The only thing that remains unclear entering the final...

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Opposite dugout: Yankees desperate for wins as Jeter plays final series in New York

September 22, 2014, 4:11am

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Opposite dugout: Yankees desperate for wins as Jeter plays final series in New York

Manager: Joe Girardi, seventh year Record: 80-75 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: SS Derek Jeter (.255/.303/.311, 22 extra-base hits, 43 RBIs); CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.271/.328/.419, 27 doubles, 16 HR, 70 RBIs, 39 SB); RHP Michael Pineda (3-5, 2.15 ERA, 0.93 WHIP); RHP Brandon McCarthy (7-4, 2.54 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 4-11, 37 runs scored, 72 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 22: Michael Pineda vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN HD Sept. 23: Brandon McCarthy vs. TBA, 7 p.m.,...

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Nelson Cruz named 2014 Most Valuable Oriole

September 21, 2014, 6:34am

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Nelson Cruz named 2014 Most Valuable Oriole

The Orioles today announced that Nelson Cruz has been voted winner of the 2014 Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole Award by members of the local media who cover the team on a regular basis. He will be recognized for his accomplishments in an on-field ceremony prior to today's regular season home finale against the Boston Red Sox. Cruz enters play today leading the major leagues with 39 home runs, and he has surpassed the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his career in 2014. His 39 homers...

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Nationals reinstate Ryan Zimmerman

September 20, 2014, 11:14am

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The Washington Nationals today reinstated third baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the 15-day Disabled List (hamstring). Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Zimmerman, 29, returns to the Nationals' active roster after missing 55 games with a right hamstring strain, suffered July 22 at Colorado. In 53 games this season, Zimmerman has hit .282 with a .345 on-base percentage and a .456 slugging percentage. While spending time at third base,...

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The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation introduces 50/50 raffle

September 19, 2014, 9:37am

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Nationals fans can purchase Raffle tickets to benefit the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation cornerstone programs The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation announced today that it will begin the new 50/50 Raffle during the Nationals final regular season homestand. Through the 50/50 Raffle, fans will have a chance to win large cash prizes while supporting the Dream Foundation's cornerstone programs. The Raffle tickets will be sold Tuesday, September 23 through Saturday, September 27, and...

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Back the Nats during MASN Social Media Weekend presented by COX

September 19, 2014, 9:22am

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Back the Nats during MASN Social Media Weekend presented by COX

It's hard to believe the regular season is coming to a close. The Nationals will host their final home series of the regular season this weekend. MASN will also host its final social media weekend, presented by COX. We want to reward you for being loyal in backing the Nats this season. By using the hashtag #IBackTheNats throughout the weekend, you have a chance to win awesome prizes including autographed memorabilia, special #IBackTheNats koozies, Nats prize packs, and more! Also, be...

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Reliving the Nats' championship celebration

September 19, 2014, 6:45am

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Reliving the Nats' championship celebration

On Tuesday night, the Nationals became the first team in the major leagues to clinch a division title. The Nats have been here before, winning their second National League East title in three years, but the story this year was written a little differently. The Nationals clinched in front of their home crowd in 2012. Of course, there is no place like home, but if the Nats could choose to clinch anywhere else, I'm sure Atlanta would be at the top of that list. So the stage was set. In...

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Patrick Reddington: Out of the shadows, potential postseason problems don't concern Nats

September 19, 2014, 5:53am

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Patrick Reddington: Out of the shadows, potential postseason problems don't concern Nats

Though the Washington Nationals don't know who their opponent will be, they know now that they will be bringing postseason baseball back to the nation's capital in October. The Nationals clinched the National League East division this week in Atlanta's Turner Field, but during last week's homestand they received a reminder of just how difficult it can be to deal with the not only the so-called "sun monster" in the outfield at Nationals Park, but also the shadows cast over the mound and...

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Matthew Taylor: Seeing players as human beings

September 19, 2014, 4:55am

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Matthew Taylor: Seeing players as human beings

The appeal of sports is built on emotion, and the past week has delivered plenty of it for Orioles fans. The highs and the lows have served to humanize the players for whom we cheer and have reminded me of how limited my perspective on them actually is. If there's a common thread for me between the elation provided by the O's clinching their first division title since 1997 and the disappointment produced by Chris Davis' suspension for Adderall use, it's this: Both moments afforded me a...

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Opposite dugout: Struggling Red Sox meet O's for last time this season

September 19, 2014, 4:51am

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Opposite dugout: Struggling Red Sox meet O's for last time this season

Manager: John Farrell, second year Record: 66-87 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: DH David Ortiz (.261/.355/.504, 27 doubles, 32 HR, 99 RBIs); LF Yoenis Cespedes (.257/.300/.451, 35 doubles, 21 HR, 95 RBIs, 84 R); RHP Rubby De La Rosa (5-7, 4.31 ERA, 1.47 WHIP); RHP Joe Kelly (4-4, 4.28 ERA, 1.38 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 6-10, 52 runs scored, 73 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 19: Allen Webster vs. Kevin Gausman, 7 p.m., MASN HD Sept. 20: Rubby De La Rosa vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m.,...

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Updates on LaRoche and Zimmerman

September 18, 2014, 2:51pm

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Last night, none of the Nationals' regular starters played in the team's 3-1 loss to the Braves. Manager Matt Williams indicated most, if not all of the starters would return to the lineup tonight as the Nats begin a four-game series with the Marlins. First baseman Adam LaRoche is the lone starter that will be on the bench tonight. According to Williams, LaRoche is still battling a sore back which has plagued him for most of the month. "He's been battling that back issue for a while,"...

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Looking back at the O's celebration Tuesday

September 18, 2014, 11:44am

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Looking back at the O's celebration Tuesday

The Orioles had a celebration for the books Tuesday. By taking down the Blue Jays in front of a roaring crowd of 35,257 fans, the O's clinched the American League East for the first time since 1997. The party began in the first inning on Steve Pearce's huge three-run homer, and then there was no turning back. Tommy Hunter got Ryan Goins to ground out to Pearce in the top of the ninth to end the game. The 8-2 win was in the books, and the celebration started. The team flooded the field and...

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David Huzzard: Nats' new magic number is 11

September 18, 2014, 5:53am

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David Huzzard: Nats' new magic number is 11

Eleven wins. That is what it will take for the Nationals to win the World Series. Sounds doable, right? All they need to do is go 11-8 in the month of October and they are not just the champions of the National League East, but the champions of the world. Winning 11 games in a month, playing three games over .500 - neither sounds too difficult for a team like the Nationals. Then you start looking at stats. The Nationals are second in the National League in runs scored with the only team in...

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Zach Wilt: Enjoying the DMV baseball renaissance

September 18, 2014, 5:35am

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Zach Wilt: Enjoying the DMV baseball renaissance

I've spent most of the last 24 hours wondering if Tuesday night actually happened and have been quietly humming "We Won't Stop" to myself over and over. It's a catchy tune. After watching highlights on MLB.com and listening to the interviews here on MASNsports.com, I can confirm that it really wasn't a dream, Baltimore. The Orioles are American League East champions. Yes, that crazy night actually occurred. While my attention was focused solely on the festivities at Camden Yards on...

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Opposite dugout: Marlins and Nats get familiar as regular season nears conclusion

September 18, 2014, 4:41am

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Opposite dugout: Marlins and Nats get familiar as regular season nears conclusion

Manager: Mike Redmond, second year Record: 74-77 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF Marcell Ozuna (.270/.318/.456, 25 doubles, 23 HR, 85 RBIs); 3B Casey McGehee (.292/.362/.365, 28 doubles, 4 HR, 70 RBIs); RHP Jarred Cosart (4-2, 2.05 ERA, 1.01 WHIP); RHP Tom Koehler (9-9, 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 5-6, 48 runs scored, 56 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 18: Brad Hand vs. Gio Gonzalez, 7 p.m., MASN HD Sept. 19: Tom Koehler vs. Doug Fister, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD Sept. 20:...

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Hearing from Williams, Treinen and Souza after Nats' 3-1 loss

September 17, 2014, 7:01pm

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Hearing from Williams, Treinen and Souza after Nats' 3-1 loss

The Nationals fell short in their quest to sweep the Braves, but they do leave Atlanta with a National League East title in their hands. Washington finished the season series against Atlanta with an 8-11 record. Tonight, rookie pitcher Blake Treinen pitched five scoreless innings, but the Nats fell to the Braves 3-1. The lone Nats run came on Steven Souza Jr.'s first major league home run. Here's clubhouse reaction from manager Matt Williams, Treinen and Souza. Williams: On Treinen's...