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We're scoreless in Atlanta (Nats fall 3-1)

September 17, 2014, 3:59pm

Well, we have a pitchers' duel in Atlanta. Nationals rookie Blake Treinen and Atlanta starter Alex Wood have each thrown three scoreless innings. Wood has allowed one hit, a single to Danny Espinosa, and has struck out five. Treinen has given up three hits and struck out two. Before the game, manager Matt Williams said Treinen is expected to throw between 60 and 70 pitches. Treinen has thrown 29 pitches through three innings. Update: Steven Souza Jr. broke the scoreless tie in the...

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Williams on resting players and Zimmerman's progress

September 17, 2014, 3:08pm

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Williams on resting players and Zimmerman's progress

Manager Matt Williams is fielding a noticeably different lineup tonight as the Nationals try to sweep the Braves in Atlanta. He wanted to rest all of his regular starters one night after clinching the National League East title, but Williams anticipates that most of his position players will be back in the lineup tomorrow night in Miami. "There's a long way to go yet. It's gratifying," Williams said to reporters of the division title. "It's a culmination of a lot of hard work for guys...

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Orioles select the contract of infielder Christian Walker from Triple-A Norfolk

September 17, 2014, 10:16am

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The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Christian Walker from Triple-A Norfolk. Walker, 23, was named the 2014 Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year. He hit a combined .288/.357/.489 with 53 extra-base hits, 96 RBI and 73 runs scored in 139 total games with Double-A Bowie (.301/.367/.516 in 95 games) and Triple-A Norfolk (.259/.335/.428 in 44 games), leading all Orioles minor leaguers in home runs (26) and RBI (96) in 2014. He was named the...

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Rachel Levitin: Nats have come a long way to earn second NL East crown in three years

September 17, 2014, 5:14am

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Rachel Levitin: Nats have come a long way to earn second NL East crown in three years

Well, that answers that. The Nationals are officially the National League East champions for the second time in three years after clinching that spot at Turner Field in Atlanta on Tuesday night. What a ride it's been thus far. To think that just two years ago, a perennial cellar-dweller clinched its first division title and has continued to make its visible imprint upon the major league landscape since then. Sure, the success of the 2014 squad can be attributed to many within the current...

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Daniel Clark: AL East champion Orioles overcome doubters and adversity

September 17, 2014, 4:36am

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The Orioles are the 2014 American League East champions - it has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? As I sit here writing - some 10,201 miles away from the wild scenes of celebration last night at Camden Yards - I can't help but think how appropriate the following quote is with respect to the Orioles' 2014 season, a season that has seen the team win just its ninth division title in 60 years and its first since 1997. "Everyone is handed adversity in life. No one's journey is easy. It's how...

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Nats clinch NL East with 3-0 win over Braves

September 16, 2014, 4:17pm

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Nats clinch NL East with 3-0 win over Braves

Neither the Nationals nor the Braves have found a way to break through against tonight's starters at Turner Field, as the game remains scoreless in the fourth. Tanner Roark has allowed two hits, walked none and struck out three in three innings. He has thrown 41 pitches, 28 for strikes. Denard Span, Bryce Harper, Wilson Ramos and Roark each singled for the Nats, who have been kept off the board by veteran Aaron Harang. The Braves right-hander stranded two runners in each of the first two...

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Williams on Zimmerman, Harper and possibly clinching in Atlanta

September 16, 2014, 2:27pm

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Williams on Zimmerman, Harper and possibly clinching in Atlanta

The magic number is down to two and the Nationals are in position to wrap up their second National League East title in three seasons tonight on their archrival's turf. The club has gotten there with a day-by-day approach, refusing to look too far ahead. Even with clinching such a realistic possibility, manager Matt Williams still isn't ready to do more than dance around the topic. "We have to play good. (Aaron Harang's) pitched really good against us, this team's played really well...

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Orioles announce series of "We Won't Stop" rallies

September 16, 2014, 12:30pm

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The Orioles today announced a series of 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 weeks, with appearances at the Hard Rock CafÃ© in the Inner Harbor on September 18 and October 1, Stevenson University on September 29, and the plaza at Pratt and Light Streets on October 3. Additionally, Miller Lite will sponsor rallies at Mothers Bar and Grille in Federal...

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Orioles encourage fans to wear orange as part of "Orange Out" tonight at Oriole Park

September 16, 2014, 9:39am

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In support of the quest for an American League East Division title, the Orioles are asking fans to show their support by wearing the color orange to tonight's 7:05 p.m. game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park. As part of the "Orange Out," the Orioles are also encouraging fans to use the hashtags #OrangeOut and #WeWontStop across social media platforms. Tickets starting at $9 for tonight's game are still available and can be purchased by calling 1-888-848-BIRD or online at...

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Nick Markakis named Orioles nominee for the 2014 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet

September 16, 2014, 9:22am

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Beginning Tomorrow, Fans Can Vote on ChevyBaseball.com for the National Recipient and Register for a Chance to Win a Trip to the 2014 World Series Major League Baseball and Chevrolet, the official vehicle of MLB, today announced that Nick Markakis was named the Orioles 2014 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Markakis is one of the 30 Club finalists for the annual Award, which recognizes a Major League Baseball player who best represents the game of...

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Dave Nichols: Division crown in sight, but still work to be done

September 16, 2014, 5:52am

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Dave Nichols: Division crown in sight, but still work to be done

Entering play Tuesday, the Nationals' magic number to clinch the National League East was two. All they have to do is win one of the next two games against the Braves and the Nats will take the division title with almost two weeks left in the season. After they sew up the division, it'll give manager Matt Williams time to rest some guys, sort out his bullpen and set his starting rotation for the playoffs. The Nats won't be taking it easy, though, as they are a half-game ahead of the...

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Jon Shepherd: Responsibly addressing baseball's drug problem

September 15, 2014, 6:42pm

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Jon Shepherd: Responsibly addressing baseball's drug problem

Last week, an emotionally charged issue came back full-speed as the Orioles were calmly tying up the American League East. Chris Davis was suspended for 25 games for using an amphetamine without a doctor's note. The amphetamine in question, Adderall, is a fairly common one used to treat individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A little over 10 percent of major league players use the drug fairly because they have applied to use it. That number may seem high, but it resides...

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Orioles and American Heart Association to celebrate partnership with Baltimore Heart Ball launch event

September 15, 2014, 12:04pm

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Prior to the September 17 game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Orioles will host the American Heart Association and top donors for the 2015 Baltimore Heart Ball on the Centerfield Roof Deck for a special partnership launch event. The pregame activities will be highlighted by two on-field check presentations to the American Heart Association - one from the Orioles, and one from the event chair, SunTrust Foundation - to signify the official beginning of fundraising for the Heart Ball. The...

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Opposite dugout: Braves trying to keep Nats from clinching NL East in Atlanta

September 15, 2014, 5:35am

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Opposite dugout: Braves trying to keep Nats from clinching NL East in Atlanta

Manager: Fredi Gonzalez, fourth year Record: 75-74 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 1B Freddie Freeman (.293/.390/.476, 41 doubles, 18 HR, 73 RBIs, 90 R); LF Justin Upton (.277/.351/.502, 32 doubles, 27 HR, 96 RBIs); LHP Alex Wood (10-10, 2.83 ERA, 1.14 WHIP); RHP Ervin Santana (14-8, 3.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 10-6, 64 runs scored, 48 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 15: Ervin Santana vs. Stephen Strasburg, 7 p.m., MASN HD Sept. 16: Aaron Harang vs. Tanner Roark, 7...

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Andrew Stetka: Orioles on the verge of something magic

September 15, 2014, 5:00am

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As long as you haven't been living under a rock over the past week or so, you'd know that it was a pretty awful week in sports. Stories of off-the-field issues and injuries polluted the news landscape and made us all feel pretty down. Most of this horrible news was confined to the NFL, but some leaked its way into baseball, including Marlins star Giancarlo Stanton getting hit in the face with a pitch and being hospitalized and Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon making a rude gesture at his own...

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Marty Niland: No slow lane on the road to the 2014 postseason

September 15, 2014, 4:49am

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Marty Niland: No slow lane on the road to the 2014 postseason

It comes down to this: With 14 games left in the regular season, the Nationals visit their division archrivals in Atlanta with a chance to clinch the National League East, drop the Braves below .500 and send them to the outer fringes of the postseason picture. In a season where they've overcome numerous injuries and setbacks, and a year removed from a disappointing out-of-the-money finish, it would be nice if the Nats could clinch in front of their home fans. But it's a great consolation to...

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays look to stay alive in AL East race

September 15, 2014, 4:12am

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays look to stay alive in AL East race

Manager: John Gibbons, second year Record: 77-71 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF Jose Bautista (.285/.399/.523, 26 doubles, 32 HR, 97 RBIs, 88 R); 1B Edwin Encarnacion (.262/.351/.555, 25 doubles, 32 HR, 85 RBIs); RHP Marcus Stroman (10-5, 3.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP); RHP Drew Hutchison (10-11, 4.36 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 6-7, 57 runs scored, 50 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 15: Marcus Stroman vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD Sept. 16: Drew Hutchison vs. Ubaldo Jimenez,...

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Mets take early lead (Nats fall 4-3)

September 12, 2014, 3:43pm

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The Mets took advantage of Gio Gonzalez's early first inning troubles. Gonzalez allowed a leadoff single to Mets' left fielder Eric Young Jr., hit Juan Lagares with a pitch, and with one out, walked Lucas Duda. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud followed with a bases-clearing double to give the Mets a 3-0 lead after one inning. With two runs scored, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos dropped the ball at the plate, which allowed Duda to score. We head to the second inning with the Nats trailing 3-0. Update:...

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Nats and Mets lineups

September 12, 2014, 12:06pm

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The Nationals will continue their four-game series with the Mets tonight. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez will face right-hander Dillon Gee. Gonzalez is 6-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 11 starts against the Mets, while Gee is 7-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 13 starts against the Nats. First baseman Adam LaRoche is 6-for-28 in his career with three home runs against Gee. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 2B Asdrubal Cabrera 3B Anthony Rendon 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF Bryce Harper C Wilson Ramos RF...

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Patrick Reddington: Tough rotation decision ahead

September 12, 2014, 6:15am

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Patrick Reddington: Tough rotation decision ahead

Back in January, when there was still some question about which pitcher would fill out the fifth spot in the Nationals rotation behind Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister, 27-year-old right-hander Tanner Roark was asked about competing for a starting spot or possibly pitching out of the Nats bullpen. "I'd love to be the fifth starter," Roark told reporters, "but if I can make the team out of spring training, that would be great to help the team out any way I...