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Marty Niland: Nats hit milestones on a historic day

July 21, 2014, 5:13am

As America commemorated 45 years since the first human steps on the moon Sunday, the Nationals were celebrating some milestones and anniversaries of their own on the way to their 53rd victory of 2013, a 5-4 walk-off win over Milwaukee. Gio Gonzalez labored through one of his more difficult starts of the season, but he collected five strikeouts in his 3 1/3-inning stint. The last of those, dealt to Rickie Weeks leading off the third, was the 1,000th of Gonzalez's career. In his seventh...

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Opposite dugout: Red-hot Angels match big bats with O's

July 21, 2014, 4:45am

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Opposite dugout: Red-hot Angels match big bats with O's

Manager: Mike Scioscia, 15th year Record: 59-38 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: CF Mike Trout (.313/.400/.612, 29 doubles, 23 HR, 74 RBIs, 69 R); 1B Albert Pujols (.276/.326/.483, 20 doubles, 20 HR, 65 RBIs, 59 R); LF Josh Hamilton (.293/.372/.440, 18 XBH, 27 RBIs); RHP Jered Weaver (10-6, 3.43 ERA, 1.14 WHIP) Season series vs. O's (2013): 2-5, 27 runs scored, 30 runs allowed Pitching probables July 21: Matt Shoemaker vs. Bud Norris, 10 p.m., MASN2 HD July 22: Hector Santiago vs. Miguel...

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Andrew Stetka: Time for trade rumors to fly

July 21, 2014, 4:41am

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Andrew Stetka: Time for trade rumors to fly

A quick check of your calendar will serve as a simple reminder that this is the season of the rumor in baseball. Sure, there's that little period in December called the Winter Meetings, but in terms of in-season action, this is when it starts to get good. Everything is leading up to about 11 days from now when the non-waiver trade deadline hits and we really see what teams are contenders and which ones are pretenders. For the Orioles, it's pretty clear they are the former. The Birds find...

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Williams on Nats' walk-off win over Brewers

July 20, 2014, 2:44pm

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Williams on Nats' walk-off win over Brewers

Manager Matt Williams seemed a bit relieved to see the Nationals pull off a walk-off 5-4 win over the Brewers Sunday after a back-and-forth affair that seemed dangerously close to a loss. Rafael Soriano might've taken his third blown save in the top of the ninth, but Jayson Werth was able to give the Nats a series victory with his two-out RBI double in the bottom of the frame. Ryan Zimmerman provided a huge two-run homer, tying the game as part of the Nats' three-run fourth inning. It was...

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Nationals agree to terms with RHP Erick Fedde

July 20, 2014, 1:44pm

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The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Fedde, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound junior out of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, is regarded as one of the top collegiate arms in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft and is...

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Rizzo on signing Fedde and more on draft signing deadline day

July 18, 2014, 2:41pm

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Rizzo on signing Fedde and more on draft signing deadline day

The Nationals beat today's deadline to sign 2014 draft picks by coming to terms with their first-round pick, right-hander Erick Fedde out of UNLV. Fedde went 8-2 with a 1.76 ERA in 11 starts as a junior this season, but his year was cut short by Tommy John surgery. However, the Nats did miss out on two of their top-10 round picks, failing to agree to contracts with second-round left-hander Andrew Suarez and ninth-round first baseman Austin Byler. The silver lining is that Washington receives...

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A look at the best of the best from the first half

July 18, 2014, 9:49am

With the second half of the season starting, today is the perfect time to reflect on some of the best plays from the Nationals' season so far Nate McLouth made a fantastic sliding grab before crashing into the wall in foul territory. Your browser does not support iframes. With the Nationals trailing 7-6 in the eighth, Jayson Werth blasted a grand slam to lead them to a win over the Marlins. Your browser does not support iframes. Danny Espinosa and Kevin Frandsen teamed up to hit the...

The best plays from the Orioles' first half

July 18, 2014, 9:21am

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From walk-offs to diving plays and more, the Orioles have made their 52 first-half wins exciting to watch. Without further ado, let's relive some of our favorite plays from the Birds' first half of the season. Nick Markakis made a great diving catch, then threw to second to complete the double play. Your browser does not support iframes. Chris Davis smashed three home runs in the Orioles' 9-2 victory over the Pirates.Your browser does not support iframes. Nelson Cruz launched a...

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National buzz surrounding Nats after first half of season

July 18, 2014, 8:03am

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National buzz surrounding Nats after first half of season

Baseball is back! After a brief hiatus, the Nationals will kick off their second half of the season at home. While we're technically past the halfway point of the season, the All-Star break seems like a natural time to evaluate the first halves of teams' seasons. The Nats sit in a first-place tie with the Braves in the National League East with a 51-42 record. Before the Brewers-Nationals series kicks off tonight, let's take a look back at what national writers are saying about the Nats...

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National buzz surrounding O's after first half of the season

July 18, 2014, 7:24am

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National buzz surrounding O's after first half of the season

Although teams have technically played more than half of their games, the All-Star festivities serve as a clean break in the season, offering a time for players, managers, front offices, spectators and national writers to evaluate teams' seasons so far. And for the O's, all seems well when looking at their record. The Orioles, who in the offseason were projected to sit toward the bottom of the tough American League East, are in first place and have a four-game lead over the second-place Blue...

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Patrick Reddington: Strasburg hopes for better results against Brewers

July 18, 2014, 7:07am

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Patrick Reddington: Strasburg hopes for better results against Brewers

The Nationals were looking for a strong outing from Stephen Strasburg during the finale of the last series they played with the Milwaukee Brewers during Washington's trip to Miller Park in late June. The previous night's 16-inning marathon left the Nats bullpen depleted, but they'd outlasted the Brewers and set themselves up with an opportunity for a three-game sweep of the National League Central's first-place team. Strasburg was in the midst of a rough stretch of starts, however, in which...

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Matthew Taylor: Where O's record is concerned, no apologies necessary

July 18, 2014, 6:21am

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Matthew Taylor: Where O's record is concerned, no apologies necessary

Baseball's intermission is over. The second act of the 2014 season is about to get under way. Before we dim the house lights and take in the rest of the show, let's be clear about one thing: Orioles fans don't need to apologize for the team's success. The Orioles have their share of critics despite leading the American League East at the All-Star break for the first time since 1997. I was reminded of that reality by a fellow baseball fan this week when he commented of the O's first-place...

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Opposite dugout: Brewers look to fend off division challengers coming out of break

July 18, 2014, 4:38am

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Opposite dugout: Brewers look to fend off division challengers coming out of break

Manager: Ron Roenicke, fourth year Record: 53-43 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: CF Carlos Gomez (.304/.370/.510, 24 doubles, 14 HR, 48 RBIs); C Jonathan Lucroy (.315/.385/.494, 32 doubles, 9 HR, 44 RBIs); RF Ryan Braun (.298/.348/.515, 19 doubles, 11 HR, 52 RBIs); RHP Kyle Lohse (9-4, 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 1-2, 11 runs scored, 9 runs allowed Pitching probables July 18: Kyle Lohse vs. Stephen Strasburg, 7 p.m., MASN HD July 19: Matt Garza vs. Gio Gonzalez, 7 p.m., MASN...

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Opposite dugout: Major league-leading A's give O's plenty to handle coming out of break

July 18, 2014, 3:12am

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Opposite dugout: Major league-leading A's give O's plenty to handle coming out of break

Manager: Bob Melvin, fourth year Record: 59-36 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 1B Brandon Moss (.268/.349/.530, 17 doubles, 21 HR, 66 RBIs); 3B Josh Donaldson (.238/.317/.449, 20 HR, 65 RBIs, 61 R); RHP Jeff Samardzija (3-8, 2.78 ERA, 1.14 WHIP); RHP Sonny Gray (10-3, 2.79 ERA, 1.19 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 2-1, 18 runs scored, 10 runs allowed Pitching probables July 18: Jeff Samardzija vs. Chris Tillman, 10 p.m., MASN2 HD July 19: Jason Hammel vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 9 p.m., MASN2 HD July 20:...

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Tyler Clippard named to National League All-Star squad

July 13, 2014, 11:39am

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Tyler Clippard named to National League All-Star squad

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Tyler Clippard today was named to the National League All-Star team by Cardinals field manager Mike Matheny and Major League Baseball. Clippard will replace Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran, who started Sunday's contest at Chicago. The 85th Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be held at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, July 15. Clippard, 29, is 6-2 with one save and a 2.03 ERA (9 ER/40.0 IP) in 43 appearances for...

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Zimmermann avoiding DL for now

July 12, 2014, 7:48pm

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The Nationals have no plans to place Jordan Zimmermann on the disabled list at the moment, manager Matt Williams told the media after tonight's win. The right-hander's MRI results came back positive, revealing only a slight biceps strain in his pitching arm. That's good news for a pitcher who had Tommy John surgery in 2009 and is a relief for the club. Zimmermann had to leave his start Friday after just 49 pitches and 3 1/3 innings. He didn't seem overly concerned at the time. "The...

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Nats get to Hamels in first (Nats win 5-3 in 10 innings)

July 12, 2014, 3:34pm

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Nats get to Hamels in first (Nats win 5-3 in 10 innings)

Left-hander Cole Hamels entered the night leading the Phillies rotation with a 2.87 ERA, having not allowed more than three runs since May 27. But the Nationals got to him right away tonight, taking a 1-0 lead in the first. Denard Span drew a leadoff walk and a double by Anthony Rendon put runners on second and third with no outs. Jayson Werth grounded out to short, bringing Span home and moving Rendon to third. But the Nats couldn't push another run across. Hamels minimized the damage by...

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Desmond back in Nats lineup, Strasburg faces Hamels in Philly

July 12, 2014, 12:14pm

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Desmond back in Nats lineup, Strasburg faces Hamels in Philly

Ian Desmond is back in the Nationals lineup after sitting out Friday with a bruised hand suffered when he was plunked Thursday against the Orioles. Desmond will be batting sixth while left-handed-hitting outfielder Bryce Harper starts the night on the bench against Phillies southpaw Cole Hamels. Harper has struggled since his return from the disabled list, going 5-for-35 (.143) with a double, a homer, two RBIs and 13 strikeouts. However, he has had success against Hamels, who he has faced...

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Orioles recall catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk; Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez optioned to the Tides

July 12, 2014, 9:09am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Miguel Gonzalez to the Tides. Clevenger, 28, has batted .328/.378/.458 in 36 games with Norfolk after batting .243/.300/.378 in 24 games for the Orioles earlier this season. Gonzalez, 30, has gone 4-5 with a 4.04 ERA (89.0IP, 40ER) in 16 games (15 starts) for the Orioles.

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Phillies take early lead against Nats (Zimmermann leaves with injury, Nats fall 6-2)

July 11, 2014, 3:43pm

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Phillies take early lead against Nats (Zimmermann leaves with injury, Nats fall 6-2)

After sailing through the first inning, Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann ran into a bit of trouble in the second. After striking out Ryan Howard for the first out, Zimmermann allowed back-to-back singles to Marlon Byrd and Cody Asche. Domonic Brown then hit a two-run double to center to give the Phillies a 2-0 lead. Zimmermann ended the inning by striking out the last two batters. Through two innings, Zimmermann has thrown 25 pitches. The Nationals have two hits off of A.J....