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Opposite dugout: Red Sox struggling to find form entering AL East matchup with O's

June 08, 2014, 1:29pm

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Red Sox struggling to find form entering AL East matchup with O's

Manager: John Farrell, second year Record: 28-34 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: DH David Ortiz (.259/.363/.491, 14 HR, 38 RBIs); SS Xander Bogaerts (.293/.384/.444, 23 XBH, 17 RBIs); RHP Jake Peavy (1-3, 4.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP); RHP Rubby De La Rosa (1-1, 2.84 ERA, 1.18 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 4-3, 31 runs scored, 29 runs allowed Pitching probables June 9: Jake Peavy vs. Bud Norris, 7 p.m., MASN HD June 10: Brandon Workman vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN HD June 11: Rubby De La Rosa vs....

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Orioles reinstate right-hander Tommy Hunter from 15-day DL; Right-hander Evan Meek optioned

June 08, 2014, 9:14am

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Tommy Hunter from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Evan Meek to Triple-A Norfolk. Hunter, 27, was placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 21 with a left groin strain. He has gone 1-1 with 11 saves and a 6.06 ERA (16.1IP, 11ER) in 19 games for the Orioles. Meek, 31, is 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA (12.2IP, 9ER) in 13 games for the Orioles this season.

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Orioles recall RHP Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk, option LHP Tim Berry to Double-A Bowie

June 07, 2014, 12:25pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Tim Berry to Double-A Bowie. Gausman is scheduled to start tonight's game against Oakland. Gausman, 23, has pitched to a 2.98 ERA (42.1IP, 14ER) in 10 starts for Norfolk this season. Berry, 23, was recalled yesterday and did not appear in last night's game. He has gone 3-3 with a 4.12 ERA (63.1IP, 29ER) and a career-best 3.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 11 starts for...

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Birthday blast for Rendon (Roark crafts a gem, Nats win 6-0)

June 06, 2014, 6:29pm

Nationals

Birthday blast for Rendon (Roark crafts a gem, Nats win 6-0)

Anthony Rendon gave the Nationals an early boost in San Diego by celebrating his 24th birthday in style. The third baseman absolutely crushed a two-run shot to left-center in one of baseball's biggest parks, giving the Nats a 2-0 lead with no outs in the first. Denard Span had drawn a leadoff walk from Padres right-hander Tyson Ross before scoring on Rendon's ninth homer. That continues a power surge for Rendon, who has now homered in four of the last six games, hitting four during that...

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Nationals select seven players on Day 2 of 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft

June 06, 2014, 5:48pm

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Nationals select seven players on Day 2 of 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft

The 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft continued with rounds 3-10 Friday afternoon. Here's a look at Washington's seven selections: Jakson Reetz - Catcher - Norris (NE) High School / Firth, NE - 3rdRound (93rd overall) At 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, Reetz is known as a hard-nosed competitor and a tremendous athlete behind the plate. He was named the 2013-14 Gatorade Nebraska Baseball Player of the Year after hitting .487 with eight home runs, 37 RBI and 37 runs scored in 2014. Reetz was rated...

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Williams on Zimmerman in left and at third, Werth getting day off

June 06, 2014, 5:22pm

Nationals

Williams on Zimmerman in left and at third, Werth getting day off

Ryan Zimmerman's transition to playing left field has been perhaps the most discussed Nationals topic over the last couple of weeks. Zimmerman has played three games in left, recording three putouts in as many chances. Manager Matt Williams spoke extensively about Zimmerman's outfield play, his future defensive position and the possibility of playing third right now to give Anthony Rendon a day off. So how does Williams feel Zimmerman has done in left? "He's fine," Williams said. "I...

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Kline recaps second day of Nats' draft

June 06, 2014, 4:38pm

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On the second day of the draft, which covered rounds three through 10, the Nationals added three pitchers, three outfielders, a catcher and a first baseman. In the third round, the Nats selected high school catcher Jakson Reetz. Washington then selected three college right-handers consecutively in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds - Robbie Dickey (Binn College), Drew Van Orden (Duke) and Austen Williams (Texas State). The Nats drafted center fielder D.K. Carey (Miami) in the seventh round,...

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Orioles complete day two of 2014 draft

June 06, 2014, 4:16pm

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The Orioles made eight picks on day two of the 2014 First Year Player Draft on Friday, completing rounds 3-10. After two days of the draft, the Orioles have selected eight players overall, five pitchers and three position players, with seven of the selections being college products. The Orioles selected two right-handed pitchers, three left-handed pitchers, two infielders, and one outfielder. The draft will conclude tomorrow with rounds 11-40. Round, Player, Pos, School, Hometwon, D.O.B,...

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Orioles make series of roster moves

June 06, 2014, 1:16pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled LHP Tim Berry from Double-A Bowie and selected the contract of RHP Evan Meek from Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, the club has placed RHP Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 31, with a strained right oblique and optioned RHP Preston Guilmet to Triple-A Norfolk. Berry, 23, has gone 3-3 with a 4.12 ERA (63.1IP, 29ER) and a career-best 3.31 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 11 starts for the Baysox this season. A 50th round...

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Matthew Taylor: Orioles baseball is a family tradition

June 06, 2014, 7:21am

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My son hears J.J. Hardy's name on the Orioles broadcast and he starts a chant: "J.J. Hardy ... clap, clap, clap-clap-clap." He hears the familiar bugle music that long ago signaled the cavalry and he yells "Charge." He visits my office and immediately wants to see the "baseball men," meaning a Brian Matusz bobblehead and an Orioles garden gnome (It was a gift, OK? No judging.) He's either a fan of an Orioles legend or of off-color comedy because he plays with a replica statue and calls...

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Opposite dugout: Padres throw one of NL's top pitching staffs at Nats out west

June 06, 2014, 7:18am

Nationals

Opposite dugout: Padres throw one of NL's top pitching staffs at Nats out west

Manager: Bud Black, eighth year Record: 27-33 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: LF Seth Smith (.306/.414/.538, 22 XBH, 21 RBIs); 2B Jedd Gyorko (.162/.213/.270, 5 HR, 24 RBIs); RHP Andrew Cashner (2-5, 2.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP); RHP Tyson Ross (6-4, 2.85 ERA, 70 K) Season series vs. Nats: 2-2, 9 runs scored, 20 runs allowed Pitching probables June 6: Tyson Ross vs. Tanner Roark, 10 p.m., MASN2 HD June 7: Andrew Cashner vs. Blake Treinen, 10 p.m., MASN HD June 8: Eric Stults vs. Stephen Strasburg, 4...

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Opposite dugout: AL-leading A's bring ace pitching staff, productive lineup to Baltimore

June 06, 2014, 6:12am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: AL-leading A's bring ace pitching staff, productive lineup to Baltimore

Manager: Bob Melvin, fourth year Record: 37-24 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 1B Brandon Moss (.284/.372/.589, 15 HR, 49 RBIs); 3B Josh Donaldson (.280/.369/.542, 16 HR, 49 RBIs); RHP Sonny Gray (6-1, 2.45 ERA, 1.15 WHIP); LHP Scott Kazmir (6-2, 2.40 ERA, 0.99 WHIP) Season series vs. O's (2013): 2-5, 26 runs scored, 48 runs allowed Pitching probables June 6: Tommy Milone vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN HD June 7: Sonny Gray vs. Kevin Gausman, 7 p.m., FOX June 8: Scott Kazmir vs. Ubaldo...

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Orioles to host prospect wire Florida State Finals in Sarasota this weekend

June 06, 2014, 6:05am

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Major Youth Baseball tournament brings significant economic impact to Sarasota area Thousands of youth baseball players and their families will converge on the Sarasota region this weekend for the 2014 Prospect Wire Florida State Finals tournament, with approximately half of the games to be played at venues managed by the Orioles. Facilities at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neill Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park will be buzzing with activity from Friday evening, June 6 through...

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Patrick Reddington: Denard Span's big month for the Nationals

June 06, 2014, 5:38am

Nationals

Determined as he was to produce over a full season what he did in the final two months of his first year in the nation's capital, Nationals center fielder Denard Span struggled to a .233/.295/.314 line in the first 96 plate appearances of 2014. Three weeks later, after a 5-for-5 game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 20, the Nats' 30-year-old leadoff man was up to a .263/.308/.363 line. A 17-game stretch in which he put up a .297/.325/.418 line in 77 plate appearances helped him start to...

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Nationals select RHP Erick Fedde 18th overall in First-Year Player Draft

June 05, 2014, 5:17pm

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The Washington Nationals today selected collegiate right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde (University of Nevada-Las Vegas) with the 18th-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. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound junior is regarded as one of the top collegiate arms in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. A native of Las...

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Williams looks ahead to tough road trip after Nats sweep Phillies

June 05, 2014, 3:30pm

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Williams looks ahead to tough road trip after Nats sweep Phillies

An announced crowed of 33,016 saw starting pitcher Doug Fister put on a show. The right-hander pitched seven innings, scattering four hits and surrendering two runs in the Nats' 4-2 win over the Phillies. However, Fister also showcased his athleticism off the mound with some nice plays, including going into a full split at first base. "He's a good athlete though. We saw him come off the mound a couple of times to get balls today that most pitchers don't get to, so he's a good athlete,"...

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Record participation highlights Orioles' 2014 RBI Program

June 05, 2014, 10:07am

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The Orioles are proud to announce that this year's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program boasts the highest level of participation in the history of the Baltimore chapter, with over 500 boys and girls involved this year. Each age group has seen an increase of at least 40% from 2013; the number of teams has increased 50% in the 12-and-under group (nine teams in 2014 compared to six in 2013), 63% in the 13-15 age group (13 teams, up from eight), and 43% in the age 16-18 group (10...

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David Huzzard: Looking back at the Nats' first draft

June 05, 2014, 5:06am

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David Huzzard: Looking back at the Nats' first draft

This evening, the Nationals will take part in the First-Year Player Draft for the 10th time. In their existence, they've drafted near the top more often than not, and their first season in 2005 was no different. The Nationals held the fourth pick in what would turn out to be one of the best first rounds of any MLB draft. With the fourth pick that year, the Nationals selected third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Two other third basemen were taken within the first five picks that year. All three of...

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Zach Wilt: Markakis has taken nicely to leadoff role

June 05, 2014, 4:47am

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Zach Wilt: Markakis has taken nicely to leadoff role

How about that? The Orioles have won four straight, and have scored 27 runs and racked up 50 hits over that streak. As I type this post, MLB.com's headline says the Orioles continued their "upswing in Texas" with their 6-5 victory on Wednesday. Upswing, huh? The O's are definitely trending in the right direction and appear to be gaining a bit of momentum. Tonight, they look to sweep the Rangers in Arlington and have now elevated themselves to 30-27, second place in the American League East,...

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Strasburg, Burnett matching zeros early (Nats win 8-4)

June 04, 2014, 4:04pm

Nationals

Strasburg, Burnett matching zeros early (Nats win 8-4)

The matchup between Stephen Strasburg and A.J. Burnett shaped up to be the best of this Phillies-Nats series, and through three frames, it hasn't disappointed. Strasburg and Burnett have matched zeros so far with both starters allowing two hits over three scoreless innings. Strasburg has struck four, walked none and thrown 42 pitches, 30 for strikes. Burnett has answered by striking out two, walking one and throwing 39 pitches, 24 for strikes. The Nationals put runners in scoring position...