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The Washington National Opera presents M&M's Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park

May 02, 2014, 11:47am

The Washington National Opera will present the annual M&M'SÂ® Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park featuring a live simulcast of the classic opera The Magic Flute on Saturday, May 3. The event is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for "pregame" entertainment and The Magic Flute will begin at 7 p.m. Seating will be available in the stands, while access to the outfield will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis when gates...

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Orioles ask fans to nominate a teacher to represent the team at the 2014 MLB All-Star Game

May 02, 2014, 7:33am

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The Orioles are proud to support Major League Baseball and Target in the People Magazine All-Sta Teachers program and are asking fans to nominate a current or retired teacher to represent the Baltimore Orioles at the 2014 MLB All-Star Game. Fans may nominate a teacher who made a significant impact on the lives of their students and communities. One current or retired teacher will be selected to represent each major league team at the 2014 MLB All-Star Game on July 15 at Target Field in...

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Patrick Reddington: Minor move pays big dividends for Nationals

May 02, 2014, 6:59am

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Jayson Werth hit the big game-tying ninth-inning double last Wednesday night, on a 3-0 pitch from Angels closer Ernest Frieri. Adam LaRoche took Fernando Salas to left in the next at bat for a walk-off winner that capped off an improbable comeback in a game the Nationals appeared out of until catcher Jose Lobaton homered to start the bottom of the ninth inning. Both Werth and LaRoche pointed to Lobaton's blast to right field as the spark that got the offense started after they were held to one...

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Matthew Taylor: My memorable turn as a minor league mascot

May 02, 2014, 4:08am

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Matthew Taylor: My memorable turn as a minor league mascot

What's it like to be a baseball mascot? Biographile provided a peek into the unseen world of the men behind the mascots on Thursday in its interview with AJ Mass, a former Mr. Met and author of "Yes, It's Hot In Here; Adventures in the Weird, Wooly World of Sports Mascots." The end result is what the article's author, Patrick Sauer, terms "Nine Mascot Life Lessons, one for each inning of life." I've learned some mascot lessons firsthand thanks to my own admittedly curious ambition and...

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Orioles option right-hander Evan Meek to Triple-A Norfolk

May 01, 2014, 10:02pm

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Following Thursday night's game, the Orioles announced that they have optioned right-hander Evan Meek to Triple-A Norfolk. Meek, 30, appeared in 12 games for the Orioles, going 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA (11.2IP, 9ER). A corresponding move will be announced tomorrow.

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Opposite dugout: Up-and-down Phillies sending their best to hill vs. Nats

May 01, 2014, 8:55pm

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Opposite dugout: Up-and-down Phillies sending their best to hill vs. Nats

Manager: Ryne Sandberg, second year Record: 13-13 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B Chase Utley (.355/.408/.570, 3 HR, 11 doubles, 14 RBIs); 1B Ryan Howard (.255/.333/.469, 5 HR, 14 RBIs); RHP A.J. Burnett (1-1, 2.15 ERA); LHP Cliff Lee (3-2, 3.29 ERA, 40 K) Season series vs. Nats (2013): 8-11, 56 runs scored, 94 runs allowed Pitching probables May 2: Cliff Lee vs. Stephen Strasburg, 7 p.m., MASN HD May 3: A.J. Burnett vs. Tanner Roark, 7 p.m., MASN HD May 4: Cole Hamels vs. Gio Gonzalez, 3...

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Opposite dugout: High-scoring Twins hope to get well on mound

May 01, 2014, 8:33pm

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Opposite dugout: High-scoring Twins hope to get well on mound

Manager: Ron Gardenhire, 13th year Record: 12-14 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: DH Josmil Pinto (.219/.370/.438, 5 HR, 10 RBIs); 3B Trevor Plouffe (.277/.383/.436, 13 XBH, 19 RBIs); RF Chris Colabello (.290/.343/.470, 12 XBH, 27 RBI); RHP Ricky Nolasco (2-2, 6.67 ERA) Season series vs. O's (2013): 3-3, 29 runs scored, 37 runs allowed Pitching probables May 2: Ricky Nolasco vs. Ubaldo Jimenez, 8 p.m., MASN2 HD May 3: Kevin Correia vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 2 p.m., MASN2 HD May 4: Phil Hughes vs....

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Orioles reinstate left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list; right-hander Josh Stinson outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk

May 01, 2014, 4:01pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the Restricted List and outrighted right-hander Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk. Patton, 28, went 2-0 with a 3.70 ERA (56.0IP, 23ER) in a career-high 56 appearances for the Orioles in 2013. He made four rehab appearances with Triple-A Norfolk, posting a 3.86 ERA (4.2IP, 2ER). Stinson, 26, posted a 7.15 ERA (11.1IP, 9ER) in seven appearances for the Orioles this season.

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April 15 Orioles-Rays game to be played Friday, June 27 at 1:05 p.m. as part of day-night doubleheader

May 01, 2014, 12:20pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have rescheduled their April 15 game vs. Tampa Bay that was postponed by rain to Friday, June 27 at 1:05 p.m. as the first game of a separate admission doubleheader. Tickets for the previously postponed April 15 game are valid for the 1:05 p.m. game, and fans should bring their original tickets to the ballpark gates for admission. The regularly scheduled June 27 game remains at 7:05 p.m. Separate admission is required for each game. Eutaw Street Gates...

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Orioles reinstate infielder Manny Machado from the 15-day disabled list; infielder Steve Lombardozzi optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

May 01, 2014, 9:07am

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder Manny Machado from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Steve Lombardozzi to Triple-A Norfolk. Machado, 21, appeared in three rehab games for Class-A Frederick, batting .667/.692/1.167 (8-12) with four doubles, a triple, five runs, two RBI and a stolen base. He was placed on the disabled list after having an arthroscopy and open reconstruction of the medial patellar femoral ligament on October 14, 2013, the result of a...

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Washington Nationals announce lineup for 2014 NatsLive free postgame concert series

May 01, 2014, 8:02am

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The Washington Nationals announced today that Plain White T's (June 5), Austin Mahone (July 19) and Martina McBride (August 16) will comprise the lineup for the 2014 NatsLive FREE Postgame Concert Series following select Nationals home games throughout this summer. "I'm so excited for the opportunity to play for Nats fans at beautiful Nationals Park!" said 14-time Grammy Award nominee Martina McBride, whose performance will wrap up the series in mid-August. "To be able to sing after a...

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David Huzzard: Breaking Nats down by trips through the rotation

May 01, 2014, 5:18am

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David Huzzard: Breaking Nats down by trips through the rotation

While it is a pleasant surprise that the Nationals have scored 126 runs and are tied with the Marlins for second in the National League in that category, it is a little alarming that they've allowed 108 and are tied for fourth-most with the Cubs. The Nationals are a team built around run prevention and the season totals show a team that hasn't done a good job of preventing many runs. The team ERA reached its zenith of 4.10 on April 17 after an 8-0 loss to the Cardinals. In those first 16...

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Zach Wilt: Breaking down the Orioles' schedule in May

May 01, 2014, 5:04am

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Talk about April showers. The Orioles will kick off May with a doubleheader against the Pirates beginning at 4:05 p.m. after their Tuesday and Wednesday matchups were postponed. We haven't seen the O's play since Sunday, April 27. I'm almost beginning to forget what this team looks like. And oh yeah, Manny Machado makes his long-awaited 2014 debut this afternoon/evening in Charm City. As we say goodbye to April and welcome in May, it's time to look ahead to the Orioles' schedule for the...

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Wednesday's Pirates-Orioles game postponed due to rain

April 30, 2014, 4:08pm

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Teams will play a single-admission doubleheader Thursday, May 1 at 4:05 p.m. Tonight's game between the Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader tomorrow, May 1 at 4:05 p.m.Fans with tickets for tonight's game will need to exchange their tickets to attend the doubleheader. Tickets for the previously postponed April 29 game are valid for both games on Thursday, and fans should bring their original tickets to...

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Rachel Levitin: Questions in the infield

April 30, 2014, 4:53am

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Rachel Levitin: Questions in the infield

When Danny Espinosa was sent down to the minor leagues during the 2013 season, it was clear he had to demonstrate true worth and production value or run the risk of not playing in the big show down the line. His replacement at second base, Anthony Rendon, settled into the new role nicely with few growing pains and looked quite comfortable on the right side of the diamond as opposed to third base. It's 2014 now, and Espinosa is back at second. The only way to get Esipnosa back at second was if...

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Daniel Clark: Early returns on Cruz have been more than promising

April 30, 2014, 4:41am

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Daniel Clark: Early returns on Cruz have been more than promising

After a slow and frustrating start to last offseason, the Orioles made a number of key signings in a flurry just prior to the start of spring training games in late February. The signings, which included the likes of Ubaldo Jimenez, Suk Min-Yoon and Nelson Cruz, had Birdland excited and looking forward to a third straight winning season - and possibly more. Of these three signings, it was the addition of Cruz that was most popular among fans, as the powerful right-handed hitter would complement...

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Werth blasts off in first at Houston (Nats win 4-3)

April 29, 2014, 4:19pm

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Werth blasts off in first at Houston (Nats win 4-3)

Well, that didn't take long. Three batters into Tuesday's series opener, Jayson Werth crushed his fourth homer of the year, a two-out shot to left, to give the Nationals a 1-0 lead in Houston. Werth, serving as the Nats' designated hitter tonight, has tremendous success in his limited time filling that role. In six career appearances as a DH, Werth is now batting .417 (5-for-12) with two homers and five RBIs. His latest blast has given the Nats the early upper hand at Minute Maid...

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Williams on Harper's surgery, Jordan's demotion, Fister's upcoming return

April 29, 2014, 3:03pm

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Williams on Harper's surgery, Jordan's demotion, Fister's upcoming return

Bryce Harper underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, and Nationals manager Matt Williams received his first chance to address it before his team's series opener at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Williams isn't sure exactly when Harper will be back, but had only positive news to report about the procedure. "It's hard to tell how much time (he'll miss), but it was successful, doctor reporting that everything went fine and we got a little message from Bryce...

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Mattheus on his return to the Nats

April 29, 2014, 3:01pm

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Reliever Ryan Mattheus is back with the Nationals for the first time since the club left Viera, Fla., in March. The Nats called up Mattheus and sent starting pitcher Taylor Jordan to Triple-A Syracuse. Mattheus found out last Thursday that he would be returning to the Nats after he was ejected from a game. Mattheus threw one pitch against Indianapolis in the eighth inning. The ejection came one night after Syracuse and Indianapolis exchanged bean balls with one another. "It caught me a...

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Orioles sign infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce to a major league contract

April 29, 2014, 2:11pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce to a major league contract. Pearce, 31, went 1-for-7 in three games with the Orioles earlier this season. He was designated for assignment on April 22 and released on April 27.