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Tuesday's Pirates-Orioles game postponed due to rain; game rescheduled for Thursday, May 1 at 7:05 p.m.

April 29, 2014, 1:01pm

Orioles

Tonight's game between the Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed due to rain and will be made up on Thursday, May 1 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for the April 29 game will be honored for the May 1 7:05 p.m. game. No exchange is necessary, and fans should bring their original tickets to the ballpark gates for admission to Thursday's game. Eutaw Street gates will open at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, with remaining ballpark gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Ballpark parking lots open at 3:30 p.m. and...

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Nationals recall right-hander Ryan Mattheus, option right-hander Taylor Jordan to Triple-A Syracuse

April 29, 2014, 9:57am

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The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed reliever Ryan Mattheus from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned right-handed starter Taylor Jordan to Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mattheus, 30, joins the Nationals after pitching in eight games for Triple-A Syracuse, working in both short relief as well as multi-inning appearances. In 10 innings of work, Mattheus has struck out eight batters...

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Opposite dugout: Springer, powerful Astros looking to launch

April 29, 2014, 7:14am

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Opposite dugout: Springer, powerful Astros looking to launch

Manager: Bo Porter, second year Record: 9-17 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: SS Jonathan Villar (.234/.289/.468, 11 XBH, 8 RBIs, 4 SB); C Jason Castro (.221/.322/.429, 4 HR, 13 RBIs); RF George Springer (.170/.264/.213, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs); LHP Brett Oberholtzer (0-4, 4.61 ERA, 22 K) Season series vs. Nats (2013): Did not play Pitching probables April 29: Jarred Cosart vs. Gio Gonzalez, 8 p.m., MASN2 HD April 30: Brett Oberholtzer vs. Jordan Zimmermann, 8 p.m., MASN2 HD Series breakdown The...

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Opposite dugout: Slumping Pirates look to get on track in Baltimore

April 29, 2014, 6:58am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Slumping Pirates look to get on track in Baltimore

Manager: Clint Hurdle, fourth year Record: 10-16 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: CF Andrew McCutchen (.286/.408/.500, 4 HR, 14 RBIs); 2B Neil Walker (.235/.291/.431, 6 HR, 12 RBIs); 3B Pedro Alvarez (.172/.280/.387, 6 HR, 14 RBI); RHP Brandon Cumpton (0-1, 2.57 ERA) Season series vs. O's (2013): Did not play Pitching probables April 29: Charlie Morton vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN HD April 30: Brandon Cumpton vs. Bud Norris, 7 p.m., MASN HD Series breakdown The Pirates were starting to...

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Jon Shepherd: Schoop's progress through the eyes of Nick Faleris of Baseball Prospectus

April 28, 2014, 2:37pm

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Jon Shepherd: Schoop's progress through the eyes of Nick Faleris of Baseball Prospectus

There is a good chance that if you ask an Orioles fan about Jonathan Schoop, that fan would say that the player has a lot of potential, but needs more seasoning. If numerically inclined, that person may bring up Schoop's four errors at third base, his one walk in 82 plate appearances, his poor .297 wOBA, or even that 31.7 percent of his plate appearances end in a strike out. That all paints a rather poor picture of Schoop and brings up the idea that perhaps he will be forever harmed by that...

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Ask Adam Jones your questions as he returns for #AskAJ live chat

April 28, 2014, 12:47pm

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Ask Adam Jones your questions as he returns for #AskAJ live chat

We're back! After an offseason hiatus, we're once again hosting Adam Jones for another season of live chats. These chats not only give fans the opportunity to watch Jones discuss his life on and off the diamond, but they also let fans ask their burning questions for the Orioles center fielder. Our first live chat is set to kick off tomorrow (Tuesday, April 29) at 1 p.m. You can catch it live on the front page of MASNsports.com, and follow along on Facebook and Twitter! As always, in order...

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Stuart Wallace: For LaRoche early returns are familiarly unfamiliar

April 28, 2014, 11:30am

Nationals

Stuart Wallace: For LaRoche early returns are familiarly unfamiliar

The offensive start to the 2014 season by the Nationals has been mildly surprising. Second in the National League in runs scored per game at 4.42 (behind the Rockies' 5.38 runs per game), this early-season surge in scoring has been paced by some surprising sources of production. With five players in the top 50 in National League weighted on base average (wOBA) with a minimum of 80 plate appearances, the Nationals have displayed a potent lineup, even with the musical chairs approach to lineup...

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Bird Tweets: Why you should vote for O'Day's bobblehead and more

April 28, 2014, 9:03am

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Bird Tweets: Why you should vote for O'Day's bobblehead and more

Another week is in the books. Catch up on the happenings in the Orioles Twitterverse below. The O's week started with an early game at Fenway Park on Patriots Day. Ryan Webb shared his feelings on the series. Humbled to be a part of the series in Boston on such a special week. Good win today for the @Orioles next stop Toronto!— ryan webb (@RyanWebb58) April 21, 2014 Bud Norris gave Albert Pujols a shoutout after the slugger hit his 500th career home run. Congrats to @PujolsFive on...

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Washington Socialites: From the egg roll to the shutout and more

April 28, 2014, 8:37am

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Washington Socialites: From the egg roll to the shutout and more

Don't miss a beat - here's what went on in the Nationals Twitterverse this week. Gio Gonzalez started the week with Matt Williams at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The skipper #MattWilliams taking over the White House Easter egg roll...ðŸ‡ðŸ£ pic.twitter.com/OhLJQ6j6zn— Gio Gonzalez (@GioGonzalez47) April 21, 2014 Aaron Barrett shared his excitement on returning to the big league roster. Feels great to be back! #Nats— Aaron Barrett (@aaronbarrett30) April 22,...

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Marty Niland: Guys like Roark, who come out of nowhere, are what's great about baseball

April 28, 2014, 5:45am

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Marty Niland: Guys like Roark, who come out of nowhere, are what's great about baseball

The #Nats sector of the Twitterverse was abuzz Saturday as Tanner Roark stroked the canvas that was the mound at Nationals Park. When he had finished his masterpiece, a complete-game, three-hit shutout of the San Diego Padres, the accolades came quickly and lasted longer than the 2 hours, 19 minutes it took the 27-year-old to dispatch the Padres. The most prescient among those followed here came from @TheNatidude, who tweeted, "You can see Harper, Stras & Rendon coming a mile away, but...

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Andrew Stetka: Readying All-Star ballot, with an eye toward 2016

April 28, 2014, 5:28am

Orioles

Andrew Stetka: Readying All-Star ballot, with an eye toward 2016

I realize it's only April, but Major League Baseball seems to think it's time to start voting for the All-Star Game. Ballots were released this weekend for the July 15 affair at Target Field in Minneapolis. It's clear that by the end of April, we have no idea who will earn spots on the team. There's plenty of baseball left to be played before then. I think the only thing that is clear is that the Twins' Joe Mauer will probably be starting on the American League squad in his home park. All...

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Prove that you like "Our Guys" with Orioles' upcoming promotion

April 27, 2014, 10:30am

Orioles

When you watch Orioles games or hear Buck Showalter talk about his players, one thing is obvious: The O's skipper is proud of his team. Over and over, we have heard Showalter say, "I like our guys," when being asked about potential trade rumors or players outside the organization. And like Showalter, you too have the chance to prove your loyalty toward the 2014 Orioles. On Wednesday, April 30, the Orioles will be giving away "I Like Our Guys" t-shirts to all fans in attendance. Not only...

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Orioles recall infielder Jemile Weeks from Triple-A Norfolk

April 26, 2014, 11:14am

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Jemile Weeks from Triple-A Norfolk. Weeks, 27, batted .296/.451/.481 (16-54) with four doubles, three triples and seven RBI in 17 games for the Tides.

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Orioles option left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk

April 25, 2014, 7:49pm

Orioles

Following Friday's game, the Orioles announced that they have optioned left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland, 24, posted a 2.25 ERA (4.0IP, 1ER) in two appearances with the Orioles since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on April 22. The southpaw worked 3.0 innings in relief tonight, allowing one run on five hits. A corresponding move will be announced tomorrow.

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Patrick Reddington: The takeaway from Williams on Harper's benching

April 25, 2014, 7:10am

Nationals

Patrick Reddington: The takeaway from Williams on Harper's benching

Late in the 2012 campaign, former Nationals manager Davey Johnson, who was tasked with helping to oversee the first two years of Bryce Harper's development as a major leaguer, was asked if there was anything he would like to see the then-19-year-old change? He said, "No," initially. "I like him just the way he is, to answer your question," Johnson told the reporter who asked. The all-out, hard-nosed, free-wheeling, super-aggressive approach Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in 2010, brought...

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Orioles encourage fans to Vote Orange and help send O's players to the 2014 MLB All-Star Game

April 25, 2014, 7:09am

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Online voting begins tonight; in-park voting set to begin on Sunday with return of Vote Orange Rewards Program After a successful 2013 campaign, in which first baseman Chris Davis, center fielder Adam Jones, and shortstop J.J. Hardy were selected by the fans to start the 2013 All-Star Game, the Orioles are again encouraging fans to vote early, vote often, and "Vote Orange" in 2014. Online voting for the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Minnesota will begin this evening at...

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Birdland favorite set to take over @masnOrioles Twitter (updated)

April 25, 2014, 6:45am

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It started off with Jim Hunter at Orioles FanFest. Then, along came Tippy Martinez during an O's home game. This season, we're watching our Twitter account (@masnOrioles) be taken right out from under us - but we're more than OK with it! If you're on Twitter, you know that @masnOrioles helps keep you updated on all the latest Orioles news, game updates, MASN giveaways and more. You've probably also seen our Twitter accounts being taken over by different people associated with the Orioles...

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Matthew Taylor: An historical look at multi-homer games by Orioles

April 24, 2014, 8:48pm

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Nelson Cruz had the Orioles' first multi-homer game of the 2014 season on Wednesday. It continues a career-long streak for Cruz, who has had at least one multi-homer game in each of his big league seasons. The lone exception, if you can call it that, came in 2005 when he had seven at-bats as part of a late-season call-up with the Brewers. With Wednesday's performance, Cruz's streak of seasons with a multi-homer game has reached nine. Since I had multi-homer games on the brain, I went back...

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Opposite dugout: Kansas City makes royal visit to Camden Yards

April 24, 2014, 11:30am

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Opposite dugout: Kansas City makes royal visit to Camden Yards

Manager: Ned Yost, fifth year Record: 10-11 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.301/.348/.373, 6 doubles, 6 RBIs); LF Alex Gordon (.275/.314/.413, 9 XBH, 11 RBIs); RHP James Shields (2-2, 1.91 ERA, 35 K); RHP Yordano Ventura (1-1, 2.65 ERA, .190 BAA) Season series vs. O's (2013): 4-3, 28 runs scored, 26 runs allowed Pitching probables April 25: Yordano Ventura vs. Ubaldo Jimenez, 7 p.m., MASN HD April 26: Jeremy Guthrie vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN HD April 27: James Shields...

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David Huzzard: Tracking the Nationals and their trends

April 24, 2014, 4:56am

Nationals

There are times that I forget that baseball is about the journey and not the destination, but I become so focused on the destination, the unknown future, that I get frustrated when it isn't reached. These Nationals are predicted to win a World Series at some point. The ultimate potential of players like Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg is too great for them not to be a winning team for the foreseeable future, or at least that is what the experts say. So far with those two players together,...