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Matthew Taylor: In 1954 for Orioles, Larsen was far from perfect

April 18, 2014, 5:58am

Orioles

Orioles fans woke up on this day in 1954, which was Easter Sunday, with a .500 baseball team in town. The 20,000-plus fans who headed to Memorial Stadium to see their 2-2 Orioles play were the last group to see a non-losing baseball team take the field in Baltimore. The O's crept back to 4-4 with an extra-inning win in Chicago the following Friday and never reached the break-even point again. It might seem like some consolation that those fans at the ballpark on Easter had the opportunity to...

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Patrick Reddington: Former piece now part of Nats bullpen

April 18, 2014, 5:46am

Nationals

Patrick Reddington: Former piece now part of Nats bullpen

General manager Mike Rizzo told reporters during Rafael Soriano's introductory press conference in the winter of 2013 that the signing a week earlier of first baseman Adam LaRoche freed the Nationals up to deal one year of control of Michael Morse to the Mariners in the three-team trade with Seattle and the Oakland A's that went through on the night before Soriano's official introduction. The deal netted the Nationals right-handers A.J. Cole and Blake Treinen and left-hander Ian Krol. Cole,...

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Opposite dugout: Struggling on offense, Red Sox welcome Birds to Boston

April 17, 2014, 11:53am

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Opposite dugout: Struggling on offense, Red Sox welcome Birds to Boston

Manager: John Farrell, second year Record: 7-9 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Mike Napoli (.304/.400/.500, 3 HR, 9 RBIs); OF Grady Sizemore (.273/.327/.455, 2 HR, 5 RBIs); RHP Jake Peavy (0-0, 1.93 ERA, .179 BAA); RHP John Lackey (2-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.13 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 2-1, 11 runs scored, 7 runs allowed Pitching probables April 18: John Lackey vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN HD April 19: Felix Doubront vs. Bud Norris, 1:30 p.m., MASN HD April 20: Jake Peavy vs. Ubaldo Jimenez,...

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David Huzzard: Exploding the myth of the window of opportunity

April 17, 2014, 5:02am

Nationals

David Huzzard: Exploding the myth of the window of opportunity

Nationals fans have heard a lot about the window of opportunity lately, how it is only open for a limited amount of time and how they need to take advantage of the opportunity while they have it. The main focus of this window is on the core of the team, and who that core is or how many players it consists of could be up for some debate, but there is evidence that the window of opportunity is a lie. That evidence exists in the form of tonight's opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals'...

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Zach Wilt: Could Britton provide relief to O's rotation?

April 17, 2014, 4:46am

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Zach Wilt: Could Britton provide relief to O's rotation?

Last season, the Orioles' opening day starting rotation made 112 of the team's 162 starts. That means 30 percent of the Orioles starts came from pitchers not originally in the O's rotation. In fact, 14 pitchers made starts for the Orioles in 2013. Five pitchers made 10 starts or less, four made just one start. Scott Feldman, who was acquired at the trade deadline, made 10 more starts with the Orioles than Jake Arrieta, the team's No. 4 starter at the beginning of the season. All these...

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Opposite dugout: St. Louis playing right cards in rotation

April 16, 2014, 9:29pm

Nationals

Opposite dugout: St. Louis playing right cards in rotation

Manager: Mike Matheny, third year Record: 9-6 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: C Yadier Molina (.352/.386/.574, 3 HR, 9 RBIs); 1B Matt Adams (.362/.393/.517, 7 XBH, 2 RBIs); RHP Michael Wacha (2-0, 1.89 ERA, 0.95 WHIP); RHP Adam Wainwright (2-1, 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats (2013): 6-0, 19 runs scored, 8 runs allowed Pitching probables April 17: Adam Wainwright vs. Taylor Jordan, 7 p.m., MASN HD April 18: Michael Wacha vs. Gio Gonzalez, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD April 19: Lance Lynn vs....

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Walters, Werth and Roark discuss Nats' win over Marlins

April 16, 2014, 7:39pm

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Walters, Werth and Roark discuss Nats' win over Marlins

Jayson Werth and Zach Walters had as big a hand as anyone in the Nats' 6-3 come-from-behind win over the Marlins on Wednesday. Werth tied it with a three-run homer in the sixth and Walters gave the Nats a 4-3 lead with a homer in the eighth. Right-hander Tanner Roark also contributed, giving up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings. All three talked about the win in the visiting clubhouse at Marlins Park. Walters on his approach to the at-bat where he homered: "Trying to get on base, first of...

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Williams on comebacks: "It's a good thing. Not ideal, but good"

April 16, 2014, 7:05pm

Nationals

Williams on comebacks: "It's a good thing. Not ideal, but good"

The Nationals are now up to five comeback wins in 15 games, meaning more than half of their victories have come when the opponent scores first. The jury's out on whether that's the best way to build a winning record, but so far, it has the Nats coming home from a six-game road trip with a 9-6 mark. What exactly does it say about the Nats that they keep getting up after being knocked down? "Just that they fight. It's good that they fight," manager Matt Williams said after his team's 6-3...

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Dietrich goes deep on Roark, Werth ties it (Walters homers, Nats win 6-3)

April 16, 2014, 4:09pm

Nationals

Dietrich goes deep on Roark, Werth ties it (Walters homers, Nats win 6-3)

Tanner Roark and Jose Fernandez were swapping zeroes... until Derek Dietrich stepped to the plate in the Marlins' half of the fourth. With two on and one out, Dietrich took Roark deep to right-center, breaking a scoreless tie with the three-run homer and putting the Nationals in a familiar position - comeback mode. This time, they're charged with erasing a 3-0 deficit against the Marlins ace, who has held the Nats scoreless on one hit while fanning five and walking none through four frames....

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Updating Span's status, Fister's throwing schedule and more

April 16, 2014, 2:47pm

Nationals

Updating Span's status, Fister's throwing schedule and more

Denard Span, who was placed on the seven-day disabled list for concussions on Saturday, has returned to Washington ahead of the Nationals to be checked out by doctors and begin working his way back. Span had an appointment today and could potentially start a rehab assignment as early as Thursday. "If he passes his tests, which we expect him to do, he'll go out on a rehab assignment as early as tomorrow and get three at-bats and see how he feels after that," Nats manager Matt Williams said...

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Rachel Levitin: A few thoughts about expectations

April 15, 2014, 8:32pm

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Rachel Levitin: A few thoughts about expectations

After being swept by their most formidable division rival in Atlanta over the weekend and an 11-2 loss to Miami, the Nationals are struggling to establish a steady, winning momentum. It's only April, so the standings aren't an accurate representation of where all teams will end up at the end of the season. But that doesn't mean this isn't the perfect time for a little wake-up call. When I posted up shop at a local D.C. bar for happy hour waiting for a friend, the fellow sitting next to me...

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Daniel Clark: Checking in on the Triple-A Norfolk Tides

April 15, 2014, 8:29pm

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Daniel Clark: Checking in on the Triple-A Norfolk Tides

Whilst the Orioles continue to gather consistency and momentum, their Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, have also been experiencing some struggles. Now 12 games into the new season, the Tides have an extremely disappointing 3-9 record, which is somewhat surprising given the improved level of depth and resulting high expectations for the 2014 season. Offensively, just one every-ay player is hitting over .300. This is Caleb Joseph (.316 average, .333 OBP, one home run, six RBIs), whilst the...

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Tonight's Rays-Orioles game postponed due to rain; Make-up date will be announced shortly

April 15, 2014, 1:22pm

Orioles

Tonight's game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to rain. An announcement regarding the make-up date will be announced as soon as possible. Fans are encouraged to keep their tickets and parking until more information is made available Additionally, the Jackie Robinson tribute jerseys, which the Orioles were to wear tonight, will be worn at a later date.

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Bird Talk: Hunter's velocity increase, Jones shares New York thoughts, change in pie and more

April 15, 2014, 8:57am

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Bird Talk: Hunter's velocity increase, Jones shares New York thoughts, change in pie and more

The Orioles kicked off the second week of the season on a high note by winning a series against the division rival Yankees in New York. Adam Jones found himself to be a favorite of the New York tabloids as he shared his comments about fans who run onto the field, as well as what he really thinks about new Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka. (More on Tanaka later.) While MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko and Steve Melewski have you covered with wall-to-wall Orioles news, below are some stories you may...

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Nationals Chatter: Injury plague strikes, Williams on replay, more on Harper and Robinson

April 15, 2014, 7:28am

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Much of the past week was dominated by the Nationals' injury woes. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and center fielder Denard Span are the latest Nats to hit the disabled list. Zimmerman is expected to be out four to six weeks after fracturing his right thumb on Saturday, while Span was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list after a collision with the Braves' Dan Uggla last Friday. In between injuries, the Nats were swept by Atlanta, but got back on the winning side of things after...

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Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame announces 2014 class

April 15, 2014, 7:07am

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Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame announces 2014 class

Charles "Lefty" Driesell, Johnny Holliday, Olaf "Olie" Kolzig, Ted Lerner, George Solomon, Michael Weiss and Chris Weller will be awarded the prestigious honor before April 27 Nationals-Padres Game Seven new members of the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame will be honored during pregame festivities prior to the Washington Nationals series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, April 27 at Nationals Park. This year, the renowned sports club will enshrine the following inductees: *...

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Orioles continue to engage with Sarasota community through "Arts in the Ballpark"

April 15, 2014, 6:03am

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With the regular season well under way, the Birds are no longer taking the field at Ed Smith Stadium every day. However, the Orioles are still keeping the Sarasota community involved with ballpark entertainment, thanks to its "Arts in the Ballpark" initiative. For each event, the Orioles transform Ed Smith Stadium, hosting various entertainment acts. Most recently, the Orioles invited the Sarasota community to the ballpark for free concerts from singer-songwriter Margaret Valentine and...

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Stuart Wallace: Decrease in Jordan's velocity is troublesome development

April 14, 2014, 6:38pm

Nationals

Stuart Wallace: Decrease in Jordan's velocity is troublesome development

It has been a rough start to the season for sinkerballer Taylor Jordan. An ERA a little under 5.00, a FIP a little under 4.00 and a hike in walks/nine innings (3.18 compared to 1.92 in 2013) all point to the 11-plus innings pitched so far not being kind to the young righty after an encouraging spring training that solidified his standing as the Nationals' No. 5 starter. While this tiny selection of numbers is troublesome, there is one other set of numbers that are more concerning for the...

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Jon Shepherd: Will the true home run king please stand up?

April 14, 2014, 6:23pm

Orioles

Jon Shepherd: Will the true home run king please stand up?

Last week, USA Today revisited Orioles first baseman Chris Davis' thoughts on whom he considers the true home run king. Davis said, "Bonds was a great player for a long time. But it's hard to say that Hank Aaron's record isn't the legitimate home run record because of all of the allegations, the accusations regarding Bonds." This sentiment is not an uncommon one on the field and in the stands. It is a perspective that speaks of what we want baseball to be, a display of pure ability and...

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MASN Sweepstakes Affidavit of Eligibility

April 14, 2014, 11:47am

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