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Nationals select the contract of outfielder Rick Ankiel

March 30, 2012, 12:39pm

The Washington Nationals today selected outfielder Rick Ankiel to their 40-man roster. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals 40-man roster now includes 39 players.

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Nationals trim spring roster

March 29, 2012, 1:35pm

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The Washington Nationals today optioned left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino and right-handed pitcher Ryan Perry to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the Nationals reassigned infielder Andres Blanco to minor-league camp and released outfielder Jason Michaels. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.

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Orioles claim infielder Zelous Wheeler off waivers

March 29, 2012, 10:48am

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The Orioles today announced that they have claimed infielder Zelous Wheeler off of waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Wheeler, 25, is a career .271/.371/.408 hitter in 538 minor league games over five seasons. He spent last season with Double-A Huntsville (65 games) and Triple-A Nashville (17 games), hitting a combined .272/.378/.459 with 33 extra-base hits in 329 at-bats. Wheeler was originally drafted by Milwaukee in the 19th round of the 2007 draft out...

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Guest bloggers to return for 2012 season

March 23, 2012, 5:09pm

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Guest bloggers to return for 2012 season

It's been an offseason of change, both for the Nationals and our coverage here at MASNsports.com. For the team itself, there's a slew of new faces in both the lineup and rotation, bringing along with them optimism that the Nationals can crack the postseason for the first time since moving to our nation's capital. On our Web site, that very team poised to make a championship run has a new beat writer. You may have seen him before covering some sport the locals call football, but rest...

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Washington Nationals receive Legacy of Hope award from USO of Metropolitan Washington

March 23, 2012, 8:01am

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The Washington Nationals' extensive efforts in the military community were recognized last night when the team was presented with the USO of Metropolitan Washington's Legacy of Hope Award during its 30th Annual Awards Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlington, Va. Established in 2004, the award is named after famed entertainer and longtime USO advocate Bob Hope and is presented annually to an organization that exhibits extraordinary dedication to supporting our nation's service members. "As...

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Orioles trim spring roster by four

March 21, 2012, 1:20pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have reassigned right-handed pitchers Willie Eyre, Jon Link, Miguel Socolovich and Oscar Villareal to minor league camp, bringing their spring roster to 43 players.

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Orioles sign left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis to minor league contract

March 21, 2012, 7:23am

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract and invited him to major league camp. Willis will report to the Orioles' spring training complex at Ed Smith Stadium today. Willis, 30, was a two-time All-Star and won 22 games in 2005 as a member of the Florida Marlins, finishing second in National League Cy Young Award voting. He was also named NL Rookie of the Year in 2003, winning 14 games and posting a 3.30 ERA in his first...

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Sarasota County tourism receives boost from partnership with O's

March 20, 2012, 1:00pm

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Sarasota County tourism receives boost from partnership with O's

Sarasota, Florida - The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has seen a significant increase in requests for destination information and visitation from the Mid-Atlantic region, largely due to the continued relationship between Sarasota County and the Baltimore Orioles. Over the last three years, inquiries from the Mid-Atlantic region grew 2.2 percent in 2009, 6.4 percent in 2010, and 7.3 percent for 2011 during the January through March time period. The visitor intercept statistics...

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Nationals trim roster to 37

March 18, 2012, 1:23pm

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The Washington Nationals today optioned catcher Jhonatan Solano, first baseman Tyler Moore and outfielder Bryce Harper to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the National reassigned infielder Mark Teahen to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently have 37 players in their big league camp.

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Nationals extend working agreements with four minor league affiliates

March 16, 2012, 11:19am

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The Washington Nationals today announced they have agreed on two-year Player Development Contract extensions (2013-14) with the Syracuse Chiefs of the Triple-A International League, the Harrisburg Senators of the Double-A Eastern League, the Potomac Nationals of the Single-A Carolina League and the Auburn Doubledays of the Short-season Single-A New York-Penn League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and...

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Nationals option Maya and Perez, reassign two others

March 15, 2012, 1:07pm

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The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and outfielder Eury Perez to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, the Nationals reassigned right-handed pitchers Jeff Fulchino and Waldis Joaquin to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently have 41 players in their big league camp.

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Orioles to auction game-worn, autographed green cartoon bird caps to benefit Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

March 15, 2012, 10:20am

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The Orioles today announced that they will auction game-worn, autographed caps from their St. Patrick's Day game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 17 vs. Boston, with proceeds to benefit Keep Sarasota County Beautiful. The caps have a white front panel with green replacing orange on the bill, the button and in the cartoon bird logo. Ed Smith Stadium is one of the most environmentally-friendly baseball facilities in America, with its comprehensive recycling program and use of reclaimed water, solar...

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Orioles option Drake to Double-A Bowie

March 15, 2012, 8:35am

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The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake to Double-A Bowie, bringing their spring roster to 47 players.

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Orioles trim spring roster by one

March 14, 2012, 1:56pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have optioned infielder Joe Mahoney to Triple-A Norfolk, bringing their spring roster to 48 players.

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Nationals trim roster to 45

March 12, 2012, 1:28pm

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The Washington Nationals today optioned left-handed pitcher Matt Purke and infielder Anthony Rendon to Potomac of the Single-A Carolina League and optioned infielder Carlos Rivero to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the Nationals re-assigned right-handed pitchers Austin Bibens-Dirkx and Rafael Martin, catcher Sandy Leon, infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir and outfielders Corey Brown and Xavier Paul to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball...

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Nationals beat Mets 8-2, tie Tigers

March 10, 2012, 11:08am

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Chien-Ming Wang went two innings, gave up two runs and struck out two as the Nationals beat the Mets 8-2 in one half of Saturday's split-squad games. Wang was followed by right-hander Craig Stammen, who was able to shut down the Mets for three innings. The pitching was just one strong part in the Nationals' win. Led by Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche, the offense was able to knock around Mets' starter R.A. Dickey for five runs and eight hits in three innings. Zimmerman drove in two runs...

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Orioles and OriolesREACH host second annual Food Drive at Ed Smith Stadium this Sunday

March 08, 2012, 11:26am

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The Orioles and OriolesREACH, along with media partners SNN-6 and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, will host the second annual Food Drive at Ed Smith Stadium this Sunday, March 11. Fans attending the 1:05 p.m. game against the Boston Red Sox are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items with them for donation to the All Faiths Food Bank. In addition to food items, the Orioles will also collect monetary donations at ballpark entry gates. Proceeds from a silent auction of Orioles memorabilia and...

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Orioles and OriolesREACH announce series of upcoming youth initiatives in Sarasota

March 07, 2012, 9:54am

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The Orioles and OriolesREACH have announced a series of upcoming youth initiatives in the Sarasota area and at Ed Smith Stadium. On Friday, March 9, the Oriole Bird will fly to Tuttle Elementary School to participate in the Tuttle Turtle's Walk to help students raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Tuttle Elementary is located just across the street from Ed Smith Stadium, at 2863 8th Street. On Saturday, March 10, current and former Orioles players and coaches, including...

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MASN announces 2012 Orioles broadcast schedule

March 06, 2012, 9:54am

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MASN, the television home of the Baltimore Orioles, today announced its Major League Baseball schedule for the 2012 season. Once again, all Orioles games broadcast by MASN will be available in crystal-clear high definition, including the home and season opener against the Minnesota Twins on April 6 and interleague games against the Washington Nationals (May 18-20, June 22-24), Philadelphia Phillies (June 8-10), Pittsburgh Pirates (June 12-14), Atlanta Braves (June 15-17) and New York Mets (June...

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MASN announces 2012 Nationals broadcast schedule

March 06, 2012, 9:48am

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MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals, today announced its Major League Baseball schedule for the 2012 season. Once again, all Nationals games broadcast by MASN will be available in crystal-clear high definition, including the April 5 season opener in Chicago against the Cubs, the April 12 home opener against the Cincinnati Reds, and interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (May 18-20, June 22-24), Boston Red Sox (June 8-10), Toronto Blue Jays (June 11-13), New York...