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Nationals ink multi-year extension with slugger Morse

January 20, 2012, 12:08pm

Fresh off of a breakout season in Washington, Nationals slugger Michael Morse plans to stick around in our nation's capital for a while longer. Morse and the Nationals agreed to a multi-year contract extension Friday, according to the team, meaning fans can take some solace in knowing the powerful - yet bubbly - first baseman will remain in D.C. beyond the 2012 season. The terms of the deal are reported to be for about $10.5 million over two years, but the deal was reached prior to...

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Nationals agree to terms with Michael Morse on multi-year contract extension

January 20, 2012, 11:30am

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The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with outfielder/first baseman Michael Morse on a multi-year contract extension, thus avoiding salary arbitration. This contract was agreed upon prior to arbitration figures being exchanged and was contingent upon a since-completed physical. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Morse, 29, is a career .296 (338-for-1140) hitter with 69 doubles, 52 home runs and 183 RBIs in...

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MASN adds new "Nationals Classics" to broadcast rotation

January 19, 2012, 1:35pm

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We all love reliving those classic baseball memories. Whether it's a no-hitter, a walk-off grand slam, or a World Series clincher, revisiting those moments - the ones that display your team at its pinnacle of excellence - is truly something to enjoy. Fortunately for Nationals fans, MASN is putting together a collection of some of the Nationals' greatest games, which will be presented in their original broadcast starting Monday, January 30. The "Nationals Classics" series will run weekly...

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Orioles announce baseball operations staff

January 19, 2012, 9:13am

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The Orioles today announced numerous promotions within, and the re-structuring of, the Baseball Operations department. Orioles Hall of Famer Brady Anderson has been named Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations. He will assist Dan Duquette with player relations and player development and oversee conditioning throughout the organization. A veteran of 15 major league seasons, 14 with Baltimore, Anderson ranks among the top 10 in Orioles career batting leaders in...

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Mondry-Cohen represents Nationals in MLB Network's "Baseball IQ"

January 19, 2012, 5:38am

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When a memo calling for representatives to test their baseball knowledge on a new game show was sent out to every major league team, it didn't take long for the Nationals to choose their guy. They needed someone with drive, someone who would compete, and of course, some knowledge on the game of baseball couldn't hurt. Enter Samuel Mondry-Cohen. Mondry-Cohen, the Nationals' baseball operations analyst, was chosen to represent the organization on MLB Network's new game show, "Baseball...

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Orioles 2012 promotion schedule highlighted by Orioles Legends Celebration Series

January 18, 2012, 5:32am

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Series to feature the unveiling of the 6 Hall of Fame sculptures, as well as giveaway of replica sculptures to all fans in attendance The Orioles have scheduled a variety of giveaways and promotions designed to appeal to fans of all ages during the upcoming season, the 20th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The highlight of this year's schedule includes giveaways of replicas of each of the sculptures of the six Hall of Famers who will be honored as part of the Orioles Legends...

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Orioles agree to terms with left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland and right-handed pitchers Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day

January 17, 2012, 9:11am

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The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland and right-handed pitchers Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day on one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. Eveland, 28, was 3-2 with a 3.03 ERA (29.IP, 10 ER) in five starts for the Dodgers last season after making 25 starts for Triple-A Albuquerque, where he went 12-8 with a 4.38 ERA (154.0IP, 75 ER) to begin the season. Johnson, 28, went 6-5 with nine saves and a 2.67 ERA (91.0IP, 27 ER) in 69 games...

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Nationals agree to terms with Gio Gonzalez on long-term contract extension through 2016

January 15, 2012, 8:52am

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The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with left-handed starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez on a contract extension through the 2016 season, with options for the 2017 and '18 campaigns, thus avoiding salary arbitration. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals acquired Gonzalez from Oakland as part of a six-player trade on Dec. 23, 2011. The 26 year-old Gonzalez is coming off his finest big league season...

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Nationals announce mini ticket plans for 2012 season

January 13, 2012, 7:04am

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We're getting closer and closer to the start of spring training, which means, Nationals fans, your window to purchase tickets for the 2012 season is closing. Of course, the best option is to get to all 81 home games, but for those of you who, you know, actually have a job to go to, the Nationals have announced a collection of mini plans for the upcoming season. Starting this week, Washington Nationals fans will have the opportunity to choose between four affordable mini ticket plans to see...

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Washington Nationals announce mini plans for 2012 season

January 13, 2012, 7:03am

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Starting this week, Washington Nationals fans will have the opportunity to choose between four affordable mini ticket plans to see some of the hottest games of the 2012 season. As an added value, each plan will also include one game free. This year's mini plans include: * Manager's Plan (15 games for the price of 14): For the second consecutive year, fans can create their own unique ticket plan featuring games against National League East rivals and Interleague opponents. Some restrictions...

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MASN adds Mike Bordick as color analyst on Orioles broadcast team

January 12, 2012, 11:55am

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MASN today announced that they have added Mike Bordick as a color analyst on their Baltimore Orioles broadcast team. Bordick will join Jim Palmer as the network's analysts for Orioles games and will be paired with play-by-play announcers Gary Thorne or Jim Hunter for approximately 80 games during the 2012 season. A 2011 inductee into the Orioles Hall of Fame, Bordick played for the Orioles for six seasons from 1997-2002. One of the best defensive players in club history, Bordick has the...

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Guest blog: Hope accompanies centennial of Washington's golden baseball age

January 11, 2012, 5:42am

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Guest blog: Hope accompanies centennial of Washington's golden baseball age

One hundred years ago, in January 1912, the Washington Nationals were owned by the principal publisher of the Washington Star, Tom Noyes. Noyes has assumed ownership of Washington's new American League team in 1904, but had despaired of ever seeing a winner in D.C. after a decade of cellar-dwelling teams. Then, in November 1911, serendipity linked Noyes with a giant of the game, Clark Griffith. Known as "The Old Fox," Griffith saw in Washington a unique opportunity and took the managerial...

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Orioles name Ray Poitevint as executive director, international baseball

January 09, 2012, 11:38am

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The Orioles today announced that they have named Ray Poitevint as Executive Director, International Baseball . "I am delighted to have Ray Poitevint return to the Orioles where he began his career and to have his veteran baseball leadership as part of our global recruiting and marketing efforts," said Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette . Now entering his sixth decade working in baseball, Poitevint began his career as an Associate Scout with the Orioles in...

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Orioles FanFest autograph vouchers on sale this Saturday at orioles.com

January 05, 2012, 8:21am

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Vouchers for autograph sessions at the Orioles' 2012 FanFest will go on sale this Saturday, January 7, at 10:00 a.m. The list of autograph session times and participants will be posted online for preview at www.orioles.com/fanfest by 9 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 6. Orioles FanFest will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Baltimore Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles Season Plan Holders to begin at 10 a.m. At this year's FanFest, the Orioles will continue an...

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Nationals sign free agent Mark DeRosa to one-year contract

December 28, 2011, 6:28am

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The Washington Nationals today signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa to a one-year contact. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. DeRosa has hit .272 with 179 doubles, 93 home runs and 452 RBI since debuting with the Braves in 1998. His 316 walks in 1105 games render a career on-base percentage of .341. DeRosa is especially versatile having started games at six different positions during his career,...

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Strasburg sports beautiful ugly sweater

December 27, 2011, 6:09am

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Hopefully you had very happy and relaxing holiday season, Nationals fans. And if you're like me, you're not too thrilled about having to get back to work. So as you're browsing the internet, pretending to get things done, take a look at Stephen Strasburg's recent getup. Strasburg apparently attended an ugly sweater party recently and, quite honestly, his sweater of choice was as nasty as his breaking ball. The sweater is

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Nationals claim third baseman Carlos Rivero off waivers from Philadelphia

December 21, 2011, 8:51am

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The Washington Nationals today claimed third baseman Carlos Rivero off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 6-foot-3 Rivero hit .275 with 36 doubles, 15 home runs and 66 RBI while spending a majority of the 2011 season with Double-A Reading. Rivero, 23, is a career .258 hitter with 146 doubles, 47 homers and 358 RBIs in 720 games spanning seven seasons as a professional. He...

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Orioles sign free agent outfielder Endy Chavez

December 20, 2011, 10:19am

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed free agent outfielder Endy Chavez to a one-year contract. Chavez, 33, batted .301/.323/.426 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 83 games for the American League champion Texas Rangers in 201. In 10 major league seasons, Chavez has batted .274/.313/.373 for six teams and appeared in the playoffs twice, in 2006 with the New York Mets and 2011 with Texas . "Endy is a tremendous defender and gives us needed depth in the outfield," said Orioles...

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Nationals agree to terms with outfielder Mike Cameron

December 19, 2011, 12:32pm

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with outfielder Mike Cameron on a minor-league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A former All-Star (2001) and three-time Gold Glove winner, Cameron has batted .249 with 278 home runs, 968 RBIs and 297 stolen bases spanning 17 seasons with Chicago-AL (1995-98), Cincinnati ('99), Seattle (2000-03), New York-NL ('04-05), San...

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Orioles hire Danny Haas as National Crosschecker

December 16, 2011, 7:21am

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The Baltimore Orioles today announced that Danny Haas has been hired as the club's National Crosschecker. Haas spent the last 10 seasons as an amateur scout in the Boston Red Sox organization. Haas, 35, most recently served as Boston's Southeast Crosschecker. He was East Coast Crosschecker in 2010 and worked as the club's Upper Midwest/Northeast Crosschecker from 2006-09. Red Sox major league players signed during that time include Ryan Kalish (ninth round in 2006), Ryan Lavarnway (sixth...