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Orioles sign Tsuyoshi Wada

December 14, 2011, 1:23pm

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The Orioles announced today that they have signed LHP Tsuyoshi Wada (sue-YO-she WAH-dah) to a two-year contract with a club option for 2014. Wada, 30, was 107-61 with a 3.13 ERA (1444.2IP, 503ER) and 1,329 strikeouts in 210 career games (207 starts) over nine seasons with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Japanese Pacific League. In his 52 starts over the last two seasons, Wada is 33-13 with a 2.29 ERA (354.0IP, 90IP) and has struck out 337 batters while walking 95 and allowing just 18 home...

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Nationals announce final 2012 spring training schedule, including March 15 visit from the Yankees

December 14, 2011, 9:12am

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The Washington Nationals today released their 32-game 2012 spring training schedule, which features 15 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla, including a March 15 afternoon matchup with the New York Yankees. The Nationals host the Astros on Sunday, March 4 to commence the home portion of the 2012 spring schedule. Washington's initial Grapefruit League contest comes one day earlier via a March 3 visit to play the Astros in nearby Kissimmee, Fla. The March 15 visit from the Yankees...

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Disaster preparedness exercise at Nationals Park

December 13, 2011, 9:09am

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Over the course of this year, we've seen the importance of knowing what to do in the event of a disaster. Hurricane Irene and even a small earthquake struck the east coast within the past six months, leaving a lot of us to wonder how we would handle ourselves should a threat ever arise. Fortunately for those in the Washington area, The District of Columbia Fire Department (DCFD) and the U.S. Marines Corps' Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) will conduct a large-scale...

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Jeremy Guthrie to visit elementary school in Clarksville tomorrow

December 12, 2011, 11:05am

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Jeremy Guthrie to visit elementary school in Clarksville tomorrow

Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie will visit a third grade class at Pointers Run Elementary in Clarksville tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13. Teacher Matt Noon contacted Guthrie in response to Guthrie's Twitter question, "All I want for Christmas is ..." and asked for Guthrie to meet his class. Guthrie will visit with the children and sign autographs from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Pointers Run Elementary is located at 6600 Trotter Road, Clarksville, 21029.

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Orioles REACH to host 2nd Annual Birdland Golf Classic in Sarasota

December 12, 2011, 10:38am

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Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club will host event to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Orioles will hold the 2nd Annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in Sarasota to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. The event begins with registration and lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start set for 12:30...

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Nationals acquire right-handed reliever Perry from Tigers

December 09, 2011, 1:13pm

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The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Perry from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Collin Balester. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Perry, 24, joins the Nationals after going 5-6 with 29 holds, two saves and a 4.07 ERA (73 ER/161.1 IP) in 149 relief appearances spanning three seasons with Detroit. Detroit's first-round selection (21st overall, University of...

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Nationals acquire right-hander Perry, ship Balester to Detroit

December 09, 2011, 1:08pm

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While the Nationals didn't make any headlines during the Winter Meetings, the team won't finish the week without at least one move. According to a press release, the Nationals have acquired right-handed reliever

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33rd Annual Orioles REACH holiday party for kids to ne held next Tuesday, December 13

December 08, 2011, 8:08am

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Manager Buck Showalter, Jake Arrieta, Zach Britton, Jeremy Guthrie and Brian Roberts Expected to Attend Current and former Orioles will host 90 third and fourth graders from City Springs Elementary School in Baltimore as part of the 33rd Annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party for Kids next Tuesday, December 13, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Dave & Busters in the Arundel Mills Mall. The current Orioles will be joined by former O's Al Bumbry, Dave Johnson and Larry Sheets. Players will serve lunch,...

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Minor league infielder Greg Miclat sent to Texas to complete trade

December 08, 2011, 6:58am

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Minor league infielder Greg Miclat sent to Texas to complete trade

The Orioles sent minor league infielder Greg Miclat to the Texas Rangers to complete last week's trade for catcher Taylor Teagarden. Miclat, 24, batted .280/.371/.347 in 120 games with Double-A Bowie in 2011.

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Orioles select two in minor league phase of Rule 5 draft

December 08, 2011, 6:56am

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The Orioles selected two players in the minor league phase of today's Rule 5 Draft; left-handed pitcher Andrew Loomis of the Phillies organization in the Triple-A portion of the draft and infielder Matt Sweeney of the Rays organization in the Double-A portion of the draft. Loomis, 26, is 10-10 with a 3.34 ERA (197.0 IP, 73 ER) in 133 career games in four minor league seasons. A 16th round selection by the Florida Marlins in the 2008 First Year Player Draft out of Purdue, Loomis went 1-2 with...

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Orioles acquire left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland from L.A. Dodgers

December 08, 2011, 6:53am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor leaguers left-handed pitcher Jarret Martin and outfielder Tyler Henson. To make room for Eveland on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Willie Eyre has been designated for assignment. Eveland, 28, is 19-24 with a 5.52 ERA (360.1IP, 221 ER) in seven big league seasons with Milwaukee, Arizona, Oakland, Toronto, Pittsburgh and the Dodgers after being selected...

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Orioles select infielder Ryan Flaherty in Rule 5 draft

December 08, 2011, 5:58am

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The Orioles today announced that they have selected infielder Ryan Flaherty of the Chicago Cubs organization in the Rule 5 Draft. Flaherty, 25, is a career .278/.346/.462 hitter in four seasons in the Cubs' organization after being selected out of Vanderbilt by Chicago with the 41st overall pick in the 2008 First Year Player Draft. He batted .280/.347/.478 with 53 extra-base hits and 88 RBI in 132 games for Double-A Tennessee (83) and Triple-A Iowa (49) in 2011. "Ryan is a high draft pick...

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Orioles complete 2012 coaching staff, name Demarlo Hale third base coach and Bill Castro bullpen coach

December 07, 2011, 10:09am

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The Orioles today announced that they have hired DeMarlo Hale as their third base coach and Bill Castro as bullpen coach to fill the two vacancies on their 2012 coaching staff. John Russell (bench coach), Jim Presley (hitting coach), Rick Adair (pitching coach) and Wayne Kirby (first base coach) will return from the 2011 staff. Hale has spent 10 seasons as a major league coach, most recently serving as bench coach (2010-11) and third base coach (2006-09) for the Boston Red Sox. He was first...

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Cal Ripken on a postage stamp? It could happen

December 06, 2011, 8:52am

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Cal Ripken on a postage stamp? It could happen

The United States Postal Service is asking for your suggestions for a new stamp. For years, the post office wouldn't put someone on a stamp that hadn't been dead for at least five years. That appears to be changing. According to this piece in The Washington Post, one person that could be on a new stamp is Hall of Famer and longtime Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. Ripken's competition includes Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Billy Graham, former president Bill Clinton, Jerry Lewis and President Barack...

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Orioles outright Pedro Viola to Triple-A Norfolk; Pedro Florimon claimed on waivers by Minnesota

December 05, 2011, 9:27am

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The Orioles announced today that left-handed pitcher Pedro Viola has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, infielder Pedro Florimon has been claimed on waivers by the Minnesota Twins. Viola, 28, appeared in four games for the Orioles in 2011, pitching to a 9.82 ERA (3.2IP, 4 ER). He owns a 7.50 ERA (12.0IP, 10 ER) in 15 career major league games. Florimon, 25 on Saturday, went 1-for-8 for the Orioles in 2011, making his major league debut on September 10 at...

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Orioles add Lee Thomas as special assistant to executive vice president of baseball operations, Fred Ferreira as executive director of international recruiting

December 05, 2011, 8:04am

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The Orioles today announced that they have hired veteran baseball executives Lee Thomas as Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and Fred Ferreira as Executive Director of International Recruiting. Thomas brings over five decades of experience in professional baseball, highlighted by Executive of the Year honors in 1993 after leading the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series as General Manager. Thomas served as GM of the Phillies from June 1988 through...

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Orioles announce "20 Prizes in 20 Days" Sweepstakes

December 02, 2011, 7:28am

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To help celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Camden Yards, the ballpark that forever changed baseball, the Orioles, in partnership with Delaware North Sportservice, are giving away 20 prizes in 20 days in January, 2012 to fans who purchase or renew season ticket plans for the upcoming season. Some of the prizes include: * Your season tickets are free for the 2012 season * Opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch * Spring Training getaway for two to Sarasota * Personalized jersey and...

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2012 Orioles FanFest scheduled for January 21 at the Baltimore Convention Center

December 01, 2011, 11:10am

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FanFest tickets on sale now; Individual Game tickets on sale January 21 The kickoff to the 2012 baseball season will begin on Saturday, January 21, as the Orioles host their annual FanFest event at the Baltimore Convention Center. 2012 FanFest, presented by the Sarasota Convention & Visitor's Bureau, will feature appearances by current and former Orioles players and coaches as part of a day-long celebration of baseball that will also include clinics, exhibits and interactive games. The event...

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Orioles acquire catcher Taylor Teagarden from Texas Rangers

December 01, 2011, 10:12am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired catcher Taylor Teagarden from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Randy Henry and a player to be named later. Teagarden, who turns 28 on December 21, has appeared in 118 games for Texas over the last four seasons, batting .220 (77-350) with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs. He has a .985 career fielding percentage in the major leagues and has thrown out 30.5 percent of runners attempting to steal (25-82). "Taylor is...

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What will go down at the Winter Meetings?

November 30, 2011, 7:30am

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What will go down at the Winter Meetings?

We're just days away from the start of baseball's annual Winter Meetings, the time when we click on the burners and watch as the Hot Stove ignites, giving teams a chance to build their rosters for the upcoming season. The Nationals are certainly no exception. After a third-place finish and an 80-81 record, fans are hoping 2012 will see the team take the next step, possibly earning their first postseason berth since moving to Washington. There's a lot of potential in our nation's capital,...