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Lifehouse to perform at Nationals Park

August 30, 2011, 5:21pm

For those fans with a ticket to the Nationals' September 3 game against the Mets, you're in for a special treat. As part of the Washington Nationals Grand Slam Labor Day Weekend festivities, popular rock band Lifehouse will be on hand to perform a postgame concert on the field at Nationals Park. The concert will be immediately following Saturday's 7:05 p.m. game and is expected to last about an hour. Lifehouse has had several hits over their time on the music scene, including such songs...

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Mark Hornbaker: Can Nationals' progression match 1920s Senators?

August 30, 2011, 5:31am

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Even with the Nationals in the midst of a six-game losing streak, I feel like this team is heading in the right direction overall. The Nationals organization is doing a very good job putting together the nucleus of a solid and soon to be a winning baseball team together in the nation's capital. I believe this team is on its way to become a team to reckon with in the National League East. I think during the next season or two we could find the Nationals contending for a playoff spot....

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Lauren Tilley: And the Orioles' closer in 2012 should be ...

August 30, 2011, 4:36am

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OK, before I tell you who I think the closer should be for next season, let me just preface it with a few things. Before you scream so much that spit and food crumbs end up splattered all over your computer screen, before you send me hate comments and before you send bombs to my family through your computer screen (I'm sure that piece of technology has already been created), hear me out. Read what I have to say and let me defend myself. Oh, and don't forget to breathe. Are you ready?...

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Dave Nichols: Time for a glimpse at Nats' future

August 29, 2011, 4:45am

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Dave Nichols: Time for a glimpse at Nats' future

It's getting to be the time of the year when folks start turning their attention away from baseball and on to other pursuits. The kids are going back to school, football season kicks off next week and, before you know it, it's going to start getting chilly and hockey and basketball will begin again. With the local teams out of the pennant race, it would be easy to ignore their September progress, but real baseball fans will want to stay tuned. The Washington Nationals could be on the cusp...

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Matthew Taylor: Crafty lefty could also whiff opposing hitters

August 29, 2011, 4:32am

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Matthew Taylor: Crafty lefty could also whiff opposing hitters

David Price established a Tampa Bay franchise record on Sunday with 14 strikeouts in seven innings of work at Toronto. Price set the mark in his fourth big league season and exceeded by two his previous career high of 12 strikeouts. By his fourth season, former Orioles lefty Mike Flanagan had established what would be his own career-high strikeout total by having twice fanned 13 batters in nine innings of work. During this sad time for the Orioles franchise, it's nice to remember Flanny at...

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Orioles-Yankees rescheduled game on Sept. 8 to be played at 1:05 p.m.

August 28, 2011, 4:26pm

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The Orioles today announced that their recently rescheduled August 27 1:05 p.m. game against the New York Yankees will be played at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. The time of the rescheduled game had previously been announced as TBA. September 8 marks the second rescheduling of the game originally scheduled for April 22, which was postponed by rain. Tickets dated August 27 at 1:05 p.m. or April 22 will be accepted only for the game on September 8. No exchange is necessary and fans should...

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O's encourage fans to use public transit for next week's Blue Jays series

August 26, 2011, 9:43am

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O's encourage fans to use public transit for next week's Blue Jays series

Ticket discount unveiled for fans utilizing MTA options In order to ensure a timely commute to Oriole Park as the Baltimore Grand Prix approaches, the Orioles are encouraging those planning to attend the Orioles vs. Blue Jays series, August 30 to September 1, to carpool or take public transportation to Camden Yards whenever possible. As an added incentive, all fans who present a valid MTA (Maryland Transit Authority) pass from that day at the Oriole Park Box Office during any of the three...

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Orioles announce plans to honor Mile Flanagan

August 26, 2011, 9:39am

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The Orioles today announced their plans to honor Orioles Hall of Fame pitcher, coach, executive and MASN broadcaster Mike Flanagan, who passed away on Wednesday. - Beginning with tonight's game against the New York Yankees, Orioles uniformed personnel will wear a black circular patch with "FLANNY" written in white on their right jersey sleeves for the remainder of the 2011 season. - A black banner with the No. "46" in orange has been installed just above the press box and below the...

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Jenn Jenson: If you're really lucky, you can play baseball for a living

August 26, 2011, 6:32am

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Jenn Jenson: If you're really lucky, you can play baseball for a living

One of the things I like about baseball is the opportunity to watch people who are living their dream. It makes me happy, and on some days it also reminds me to count my blessings and focus what I might achieve in my own life. Of course, there's more than one professional baseball dream, from being drafted, to stepping on the field for a major league debut, to winning the World Series and everything in-between. I'm sure a lot of major league players pinch themselves every day and say,...

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Ted Youngling: The legend of Livan Hernandez continues

August 25, 2011, 4:53am

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Ted Youngling: The legend of Livan Hernandez continues

How is it that a 6-foot-2, 245-lb.,36-year-old can be one of the game's most consistent starters? That is the question on everyone's mind as Livan Hernandez puts together yet another incredibly dependable season. Amazingly, Hernandez has started at least 30 games in each season dating to 1998. Despite bouncing around the league having pitched for seven different clubs, Hernandez may be best known for his time with the Nationals/Expos franchise. For a team that has been anything but steady...

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The Legend of Livan Continues

August 24, 2011, 11:25pm

How is it that a 6' 2", 245-pound 36-year old be one of the games most consistent starters? That is the question on everyone's mind as Livan Hernandez puts together yet another incredibly dependable season. Amazingly, Hernandez has started at least 30 games in each season dating back to 1998. Despite bouncing around the league having pitched for seven different clubs, Hernandez may be best known for his time with the Nationals/Expos franchise. For a team that has been anything but steady...

Statement from Peter Angelos regarding the death of Mike Flanagan

August 24, 2011, 6:47pm

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Statement from Peter Angelos regarding the death of Mike Flanagan

Orioles Managing Partner Peter Angelos issued the following statement regarding the death of former Orioles pitcher, coach, executive and MASN broadcaster Mike Flanagan. "It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of my friend Mike Flanagan earlier this evening. In over a quarter century with the organization, Flanny became an integral part of the Orioles family, for his accomplishments both on and off the field. His loss will be felt deeply and profoundly by all of us with the...

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Second blood drive set for Saturday, August 27

August 24, 2011, 1:55pm

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Second blood drive set for Saturday, August 27

Here's the deal, folks: You've got blood, lots of it, enough to spare, and the Nationals have tickets to come see them play. Basically, the Nats are looking for a straight up trade. You give your blood, they'll give you two tickets to a game. Sound fair? I've got a bag filling as I type (not really, that'd be kind of gross). But as someone who has given blood in the past, I'm proud to announce the Washington Nationals' second blood drive of the season to be held this Saturday, August...

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The Road Back: Chronicling Stephen Strasburg's return to the major leagues

August 24, 2011, 1:29pm

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The Road Back: Chronicling Stephen Strasburg's return to the major leagues

On June 9, 2009, the Nationals selected Stephen Strasburg with the No. 1 overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft. Strasburg, a right-hander from San Diego State University, was one of the most highly touted draft picks in recent memory and from his first day in the Nationals' organization, caught the eye of baseball fans around the country. Nearly one year later, amid flashbulbs at a sold-out Nationals Park, Strasburg made his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, going seven...

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Daniel Moroz: Simon making strides as an effective rotation option

August 24, 2011, 5:16am

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Daniel Moroz: Simon making strides as an effective rotation option

When word went out during spring training before the 2009 season that Alfredo Simon was getting a look as an Orioles rotation option, I didn't know who he was and didn't have the highest hopes for the team if a pitcher with a career 5.10 ERA at Triple-A was going to be starting games. Seven earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched later, Simon was out for the year with Tommy John surgery. The following year, I more or less forgot that Simon ever existed, which made the ending of the O's April...

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Rachel Levitin: Quake can't shake fans out of baseball routines

August 24, 2011, 4:59am

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Rachel Levitin: Quake can't shake fans out of baseball routines

Tuesday was no average day in Washington, D.C. Residents, tourists, visitors and members of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Nationals felt a 5.9 jolt from the earth beneath their feet. The tremor was shallow, at just 6 kilometers underground, and was felt from the epicenter in Virginia to a widespread portion of the East Coast. While the earthquake has nothing to do with baseball itself, baseball as a game did play a role in getting D.C. back to its normal pace. The game between the Diamondbacks...

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Tonight's Diamondbacks-Nationals game set for 7:25

August 23, 2011, 3:07pm

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Tonight's Nationals-Diamondbacks game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., is expected to begin at 7:25 p.m. As a precautionary measure following today's earthquake, the team delayed opening gates to the ballpark to allow D.C. inspectors and structural engineers to survey the facility prior to tonight's game. Due to the delay, unused game tickets for tonight's game may be exchanged at the Nationals Park Box Office in order to receive new tickets for seats of equal or lesser value to...

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Lauren Tilley: Zach Britton's wild ride

August 23, 2011, 5:26am

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Zach Britton has had a tumultuous rookie year with the Orioles. He expected to begin this season in the minors until an unfortunate injury to Brian Matusz caused Britton to make his debut at the major league level a night later. In that debut, he went six innings of three-hit, one-run ball against the Rays to allow the O's to sweep Tampa Bay in the first series of the season. From there, he went 5-2 over 7 starts with a 2.93 ERA. Pretty good for a rookie. At this point, everyone was talking...

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Orioles option Blake Davis to Triple-A Norfolk

August 22, 2011, 7:41pm

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The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned infielder Blake Davis to Triple-A Norfolk. Davis has batted .254 (15-59) in 25 games for the Orioles this season. A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.

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Mark Hornbaker: Ryan Zimmerman is Nats' Mr. Clutch

August 22, 2011, 5:30pm

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Mark Hornbaker: Ryan Zimmerman is Nats' Mr. Clutch

Since his first full season in 2006, Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has shown a real knack of hitting walk-off home runs. His latest walk-off happened Friday evening. The Phillies and the Nationals were tied 4-4 and the bases were loaded with Nats when Zimmerman hit a two-out grand slam off Ryan Madson. For Zimmerman, it was his second career walk-off grand slam and his eighth career walk-off home run. The 26-year-old Zimmerman, who is in his sixth full season with the Nats, has hit...