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Nats Host Baseball Heroes of World War II

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Nats Host Baseball Heroes of World War II
This Friday, the Nationals will partner with the American Veterans Center to pay tribute to Major League Baseball players who served during World War II. The panelists include Yogi Berra, (U.S. Navy), Lou Brissie, (U.S. Army), Jerry Coleman, (U.S. Marine Corps) and John "Mule" Miles, (U.S. Army/Air Corps). The event is part of the American Veterans Center's 13th Annual Conference and MASN's own Phil Wood will serve as panel moderator. There will also be representatives from the Band of...
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Important dates of the offseason

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Important dates of the offseason
At this point in the fall, even ESPN's coverage of the World Series has waned, and it's officially time to start kindling the Hot Stoves, preparing for the Winter Meetings, and booking flights for trips to spring training. There are, however, a few remnants of last season still to come in the way of awards; and there are more than a few important offseason dates to mark on your calendars to help you through long winter months without baseball. Take a look at the important MLB dates and...
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Wigginton showed 'Heart & Hustle' for O's in 2010

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Wigginton showed 'Heart & Hustle' for O's in 2010
The latest Oriole who needs your help in the voting is this year's Heart & Hustle Award nominee, Ty Wigginton. After approaching the 2010 season without a distinct concept of what his role might be, Wigginton proved to be a big part of this year's Orioles team. Wigginton wound up playing 154 of the Birds' 162 games and finished the season with a .248 average at the plate; his 76 RBI led the team, while his 22 homers put him second only to Luke Scott and his 29 doubles tied him with...
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Wigginton showed 'Heart & Hustle' in 2010

Wigginton showed 'Heart & Hustle' in 2010
The latest Oriole who needs your help in the voting is this year's Heart & Hustle Award nominee, Ty Wigginton. After approaching the 2010 season without a distinct concept of what his role might be, Wigginton proved to be a big part of this year's Orioles team. Wigginton wound up playing 154 of the Birds' 162 games and finished the season with a .248 average at the plate; his 76 RBI led the team, while his 22 homers put him second only to Luke Scott and his 29 doubles tied him with Scott...
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Some World Series Predictions from the Nats (Updated)

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Some World Series Predictions from the Nats (Updated)
A few of your favorite Nationals shared their 2010 World Series predictions with Nats Buzz over the past few days. If others trickle in later today or tonight, we'll be sure to add them here. But as of now, it's tied between the Rangers and Giants. Collin Balester picked the National League team from his home state, while Craig Stammen and Drew Storen both picked the Rangers. Nyjer Morgan is sticking with his hometown Giants. Balester predicts that the Giants will celebrate after only...
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See the O's in Sarasota

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See the O's in Sarasota
The Orioles released their 2011 spring training schedule today for what will be their second year now in Sarasota, Fla., but their first in the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium. You can take a behind the scenes tour, led by Vice President of Planning and Development Janet Marie Smith, to get a look at some of the changes you can expect to see at the new facility by clicking here. The O's 2011 spring schedule affords you 16 opportunities to catch an early look at the Birds in Sarasota, with...
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Nats Fashion Show and New Uniforms

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Nats Fashion Show and New Uniforms
On November 10th, the Nationals will unveil their new uniforms during an exclusive fashion show featuring players Tyler Clippard, Ian Desmond, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, Drew Storen, Ryan Zimmerman and Jordan Zimmermann. The invitation-only affair will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Stars and Stripes Club at Nationals Park. Guests will enjoy a pre-show cocktail reception and an opportunity to mingle with players and purchase the new jerseys. General Manager Mike Rizzo is also...
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Nats Buzz approves of this message: Vote for Zim

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Nats Buzz approves of this message: Vote for Zim
A little play on campaign season there. We'll spare you the commercials and fundraising emails. Vote for Zimmerman for the 2010 Heart and Hustle Award! Each year, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association votes on one winner among the 30 nominees representing each club. Zimmerman has represented the Nationals in both 2009 and 2010, but he needs your votes. Fan voting will represent 5% of the total voting pool. I know NatsTown couldn't get Zimmerman to the All-Star Game, but...
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Nats quiz to start your week

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Nats quiz to start your week
Can you name every player in the Nats' Opening Day lineup since baseball returned to Washington? Want to prove it? Fellow Nats blogger Harper at Nationals Baseball posted a link to this quiz today on Sporkle. It asks you to name every Opening Day starter from 2005-2010 in eight minutes for a possible 60 points. For what it's worth, I scored 52 out of 60, but I missed two really obvious ones. Take the quiz and let me know how you do in the comments below! Good luck!
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The World Series of Costumes

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The World Series of Costumes
On one hand, the regular season feels like it ended ages ago; and on the other, it feels like October baseball has flown by...which has it felt like for you? But in the meantime, if you have kids, you're also probably gearing up for another reason to sport the orange and black - Halloween. And this year, Major League Baseball is helping you combine two of your favorite October traditions by hosting the World Series of Costumes competition. Click here to visit MLB.com/Halloween to upload...
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More awards for Strasburg, Zimmerman and Ben's Chili Bowl

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More awards for Strasburg, Zimmerman and Ben's Chili Bowl
On Friday, the Washington Post Express newspaper published its Best of 2010 list, naming Stephen Strasburg the "best offseason acquisition" of 2010. That category is a bit misleading, since Strasburg was signed in the summer of 2009, but we'll take it, right? Ben's Chili Bowl at Nationals Park was also named "Best Stadium Food." The Best of 2010 awards were decided by two rounds of reader nominations and voting. Also, on Thursday evening, the Power 30 Under 30 organization honored...
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Vote for Matusz and Jones

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Vote for Matusz and Jones
It's that time of the year in baseball when the nominations - and eventually awards - start flowing, and two more Orioles could use your help in the voting. Brian Matusz and Adam Jones are each up for a 2010 This Year in Baseball Award. Matusz is up for the XFactor Player of the Year for going 7-1 with a 2.18 ERA over his final 11 starts. Matusz is the only pitcher nominated in the XFactor Player of the Year category, leaving the rest of the field to standout performances on the field...
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Vote for Matusz and Jones

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Vote for Matusz and Jones
It's that time of the year in baseball when the nominations - and eventually awards - start flowing, and two more Orioles could use your help in the voting. Brian Matusz and Adam Jones are each up for a 2010 This Year in Baseball Award. Matusz is up for the XFactor Player of the Year for going 7-1 with a 2.18 ERA over his final 11 starts. Matusz is the only pitcher nominated in the XFactor Player of the Year category, leaving the rest of the field to standout performances on the field and...
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Pumpkin Carving Time

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Pumpkin Carving Time
The Nationals are once again holding a pumpkin carving contest this fall. The lucky winner will receive an official game-worn Adam Dunn jersey! All you have to do is carve something Nats-related into a pumpkin and send the team a photo of your creation. Photos should be 720 x 486 pixels in size and no larger than 1MB. More contest information is available on Nationals.com. To participate, you must enter before 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010. The Nationals also offer four Nats...
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Mickey Mantle Book Discussion with Frank Howard

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Mickey Mantle Book Discussion with Frank Howard
On November 9th, the Smithsonian will host New York Times bestselling author Jane Leavy to discuss her new book, "The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood." Former Senators slugger Frank Howard will be among the special guests invited to speak about Mantle at Baird Auditorium in the National Museum of Natural History at 7 p.m. on that Tuesday evening. He will be joined by former Mantle teammates Jim Bouton and Phil Linz. Phil Hochberg, former Washington Senators and...
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Zimmerman and Strasburg named Power 30 Under 30 Finalists

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Zimmerman and Strasburg named Power 30 Under 30 Finalists
Recently, Ryan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg were named as finalists for Washington D.C.'s Power 30 Under 30 Awards. The Power 30 Under 30 Awards honor outstanding individuals under the age of 30 who have achieved extraordinary success. Young leaders are recognized in Arts, Entertainment, & Media, Business, Community Service, Politics, Science & Technology and Sports. Both Zimmerman, 26, and Strasburg, 22, were nominated in the Sports category, along with Alexander Ovechkin, Devon...
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This Year in Baseball Awards

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This Year in Baseball Awards
Now through December 3rd, Nats fans can show support for Ryan Zimmerman, Stephen Strasburg and Nyjer Morgan by voting in the annual This Year in Baseball Awards. You watch your Gold Glove third baseman make sparking defensive plays night after night at Nationals Park and on MASN. Make sure he gets selected as "Defensive Player of the Year" by voting here. Stephen Strasburg is also up for two awards -- Performance of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Rookie is tough, both because he only...
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Gary Thorne named play-by-play announcer for international broadcasts of ALCS and WS

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Gary Thorne named play-by-play announcer for international broadcasts of ALCS and WS
The O's may not be battling their way through postseason play this October, but for O's fans abroad this time of year, the voice of the postseason might start to feel familiar. Gary Thorne, your very own O's play-by-play announcer on MASN, was recently given the same role to play in the international broadcasts of the 2010 ALCS and World Series. Starting today, Thorne will work together with Cy Young Award-winner Rick Sutcliffe to bring baseball fans from 219 countries and territories and...
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MASN's Gary Thorne Named Play-by-Play Voice for Major League Baseball's International Broadcast of the ALCS and World Series

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MASN's Gary Thorne Named Play-by-Play Voice for Major League Baseball's International Broadcast of the ALCS and World Series
Gary Thorne, the play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles on MASN, will also provide play-by-play for Major League Baseball's international broadcasts of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and World Series this fall. Beginning on Friday, Thorne will team up with Cy Young Award-winner Rick Sutcliffe to bring October baseball to fans in 219 countries and territories, as well as to the more than one million United States and Canadian Armed Forces personnel stationed around the...
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Quick update on the Owen Wilson movie

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Quick update on the Owen Wilson movie
As you already know, free agent reliever/movie star Owen Wilson will join the Nationals bullpen this winter when his new movie, "How Do You Know" hits theaters on December 17th. Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson, Paul Rudd also star in the romantic comedy. The film's website is now available at www.howdoyouknow-movie.com. On the website, you can sign up to receive updates about the film, view digital stills, watch the trailer or visit the film's new Facebook page. Parts of the movie...
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