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Relive Stephen Strasburg's Debut

July 13, 2010, 7:13am

On Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., MASN will re-air Stephen Strasburg's debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of the network's Nationals Classics programming. It's the perfect way to enjoy the All-Star break. Watch as the rookie phenom strikes out 14 and picks up his first major league win. The game will re-air again on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Nationals also announced that they will distribute commemorative DVD copies of Stephen Strasburg's historic debut to the first...

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MASNsports.com launches team-specific landing pages

July 12, 2010, 11:17am

MASNsports.com, the premier online destination for Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles news and analysis, has launched new team-specific landing pages. The new look showcases MASN's extensive coverage of both teams. One of the most notable additions to the site is a layout that introduces all of MASN's dedicated and talented contributors -- from beat writers, to current players and baseball executives, to World Series MVPs and baseball historians -- every angle is covered at...

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Pudge Wins Fan Choice Bobblehead

July 12, 2010, 9:04am

Nationals

In the first ever fan vote for a Nationals bobblehead, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez prevailed over teammates, mascots and the manager. Pudge will be honored with a bobblehead on Saturday, August 28th when the Nationals face the St. Louis Cardinals. The first 15,000 fans will receive the bobblehead, so plan to arrive early. Fans voted online for this fan choice bobblehead between March and April. The Fan Choice bobblehead is the last in a three-part series. First was Ryan Zimmerman's Gold...

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Nats Buzz Winners for the First Half

July 12, 2010, 7:13am

Nationals

With the All-Star break bringing our first half of the season to a close, Nats Buzz tallied up the totals for both the Where at Nats Park contest and Fantasy Baseball. And now, we have two winners to congratulate. Shoshana and Terp4Life, your prize packs will be on their way out shortly. Please send your mailing address to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Shoshana crushed the competition in Where at Nats Park. She scored 10 points so far this season. NatsFan1a and Cheryl were close...

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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

July 12, 2010, 6:52am

Orioles

If you're thinking it feels like a long time since the O's have brought fans of Birdland together at the Yard, you're not the only one. The Birds embarked on a ten-game road trip following the completion of a nine-game homestand against the Marlins, Nats, and A's that ended on July 1. With the All-Star break upon us, it'll be a few more days before we're back at the Yard for Orioles baseball, but we make sure to visit Oriole Park here in the Orioles Buzz every Monday morning with the...

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Unexpected setbacks taking toll on Flores

July 11, 2010, 10:17am

Nationals

Unexpected setbacks taking toll on Flores

On Saturday, General Manager Mike Rizzo announced that Jesus Flores experienced another setback in his long road back to the big leagues, saying the team will give Flores several days off from his throwing program after he recently experienced pain, once again, in his shoulder. Flores hasn't played with the team regularly for over a year and he's been rehabbing his shoulder since he had surgery to repair a torn labrum last September. The Nationals had hoped Flores would be ready by Opening...

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Nats, USO and Microsoft Salute the Troops

July 11, 2010, 9:36am

Nationals

Nats, USO and Microsoft Salute the Troops

On Sunday, the Nationals teamed up with the USO and Microsoft for an all-out military appreciation day to say thank you to local servicemen and women who continue to make sacrifices overseas and here at home. "This is a big deal for us," said USO Metro DC president Elaine Rogers. "It's a great way for volunteers to come together to say thank you to our troops and their families." Wounded warriors were treated to a special pre-game BBQ while over 100 volunteers made care packages for...

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MASN Programming Note for Saturday, July 10

July 10, 2010, 3:09pm

Due to an unexpected illness to MASN's lead Nationals analyst, Rob Dibble, and the planned absence of Ray Knight, MASN will utilize a mix of contributors in the booth for tonight's telecast. Bob Carpenter will call the first, eight and ninth innings, in a one-man booth. He will be joined by: MASN contributor Phil Wood for the second and third innings; Nationals GM Mike Rizzo for the fourth and fifth innings; Nats Xtra host Johnny Holliday for the sixth and seventh innings. ###

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An Orioles debut

July 09, 2010, 12:54pm

Orioles

Have you seen the new Orioles team page on MASNsports.com? O's and Nats team pages have been in the works since our redesign brought forth a new look on MASNsports.com near the start of the 2010 baseball season, and they've arrived in style. If you click on the Orioles tab (or the "Orioles Section" from the dropdown menu that appears when you scroll over the O's tab), you'll find our whole range of O's coverage all in one place. Scores, recent videos, featured news, links to our...

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Christmas in July

July 09, 2010, 6:43am

Nationals

Think snow! We're now just 168 days away from Christmas -- the most wonderful time of the year (besides baseball season). And so, for the fifth year in a row, the Nationals will host a Christmas in July Toy Drive during this weekend's series against the San Francisco Giants. As always, the program benefits the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The toys collected will be distributed to non-profit organizations and hospital pediatric wards throughout the region. Fans can...

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Strasburg Action Figures?

July 08, 2010, 1:27pm

Nationals

He may not be an All-Star yet, but rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg is collecting yet another unique honor. The Syracuse Chiefs will be giving away Stephen Strasburg action figurines on August 27th before their game against Buffalo. The first 3,000 fans who purchase a ticket to the game will receive a voucher for the must-have collectible. Strasburg will be depicted mid-windup in his Chiefs white home uniform. The figurines are limited edition and hand numbered. Each mini-Strasburg stands...

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A giveaway change

July 08, 2010, 11:20am

Orioles

Though Brooks Robinson Jersey night isn't scheduled until Saturday, July 17, there's been a change to the previously scheduled promo night at Camden Yards that's worth noting ahead of time. The Orioles PR department has announced that a vendor error will delay the arrival of the replica Brooks Robinson jerseys promised on the promotions schedule on July 17. But rather than simply giving fans a raincheck, the O's will compensate the inconvenience to fans by giving away Brooks Robinson...

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Last minute voting...

July 08, 2010, 9:43am

Nationals

You still have two hours to vote to send Ryan Zimmerman to the All-Star Game. Voting closes at 4 p.m. and last we checked, Votto remains in first place. Go ahead and vote - your boss won't mind! Zimmerman will also be featured tonight on MASN's Covering the Bases. Tune in to hear all about "the face of the franchise" from his teammates and his family. The game is on MASN and MASN HD at 7 p.m. Now, back to voting!

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Storen, Capps Teach Baseball and Healthy Lifestyles

July 08, 2010, 5:59am

Nationals

Storen, Capps Teach Baseball and Healthy Lifestyles

On a scorching Wednesday morning in the nation's capital, All-Star Matt Capps and reliever Drew Storen could have been at home sleeping with the air conditioning blasting away. Instead, the late inning relievers got up early and braved the heat to teach nearly 100 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington about baseball and healthy lifestyles. "You get to hopefully teach these kids something that will affect them for the rest of their lives," said Matt Capps. "Kids are...

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Ticket time for Brian's Baseball Bash

July 07, 2010, 12:52pm

Orioles

A few weeks ago, O's fans were wondering if Brian's Baseball Bash was still on for the summer of 2010. I assured you here in the Orioles Buzz that the Bash was still happening, but now I can even do you one better. The floor is now open for sponsorship opportunities and individual ticket sales for this year's Brian's Baseball Bash. Just as a refresher, this year's Bash is scheduled for Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Dave & Buster's at the Arundel Mills Mall. If...

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Save the Best for Last

July 06, 2010, 12:36pm

Nationals

Cue Vanessa Williams.... The Nats are teaming up with the Texas Rangers to promote an All-Star Final Man alliance. The two third basemen, Michael Young and Ryan Zimmerman, are asking you to send both of them to the All-Star Game. Young and Zimmerman also share the bottom spot on each ballot, which lists the candidates alphabetically. "Save the Best for Last" and vote Zimmerman/Young right now....and then vote over and over again. Voting ends Thursday at 4 p.m. Fans can also text N5 to...

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Where at Nats Park? (Updated)

July 06, 2010, 8:22am

Nationals

We just shipped off a Nats Buzz prize pack to NatsNut for winning the off-season version of Where at Nats Park. Next week, we'll send another prize pack to the person with the most correct guesses since the season started. This is your last week to try to win that prize -- there will even be some bonus point opportunities. So, here goes. Where is this: For 1 bonus point, mention something interesting about the subject of the picture in the comments below. For 5 bonus points, take a...

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Vote for Zimmerman

July 06, 2010, 5:28am

Nationals

Through Thursday at 4 p.m., fans can vote to send Ryan Zimmerman to the All-Star Game as the "Final Man" on the N.L. team. Zimmerman is up against some pretty tough competition, including Reds first baseman Joey Votto. It's up to Nats fans to make it happen. Why does Zimmerman deserve to be an All-Star? Leave your reasons in the comment section below. In the meantime, make sure to vote early, vote often and tell your friends to join the campaign.

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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

July 06, 2010, 4:49am

Orioles

Happy Fourth of July weekend O's fans! Hope you all had a great Fourth, as the O's finished up in Boston and head to Detroit for a three-game set against the Tigers. You know the drill: Take a look at the photo below and let me know what the item is and where it's located in or around Camden Yards. We'll continue to keep track of your points and announce another winner at the end of July, so don't forget to be the first one here in the Orioles Buzz each week to guess the 'Where in the...

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Nats Honor Military Families on the 4th of July

July 04, 2010, 7:38am

Nationals

Nats Honor Military Families on the 4th of July

This Sunday, Independence Day, the Nationals will honor their unique role in Washington by partnering with the USO on a special campaign for military families. Through the "Me and a Friend" campaign, the Nationals will invite the children of servicemen and women to the ballpark every Sunday afternoon. "It's one more part of our responsibility that we take very seriously," said Nationals president Stan Kasten. We represent the national pastime in the nation's capital. Part of that...