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Nationals Agree to Terms with Lefthander Sammy Solis

August 16, 2010, 4:24pm

University of San Diego Product was Washington's Second Pick in '10 Draft The Washington Nationals tonight agreed to terms on a professional contract with left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis, the Nationals' second-round selection (51st overall) in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Personnel Roy Clark and Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline made the joint...

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Nationals Agree to Terms with 12th Rounder, LHP Robbie Ray

August 16, 2010, 2:52pm

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The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms on a professional contract with left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray, the Nationals' 12th-round selection in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Personnel Roy Clark and Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Ray went 7-1 and posted a 7.3/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio en route to a 0.50 ERA as a...

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Orioles Place RHP Jason Berken on 15-Day DL; Recall RHP Vandenhurk from Triple-A Norfolk

August 16, 2010, 2:49pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed RHP Jason Berken on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 13, with right shoulder inflammation. RHP Rick Vandenhurk has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take Berken's place on the roster. Berken was 3-3 with a 3.03 ERA (62.1IP, 21ER) in 41 games for the Orioles this season. His 62.1 innings pitched leads American League relievers. Acquired from the Florida Marlins in exchange for LHP Will Ohman on July 31, VandenHurk was 1-1...

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Orioles Extend Working Agreements with Minor League Affiliates in Norfolk, Bowie and Frederick through 2014

August 12, 2010, 10:15am

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The Orioles today announced that they have extended working agreements with their minor league affiliates in Norfolk, Bowie and Frederick through the 2014 season. The Triple-A Norfolk Tides are in their fourth season as an Orioles affiliate, and both the Double-A Bowie Baysox and Single-A Frederick Keys have been affiliated with Baltimore since their inaugural seasons in 1993 and 1989, respectively. "We are very pleased to continue our working agreements with the Norfolk, Bowie and Frederick...

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Washington Nationals Pay Tribute to Hall of Famers with Ring of Honor

August 10, 2010, 11:09am

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The Washington Nationals will honor Hall of Famers with ties to Washington's baseball heritage by installing a Hall of Fame Ring of Honor at Nationals Park above the PNC Diamond Club directly behind home plate. The display, which features Hall of Famers from the Washington Nationals, Washington Senators, Homestead Grays and Montreal Expos, will be formally presented tonight during a special presentation recognizing Andre Dawson's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before the...

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RHP Stephen Strasburg Reinstated from DL

August 10, 2010, 10:35am

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RHP Stephen Strasburg Reinstated from DL

The Washington Nationals today reinstated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Strasburg, 22, will start tonight's series opener against the Florida Marlins. He missed the last 16 games after being placed on the DL with right shoulder inflammation on July 29, retroactive to July 22. Strasburg is 5-2 with a 2.32 ERA in nine starts with Washington. He has posted a .216 batting...

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Washington Nationals Team up with Miller High Life and Iava to Honor Local Veterans

August 10, 2010, 10:17am

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The Washington Nationals have partnered with Miller High Life and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to honor local military veterans on Wednesday, August 11 as part of the "Give a Veteran a Piece of the High Life" program. The evening will begin with a special pregame event from 4:30pm to 7:00pm on the Rooftop Party Deck. The veterans and their families are then invited to watch as the Washington Nationals take on the Florida Marlins at 7:05pm. Miller High Life...

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Orioles Recall CA Craig Tatum from Triple-A Norfolk

August 09, 2010, 11:44am

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The Orioles announced today that they have recalled CA Craig Tatum from Triple-A Norfolk. Tatum has batted .271 (23-85) in 32 games in his first season with the Orioles.

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Nationals Reinstate Jason Marquis from DL

August 09, 2010, 6:25am

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Nationals place Ross Detwiler on the 15-day DL The Washington Nationals today returned right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis from a rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 60-Day Disabled List. The Nationals also placed left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to August 6, with a right hip strain. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Marquis will get the starting nod in Washington's series finale this...

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Orioles Option LHP Troy Patton to Triple-A Norfolk

August 09, 2010, 6:19am

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The Orioles announced that following today's game they optioned LHP Troy Patton to Triple-A Norfolk. Patton has been in uniform for eight games with the Orioles this year but has not seen game action. In two stints with the Tides earlier this year, Patton went 7-9 with a 4.80 ERA (108.2IP, 58ER) in 20 starts. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to tomorrow's game.

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Nationals Righthander Collin Balester Optioned to Syracuse

August 09, 2010, 6:16am

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Following today's series finale at Dodger Stadium, the Washington Nationals optioned right-handed pitcher Collin Balester to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 24 year-old Balester went 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA (4 ER/6.2 IP) in five appearances with the Nationals. He was recalled by Washington on July 24.

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Nationals Select Contract of Kevin Mench

August 07, 2010, 8:16am

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Outfielder Returns to Big Leagues for First Time Since 2008 The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of outfielder Kevin Mench from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mench was hitting .249 with a .331 on-base percentage, 16 doubles, three home runs and 40 RBI in 87 games for the Chiefs at the time of the promotion. Mench legged out a pair of doubles in five at-bats during Syracuse's...

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Orioles Select Contract of RHP Armando Gabino from Triple-A Norfolk; Place RHP David Hernandez on 15-Day DL

August 05, 2010, 4:32pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of RHP Armando Gabino from Triple-A Norfolk and placed RHP David Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list with a left ankle sprain. Gabino, 26, was 7-0 with two saves and a 2.12 ERA (76.1IP, 18ER) in 27 games (seven starts) for the Tides. He was named the Organizational Pitcher of the Month for July after going 3-0 with a save and a 1.23 ERA (22.0IP, 3ER) in eight games (two starts). Hernandez is 4-3 with two saves and a 3.29 ERA...

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Orioles to Honor Jim Gentile for Belated 1961 RBI Crown

August 05, 2010, 10:03am

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The Orioles have announced that they will honor former Oriole great Jim Gentile in a special on-field ceremony on Friday, August 6, before their 7:05 game against the Chicago White Sox. In 1961, Gentile set career-highs with a .302 batting average, 46 homers and 141 RBI. His 141 RBI were one behind the Yankees' ROGER MARIS, leaving him second in the American League. Several years ago, a baseball researcher discovered that one of Maris' credited RBI had scored as the result of an error....

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RHP Yunesky Maya Optioned to Gulf Coast League

August 03, 2010, 1:11pm

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RHP Yunesky Maya Optioned to Gulf Coast League

The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya to the club's rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Maya, 28, recently signed a Major League contract with the Nationals, after a stellar career in Cuba. He went 13-4 with seven complete games and a 2.22 ERA last season with the Pinar Del Rio Vegueros of the Cuban National Series (Cuba's equivalent of Major League Baseball) en...

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Orioles to Honor Ray Miller and Johnny Oates as 2010 Orioles Hall of Fame Inductees

August 03, 2010, 1:09pm

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Len Johnston to receive Herb Armstrong Award The Orioles will host their annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Saturday, August 7, prior to their game against the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards. This year, the club will induct former pitching coach Ray Miller and manager Johnny Oates. Longtime baseball operations employee and current coordinator of operations at Bluefield, Len Johnston, will receive the Herb Armstrong Award given to non-uniformed personnel who have made significant...

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Nationals Recall OF Justin Maxwell from Syracuse & Transfer RHP Tyler Walker to 60-Day DL

August 02, 2010, 2:42pm

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The Washington Nationals today recalled outfielder Justin Maxwell from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and transferred right-handed pitcher Tyler Walker to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Maxwell hit .287 with 17 doubles, six home runs and 21 RBI in 66 contests with the Chiefs. The 26-year-old posted 16 stolen bases, 35 walks and a solid .439 on-base percentage at Triple-A. Maxwell has a .340 on-base...

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LHP Atahualpa Severino Optioned to Syracuse

August 02, 2010, 6:58am

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LHP Atahualpa Severino Optioned to Syracuse

Following today's game, the Washington Nationals optioned left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Severino, 25, did not make any appearances during his three-game stint with the Nationals.

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Orioles Recall LHP Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk

August 02, 2010, 6:56am

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The Orioles announced today that they have recalled LHP Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk. Patton was in uniform for Baltimore on July 21 against Tampa Bay, but did not see action and was optioned to Norfolk that night. With the Tides, Patton went 7-9 with a 4.80 ERA (108.2IP, 58ER) in 20 starts. Patton will look to make his first major league appearance since 2007 with Houston. Patton will wear number 40.

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LHP John Lannan Recalled from Harrisburg; RHP Jordan Zimmermann Reinstated from DL & Optioned to Syracuse

August 02, 2010, 6:46am

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LHP John Lannan Recalled from Harrisburg; RHP Jordan Zimmermann Reinstated from DL & Optioned to Syracuse

The Washington Nationals today recalled left-handed pitcher John Lannan from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was returned from rehab and reinstated from the 60-Day Disabled List then optioned to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Lannan went 1-4 with a 4.20 ERA in seven starts with the Senators. The 25-year-old posted a 3.48 ERA, 18...