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Nats Agree to Terms with Cuban Righthander Yunesky Maya

August 02, 2010, 6:43am

The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya on a Major League contract. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Maya joins the Nationals after a stellar career in the Cuban National Series, which is Cuba's Major League Baseball equivalent. Pitching for the Pinar Del Rio Vegueros, Maya earned Cuba's equivalent of the Cy Young during his final season in his homeland, going 13-4 with seven complete games and a...

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O's Acquire Minor League RHP Rick Vandenhurk from Marlins in Exchange for LHP Will Ohman

August 02, 2010, 6:41am

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O's Acquire Minor League RHP Rick Vandenhurk from Marlins in Exchange for LHP Will Ohman

3B Josh Bell recalled from Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Rick Vandenhurk from the Florida Marlins in exchange for LHP Will Ohman. VandenHurk has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and Josh Bell has been recalled from the Tides. A corresponding move will be announced tomorrow to fill Ohman's spot on the 25-man roster. VandenHurk, 25, went 8-4 with a 4.68 ERA (98.0IP, 51ER) and 87 strikeouts in 19 starts with Triple-A New...

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Nats Acquire Pair of Righthanders from Rangers in 3-Player Deal

August 02, 2010, 6:36am

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Nats Acquire Pair of Righthanders from Rangers in 3-Player Deal

Ryan Tatusko and Tanner Roak added to system; Cristian Guzman to Rangers The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed pitchers Ryan Tatusko and Tanner Roark from the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Cristian Guzman. The Nationals then assigned Tatusko and Roark to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 6-foot-5 Tatusko went 9-2 with a 2.97 ERA in 24 games/23 starts for Frisco of the...

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Left-Handed Pitcher Atahualpa Severino Recalled from Syracuse

July 30, 2010, 11:04am

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Left-Handed Pitcher Atahualpa Severino Recalled from Syracuse

The Washington Nationals today recalled left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Severino (pronounced ah-ta-WALL-pa sev-er-E-noh) went 4-2 with one save, nine holds and a 3.55 ERA in 40 relief appearances with the Chiefs. The 25-year-old pitched scoreless ball in 30 of his 40 outings and posted a .237 batting average against, including a stingy .205...

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Nationals Acquire Top Catching Prospect Wilson Ramos from Twins in Three-Player Trade

July 30, 2010, 5:33am

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Nationals Also Acquire Lefthander Joe Testa, Send Matt Capps to Minnesota The Washington Nationals tonight acquired catcher Wilson Ramos and left-handed pitcher Joe Testa from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed closer Matt Capps and cash considerations. The Nationals then optioned Ramos to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and assigned Testa to Potomac of the Single-A Carolina League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the...

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Miss Iowa to Throw Out First Pitch in Series Opener Against Philadelphia

July 29, 2010, 2:53pm

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Miss Iowa to Throw Out First Pitch in Series Opener Against Philadelphia

The Washington Nationals have invited Katherine Connors, Miss Iowa USA, to throw out a Ceremonial First Pitch before the team opens their series against the Philadelphia Phillies tomorrow, Friday, July 30, at 7:05pm. The invitation was coordinated after Tuesday evening's game against Atlanta, when the Nationals' Miguel Batista replaced rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg for the start of the game. Following a successful performance which included 6 strike outs in 5.0 shutout innings, Batista...

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Orioles Acquire Minor League RHP Wynn Pelzer from San Diego Padres in Exchange for 3B Miguel Tejada

July 29, 2010, 2:46pm

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The Orioles announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Wynn Pelzer from the San Diego Padres in exchange for 3B Miguel Tejada and cash. Pelzer, 24, is 26-23 with a 3.83 ERA (364.1IP, 155ER) and 330 strikeouts in 79 games (68 starts) over three minor league seasons. The right-hander is 6-9 with a 4.20 ERA (94.1IP, 44ER) and 83 strikeouts in 22 games (18 starts) for the Double-A San Antonio Missions this year. In 2009 with Single-A Lake Elsinore, Pelzer went 11-8 with a...

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Orioles Name Buck Showalter Manager

July 29, 2010, 12:28pm

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17th full-time Manager in club history to take over Monday, August 2 The Orioles today announced that Buck Showalter has been signed to a multi-year contract to serve as the club's 17th full-time manager. Showalter will officially take the helm of the Orioles on Monday, August 2 and will be introduced in a press conference that day at Camden Yards. Showalter, 54, has compiled an 882-833 record in 11 seasons as manager of the New York Yankees (1992-95), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2000) and...

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Scott Olsen Reinstated from DL; Stephen Strasburg Placed on DL

July 29, 2010, 8:09am

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Scott Olsen Reinstated from DL; Stephen Strasburg Placed on DL

The Washington Nationals today returned from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen from the 15-Day Disabled List and placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 15-Day DL with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to July 22. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Olsen, who will get the starting nod in today's series finale against Atlanta, missed the last 59 games after he was placed on the DL on May 22 with left...

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Orioles Reinstate Catcher Matt Wieters from Disabled List

July 27, 2010, 6:50am

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Catcher Craig Tatum optioned to Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that CA Matt Wieters has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Wieters on the roster, CA Craig Tatum has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Wieters was placed on the disabled list on July 10 with a strained right hamstring. At the time of his injury, Wieters was batting .245 (66-269) with six home runs and 29 RBI in 77 games for the Orioles. In 32 games for the Orioles, Tatum batted .271...

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Washington Nationals Dream Foundation Hosts NatsTown Green-Up

July 23, 2010, 3:14pm

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The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation is once again teaming up with the Earth Conservation Corps to host the second annual NatsTown Green-up, which gives area residents and local businesses the opportunity to make a difference by beautifying the neighborhood surrounding Nationals Park. Three locations have been selected to benefit from this year's Green-Up: Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â· Matthew Henson Center, 2000 Half Street, SW Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â· 1st and Q Streets, SW and surrounding...

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Orioles Reinstate 2B Brian Roberts From 60-Day Disabled List

July 23, 2010, 10:21am

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INF Scott Moore Designated for Reassignment The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated 2B Brian Roberts from the 60-day disabled list, where he had been since April 10 with an abdominal strain. To make room for Roberts on the roster, the team has designated INF Scott Moore for assignment. Roberts played in four games for the Orioles this season, going 2-for-14. In three rehab games at Double-A Bowie this week, he went 6-for-14 with two doubles. Moore batted .209 (18-86) with 10...

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Orioles Reinstate RHP Kevin Millwood from 15-Day Disabled List

July 22, 2010, 10:37am

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated RHP Kevin Millwood from the 15-day disabled list, where he had been since July 6 with a strained right forearm (flexor mass). Millwood is 2-8 with a 5.77 ERA (107.2IP, 69ER) in 18 starts for the Orioles this season.

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Nationals Option Justin Maxwell to Syracuse

July 21, 2010, 12:55pm

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Following tonight's 7-2 loss at Great American Ball Park, the Washington Nationals optioned outfielder Justin Maxwell to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Maxwell, 26, has 14 walks and a .340 on-base percentage in 24 games with the Nationals this season. He is 4-for-38 (.105) with one double, one home run, three RBI and three stolen bases.

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Orioles Option LHP Troy Patton to Triple-A Norfolk

July 21, 2010, 12:43pm

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The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned LHP Troy Patton to Triple-A Norfolk. Patton was recalled before today's game against Tampa Bay but did not pitch. He is 6-9 with a 4.91 ERA (99.0IP, 54ER) in 18 starts for the Tides this season. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to tomorrow's game against Minnesota.

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Orioles Reinstate LHP Michael Gonzalez from Disabled List; Recall LHP Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk

July 21, 2010, 7:28am

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INF Josh Bell optioned to Tides; RHP Jim Johnson transferred to 60-day disabled list The Orioles announced a series of roster moves prior to today's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. LHP Michael Gonzalez has been reinstated from the 60-day disabled list, LHP Troy Patton has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and INF Josh Bell has been optioned to the Tides. In addition, to make room for Gonzalez on the 40-man roster, RHP Jim Johnson has been transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the...

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Orioles Option RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk

July 20, 2010, 1:28pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have optioned RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman, 22, is 1-4 with a 7.92 ERA (25.0IP, 22ER) in six starts with the Orioles this season. He made two starts after being recalled for the second time this season on July 10, going 1-1 with a 7.20 ERA (10.0IP, 8ER), including a victory in which he pitched a career-high 7.1 innings on July 10 at Texas. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to tomorrow's game against Tampa Bay.

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Orioles Reinstate of Luke Scott From Disabled List

July 19, 2010, 12:03pm

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RHP Frank Mata optioned to Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that OF Luke Scott has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Scott on the roster, RHP Frank Mata has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Scott was placed on the disabled list on July 1 with a strained left hamstring. At the time of his injury, Scott was batting .274 (61-223) with 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 66 games for the Orioles. Mata posted a 7.79 ERA (17.1IP, 15ER) in 15 games for the Orioles...

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Major League Baseball and Baltimore Orioles Encourage Fans to Arrive Early for Game on Tuesday, July 20

July 19, 2010, 10:14am

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Major League Baseball and the Baltimore Orioles are encouraging fans to arrive early to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, July 20. Security will be significantly increased due to the attendance of First Lady Michelle Obama, who will be a part of the first pitch ceremonies. All fans will be required to pass through magnetometers which will cause delays when entering through gates. Due to the ramped up security and heavy foot traffic around the...

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First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama to Visit Camden Yards on Tuesday

July 16, 2010, 1:10pm

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First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama to Visit Camden Yards on Tuesday

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama will visit Camden Yards next Tuesday, July 20 for the announcement of a new joint initiative between Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association and the White House. Following the announcement, Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays players will conduct a clinic on the field for 50 young baseball players from local RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) leagues and Boys & Girls Clubs. Please note that these events are not open to the...