Orioles Select Contract of RHP Jake Arrieta From Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles Select Contract of RHP Jake Arrieta From Triple-A Norfolk
LHP Alberto Castillo designated for assignment. The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of RHP Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk. Arrieta will start tonight's game against the New York Yankees in his major league debut. Arrieta, 24, was 6-2 with a 1.85 ERA (73.0IP, 15ER) in 12 games (11 starts) for the Tides. He struck out 64 and held opponents to a .189 average in those outings. Arrieta leads the International League in ERA, is tied for second in innings pitched,...
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FOX to Broadcast Nationals Game vs Chicago White Sox on Saturday, June 19 at 4:10PM

FOX to Broadcast Nationals Game vs Chicago White Sox on Saturday, June 19 at 4:10PM
The Washington Nationals today announced their home contest vs. the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, June 19 will now take place at 4:10 p.m. and be broadcast nationally on FOX. The Nationals Park Center Field Gates will open at 1:30 p.m. while all gates will open at 2:30 p.m. The game will not be shown on MASN and can only be seen on FOX. The Nationals also announced that TBS will televise this Sunday's road game vs. Cleveland at 1:05 p.m. Locally the TBS-broadcast will be unavailable, however...
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Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg to Appear on Late Show with David Letterman

Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg to Appear on Late Show with David Letterman
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will read the "Top 10 List" on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman this evening. Nationals fans can tune in to their local CBS affiliate at 11:35 p.m. to watch Strasburg deliver tonight's list. Strasburg turned in a dazzling performance during his Major League debut at Nationals Park on Tuesday, June 8, striking out 14 Pirates in 7.0 innings and garnering his first win in front of a sell-out crowd. The first overall selection in the 2009...
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Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg to Appear on Sports Illustrated Cover

Nationals Pitcher Stephen Strasburg to Appear on Sports Illustrated Cover
Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be featured on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated following an impressive first week in the Major Leagues. This is the first time a member of the Nationals has been the primary subject of cover of the magazine. The corresponding story on Strasburg's debut is written by Albert Chen. The cover spot comes on the heels of Strasburg receiving the Bank of America Presents NL Player of the Week Award for the week of June 7-13. The...
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Orioles Announce Details For 40th Anniversary Celebration of 1970 World Series Champs This Saturday

Orioles Announce Details For 40th Anniversary Celebration of 1970 World Series Champs This Saturday
The Orioles have announced the details for their celebration of the 1970 World Series championship team, which will take place this Saturday, June 26 before, during and after the Orioles' 4:05 p.m. game against the Washington Nationals. The events for the day will include: * An autograph session with select members of the 1970 team. The Orioles will have three locations on the Camden Yards lower concourse where players will sign autographs for fans from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Players expected to...
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Nationals Select Contract of Joel Peralta From Syracuse; Option John Lannan to Harrisburg

Nationals Select Contract of Joel Peralta From Syracuse; Option John Lannan to Harrisburg
The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Joel Peralta from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned left-handed pitcher John Lannan to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock was transferred to the 60-Day Disabled List and left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler was returned from rehab, reinstated from the 60-Day Disabled List and optioned to Harrisburg. Nationals Senior Vice President and General...
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Orioles Acquire INF/OF Jake Fox From Oakland A's in Exchange For Minor League RHP Ross Wolf; Option RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles Acquire INF/OF Jake Fox From Oakland A's in Exchange For Minor League RHP Ross Wolf; Option RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk
RHP Cla Meredith designated for assignment. The Orioles today announced that they have acquired INF/OF Jake Fox from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league RHP Ross Wolf and cash considerations. To make room for Fox on the active roster, the Orioles have optioned RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk and designated RHP Cla Meredith for assignment. Fox batted .214 (21-98) with 12 RBI in 39 games for the A's this season and is a career .241 (79-328) hitter with 57 RBI in 128...
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Orioles Announce Partnership With Baltimore City Public Schools For Second Consecutive Year

Orioles Announce Partnership With Baltimore City Public Schools For Second Consecutive Year
Workbook for summer learning curriculum sponsored by T. Rowe Price For the second consecutive year, OriolesREACH and Baltimore City Public Schools are teaming up to support education initiatives for the city's youth, sponsored by T. Rowe Price. The highlight of the joint venture is a new integrated summer learning curriculum based on Orioles baseball. The partnership includes Orioles game ticket donations, pre-game ceremony recognition at Camden Yards for outstanding City Schools students...
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Orioles Recall RHP Brad Bergesen From Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles Recall RHP Brad Bergesen From Triple-A Norfolk
OF Lou Montanez placed on 15-day disabled list. The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk. Bergesen will start today's game against the Washington Nationals. Bergesen, 24, was 3-4 with a 6.50 ERA (54.0IP, 39ER) in 12 games (10 starts) during two previous stints with the Orioles this season. To make room for Bergesen on the roster, the Orioles placed OF Lou Montanez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21, with a strained left...
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Orioles Reinstate RHP Koji Uehara From 15-Day Disabled List; INF Garrett Atkins Designated For Assignment

Orioles Reinstate RHP Koji Uehara From 15-Day Disabled List; INF Garrett Atkins Designated For Assignment
The Orioles today announced that RHP Koji Uehara has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Uehara on the roster, INF Garrett Atkins has been designated for assignment. Uehara was placed on the disabled list on May 20 with a right forearm strain. He has a 1.80 ERA (5.0IP, 1ER) in six games for the Orioles this season. Atkins batted .214 (30-140) with one home run and nine RBI in 44 games for Baltimore.
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MLB, People Magazine and the Orioles Announce Winner of People's "All-Stars Among Us" Campaign

MLB, People Magazine and the Orioles Announce Winner of People's "All-Stars Among Us" Campaign
Orioles winner to be honored at 2010 MLB All-Star Game on FOX The Orioles, along with Major League Baseball and PEOPLE have announced Casey Davis as the Orioles "All-Star" of the "All-Stars Among Us" campaign, which debuted in 2009 and recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. Out of the three "All-Star" finalists representing the Orioles, Davis, a Westminster resident, has been chosen by fans across the nation for his community service through...
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MLB, People Magazine and Washington Nationals Announce 30 "All-Stars Among Us" After 1.7 Million Votes are Cast

MLB, People Magazine and Washington Nationals Announce 30 "All-Stars Among Us" After 1.7 Million Votes are Cast
Bethesda, Md.'s Mark Bergel to be Honored at the 2010 All-Star Game on FOX and Featured in Special Pre-Game Ceremony July 13th at Angels Stadium Major League Baseball, PEOPLE and the Washington Nationals today announced Mark Bergel as the Nationals "All-Star" selection for the "All-Stars Among Us" campaign, which debuted in 2009 and recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. Out of the three "All-Star" finalists representing the Washington...
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Nationals Team Up with the USO of Metropolitan Washington to Launch "Me & A Friend" Program on the 4th of July

Nationals Team Up with the USO of Metropolitan Washington to Launch "Me & A Friend" Program on the 4th of July
The Washington Nationals and the USO of Metropolitan Washington have teamed up to give military kids the opportunity to enjoy a baseball game with their friends through the "Me and a Friend" program, which formally kicks off on July 4 when the Nationals host the New York Mets in Washington, D.C., at 1:35 p.m. and will continue every Sunday throughout the rest of the season. The "Me and a Friend" program was designed by the USO in cooperation with various partner organizations and in...
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Orioles 1970 World Series Anniversary Auction Continues Until July 5

Orioles 1970 World Series Anniversary Auction Continues Until July 5
The auction of items worn by current and former Orioles and current Washington Nationals from the Orioles 1970 40th Anniversary Celebration this past Saturday continues at www.orioles.com through Monday, July 5 at 6:00 p.m. All members of the Orioles and Nationals have autographed their game-worn jerseys and hats from Saturday's game, and each Orioles player also has his signed game-worn helmet up for bid. The auction also includes the jerseys worn by the members of the 1970 World Series...
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Orioles Place OF/DH Luke Scott on 15-Day Disabled List; Recall 3B Josh Bell from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles Place OF/DH Luke Scott on 15-Day Disabled List; Recall 3B Josh Bell from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have placed OF/DH Luke Scott on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Scott was injured running the bases after hitting a home run in the 7th inning of last night's win over the Oakland A's. The club has recalled 3B Josh Bell from Triple-A Norfolk to take Scott's place on the roster. Bell will be making his major league debut. Scott has batted .274 (61-223) with 12 home runs and 30 RBI in 66 games for the Orioles this season. He ranks...
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Carlos Maldonado Reinstated From DL & Optioned to Syracuse

Carlos Maldonado Reinstated From DL & Optioned to Syracuse
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated catcher Carlos Maldonado from the 15-Day Disabled List then optioned him to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Maldonado missed the last 24 contests after going on the 15-Day DL (right thumb) on June 5, retroactive to June 4. The 31-year-old batted .273 (3-for-11) with one home run and three RBI in four games...
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Orioles Place RHP Kevin Millwood on 15-Day Disabled List; Reinstate of Felix Pie From Disabled List

Orioles Place RHP Kevin Millwood on 15-Day Disabled List; Reinstate of Felix Pie From Disabled List
The Orioles today announced that they have placed RHP Kevin Millwood on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm (flexor mass). Millwood is 2-8 with a 5.77 ERA (107.2IP, 69ER) in a team-high 18 starts for the Orioles. To fill Millwood's spot on the roster, the Orioles have activated OF Felix Pie, who has been on the disabled list since April 16 with a strained upper back muscle. Pie was batting .400 (8-20) with two doubles, a home run and one RBI for the Orioles at the time...
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Nationals and Rangers Partner on "Third Base Ticket" to Elect Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Young in 2010 All-Star Game Final Vote Balloting

Nationals and Rangers Partner on "Third Base Ticket" to Elect Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Young in 2010 All-Star Game Final Vote Balloting
The Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers today announced they are joining forces to help return their respective third basemen to the 2010 All-Star Game. Nationals fans are encouraged to cast their ballots not only for Ryan Zimmerman in the 2010 All-Star Final Vote sponsored by Sprint, but also for Rangers third baseman Michael Young as the "Third Base Ticket." Zimmerman and Young are one of the five players in contention for the 34th and final spot on the National and American League...
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Washington Nationals Select Outfielder Bryce Harper First Overall in 2010 First-Year Player Draft

Washington Nationals Select Outfielder Bryce Harper First Overall in 2010 First-Year Player Draft
The Washington Nationals today selected College of Southern Nevada outfielder Bryce Harper with the first-overall selection in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Player Personnel Roy Clark and Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Harper--who stands 6-foot-3, 205 lbs. and hails from Las Vegas--hit .443 (101-for-228) with 23 doubles, four...
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Orioles select SS Manny Machado in First Round of Draft

Orioles select SS Manny Machado in First Round of Draft
The Orioles tonight selected SS Manny Machado of Brito Private High School (FL) with their first selection in the 2010 First Year Player Draft, the third overall pick of the draft. Machado, 17, is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound shortstop from Miami, FL. In his senior season he batted .639 (55-86) with 12 home runs and 56 RBI, adding 43 runs scored, 27 doubles and 17 stolen bases. In the summer of 2009, Machado helped lead USA Baseball's 18 & Under team to a gold medal in Venezuela in the Pan American...
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