Nationals place Desmond on paternity leave list, recall Bernadina

Nationals place Desmond on paternity leave list, recall Bernadina
The Washington Nationals today placed shortstop Ian Desmond on Major League Baseball's Paternity Leave List and recalled outfielder Roger Bernadina from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bernadina batted .267 (12-for-45) with three doubles, one home run and two RBI in 13 games with the Chiefs. The 26-year-old is tied for ninth in the International League with five...
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Nats option Collin Balester to Triple-A Syracuse

Nats option Collin Balester to Triple-A Syracuse
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals optioned right-handed pitcher Collin Balester to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Balester, 24, allowed three earned runs in 3.1 innings during three relief appearances with Washington.
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Yankees-Orioles game postponed, no makeup date set

Yankees-Orioles game postponed, no makeup date set
Tonight's game between the Orioles and the New York Yankees has been postponed due to rain. A makeup date and additional information will be announced at a later time. Fans are advised to keep their tickets until a makeup date is announced.
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MASN adds new affiliates in Virginia, North Carolina

MASN adds new affiliates in Virginia, North Carolina
BALTIMORE -- MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, has reached affiliate agreements with two Virginia-based cable television providers as well as two new affiliates in North Carolina. Chatmoss Cablevision in Danville and Nelson Cable in Wintergreen are now broadcasting the popular regional sports network in Virginia. Chatmoss is carrying MASN on Channel 6.80, MASN HD on Channel 680, MASN 2 on Channel 6.81 and MASN2 HD on Channel 681. Nelson is...
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Nationals retain Gordon as physical therapist

Nationals retain Gordon as physical therapist
The Washington Nationals have renewed their working agreement with Angela T. Gordon, MPT, ATC, retaining her as the team's physical therapist. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gordon provides comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services for the Washington Nationals' players, covering the team's pre-season evaluations in Florida and 40 home games during the regular baseball season. Among the job...
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Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards

Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards
In recognition of the 64th anniversary of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, the Orioles will honor a Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar in a special pre-game ceremony before their game Monday, April 18 against the Minnesota Twins. Kapria Lee, a student at the University of Maryland and a Baltimore native, will be presented with a #42 jersey by Orioles OF Adam Jones. Lee was one of over 1,300 young men and women who were able to attend college...
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Nationals place RHP Todd Coffey on DL, recall RHP Collin Balester

Nationals place RHP Todd Coffey on DL, recall RHP Collin Balester
The Washington Nationals today placed right-handed pitcher Todd Coffey on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to April 9, with a left calf strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Balester earned the promotion to Washington after working 5.0 scoreless innings of relief for Syracuse this season. In those 3.0...
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Hardy placed on disabled list; Orioles recall Bergesen

Hardy placed on disabled list; Orioles recall Bergesen
The Orioles today announced that they have placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 10, with a strained left oblique. To replace Hardy on the 25-man roster, the Orioles recalled right-hander Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk. Hardy batted .200 (3-15) with three doubles and two RBI in six games for the Orioles. Bergesen started one game for the Orioles, allowing two earned runs in 3.2 innings of work to take the loss against the Detroit Tigers on April...
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MASN expands coverage of D.C. baseball with Phil Wood's "Nats Talk" beginning April 16

MASN expands coverage of D.C. baseball with Phil Wood's "Nats Talk" beginning April 16
MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals, will debut a new Nationals-centric baseball show Saturday, April 16. "Nats Talk," co-hosted by veteran Washington, D.C., broadcaster Phil Wood, will air on MASN each Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. The addition of the interactive, two-hour show will expand to nine hours the amount of locally produced baseball talk programming airing each week on the popular regional sports network. "Nats Talk" will follow all the latest news about the...
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MASN expands coverage of D.C. baseball with Phil Wood's "Nats Talk" beginning April 16

MASN expands coverage of D.C. baseball with Phil Wood's "Nats Talk" beginning April 16
MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals, will debut a new Nationals-centric baseball show Saturday, April 16. "Nats Talk," co-hosted by veteran Washington, D.C., broadcaster Phil Wood, will air on MASN each Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. The addition of the interactive, two-hour show will expand to nine hours the amount of locally produced baseball talk programming airing each week on the popular regional sports network. "Nats Talk" will follow all the latest news about the...
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Nationals place 3B Ryan Zimmerman on DL, recall C Jesus Flores

Nationals place 3B Ryan Zimmerman on DL, recall C Jesus Flores
The Washington Nationals today placed third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to April 10, with a left abdominal strain and recalled catcher Jesus Flores from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Zimmerman's DL stint marks just the second of his career (2005-present). The 26-year-old is batting .357 (10-for-28) with one triple, one home run,...
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O's select contract of Jakubauskas, send Bergesen to Triple-A Norfolk

O's select contract of Jakubauskas, send Bergesen to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Chris Jakubauskas and added him to the 40-man roster. To make room for Jakubauskas on the 25-man roster, they have optioned right-hander Brad Bergesen to Triple-A Norfolk. Jakubauskas appeared in five games for the Orioles in spring training, allowing no runs and four hits in 6.1 innings of work. In 36 career games over two major league seasons with the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates, Jakubauskas is 6-8...
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Orioles place LHP Brian Matusz on disabled list

Orioles place LHP Brian Matusz on disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have placed LHP Brian Matusz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with a strained left intercostal muscle. The Orioles have recalled LHP Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk and he is scheduled to make his major league debut this afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays. Britton, 23, won the Jim Palmer Prize as the Orioles' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2010. He will wear uniform number 53.
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Nationals finalize 25-man roster

Nationals finalize 25-man roster
The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of infielder Alex Cora, right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin, outfielder Laynce Nix and first baseman/outfielder Matt Stairs. The Nationals also placed right-handed pitcher Henry Rodriguez (right shoulder) on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to March 22, and placed right-handed pitchers Elvin Ramirez (right shoulder), Stephen Strasburg (right elbow) and Chien-Ming Wang (right shoulder) and on the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Executive...
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Orioles outright VandenHurk, select Rupe

Orioles outright VandenHurk, select Rupe
The Orioles today announced that RHP RICK VANDENHURK has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The club also selected the contract of RHP JOSH RUPE, adding him to the 40-man roster. With the moves, the Orioles have 25 players in camp including 12 pitchers, five outfielders, six infielders and two catchers. The Orioles now have 39 players on their 40-man major league roster.
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Nationals Welcome Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group to the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk

Nationals Welcome Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group to the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk
The Washington Nationals have partnered with world-renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer and his Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) to bring Nationals fans a winning array of culinary offerings at the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk, the Nationals Park hot spot that hosts the popular Miller Lite Party Nights every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Upon opening in late spring of 2011, Nationals fans will enjoy a variety of delicious new menu offerings, including mouthwatering real pit barbecue...
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Orioles announce 2011 opening day plans

Orioles announce 2011 opening day plans
The Orioles have announced plans for the first home game of their 58th season and their 20th year at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The team will face the Detroit Tigers on Monday, April 4, at 3:05 p.m. PRE-GAME FUN AROUND THE YARD To allow fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of Opening Day, the entire ballpark will open at noon on Monday. Each fan will receive a 2011 schedule/car magnet, courtesy of Brothers Services Company, at the gates. Roving musical groups will entertain...
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Newly renovated Oriole Park at Camden Yards welcomes fans for 20th season

Newly renovated Oriole Park at Camden Yards welcomes fans for 20th season
As the Orioles prepare to celebrate their 20th season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2011, the ballpark has undergone numerous renovations designed to keep the facility at the top of its class, while also preserving the iconic look and feel that made the ballpark the standard-bearer for the 20 major league ballparks that have opened since that time. Renovations primarily focused on the seating bowl, club level, lower concourse and concessions areas. SEATING BOWL This past off-season,...
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Nationals announce 2011 Red Carpet Rewards Progrram

Nationals announce 2011 Red Carpet Rewards Progrram
The Washington Nationals today announced the launch of the revamped Red Carpet Rewards Program, a brand new online platform that gives season ticket holders the ability to access, track, share and redeem loyalty points for additional Nationals tickets and parking throughout the season. The Nationals will be the first team in Major League Baseball to host an online points-based loyalty program for fans. "The Nationals are proud to be the first Major League team to offer our fans this unique...
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O's set franchise, Ed Smith Stadium attendance records

O's set franchise, Ed Smith Stadium attendance records
The Orioles today concluded their 2011 spring training schedule against the Toronto Blue Jays and have announced that 115,506 fans attended a game at the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium this spring, setting a franchise record for spring training attendance for the second consecutive year. This year's attendance is also a new Ed Smith Stadium record, surpassing the 115,382 fans who attended games in 1994 when Sarasota was the spring training home of the Chicago White Sox and Michael Jordan was...
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