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Orioles place LHP Brian Matusz on disabled list

April 03, 2011, 8:32am

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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

March 31, 2011, 6:06am

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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

March 30, 2011, 9:52am

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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

March 30, 2011, 8:51am

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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

March 30, 2011, 7:25am

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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

March 29, 2011, 12:09pm

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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

March 29, 2011, 11:27am

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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

March 29, 2011, 11:13am

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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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National Bohemian Beer returns to Camden Yards

March 29, 2011, 11:10am

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National Bohemian Beer returns to Camden Yards

After an absence of more than 15 years, National Bohemian beer will return to Camden Yards for 2011, the Orioles and Pabst Brewing Company announced today. The partnership includes a branded Natty Boh Bar on the first base side of the lower concourse and a new Natty Boh Brat, a bratwurst sandwich featuring Baltimore's own Roma Sausage infused with the taste of National Bohemian beer, sold during home games. Natty Boh will be served on draft at several locations throughout the stadium and will...

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Orioles make four roster moves

March 29, 2011, 9:02am

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The Orioles today announced four roster moves, bringing their spring roster to 26 players. The Orioles optioned left-hander Zach Britton and catcher Craig Tatum to Triple-A Norfolk and assigned infielder Brendan Harris to minor league camp. Right-hander Justin Duchscherer was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hip. With the moves, the Orioles have 26 players in camp including 13 pitchers (one non-roster invitee), five outfielders, six infielders and two catchers. The...

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MASN Announces 2011 Baseball Television Schedule for Orioles, Nationals

March 23, 2011, 10:18am

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MASN Announces 2011 Baseball Television Schedule for Orioles, Nationals

MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, today announced its Major League Baseball programming schedule for the 2011 season. Once again, all Nationals and Orioles games broadcast by MASN will be available in crystal-clear high definition. The Nationals will have 95 games air live on MASN and MASN HD, and an additional 66 games on MASN2 and MASN2 HD. Viewers in the Washington, D.C., area will also be able to watch nearly every Sunday afternoon game on MASN's...

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Orioles sign DH Vladimir Guerrero to one-year contract

February 18, 2011, 4:47am

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed free agent DH Vladimir Guerrero to a one-year contract. A nine-time All-Star and eight-time Silver Slugger Award winner, Guerrero batted .300 with 29 home runs, 115 RBI and an .841 OPS in 152 games for the AL champion Texas Rangers last season, the sixth time in the last seven seasons he played in 140 games or more. With a .320 lifetime average (5th highest among active players), 447 doubles (13th) and 436 home runs (6th), Guerrero is one of...

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Orioles to hold tryouts for ballgirls and ballboys on Saturday, March 5

February 16, 2011, 5:20am

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The Orioles have announced they will conduct an open tryout to find ballgirls and ballboys for the 2011 season at Oriole Park on Saturday, March 5. The judges will include members of the Orioles' front office as well as former Orioles pitcher and MASN broadcaster DAVE JOHNSON. Outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older who are interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the Orioles during the upcoming 2011 season are invited to try out for a position at Camden Yards...

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WBAL Radio to broadcast 16 Orioles Spring Training games

February 14, 2011, 6:36am

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The Orioles and 1090 AM WBAL Radio, the new flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, have announced that 16 Orioles spring training games will be broadcast in 2011. The schedule includes the spring opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates from Bradenton, FL on Monday, February 28 at 1:05 p.m. as well as the first ever game at the new Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL on Tuesday, March 1 at 1:05 p.m. A total of 12 of the 16 broadcasts will feature 30-minute Pre-Game and Post-Game Shows. WBAL...

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Orioles agree to terms with RHP Jeremy Guthrie

February 11, 2011, 7:01am

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The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with RHP Jeremy Guthrie, thus avoiding arbitration. Guthrie, 31, went 11-14 with a 3.83 ERA in 2010, leading the Orioles in wins, starts (32) and innings pitched (209.1). In four seasons with Baltimore, Guthrie is 38-48 with a 4.06 ERA in 121 starts.

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Orioles mourn passing of longtime umpires attendant Ernie Tyler

February 11, 2011, 5:56am

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The Orioles mourn the death of longtime umpires attendant Ernie Tyler. Ernie passed away last night, February 10, at the age of 86. Born April 30, 1924, Tyler worked 51 seasons for the club, including a streak of 3,819 consecutive home games as umpires attendant at Memorial Stadium and Oriole Park from Opening Day 1960 through July 27, 2007. A graduate of Baltimore's Mt. St. Joseph High School, where he played in the same football backfield with former Orioles and Mets General Manager Frank...

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Washington Nationals announce 2011 Grand Slam Flex Plans

February 09, 2011, 10:54am

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Ballclub also launches NatsFest 3-Pack, offering three prime games and a FREE ticket to NatsFest The Washington Nationals today announced Grand Slam Flex Plans for the 2011 season, giving fans the opportunity to select four games from one of five plans and receive a fifth game of their choice for FREE. Starting as low as $60 per seat, the five different packages offer affordable multiple-game options, most of which include Opening Day seats available for purchase before single game tickets go...

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Orioles return to 1090 AM WBAL radio

February 09, 2011, 10:20am

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed a multi-year deal with 1090 AM WBAL Radio to become the club's radio flagship station. The partnership with WBAL Radio marks the 42nd year since Baltimore returned to the major leagues 57 years ago that the station has originated Orioles broadcasts. Orioles games were most recently heard on WBAL Radio in 2006. The station first broadcast O's games in 1957, the club's fourth season. "We are excited to reestablish our relationship with WBAL...

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Nationals agree to terms with three players on minor-league deals

February 04, 2011, 10:48am

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RHP Josh Wilkie, LHP Matt Chico, C Derek Norris & C Jhonatan Solano receive Spring Training invites The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher J.D. Martin, catcher Carlos Maldonado and first baseman Kevin Barker on minor-league contracts with invitations to Spring Training. Additionally, the Nationals extended Spring Training invitations to right-handed pitcher Josh Wilkie, left-handed pitcher Matt Chico and catchers Derek Norris and Jhonatan Solano. Nationals...

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Orioles sign RHP Justin Duchscherer to one-year contract

February 04, 2011, 8:57am

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed free agent RHP Justin Duchscherer to a one-year contract. Duchscherer (pronounced Duke-sher), 33, went 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA (28.0IP, 9ER) in five starts for the Oakland Athletics in 2010. He did not pitch after April 29 and had surgery to correct a Femoral Acetabular Impingement in his left hip on June 7. A two-time All-Star (2005 and 2008), Duchscherer is 33-25 with a 3.13 ERA (454.2IP, 158ER) in eight major league seasons. He has made 32...