Orioles select pitcher in Rule 5 Draft

Orioles select pitcher in Rule 5 Draft
The Orioles today selected RHP Adrian Rosario from the Milwaukee Brewers organization in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 draft. With the selection, the Orioles now have 34 players on their major league roster. Rosario, 21, spent most of 2010 pitching for Class-A Wisconsin, where he was 4-0 with two saves and a 4.50 ERA (32.0IP, 16ER) in 14 games. He also appeared in five games for Rookie-level Helena, where he was 1-0 with one save and a 1.26 ERA (14.1IP, 2ER). In the Triple-A phase of...
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Orioles acquire 3B Mark Reynolds from Arizona Diamondbacks

Orioles acquire 3B Mark Reynolds from Arizona Diamondbacks
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired 3B Mark Reynolds and a player to be named later or cash from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP David Hernandez and RHP Kam Mickolio. Reynolds, 27, has hit at least 28 home runs, driven in 85 runs and appeared in 145 games in each of the last three seasons, including a career-high 44 home runs and 102 RBI in 2009. Reynolds has homered an average of once every 16.4 at-bats in his four-year major league career, a total of 121 times in...
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Statement from Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo

Statement from Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo
Statement from Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo in response to first baseman Adam Dunn agreeing to terms on a multi-year contract with the Chicago White Sox: "The Washington Nationals wish Adam Dunn and his family the best of luck and good will in Chicago. Adam contributed much to the Nationals and to the Washington, D.C. community. He will be missed, but will remain an important figure in the early history of this franchise and will...
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Nationals agree to terms with Jesus Flores & Alberto Gonzalez

Nationals agree to terms with Jesus Flores & Alberto Gonzalez
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms, thus avoiding salary arbitration, with catcher Jesus Flores and infielder Alberto Gonzalez. The club did not tender contracts to catcher Wil Nieves and right-handed pitchers Joel Peralta and Chien-Ming Wang. Nationals Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
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Orioles decline contract offer to Matt Albers

Orioles decline contract offer to Matt Albers
The Orioles today announced that they have declined to tender a contract offer to RHP Matt Albers, allowing him to become a free agent. Albers, 27, was acquired by the Orioles on December 12, 2007 from Houston as part of a deal that sent SS Miguel Tejada to the Astros. He went 11-12 with a 4.60 ERA (191.2IP, 98ER) in 146 games pitched over three seasons with Baltimore. With the non-tender, the Orioles have 34 players on their 40-man roster.
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Nationals Stephen Strasburg named to Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team

Nationals Stephen Strasburg named to Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg today was named to the 52nd Annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. Strasburg was one of 11 players to earn the citation, which annually recognizes the premier rookies at each position on the field, as well as the top right-handed, left-handed and relief pitchers. Strasburg went 5-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 12 starts and led all major league starting pitchers with a 33.6 strikeout percentage (92 of 274 batters faced) in 2010. The...
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Orioles announce 2011 coaching staff

Orioles announce 2011 coaching staff
The Orioles today announced their 2011 coaching staff - bench coach Willie Randolph; pitching coach Mark Connor; hitting coach Jim Presley; bullpen coach Rick Adair; third base coach John Russell; and first base coach Wayne Kirby. Five of the six men have previously served on major league staffs, with two (Randolph and Russell) managing at the major league level. Randolph, 56, will serve as bench coach for the Orioles, the same role he held for the last two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers....
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RHP Armando Gabino and INF Rhyne Hughes outrighted Triple-A Norfolk

RHP Armando Gabino and INF Rhyne Hughes outrighted Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that RHP Armando Gabino and INF Rhyne Hughes have cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Gabino, 27, appeared in five games for the Orioles in 2010, allowing seven earned runs in 4.2 innings of work. Gabino appeared in 30 games (eight starts) for Norfolk, and was 7-0 with two saves and a 2.37 ERA (83.2IP, 22ER). Hughes, 27, made his Major League debut for the Orioles on April 24 and appeared in 14 games, batting .213 (10-47) with four RBI. Hughes...
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Nationals add RHP Adam Carr, RHP Cole Kimball & 1B Chris Marrero to roster

Nationals add RHP Adam Carr, RHP Cole Kimball & 1B Chris Marrero to roster
RHP Juan Jaime claimed off outright waivers by Diamondbacks The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Adam Carr and Cole Kimball and first baseman Chris Marrero. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime was claimed off outright waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nationals Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Carr went 6-2 with 14 saves and a 2.75 ERA in 52 relief appearances last season with Harrisburg of...
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Orioles add three to 40-man roster

Orioles add three to 40-man roster
The Orioles today announced that they have added left-handed pitcher Zach Britton, infielder Joe Mahoney and outfielder Matt Angle to their 40-man Major League roster. Britton, 22, was named the 2010 Jim Palmer Award winner as the Orioles' top minor league pitcher after going 10-7 with a 2.70 ERA in 26 starts between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk. He allowed 139 hits in 153.1 innings pitched, while striking out 124 and walking 51. Britton, the Orioles' 3rd round pick in the 2006 draft,...
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Nats 3B Ryan Zimmerman earns second consecutive Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award

Nats 3B Ryan Zimmerman earns second consecutive Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award
Washington Third Bagger is One of Five to Win Award for Second Consecutive Season Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman tonight was named the recipient of the 2010 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger for National League third basemen. The Silver Slugger citation is the second of Zimmerman's career. He earned his initial Silver Slugger last season. Zimmerman recorded arguably his finest offensive campaign in 2010, hitting a career-best .307 (161-for-525) with 32 doubles, 25 home...
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Nats Holiday Three Pack Now Available

Nats Holiday Three Pack Now Available
Washington Nationals offer three-game ticket plan in time for the holidays The Washington Nationals today announced the Nats Holiday Three Pack, the gift that keeps on giving throughout the 2011 baseball season. For a limited time, fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets for games starting as low as $30 per plan prior to single game tickets going on sale. In addition to the tickets, a FREE hand-painted Nationals holiday ornament will be included in every order, creating the perfect...
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Orioles Select Delaware North Companies for Food, Beverage and Retail Partnership

Orioles Select Delaware North Companies for Food, Beverage and Retail Partnership
Longtime sports hospitality company to bring new and exciting food options to Oriole Park at Camden Yards The Baltimore Orioles and Delaware North Companies Sportservice today announced a 12-year partnership in which the global hospitality management company will provide food, beverage and retail merchandise services at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Sportservice will manage all concessions, catering, dining operations and retail stores and kiosks within the ballpark, including Eutaw...
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Orioles Park at Camden Yards to Undergo Renovations to Seating Bowl this Off-Season

Orioles Park at Camden Yards to Undergo Renovations to Seating Bowl this Off-Season
Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened to rave reviews in 1992 and is now viewed as the standard-bearer for the 20 major league ballparks that have opened since that time. As the Orioles prepare to celebrate their 20th season at Camden Yards in 2011, the ballpark is undergoing renovations to the seating bowl designed to keep the facility at the top of its class. The Maryland Stadium Authority is currently completing the final phase of the replacement of the seats in the Oriole Park seating bowl as...
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RHP Frank Mata Clears Waivers; Outrighted to Norfolk

RHP Frank Mata Clears Waivers; Outrighted to Norfolk
RHP Jason Berken Reinstated from 60-day Disabled List The Orioles today announced that RHP Frank Mata has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Mata, 26, made his major league debut on May 26 and pitched to a 7.79 ERA (17.1IP, 15ER) in 15 games with the Orioles. Additionally, RHP Jason Berken has been reinstated from the 60-day disabled list.
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Nationals Announce 2011 Coaching Staff

Nationals Announce 2011 Coaching Staff
Bo Porter joins Jim Riggleman's staff as third base coach The Washington Nationals today announced that bench coach John McLaren, pitching coach Steve McCatty, hitting coach Rick Eckstein, first base coach Dan Radison and bullpen coach Jim Lett will return next season. The Nationals also announced Bo Porter will join field manager Jim Riggleman's staff as third base coach. Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Eckstein and...
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Orioles Decline 2011 Option on LHP Mark Hendrickson

Orioles Decline 2011 Option on LHP Mark Hendrickson
The Orioles today announced that they have declined their 2011 option for LHP Mark Hendrickson. Hendrickson, 36, went 1-6 with a 5.26 ERA (75.1IP, 44ER) in 52 games for the Orioles in 2010, his second season with the club.
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Nationals Announce that Jim Riggleman to Return as Field Manager in 2011

Nationals Announce that Jim Riggleman to Return as Field Manager in 2011
The Washington Nationals today announced that field manager Jim Riggleman will return in 2011. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. In 2010 under Riggleman, the Nationals increased their win total from 59 to 69. Washington's 10-game improvement tied for the fourth-best in MLB this season and trailed only San Diego (+15), Cincinnati (+13) and Tampa Bay (+12). Riggleman's third season as Nationals skipper will be his...
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Orioles Announce 2011 Spring Training Schedule

Orioles Announce 2011 Spring Training Schedule
O's to play 16 games at newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota The Orioles will play their first of 16 home spring training games in 2011 at the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on Tuesday, March 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays. 2011 marks the second consecutive spring training for the Orioles in Sarasota, and the first in the newly renovated ballpark. Ed Smith Stadium is undergoing extensive improvements which will dramatically transform the ballpark aesthetic and radically...
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Nationals Promote Mike Rizzo to Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager

Nationals Promote Mike Rizzo to Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager
Rizzo signs five-year extension, will continue to revamp roster that by season's end contained only 10 players remaining from Opening Day 2009. The Washington Nationals today announced that Mike Rizzo has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager and signed a new five-year contract. Managing Principal Owner Theodore N. Lerner made the announcement. "Mike Rizzo is unquestionably one of the best baseball minds in the game," said Lerner. "He has a...
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