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Opposite dugout: Without Stanton in lineup, Marlins struggle to create offense

August 25, 2015, 6:45pm

Manager: Dan Jennings (1st season) Record: 51-77 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 2B Dee Gordon (.333/.358/.417 with 45 SB), SS Adeiny Hechevarria (.280 with 48 RBIs), 1B Justin Bour (12 HR, 42 RBIs), RHP Tom Koehler (8-12, 3.98 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos (2.80 ERA, 22 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 5-4 Pitching probables: Aug. 28: LHP Adam Conley vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 29: RHP Tom Koehler vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 30: LHP Brad Hand vs. RHP Stephen...

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Span reinstated from DL, Nationals option Roark to Single-A Potomac

August 25, 2015, 12:23pm

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated center fielder Denard Span from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, and optioned right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark to Single-A Potomac. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Span, 31, returns to the Nationals after missing 40 games due to back tightness. The Nationals' leadoff man is coming off six rehab games - spanning stops with Single-A Hagerstown, Single-A Potomac and Double-A...

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Opposite dugout: Royals cruising toward AL Central crown

August 22, 2015, 4:01pm

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Opposite dugout: Royals cruising toward AL Central crown

Manager: Ned Yost (6th season) Record: 75-48 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.317 with 14 HR, 74 RBIs), CF Lorenzo Cain (.307 with 24 SB), 2B Ben Zobrist (.321 with 4 HR, 13 RBIs), DH Kendrys Morales (.283 with 13 HR, 85 RBIs), RHP Johnny Cueto (2-2, 3.00 ERA), RHP Greg Holland (3.55 ERA, 28 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1st meeting (4-3 in 2014) Pitching probables: Aug. 24: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Kris Medlen, 8:10 p.m., MASNAug. 25: RHP Miguel Gonzalez vs. LHP Danny...

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Nationals recall Turner from Triple-A, place Moore on 15-day disabled list

August 21, 2015, 11:35am

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The Washington Nationals selected the contract of shortstop Trea Turner from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and placed first baseman/outfielder Tyler Moore on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 19, with a left ankle sprain. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Aaron Barrett (right elbow sprain) was transferred to the 60-day DL. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Turner joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his...

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Photobombing before photobombing was even a thing

August 19, 2015, 10:37am

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Photobombing before photobombing was even a thing

The Orioles took their 2015 team photo the other day, positioning the members of this year's club in gleaming home whites on chairs and risers in front of the right field scoreboard before Monday's finale of a four-game series against the A's. I can't see a team photo - the year and team really don't matter - without thinking about the first time I was credentialed to cover an Orioles game. It happened back in 1980. No, the bitterness over losing the 1979 World Series still hadn't...

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Opposite dugout: Twins' fortunes have fallen since early July sweep of O's

August 19, 2015, 7:06am

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Opposite dugout: Twins' fortunes have fallen since early July sweep of O's

Manager: Paul Molitor (1st season) Record: 59-61 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Brian Dozier (25 HR, 61 RBIs), 3B Miguel Sano (.285 with 9 HR), LF Eddie Rosario (.275 with 9 3B, 7 HR, 28 RBIs, 9 SB), 3B Trevor Plouffe (18 HR, 66 RBIs), RF Torii Hunter (18 HR, 60 RBIs) , RHP Mike Pelfrey (6-7, 3.62 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-0 Pitching probables: Aug. 20: RHP Tyler Duffey vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 21: LHP Tommy Milone vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 22:...

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Sept. 13 Royals-Orioles game moved to 8:05 p.m. for ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball"

August 17, 2015, 8:10am

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Major League Baseball and the Orioles today announced that the start time for the series finale against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, September 13, at Oriole Park has been moved from 1:35 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. ET. The adjusted time is due to the selection of the game for "Sunday Night Baseball," exclusively televised by ESPN. All gates will open to fans at 6:05 p.m.

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Opposite dugout: Lots of offense, terrible pitching await in Coors Field

August 15, 2015, 1:17pm

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Opposite dugout: Lots of offense, terrible pitching await in Coors Field

Manager: Walt Weiss (3rd season) Record: 48-68 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 2B DJ LeMehieu (.319 with 18 SB), C Nick Hundley (.303 with 9 HR, 40 RBIs), 38 Nolan Arenado (.278 with 29 HR, 86 RBIs), RF Carlos Gonzalez (27 HR, 67 RBIs), LHP Jorge De La Rosa (7-5, 4.75 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: Aug. 18: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP David Hale, 8:40 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 19: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. LHP Jorge De La Rosa, 8:40 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 20: RHP Max Scherzer vs....

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Orioles recall Henry Urrutia from Triple-A Norfolk

August 15, 2015, 11:50am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled outfielder Henry Urrutia from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned outfielder Junior Lake to Triple-A Norfolk. Urrutia, 28, batted .292/.344/.414 (126-432) with 21 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 50 RBI in 107 games with the Tides this season. He ranks fourth in the International League with 126 hits and ninth with a .292 batting average. The 2013 Orioles Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year played in 24 games with the Orioles in...

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Espinosa and Harper homer, but Giants win 8-5

August 14, 2015, 6:36pm

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Espinosa and Harper homer, but Giants win 8-5

So far, so good for Nationals manager Matt Williams' lineup changes. The reconfigured batting order provided right-hander Max Scherzer a 1-0 lead before he even took the mound tonight at AT&T Park. The Nationals are hoping to break a three-game losing streak and even the series in San Francisco. Leadoff man Michael A. Taylor drew a walk from Matt Cain and stole second. Yunel Escobar's sacrifice bunt moved Taylor to third and Bryce Harper's sacrifice fly to deep right field got him in,...

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Opposite dugout: A's out of AL West race, playing out the string

August 11, 2015, 5:09pm

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Opposite dugout: A's out of AL West race, playing out the string

Manager: Bob Melvin (5th year) Record: 51-65 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF Billy Burns (.296, 23 SB), RF Josh Reddick (.282 with 13 HR, 60 RBIs), 3B Brett Lawrie (10 HR, 45 RBIs), C Steven Vogt (15 HR, 60 RBIs), RHP Sonny Gray (12-4, 2.06 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: Aug. 14: TBA vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 15: RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 16: RHP Kendall Graveman vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 1:35 p.m., MASN Aug. 17:...

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Shorebirds' John Means throws seven-inning no-hitter (with video)

July 31, 2015, 4:03pm

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Shorebirds' John Means throws seven-inning no-hitter (with video)

SALISBURY, Md. - Single-A Delmarva left-hander John Means threw a seven-inning no-hitter in the Shorebirds' 4-0 victory over Charleston in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night. Means, an 11th-round pick by the Orioles out of West Virginia in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, walked one and struck out six in his first career no-hitter. He threw 78 pitches, 50 for strikes, in a game that lasted only 1 hour, 51 minutes. "That's a first for me," Means said. "Never thrown a no-hitter...

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Delmarva's Cam Kneeland making the most of his opportunity

July 31, 2015, 1:00pm

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Delmarva's Cam Kneeland making the most of his opportunity

SALISBURY, Md. - It's three hours before the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds entertain the Charleston RiverDogs in a doubleheader at Perdue Stadium, and there's precious little activity that would suggest that a pair of seven-inning games are on the docket. Most of the Shorebirds are escaping the sweltering 88-degree heat by seeking refuge in the air-conditioned clubhouse, though a few guys clad in shorts are whizzing a Nerf Vortex football in left field, oblivious to the blazing sun. Beneath...

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Nationals acquire Jonathan Papelbon from Phillies

July 28, 2015, 4:11pm

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The Washington Nationals acquired All-Star right-handed pitcher Jonathan Papelbon and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta on Tuesday. Papelbon and the Nationals have also agreed to terms on a contract for the 2016 season. The Nationals also designated catcher Dan Butler for assignment. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Papelbon, a six-time All-Star and one of the...

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Nationals reinstate Zimmerman, Werth from disabled list

July 28, 2015, 12:58pm

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated outfielder Jayson Werth from the 60-day disabled list and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. To make room, the Nationals optioned outfielder Matt den Dekker to Triple-A Syracuse and outrighted infielder Emmanuel Burriss to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Werth, 36, returns to the Nationals' active roster after...

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Opposite dugout: Tigers are in unfamiliar territory as trade deadline nears (updated)

July 27, 2015, 4:05pm

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Opposite dugout: Tigers are in unfamiliar territory as trade deadline nears (updated)

Manager: Brad Ausmus (2nd season) Record: 49-52 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: SS Jose Iglesias (.313, 10 SB), LF Yoenis Cespedes (.289 with 17 HR, 58 RBIs), RF J.D. Martinez (.286 with 27 HR, 63 RBIs), 2B Ian Kinsler (.280, 44 RBIs), RHP Joakin Soria (23 saves, 1.03 WHIP) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: July 30: RHP Alfredo Simon vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 31: RHP Buck Farmer vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m. MASN2 Aug. 1: RHP Anibal Sanchez vs. RHP Kevin...

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Opposite dugout: Marlins haven't improved much since managerial change

July 25, 2015, 1:06pm

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Opposite dugout: Marlins haven't improved much since managerial change

Manager: Dan Jennings (1st year) Record: 41-58 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: SS Adeiny Hechavarria (.276, 37 RBIs), LF Christian Yelich (.265, 5 HR, 22 RBIs), 1B Justin Boar (.263 with 10 HR, 30 RBIs), RHP Jose Fernandez (3-0, 2.77 ERA), RHP Tom Koehler (8-6, 3.16 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos Season series vs. Nationals: 4-2 Pitching probables: July 28: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Jose Fernandez, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 July 29: RHP Doug Fister vs. RHP Tom Koehler, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 July 30: RHP Max...

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Nationals reinstate Rendon from DL, option De Los Santos to Double-A

July 25, 2015, 11:19am

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated infielder Anthony Rendon from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Abel De Los Santos to Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rendon, 24, returns to the Nationals' active roster after missing 25 games with a left quad strain. He appeared in six Minor League rehab games with Single-A Potomac, hitting .471 (8-for-17) with...

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Opposite dugout: Rays are showing signs that they're fading from contention

July 23, 2015, 2:48pm

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Opposite dugout: Rays are showing signs that they're fading from contention

Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 48-49 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: DH Joey Butler (.296 with 6 HR, 21 RBIs), IF Logan Forsythe (.283 with 10 HR, 40 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (9 HR, 42 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (9-7, 2.73 ERA 153 Ks in 128 2/3 IP), RHP Erasmo Ramirez (8-3, 3.54 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (24 saves, 3.18 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 4-5 Pitching probables: July 24: RHP Chris Tillman vs. RHP Chris Archer, 7:10 p.m., MASN July 25: RHP Miguel Gonzalez vs. RHP Erasmo...

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Scherzer launches Big League Impact DC, to host fantasy football fundraiser on Aug. 22

July 21, 2015, 11:55am

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Scherzer launches Big League Impact DC, to host fantasy football fundraiser on Aug. 22

In an effort to raise funds for the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and to join other "Big Leaguers" around the country in making a global impact, Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has teamed up with Adam Wainwright's Big League Impact to launch Big League Impact DC. His inaugural event will be a fantasy football draft held on Saturday, August 22 at Nationals Park. Proceeds from the tax deductible fundraiser will benefit the...