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Orioles option infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk

July 04, 2015, 2:07pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk. Flaherty, 28, has hit .248/.328/.386 with six doubles, three triples, three home runs, and 20 RBI over 51 games, including 45 starts at second base, with the Orioles this season.

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Opposite dugout: Twins have been one of baseball's most pleasant surprises in 2015

July 03, 2015, 2:41pm

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Opposite dugout: Twins have been one of baseball's most pleasant surprises in 2015

Manager: Paul Molitor (1st season) Record: 43-39 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Joe Mauer (.275, 41 RBIs), LF Torii Hunter (12 HR, 45 RBIs), 2B Brian Dozier (40 RBIs), 3B Trevor Plouffe (10 HR, 43 RBIs), RHP Kyle Gibson (6-6, 3.04 ERA), RHP Glen Perkins (1.31 ERA, 27 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-3 in 2014) Pitching probables: July 6: LHP Wei-Yin Chen vs. RHP Phil Hughes, 8:10 p.m. MASN2 July 7: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Kyle Gibson, 8:10 p.m. MASN2 July 8: RHP Ubaldo...

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Opposite dugout: Pitching hasn't yet caught up to bats, but Giants still in contention

July 02, 2015, 2:02pm

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Opposite dugout: Pitching hasn't yet caught up to bats, but Giants still in contention

Manager: Bruce Bochy (9th season) Record: 42-38 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: C Buster Posey (.304/.377/.496 with 13 HR, 56 RBIs), 2B Joe Panik (.316/.384/.463 with 30 RBIs), SS Brandon Crawford (.270 with 11 HR, 47 RBIs), LHP Madison Bumgarner (8-4, 2.99 ERA), RHP Santiago Casilla (4-2, 3.03 ERA, 20 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-5 in 2014) Pitching probables: July 3: RHP Jake Peavy vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 6:05 p.m., MASN July 4: LHP Madison Bumgarner vs. RHP Stephen...

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O's to auction off Fourth of July jerseys to benefit Orioles Charitable Foundation

July 02, 2015, 7:12am

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In celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, all Orioles uniformed personnel will wear special patriotic jerseys and caps during Saturday's 2:10 p.m. ET game at the Chicago White Sox. The uniform will include a Baltimore gray road jersey with a stars pattern within the twill and an American flag patch located on the right sleeve. The blue road caps will feature an American flag design and the Orioles cartoon bird logo. Game-worn jerseys and caps will be autographed, authenticated, and...

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Opposite dugout: Despite issues, Rangers have managed to contend in AL West

June 27, 2015, 12:47pm

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Opposite dugout: Despite issues, Rangers have managed to contend in AL West

Manager: Jeff Banister (1st season) Record: 38-38 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: 1B/DH Prince Fielder (.351/.418/.538 with 12 HR, 48 RBIs); 1B Mitch Moreland (.298 with 10 HR, 36 RBIs), 3B Adrian Beltre (.248 with 6 HR, 20 RBIs), 3B/OF Joey Gallo (5 HR, 10 RBIs), RHP Nick Martinez (5-4, 3.39 ERA), RHP Colby Lewis (7-3, 4.10 ERA), RHP Shawn Tolleson (10 saves, 2.48 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-6 in 2014) Pitching probables: June 29: LHP Wandy Rodriguez vs. RHP Bud Norris,...

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Opposite dugout: Changes are in the wind for last-place Phillies

June 25, 2015, 10:13am

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Opposite dugout: Changes are in the wind for last-place Phillies

Manager: Ryne Sandberg (3rd season) Record: 26-48 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (.311/.358/558 with 10 HR, 29 RBIs), LF Ben Revere (.292, 18 SB), 1B Ryan Howard (13 HR, 36 RBIs), RHP Aaron Harang (4-9, 3.41 ERA), RHP Jonathan Papelbon (13 saves, 1.88 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) Season series vs. Nationals: 5-4 Pitching probables: June 26: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Aaron Harang, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 27: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. LHP Adam Morgan, 3:05 p.m., MASN June 28: RHP Stephen Strasburg...

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Prospects Giolito, Turner selected to All-Star Futures Game

June 25, 2015, 8:47am

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Prospects Giolito, Turner selected to All-Star Futures Game

Right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito and infielder Trea Turner have been selected to represent the Washington Nationals in the 2015 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which will be played at 3:00 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, July 12th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Major League Baseball made the announcement today on MLB Network. Giolito, 20, is considered by many, including industry experts Baseball America and MLB.com, as the top pitching prospect in all of baseball. He is the...

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Nationals reinstate Strasburg from DL, option Ross to Triple-A Syracuse

June 23, 2015, 10:45am

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and optioned right-handed pitcher Joe Ross to Triple-A Syracuse. Strasburg will start for the Nationals on Tuesday night vs. Atlanta. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Strasburg returns to the Nationals after missing 21 games due to neck tightness. The right-hander, who tossed 5.0 innings in his lone...

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Scherzer named National League Player of the Week

June 22, 2015, 11:29am

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Scherzer named National League Player of the Week

Following his first career no-hitter on Saturday -- and on the heels of 18.0 consecutive scoreless, one-hit frames -- Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer earned the National League Player of the Week award on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Scherzer did not allow a hit while striking out ten Pittsburgh Pirates en route to the second no-hitter in Nationals history (2005-present) and the fourth no-hitter in Washington D.C. baseball history....

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Opposite dugout: For last-place Red Sox, offense is finally coming along

June 22, 2015, 8:10am

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Opposite dugout: For last-place Red Sox, offense is finally coming along

Manager: John Farrell (3rd season) Record: 31-40 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Dustin Pedroia (.307 with 9 HR, 30 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.292 with 30 RBIs), LF Hanley Ramirez (.273/.322/.478 with 15 HR, 37 RBIs), LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-1, 3.13 ERA), RHP Koji Uehara (14 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-7 Pitching probables: June 23: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Joe Kelly, 7:10 p.m., MASN June 24: RHP Bud Norris vs. RHP Clay Buchholz, 7:30 p.m., MASN June 25: RHP Miguel Gonzalez vs....

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Nats place Roark on paternity list, recall Hill from Triple-A Syracuse

June 19, 2015, 11:52am

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Nats place Roark on paternity list, recall Hill from Triple-A Syracuse

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Taylor Hill from Triple-A Syracuse and placed right-handed pitcher Tanner Roark on the paternity list. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Hill, 26, returns to the Nationals one day after he was optioned to Syracuse upon the return of right-handed pitcher Doug Fister from the disabled list. Hill's posted a 3.75 ERA in six appearances (12.0 IP) out of the Nationals' bullpen this season....

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Gulf Coast League Orioles play first game of season Tuesday in Sarasota

June 18, 2015, 12:08pm

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The Orioles Gulf Coast League (GCL) team will play its first home game of the 2015 season at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Tuesday, June 23, at 12:00 p.m. against the GCL Twins. The GCL, which includes 14 teams in Florida, gives recently drafted or signed players their first experience in professional baseball. The Orioles are scheduled to play 30 GCL home games between June 23 and August 29. The games are open to the public at no cost. Parking also is free and located in the East Lot at...

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Nationals reinstate Fister from DL, option Hill to Triple-A Syracuse

June 18, 2015, 11:50am

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Doug Fister on Thursday, and optioned right-handed pitcher Taylor Hill to Triple-A Syracuse. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Fister, who will start Thursday night vs. Tampa Bay at Nationals Park, rejoins the Nationals after missing 29 games with right forearm tightness. The 31-year-old was 0-1 with a 0.93 ERA (1 ER/9.2 IP), no walks and 10 strikeouts in two...

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Opposite dugout: Surging Pirates getting strong offense, stronger pitching

June 17, 2015, 1:50pm

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Opposite dugout: Surging Pirates getting strong offense, stronger pitching

Manager: Clint Hurdle (5th season) Record: 39-27 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: CF Andrew McCutchen (.294/.375/.479 with 8 HR, 42 RBIs), C Francisco Cervelli (.316 with 19 RBIs), LF Starling Marte (.285 with 12 HR, 45 RBIs. 13 SB), 3B Josh Harrison (.284 with 22 RBIs), RHP Charlie Morton (5-0, 1.62 ERA), RHP A.J. Burnett (6-2, 1.89 ERA), RHP Mark Melancon (1.87 ERA, 23 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: June 19: RHP A.J. Burnett vs. RHP Joe...

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Orioles, OriolesREACH to host fundraising event benefiting Shannon's Fund

June 15, 2015, 9:49am

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The Orioles and OriolesREACH will host a private, exclusive fundraising event for Shannon's Fund on Friday, June 26, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Oriole Park prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Cleveland Indians. Tickets are available for $50 and include a Eutaw Street Reserved game ticket and an opportunity to enjoy batting practice from the Roof Deck beyond centerfield, a visit from an Orioles player, photos with the Oriole Bird, an Orioles gift, light refreshments, as well as...

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Opposite dugout: Struggling Phillies are ripe for the picking, ready for rebuilding

June 13, 2015, 4:32pm

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Opposite dugout: Struggling Phillies are ripe for the picking, ready for rebuilding

Manager: Ryne Sandberg (3rd season) Record: 22-42 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (.282 with 6 HR, 16 RBIs), LF Ben Revere (.277 with 15 SB), 1B Ryan Howard (11 HR, 28 RBIs), RHP Aaron Harang (4-7, 3.04 ERA), RHP Jonathan Papelbon (12 saves, 1.05 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-2 in 2012) Pitching probables: June 15: RHP Aaron Harang vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 16: RHP Jerome Williams vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 17: RHP Ubaldo...

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Orioles complete 2015 draft

June 10, 2015, 4:30pm

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The Orioles made 30 picks on Day Three of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday, completing rounds 11-40. This year, the Orioles selected 41 players overall, 21 position players and 20 pitchers, with 29 of the selections being college athletes. The Orioles selected 13 right-handed pitchers, eight infielders, eight outfielders, seven left-handed pitchers, four catchers, and one utility player. For a recap of the entire draft, click here.

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Savage Eagles get instruction from Hardy and Dickerson, part of LUNGevity benefit auction

June 10, 2015, 4:28pm

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Savage Eagles get instruction from Hardy and Dickerson, part of LUNGevity benefit auction

The Savage Eagles, an under-12 travel baseball team from Howard County, got the chance of a lifetime this afternoon at Camden Yards. For about an hour, they got hands-on tutelage from Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy and third base coach Bobby Dickerson on the same field where the Birds play. The fielding drills instruction fulfilled an experience auctioned off at the Winter Meetings in San Diego in December to benefit the LUNGevity Foundation in memory of the late Monica Barlow, the former Orioles...

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Nationals conclude 2015 First-Year Player Draft

June 10, 2015, 4:09pm

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The Washington Nationals concluded Major League Baseball's 2015 First-Year Player Draft by selecting 30 players on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations & General Manager Mike Rizzo and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Over three days of the Draft, the Nationals selected a total of 40 players: 13 right-handed pitchers, eight left-handed pitchers, four outfielders, 14 infielders and one catcher. Of...

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Umpires brighten patients' day at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

June 10, 2015, 1:05pm

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Umpires brighten patients' day at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

The men who decide whether a pitch is a ball or strike, whether a player is safe or out (and, more recently, who pore over video replays to determine the status of contested plays) have a whole bunch of new fans in Baltimore. The four major league umpires - Cory Blaser, Laz Diaz, Chris Guccione and Jeff Nelson - working tonight's Orioles game spent part of Wednesday morning at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center as part of UMPS CARE Charities' Blue for Kids program. The men in blue ditched...