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Nationals select eight players on second day of First-Year Player Draft

June 09, 2015, 3:00pm

The Washington Nationals today selected eight players on the second day of Major League Baseball's 2015 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations & General Manager Mike Rizzo and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. The Nationals kicked off today's action selecting outfielder Rhett Wiseman (Vanderbilt University) with their third-round pick (103rd overall). During the regular season, Wiseman...

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Opposite dugout: Little has gone right for floundering Brewers this season

June 09, 2015, 2:00pm

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Opposite dugout: Little has gone right for floundering Brewers this season

Manager: Craig Counsell (1st season) Record: 22-37 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Adam Lind (.279 with 9 HR, 31 RBIs), RF Ryan Braun (13 HR, 40 RBIs), SS Jean Segura (.281, 16 RBIs, 6 SB), CF Carlos Gomez (.276 with 5 HR, 24 RBIs), RHP Francisco Rodriguez (1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 12 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: June 11: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Matt Garza, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 June 12: RHP Joe Ross vs. RHP Mike Fiers, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 June...

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Orioles reinstate Norris from DL, option Navarro to Triple-A Norfolk

June 07, 2015, 6:47am

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated RHP BUD NORRIS from the 15-day disabled list and optioned INF REY NAVARRO to Triple-A Norfolk. Norris, 30, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 18 (retroactive to May 11) with bronchitis. He made three rehab starts between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk, going 0-2 with a 10.03 ERA (11.2IP, 13ER), including 4.0 hitless innings in his last start with the Tides on June 3. In six starts this season with the Orioles, Norris is...

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Washington Nationals Dream Foundation celebrates a "Decade of Dreams" at 2015 Dream Gala

June 07, 2015, 6:32am

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Last night at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation highlighted its community contributions at the 10th annual Dream Gala. As the primary fundraiser for the Nationals Dream Foundation, the 2015 Dream Gala â€‹netted more than $600,000 for the Foundation's three cornerstone programs which focus on children's health, education and recreation. The Dream Gala featured a cocktail reception and silent auction, a dinner program emceed by MSNBC television...

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox hoping to climb out of AL East basement

June 06, 2015, 10:03am

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox hoping to climb out of AL East basement

Manager: John Farrell (3rd season) Record: 27-31 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Dustin Pedrioa (.313 with 8 HR, 23 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.296, 21 RBIs), LF Hanley Ramirez (13 HR, 32 RBIs), LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 0.61 ERA), RHP Koji Uehara (2.37 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-4 Pitching probables: June 9: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 June 10: RHP Rick Porcello vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 11: LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP...

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Opposite dugout: Bryant getting all the publicity, but hardly Cubs' only weapon

June 02, 2015, 3:33pm

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Opposite dugout: Bryant getting all the publicity, but hardly Cubs' only weapon

Manager: Joe Maddon (1st season) Record: 27-24 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 1B Anthony Rizzo (.317/.443/.574 with 9 HR, 31 RBIs), 3B Kris Bryant (.270/.382/.459 with 7 HR. 33 RBIs), SS Starlin Castro (.267 with 23 RBIs), RHP Jason Hammel (4-2, 2.82 ERA, 0.90 WHIP), RHP Jake Arrieta (4-4, 3.18 ERA), RHP Hector Rondon (3.22 ERA, 9 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 4: RHP Jake Arrieta vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m. MASN June 5: LHP Tsuyoshi Wada vs. RHP Tanner...

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Nationals recall left-hander Rivero from Triple-A, option left-hander Grace to Syracuse

June 01, 2015, 11:18am

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The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Felipe Rivero on Monday and optioned left-handed pitcher Matt Grace to Triple-A Syracuse. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rivero, 23, returns to the Nationals for his second Major League assignment of the season. The hard-throwing left-hander made his Major League debut with one inning of work on April 17 in the Nationals' 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Rivero was placed...

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Opposite dugout: Will home cooking help Astros avenge earlier series loss to O's?

May 30, 2015, 1:59pm

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Opposite dugout: Will home cooking help Astros avenge earlier series loss to O's?

Manager: A.J. Hinch (1st season) Record: 31-20 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Jose Altuve (.296/.344/.417 with 25 RBIs, 15 SB), LF Colby Rasmus (8 HR, 17 RBIs), RF George Springer (7 HR, 17 RBIs), DH Evan Gattis (11 HR, 31 RBIs), LHP Dallas Keuchel (7-1, 1.76 ERA), RHP Luke Gregerson (3.74 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 1: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. LHP Brett Oberholtzer, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 June 2: RHP Mike Wright vs. RHP Collin McHugh, 8:10 p.m., MASN2...

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Nationals recall Hill from Triple-A Syracuse, place Strasburg on 15-day DL

May 30, 2015, 12:00pm

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Taylor Hill from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list with neck tightness. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Hill, 26, joins the Nationals for the first time this season. The right-hander is 3-2 with a 4.35 ERA (25 ER/51.2 IP) in nine starts with Triple-A Syracuse. His last start for the Chiefs came on May 25 at...

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Opposite dugout: Tampa Bay scuffling, has dropped season-high five straight games

May 29, 2015, 8:25am

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Opposite dugout: Tampa Bay scuffling, has dropped season-high five straight games

Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 24-24 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: LF David DeJesus (.322, 18 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.284, 5 HR, 23 RBIs), 2B Logan Forsythe (21 RBIs), RF Stephen Souza Jr. (7 HR, 17 RBIs), RHP Jake Orodizzi (3-5, 2.31 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (13 saves, 2.95 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-3 Pitching probables: May 29: RHP Nate Karns vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 30: RHP Erasmo Ramirez vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 4:05 p.m., MASN May 31: RHP Jake...

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Orioles recall Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk, Lavarnway designated for assignment

May 26, 2015, 10:43am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment. Clevenger, 29, hit .352/.413/.451 (32-91) with three doubles, two home runs, and 14 RBI in 27 games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He played in 35 games with the Orioles in 2014, batting .225/.289/.337 (20-89) with eight doubles, a triple, and eight RBI. Over 118 career Major League games, Clevenger has posted a .210/.270/.295 slash line...

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Opposite dugout: Poor hitting has hurt Reds in tough NL Central

May 26, 2015, 8:38am

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Opposite dugout: Poor hitting has hurt Reds in tough NL Central

Manager: Bryan Price (2nd season) Record: 19-27 Last 10 games: 1-9 Who to watch: 2B Brandon Phillips (.297, 18 RBIS), 1B Joey Votto (.275, 7 HR, 21 RBIs), 3B Todd Frazier (14 HR, 28 RBIs), CF Billy Hamilton (18 SB), RHP Johnny Cueto (3-4, 3.03 ERA), RHP Aroldis Chapman (7 saves, 34 Ks in 20 1/3 innings) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-3 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 29: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Anthony DeSclafani, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 30: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Raisel...

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Opposite dugout: Youth movement has served improved Cubs well

May 24, 2015, 10:04am

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Opposite dugout: Youth movement has served improved Cubs well

Manager: Joe Maddon (1st season) Record: 24-19 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Anthony Rizzo (.316/.440/.574 with 9 HR, 29 RBIs, 9 SB), 3B Kris Bryant (.273, 5 HR, 29 RBIs), RF Jorge Soler (.280, 16 RBIs), SS Starlin Castro (.271, 24 RBIs), LHP Jon Lester (4-2, 3.56 ERA), RHP Hector Rondon (9 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 25: RHP Tanner Roark vs. LHP Tsuyoshi Wada, 2:20 p.m., MASN2 May 26: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Kyle...

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Opposite dugout: Surprising Astros are a study in statistical contrasts

May 23, 2015, 4:40pm

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Opposite dugout: Surprising Astros are a study in statistical contrasts

Manager: A.J. Hinch (1st season) Record: 29-16 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 2B Jose Altuve (.294/.345/.428 with 5 HR, 25 RBIs, 14 SB), CF Jake Marisnick (.281 with 16 RBIs and 9 SB), LF Colby Rasmus (8 HR, 17 RBIs), LHP Dallas Keuchel (6-0, 1.67 ERA), RHP Luke Gregerson (12 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 25: LHP Dallas Keuchel vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 1:35 p.m., MASN May 26: RHP Scott Feldman vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 27:...

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Opposite dugout: Recent hot streak doesn't mask Phillies' lingering issues

May 20, 2015, 10:46am

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Opposite dugout: Recent hot streak doesn't mask Phillies' lingering issues

Manager: Ryne Sandberg (3rd season) Record: 18-25 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 1B Ryan Howard (.257/.307/.521 with 9 HR, 21 RBIs), SS Freddie Galvis (.319, 11 RBIs), CF Odubel Herrera (.262, 13 RBIs), RHP Cole Hamels (4-3, 3.24 ERA), RHP Aaron Harang (4-3, 1.82 ERA), RHP Jonathan Papelbon (11 saves, 1.50 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 3-3 Pitching probables: May 22: RHP Sean O'Sullivan vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m. MASN May 23: LHP Cole Hamels vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 4:05 p.m.,...

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Opposite dugout: Reeling Marlins feature slugging Stanton, GM-turned-manager Jennings

May 20, 2015, 8:46am

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Opposite dugout: Reeling Marlins feature slugging Stanton, GM-turned-manager Jennings

Manager: Dan Jennings (1st season) Record: 16-26 Last 10 games: 1-9 Who to watch: RF Giancarlo Stanton (.239/.324/523 with 12 HR, 39 RBIs), SS Adeiny Hechevarria (.297 with 20 RBIs), CF Marcell Ozuna (.276 with 3 HR, 12 RBIs), RHP Dan Haren (4-2, 3.47 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos (0.90 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 26 Ks in 20 IP) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-1 in 2010) Pitching probables: May 22: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Henderson Alvarez, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 23: RHP Mike Wright vs. RHP Dan Haren,...

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Nationals place Werth on DL, recall Difo from Triple-A

May 19, 2015, 9:45am

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The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday and placed outfielder Jayson Werth on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 16, with a left wrist contusion. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Difo, 23, is coming off a breakout 2014 season in which he was named the South Atlantic League's Most Valuable Player. Hitting .315 with Single-A Hagerstown, Difo led the league with 176 hits, while...

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Orioles place Norris on disabled list, recall Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk

May 18, 2015, 4:05pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Bud Norris on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11, with bronchitis. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Norris, 30, has gone 1-4 with a 9.88 ERA (27.1IP, 30ER) over six starts with the Orioles this season. Wilson, 25, went 2-4 with a 3.43 ERA (39.1IP, 15ER) over seven starts with the Tides this season. He was named the Orioles Jim Palmer Minor League...

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Opposite dugout: Cruz crushing homers, but Mariners yet to put it together

May 18, 2015, 12:41pm

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Opposite dugout: Cruz crushing homers, but Mariners yet to put it together

Manager: Lloyd McClendon (3rd season) Record: 17-20 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: LF/DH Nelson Cruz (.340/.395/.694 with 15 HR, 30 RBIs), 3B Kyle Seager (5 HR, 21 RBIs), LHP J.A. Happ (3-1, 2.98 ERA), RHP Fernando Rodney (5.65 with 9 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-5 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 19: RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 20: LHP Roenis Elias vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 21: LHP J.A. Happ vs. Chris Tillman, 12:35...

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Harper again named National League Player of the Week

May 18, 2015, 11:47am

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Harper again named National League Player of the Week

Following a historically powerful week with an encore that continued to solidify his place among the game's elite, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper earned his second consecutive National League Player of the Week award on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Harper went 12-for-23 (.522) over the last week, posting a .656 on-base percentage and a 1.087 slugging percentage, courtesy of two doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBI, nine walks,...