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Bryce Harper claims second straight NL Player of the Week honors

May 18, 2015, 11:40am

What does Bryce Harper do for an encore? How about winning a second consecutive National League Player of the Week award? Harper's hot streak continued through a swing through Phoenix and San Diego, and as a result, the 22-year-old Nationals right fielder has become just the 10th player to take back-to-back Player of the Week honors since the inception of the award in 1974. The last to turn the trick was Philadelphia's Domonic Brown in 2013. The other members of the consecutive winners club...

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Opposite dugout: Surprising Yankees confounding the experts by succeeding

May 16, 2015, 12:48pm

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Opposite dugout: Surprising Yankees confounding the experts by succeeding

Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 22-17 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.327/.411/.374 with 28 R and 14 SB), LF Brett Gardner (.303 with 3 HR, 16 RBIs, 10), DH Alex Rodriguez (10 HR and 22 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (11 HR and 28 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (4-0, 0.00 ERA, 32 Ks in 21 IP), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA, 13 saves, 29 Ks in 17 2/3) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-0 in 2012) Pitching probables: May 19: RHP Nate Eovaldi vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez,...

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Orioles announce game change for May 28 doubleheader vs. White Sox

May 16, 2015, 11:44am

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The Orioles today announced that the single-admission doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, May 28, at Oriole Park has been rescheduled for 1:05 p.m. The doubleheader had been scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m. following two postponed games between the teams on Monday, April 27, and Tuesday, April 28. Tickets for the postponed game on April 27 are valid for the doubleheader. Fans unable to attend the doubleheader, or fans holding tickets for the game on April 28, will have an...

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Fister placed on 15-day DL, Cole recalled from Triple-A

May 15, 2015, 3:28pm

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Fister placed on 15-day DL, Cole recalled from Triple-A

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse and placed right-handed pitcher Doug Fister on the 15-day Disabled List with right forearm tightness on Friday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cole, 23, entered the 2015 season ranked as the Nationals' No. 6 prospect, and the No. 91 prospect in all of baseball, according to Baseball America. The hard-throwing right-hander, who was added to the...

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Orioles place Flaherty on disabled list, recall Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk

May 12, 2015, 1:36pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed infielder Ryan Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have recalled infielder Rey Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk. Flaherty, 28, batted .250/.372/.500 (9-36) with three doubles, two home runs, and four RBI in 13 games with the Orioles this season. Navarro, 25, hit .429/.438/.857 (6-14) with a double, triple, home run, and four RBI in four games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He...

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Opposite dugout: Even with Trout, Angels have been dreadful on offense

May 12, 2015, 12:51pm

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Opposite dugout: Even with Trout, Angels have been dreadful on offense

Manager: Mike Scioscia (16th season) Record: 17-17 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF Kole Calhoun (.314, 18 RBIs), CF Mike Trout (.289/.356/.562 with 9 HR, 19 RBIs, 9 SB), 2B Johnny Giovatella (.284, 13 RBIs), RHP Garrett Richards (3-1, 2.27 ERA), RHP Huston Street (11 saves, 3.07 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 15: RHP Jered Weaver vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 16: RHP Matt Shoemaker vs. RHP Bud Norris, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 17:...

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Opposite dugout: Padres hoping busy offseason pays dividends in NL West

May 11, 2015, 1:46pm

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Opposite dugout: Padres hoping busy offseason pays dividends in NL West

Manager: Bud Black (9th season) Record: 18-17 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: LF Justin Upton (.276, 8 HR, 24 RBIs), CF /1B Wil Meyers (.291, 5 HR, 19 RBIs), RF Matt Kemp (21 RBIs), RHP Andrew Cashner (1-6, 3.07 ERA, 45 Ks in 44 IP), RHP Craig Kimbrel (10 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 14: RHP Doug Fister vs. RHP Tyson Ross, 10:10 p.m., MASN May 15: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Odrisamer Despaigne, 10:10 p.m., MASN2 May 16: RHP Max...

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Harper named National League Player of the Week

May 11, 2015, 11:44am

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Harper named National League Player of the Week

After an historically powerful week at the plate, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Harper, who is currently leading the National League in home runs (11) and is tied for the Major League lead in walks (27), hit .455 with a .520 on-base percentage and a 1.318 slugging percentage over last week's six-game stretch. He clubbed six home runs, drove in 13, doubled...

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Orioles claim right-hander Jorge Rondon off waivers from Colorado

May 10, 2015, 1:05pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have claimed minor league right-hander Jorge Rondon off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, catcher Matt Wieters has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Rondon, 27, pitched in two games for Colorado this season. In five games at Triple-A Albuquerque, he went 0-0 with a 1.35 ERA (6.2IP, ER). Prior to pitching for Colorado this season, he also previously pitched in the St. Louis...

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Opposite dugout: D-backs relying on Goldschmidt, but need more reliable starting pitching

May 10, 2015, 8:24am

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Opposite dugout: D-backs relying on Goldschmidt, but need more reliable starting pitching

Manager: Chip Hale (1st season) Record: 14-16 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Paul Goldschmidt (.345/.444/.646 with 9 HR, 27 RBIs), LF Ender Inciarte (.304 with 11 RBIs), CF A.J. Pollock (.306 with 3 HR, 10 RBIs), RF Mark Trumbo (.287 with 4 HR, 15 RBIs), RHP Brad Ziegler (1.35 ERA), RHP Josh Collmenter (3-3, 3.40 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-6 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 11: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Josh Collmenter, 9:40 p.m., MASN2 May 12: RHP Stephen Strasburg...

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays boast big bats, but can they pitch well enough to win?

May 09, 2015, 11:21am

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays boast big bats, but can they pitch well enough to win?

Manager: John Gibbons (8th season) Record: 16-16 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Josh Donaldson (.317/.379/.578 with 7 HR and 21 RBIs), C Russell Martin (.293/.396/.609 with 7 HR and 10 RBIs), 21B Devon Travis (.288 with 7 HR and 25 RBIs), RF/DH Jose Bautista (5 HR and 18 RBIs), 1B Edwin Encarnacion (5 HR and 18 RBIs), RHP Aaron Sanchez (3-2, 3.62 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-1 Pitching probables: May 11: RHP Marco Estrada vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 12: LHP Mark...

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Opposite dugout: Braves bank on second meeting with Nats going better than first

May 07, 2015, 9:54am

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Opposite dugout: Braves bank on second meeting with Nats going better than first

Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (5th season) Record: 14-14 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: C A.J. Pierzynski (.344/.377/.541 with 3 HR, 14 RBIs), 1B Freddie Freeman (.318/.376/.561 with 5 HR, 17 RBIs), RF Nick Markakis (.301/.390/.340), IF Kelly Johnson (6 HR, 17 RBIs), RHP Julio Teheran (3-1, 3.82 ERA, 28 K in 33 IP), RHP Jason Grilli (0-1, 9 SV) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 8: LHP Eric Stults vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 9: RHP Julio Teheran vs. RHP Doug...

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Machado to host BaseBOWL tournament benefiting City Department of Recreation and Parks

May 06, 2015, 9:37am

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Machado to host BaseBOWL tournament benefiting City Department of Recreation and Parks

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will host the second annual Manny Machado BaseBOWL Tournament, a celebrity charity event to support Baltimore City's Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday, May 18. The sold-out event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mustang Alleys Bar, Bowling and Bistro, located at 1300 Bank Street in Baltimore. In support of Machado's efforts, the Orioles will donate $10,000 to Baltimore City Recreation and Parks as well as host participating youth at...

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Nationals announce Fan's Choice Flex Pack

May 06, 2015, 8:53am

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Beginning today, the Washington Nationals will offer the Fan's Choice Flex Pack ticket package program. Nationals fans will have the opportunity to purchase a game from each of the four categories listed below, and receive a voucher for a fifth FREE ticket, redeemable for any Regular Tier game (full list of qualifying games can be found here). Offered each season since 2009, a Flex Pack gives fans the freedom to purchase a package of some of the hottest games of the season! Fans may purchase...

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Opposite dugout: Yankees benefiting from resurgent offense, lockdown bullpen

May 06, 2015, 7:46am

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Opposite dugout: Yankees benefiting from resurgent offense, lockdown bullpen

Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 17-11 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.355/.427/.409 with 11 SB), LF Brett Gardner (.309/.444/.404 with 13 RBIs, 8 SB), 1B Mark Teixeira (10 HR, 23 RBIs), DH Alex Rodriguez (6 HR, 16 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (3-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 SV, 26 Ks in 15 1/3 IP), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA, 11 SV, 23 Ks in 13 2/3 IP), RHP Michael Pineda (4-0, 2.97 ERA, 38 Ks in 37 1/3 IP) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 7: RHP Chris...

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Orioles encourage fans to "Vote Orange" and send O's players to 2015 All-Star Game

May 04, 2015, 3:36pm

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After a successful 2014 campaign, in which three Orioles players were selected by the fans to start the 2014 All-Star Game, the Orioles are again encouraging fans to vote early, vote often, and "Vote Orange" in 2015. Voting for the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Cincinnati has begun, and for the first time ever, Major League Baseball is holding its All-Star Game balloting exclusively online, allowing all fans the chance to cast their votes for Orioles players up to 35 times per...

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Opposite dugout: Mets have cooled off after hottest start in the majors

May 04, 2015, 1:34pm

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Opposite dugout: Mets have cooled off after hottest start in the majors

Manager: Terry Collins (5th year) Record: 16-10 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 1B Lucas Duda (.304 with 2 HR, 12 RBIs), CF Juan Lagares (.324 with 11 RBIs), RHP Bartolo Colon (4-1, 3.31 ERA), RHP Jacob deGrom (2-3, 3.34 ERA), RHP Jeurys Familia (1.35 ERA, 10 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-0 in 2012, 19-9 all-time) Pitching probables: May 5 - RHP Bud Norris vs. RHP Bartolo Colon, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 6 - RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m., MASN Inside the...

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Opposite dugout: Surging Marlins hope to pick up where they left off against Nationals

May 02, 2015, 1:14pm

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Manager: Mike Redmond (3rd season) Record: 12-13 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: 2B Dee Gordon (.440/.463/.510 with 11 RBIs, 11 SB), RF Giancarlo Stanton (.272, 6 HR, 24 RBIs), SS Adeiny Hechavarria (.312/.337/.462 with 16 RBIs), RHP David Phelps (1-0, 3.38 ERA, no HR allowed in 18 2/3 IP). Season series vs. Nationals: 3-0 Pitching probables: May 4: RHP David Phelps vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 5: RHP Mat Latos vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 6: RHP Tom Koehler...

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Opposite dugout: Mets and Nats have traveled different paths since opening series

April 29, 2015, 2:41pm

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Opposite dugout: Mets and Nats have traveled different paths since opening series

Manager: Terry Collins (5th year) Record: 15-7 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Lucas Duda (.312, 2 HR, 12 RBIs), CF Juan Lagares (.299, 11 RBIs), LHP Jonathon Niese (2-1, 2.74 ERA), RHP Jacob deGrom (2-2, 2.96 ERA), RHP Matt Harvey (4-0, 3.04 ERA, 31 Ks), RHP Jeurys Familia (1.69 ERA, 9 saves). Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: April 30 - RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m. MASN May 1 - RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Matt Harvey, 7:10 p.m., MASN May 2 - LHP...

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Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far

April 29, 2015, 2:38pm

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Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far

Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 12-10 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: OF David DeJesus (.277/.386/.383 with 1 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.293/.393/.427 with 7 2B,1 HR, 4 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (4 HR, 11 RBIs), CF Kevin Kiermaier (.306/.338/.565 with 2 HR, 7 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (3-2, 0.84 ERA, 37 Ks), Closer Brad Boxberger (2-1, 1.93 ERA, 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 1: RHP Alex Colome vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 2: RHP...