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Opposite dugout: First series against new-look Braves lacking usual feel

April 26, 2015, 10:44am

Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (5th year) Record: 9-9 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: RF Nick Markakis (.338/.439/.371 with 11 BB), 1B Freddie Freeman (.235, 4 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Chris Johnson (.314/.375/.429), SS Andrelton Simmons (.279, 11 RBIs), LHP Alex Wood (1-0, 3.00 ERA), RHP Jason Grilli (1.20 ERA, 7 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting of 2015; 11-8 in 2014 Pitching probables: April 27 - RHP Doug Fister vs. LHP Eric Stults, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 28 - RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Julio...

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Opposite dugout: Free-spending White Sox dodge rotation issues with appeals

April 26, 2015, 10:29am

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Opposite dugout: Free-spending White Sox dodge rotation issues with appeals

Manager: Robin Ventura (4th season) Record: 8-9 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Jose Abreu (.313/.370/.642 with 5 HR, 14 RBIs, DH Adam LaRoche (.210, 3HR, 9 RBIs), LHP Chris Sale (2-0, 2.37 ERA, 16 Ks), LHP Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 3.33 ERA, 17 Ks), RHP David Robertson (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-5 in 2014) Pitching probables: April 27: RHP Hector Noesi vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez , 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 25: LHP Jeff Samardzija vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05...

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox tied for division lead, but offense and pitching not in sync

April 23, 2015, 12:10pm

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox tied for division lead, but offense and pitching not in sync

Manager: John Farrell (4th season) Record: 9-7 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Dustin Pedrioa (.254/.324/.492 with 4 HR, 9 RBIs), LF Hanley Ramirez (.263/.326/.528 with 5 HR, 12 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.302 with 8 RBIs), RHP Justin Masterson (2-0, 5.74 ERA), RHP Koji Uehara (1-0, 2 saves, 0.00 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-2 Pitching probables: April 24: RHP Rick Porcello vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN April 25: RHP Justin Masterson vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN2...

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Opposite dugout: Despite lofty expectations, poor pitching has Fish reeling

April 22, 2015, 6:31pm

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Opposite dugout: Despite lofty expectations, poor pitching has Fish reeling

Manager: Mike Redmond (3rd year) Record: 5-11 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Dee Gordon (.348/.361/.435 with 9 RBIs, 9 stolen bases), RF Giancarlo Stanton (4 HR, 14 RBIs), 1B Michael Morse (2 HR, 7 RBIs), SS Adeiny Hechavarria (.311/.338/.410 with 1 HR, 10 RBIs), RHP Dan Haren (1-1, 3.32 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting of 2015; 6-13 in 2014 Pitching probables: April 24 - RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Mat Latos, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 April 25 - RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Tom...

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Nationals recall left-hander Matt Grace, place left-hander Felipe Rivero on DL

April 22, 2015, 2:37pm

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The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Matt Grace from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday and placed left-handed pitcher Felipe Rivero on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 18, with a GI bleed. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Grace joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. The 26-year-old, who utilizes a heavy fastball/slider combination to help him induce ground balls at a high rate,...

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Nationals trade left-hander Xavier Cedeno to Dodgers for cash considerations

April 22, 2015, 1:11pm

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The Washington Nationals traded left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cedeno, 28, pitched in 25 games for the Nationals over the course of three seasons (2013-15). He was 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA (16.0 IP). Cedeno was designated for assignment on April 14, 2015.

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Chef Bryan Voltaggio to appear at Oriole Park

April 22, 2015, 10:05am

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Chef Bryan Voltaggio to appear at Oriole Park

The Orioles today announced that Maryland's own Chef Bryan Voltaggio will appear at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, April 25, to throw the ceremonial first pitch, prepare a special, signature dish, and sign copies of his new book, HOME: Recipes to Cook with Family and Friends. A James Beard Foundation Award finalist and lifelong Orioles fan, Voltaggio is the executive chef and owner of nine restaurants including VOLT, Lunchbox, RANGE, two locations of Aggio, and four locations of...

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Gwynn speaks on Hall of Fame father's use of smokeless tobacco on HBO's "Real Sports" on Tuesday

April 19, 2015, 8:39am

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Gwynn speaks on Hall of Fame father's use of smokeless tobacco on HBO's "Real Sports" on Tuesday

It's been less than a year since the death of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn from salivary gland cancer, and Gwynn's passing has brought many calls for Major League Baseball to ban the use of smokeless tobacco. As baseball and its players association move toward another round of negotiations on a new labor agreement next year, expect smokeless tobacco to be one of the most debated issues. Smokeless tobacco - known as "chew" - is banned in the minor leagues, and MLB enacted a series of new rules...

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Nationals reinstate Span from 15-day disabled list

April 19, 2015, 6:47am

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated center fielder Denard Span from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Michael A. Taylor to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Span, who underwent surgery to repair a right core muscle injury on March 9, returns to the Nationals' active roster after a three-game rehab stint with Double-A Harrisburg and Single-A Hagerstown where he went...

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Nationals recall left-hander Felipe Rivero from Triple-A Syracuse

April 16, 2015, 9:46am

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The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Felipe Rivero from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, and optioned RHP Taylor Jordan there. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rivero, 23, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment and provides the team with a second left-handed reliever in the bullpen. In five Spring Training games (5.2 IP) with the Nationals this year, Rivero was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. He allowed just four...

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Birdland Passport program returns in 2015

April 15, 2015, 7:23am

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Birdland Passport program returns in 2015

The Orioles today announced that the popular Birdland Passport program, designed to reward fans who visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Orioles' local minor league affiliates, is back for another season. All five minor league affiliates - the Norfolk Tides, Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys, Delmarva Shorebirds, and Aberdeen IronBirds - will continue to participate this season. "The Birdland Passport program has been widely successful at showcasing America's Pastime throughout the...

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Nationals recall Jordan, place Stammen on DL

April 15, 2015, 6:24am

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Taylor Jordan from Triple-A Syracuse and placed right-handed pitcher Craig Stammen on the 15-day disabled list with right forearm stiffness on Wednesday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Jordan, 26, joins the Nationals for the first time this season. The right-hander made one start for Triple-A Syracuse (April 10 at Scranton-Wilkes/Barre), tossing six scoreless innings while allowing...

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Orioles invite public to watch extended spring training games in Sarasota

April 13, 2015, 11:22am

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The public is invited to watch Orioles minor league players in action in Sarasota during Extended Spring Training during the months of April, May and June. There is no charge to attend the games, which will be held on Field 4 at the Ed Smith Stadium complex beginning tomorrow, April 14. Gates open 30 minutes before game time. Free parking is available in the East Lot. Please note that game times and locations are subject to change without notice due to weather and field conditions. ORIOLES...

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Orioles reinstate Lough from disabled list, option Gamboa to Triple-A

April 13, 2015, 10:36am

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated outfielder David Lough from the 15-day Disabled List. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have optioned right-hander Eddie Gamboa to Triple-A Norfolk. Lough, 29, was placed on the 15-day Disabled List to begin the season (retroactive to March 27) with a left hamstring strain. He made one rehabilitation appearance with Class-A Frederick and went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly while starting in left field for the Keys.

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Nationals reinstate outfielder Jayson Werth from disabled list

April 13, 2015, 6:38am

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated outfielder Jayson Werth from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, and optioned outfielder Matt den Dekker to Triple-A Syracuse. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Werth, 35, returns to the Nationals' active roster after missing the first six games of the 2015 season following offseason (January 9) surgery on the AC joint in his right shoulder. On a three-game rehab assignment with...

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Orioles place Wright on DL, recall Gamboa from Triple-A Norfolk

April 11, 2015, 3:07pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed left-hander Wesley Wright on the 15-day Disabled List with a left trapezius strain. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have recalled right-hander Eddie Gamboa from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear uniform number 68. Wright, 30, posted a 5.40 ERA (1.2IP, ER) over two appearances with the Orioles this season. Signed as a free agent on December 19, 2014, Wright has gone 10-18 with a 4.18 ERA (301.1IP, 140ER) over 362 career Major League games. ...

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Orioles acquire O'Brien and Rowen from Dodgers

April 09, 2015, 1:22pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired minor league catcher Chris O'Brien and right-hander Ben Rowen from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Ryan Webb, minor league catcher Brian Ward and Competitive Balance Round B pick (74th Overall) in the 2015 First-Year Player Draft. O'Brien, 25, batted .266/.341/.438 with seven home runs and a career-high 53 RBI in his first full season at the Double-A level with Chattanooga in 2014. The son of 15-year MLB veteran...

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Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15

April 09, 2015, 12:26pm

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In recognition of the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, the Orioles will honor Robinson's legacy on Wednesday, April 15, by hosting a "self-expression" contest with the Boys & Girls Club. Members will be challenged to express their thoughts creatively through a speech, poem, art, or skit about Robinson's nine values for success: citizenship, commitment, courage, determination, excellence, integrity, justice, persistence,...

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Orioles announce dates for "O's Days at Chick-fil-A"

April 08, 2015, 9:27am

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The Orioles today announced that they have partnered this season with Chick-fil-A on a promotion called "O's Days at Chick-fil-A." During the regular season, there will be one date each month when Orioles fans wearing orange clothing or Orioles apparel can visit any participating Baltimore area Chick-fil-A between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to receive a complimentary original chicken sandwich. Each participating fan may receive one sandwich per day on the six select dates. "O's...

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Orioles active on field, in community during spring training campaign in Sarasota

April 08, 2015, 6:37am

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The Major League Orioles began the 2015 regular season this week, following a Spring Training season that set a new, per-game average attendance record and celebrated the Sarasota area community with a series of gameday events to benefit local youth and non-profits. Although the Major League team won't play games at Ed Smith Stadium again until 2016, the club will continue to maintain a year-round presence in the Suncoast community, including athletic training through Extended Minor League...