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Strasburg takes hill for Nationals-Marlins finale (Ramos goes deep)

September 08, 2013, 7:42am

The Nationals send Stephen Strasburg to the hill this afternoon in Miami to try and take the series from the Marlins. With Bryce Harper is back in D.C. getting his sore hip looked at, the lineup has a slightly different feel. The Nationals still hope Harper will rejoin them Monday when they open a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos LF Tyler Moore 2B Anthony...

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Handicapping the field as Nats prep for Johnson's exit as skipper

September 06, 2013, 3:32pm

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Handicapping the field as Nats prep for Johnson's exit as skipper

Davey Johnson's playful "World Series of bust" boast from back in spring training seems eons ago. As the Nationals try to pull off an impossible comeback and work their way back into contention for a National League wild card berth, there are already rumblings about possible successors for their lame-duck manager. Johnson announced before the season that 2013 would be his last at the helm of the Nationals. Johnson clearly didn't envision a departure so full of disappointment and...

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Sunday is annual Cardboard to Leather collection at Camden Yards

September 04, 2013, 8:50am

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Sunday is annual Cardboard to Leather collection at Camden Yards

It's almost fall cleaning time, and the Oriole Advocates are hoping you'll get an early start on your tidying up, helping them and some faraway kids in the process. Sunday's Orioles game against the White Sox marks the annual Cardboard to Leather collection at Camden Yards. Members of the advocates will be stationed at the turnstiles to collect your gently used but usable baseball and softball equipment. So if you've got a spare ball, bat, glove or base collecting dust in a closet, feel...

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Orioles add three to Sarasota operations staff

September 04, 2013, 7:12am

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The Orioles and David Rovine, Vice President of Orioles-Sarasota, today announced the addition of three new members to their Sarasota staff. Amy Tuten has been named Manager of Sponsorship Sales, Kirsten Ladendorf has joined the club as Manager of Catering and Suites and Scott Moudry has been named Manager of Ticket Operations. In addition, Trevor Markham has been promoted to Director of Operations. Tuten will create partnership opportunities with the Sarasota community and corporate clients...

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Nationals add five players to roster

September 03, 2013, 12:12pm

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The Washington Nationals today selected shortstop Zach Walters and recalled outfielder Corey Brown, left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno, infielder/outfielder Jeff Kobernus and outfielder Eury Perez from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Walters, 23, joins the Nationals for the first time after hitting .253 with 32 doubles, five triples, 29 home runs and 77 RBI in 134 games for Syracuse...

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Sept. 9 meeting set between Nationals and Lee County, developer

August 29, 2013, 9:32am

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Mark Sept. 9 on your calendars - that's the day we'll get an indication about how serious officials from Lee County and Fort Myers, Fla., are about courting the Nationals across the state to conduct spring training. According to Spring Training Online, that's the day the Nationals will meet in D.C. with representatives of Rockford Construction, a developer interested in building a mixed-use development that would have City of Palms Park as its centerpiece and also include retail and office...

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Gausman recalled from Triple-A, Chen sent to Gulf Coast League

August 28, 2013, 11:51am

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Gausman recalled from Triple-A, Chen sent to Gulf Coast League

Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Wei-Yin Chen to the GCL Orioles. Gausman, 22, is 1-2 with a 4.04 ERA (35.2IP, 16ER), nine walks and 33 strikeouts in eight games (seven starts) for the Tides. He went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA (18.0IP, 2ER), four walks and 17 strikeouts in four starts in August. In nine games (five starts) with the Orioles this season, Gausman is 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA (33.1IP, 23ER). Chen, 28, is...

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Nationals recall Ryan Mattheus, option Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A

August 27, 2013, 3:12pm

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The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Mattheus from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno to Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mattheus is 0-1 with five holds and a 6.26 ERA in 23 games with Washington this season. The 29-year-old allowed just one earned run with three strikeouts (no walks) in 5.1 innings during his five-appearance stint...

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Orioles activate Betemit from disabled list, send Flaherty to Single-A Frederick

August 27, 2013, 1:18pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list and optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Class-A Frederick. Betemit, 31, is a career .268/.334/.444 hitter in 2325 plate appearances over 10 major league seasons, including a line of .281/.349/.474 in 1757 plate appearances against right-handed pitching. He was placed on the disabled list on March 31 with a right knee ligament sprain. Betemit batted .290/.353/.339 in 17 minor league...

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Brevard County making push to retain Nationals

August 23, 2013, 3:28pm

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The decision by Osceola County commissioners to reject plans for a new $98 million spring training complex for the Nationals may have opened the door for Brevard County to retain its status as the team's Grapefruit League home. According to this story in Florida Today, Brevard County commissioner Robin Fisher says the county will go "all in" in its attempts to keep the Nationals at Space Coast Stadium for spring training. Fisher has proposed that the county make $29 million in improvements...

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What's next in the Nats' long search for a new spring home? (updated)

August 20, 2013, 4:55pm

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What's next in the Nats' long search for a new spring home? (updated)

So Kissimmee, Fla., is out as a possible spring training base for the Nationals. Where does that leave the Nats in terms of their longstanding desire to relocate spring camp to a location that offers both a new stadium and more teams closer by? For the time being, they'll stay in Viera, Space Coast Stadium and the adjacent minor league complex. Though it's not their preference, the Nationals at least have a functional facility at their disposal - at least until their lease runs out at the...

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Osceola County rejects plans for Nationals' spring training complex

August 20, 2013, 5:30am

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The Nationals won't be moving their spring training headquarters to Kissimmee, Fla. Last night, Osceola County commissioners voted 4-1 against constructing a new complex and stadium for the Nationals, who want to move their Grapefruit League operations out of Viera, Fla. Those commissioners voting against the $98 million deal said that any potential benefits from the project were outweighed by the county's investment in it. Monday's vote followed last month's 3-2 rejection of the team's...

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Nationals acquire David DeJesus from Cubs

August 19, 2013, 11:48am

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The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder David DeJesus from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named and released outfielder Roger Bernadina. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. DeJesus is a career .279 (1281-for-4587) hitter with 254 doubles, 61 triples, 86 home runs, 513 RBI, 449 walks and a .354 on-base percentage in 11 big league seasons with the Cubs, Athletics and Royals. During his career, DeJesus has...

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Orioles recall Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk

August 19, 2013, 11:37am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk. Valencia, 28, has batted .216/.256/.500 in 25 games over three stints with the Orioles this season. He has hit .286/.326/.531 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 65 games for the Tides.

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Matchbox Twenty's Kyle Cook joins MASNsports.com for special live video chat at 3:30 p.m.

August 19, 2013, 7:35am

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Matchbox Twenty's Kyle Cook joins MASNsports.com for special live video chat at 3:30 p.m.

What do you do if you're the lead guitarist of a touring rock band and you've got an off-date between stops in Mansfield, Mass., and Salisbury, Md., on a Monday in August? If you're Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty, you squeeze in a baseball game. And since Camden Yards is close to the Wicomico Civic Center, site of Tuesday's show with Goo Goo Dolls, Cook is detouring to Charm City, where he'll perform the national anthem before tonight's game and watch the Orioles battle the Tampa Bay Rays...

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Showing their heart, Orioles take on lead role for 30th annual Baltimore Heart Ball

August 19, 2013, 6:55am

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A substantial amount of heart is a key ingredient in any baseball season. Teams have to have it to withstand the rigors of a six-month marathon. Fans have to have it - in abundance - to navigate the highs and lows of any campaign. Players need it, too, so they can ride the roller coaster of streaks and slumps but still prosper. So heart is vitally important, on and off the field. In fact, it was one of the key themes to the 1955 Broadway play "Damn Yankees," and gave the musical comedy a...

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Orioles to serve as event for American Heart Association's 30th annual Baltimore Heart Ball

August 16, 2013, 11:45am

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The Orioles today announced a partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA) that features the club serving as event chair for the 30th Annual Baltimore Heart Ball, scheduled for February 1, 2014. The Orioles are the first professional sports team to lead such an effort since the AHA's founding in 1924. The Orioles and the AHA have set what would be a record-setting $810,000 fundraising goal for the Baltimore Heart Ball. Proceeds from the event benefit breakthroughs in cardiovascular...

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Orioles announce coaching staff changes

August 16, 2013, 6:08am

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The Orioles today announced that pitching coach Rick Adair has taken a personal leave of absence. Bill Castro has moved from bullpen coach to pitching coach and Scott McGregor joins the staff as bullpen coach.

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Nationals agree to terms with third baseman Anderson Franco

August 15, 2013, 7:49am

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a professional contract with international free agent third baseman Anderson Franco. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Nationals Director of International Scouting Johnny DiPuglia made the joint announcement. Franco, who was the top unsigned international free agent according to Baseball America, projects as an athletic right-handed power hitter. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder from the Dominican Republic...

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Oriole Bird meets his score-announcing cousin at Charlestown

August 14, 2013, 12:05pm

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Oriole Bird meets his score-announcing cousin at Charlestown

Remember the cute little tale from a few weeks ago about the small plush Orioles mascot that alerts residents at the Charlestown retirement community in Catonsville about whether the O's win or lose? Well, the Charlestown bird had a visit today from its larger feathered namesake who usually roosts at Camden Yards. The Oriole Bird visited Charlestown as part of the kickoff for the "Swim for Service" lap-a-thon fundrasiser today and made a point out of seeking out the small town crier who...