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Ramos returns for finale vs. Brewers

July 04, 2013, 5:53am

Wilson Ramos has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and will catch rookie Taylor Jordan for today's 11:05 a.m. finale of a four-game series against the Brewers at Nationals Park. Ramos has been out since May 15 with a left hamstring strain, an injury which has twice landed him on the DL this season. Today's lineup sees shortstop Ian Desmond move into the second spot in the order, with right fielder Jayson Werth dropped to the six-hole. The Nationals will don patriotic...

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Gametime for Sept. 7 White Sox-O's game moved to 1 p.m. for national TV

July 03, 2013, 10:43am

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Gametime for Sept. 7 White Sox-O's game moved to 1 p.m. for national TV

Major League Baseball and the Orioles today announced that the start time for the Saturday, September 7 game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park has been moved from 7:05 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. The change in time is due to the selection of the game for exclusive television broadcast by FOX. Eutaw Street gates will open at 11:00 a.m., with the rest of the ballpark opening at 11:30 a.m., on September 7.

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Orioles acquire Feldman, Clevenger from Cubs for Arrieta, Strop and international bonus money

July 02, 2013, 9:51am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-hander Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handers Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop and International Signing Bonus Slots 3 and 4. Clevenger has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, outfielder Nolan Reimold has been activated from the 15-day disabled list. Feldman, 30, is 7-6 with a 3.46 ERA (91.0IP, 35ER) and nine Quality Starts in 15 outings for the Cubs this season, including...

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O's reinstate Roberts from 60-day DL, Jurrjens designated for assignment

June 30, 2013, 11:57am

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O's reinstate Roberts from 60-day DL, Jurrjens designated for assignment

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated 2B BRIAN ROBERTS from the 60-day disabled list and designated RHP JAIR JURRJENS for assignment off of the 25-man roster. Roberts, 35, was originally placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 5 with a right hamstring strain. He was 5-for-12 with a double, run scored, RBI and stolen base in the first three games of the season. Jurrjens, 27, pitched 2.1 scoreless innings for the Orioles last night. He made one other appearance for the...

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Orioles acquire outfielder Eric Thames from Seattle

June 30, 2013, 8:52am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired OF ERIC THAMES from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league INF TY KELLY, and have optioned Thames to Triple-A Norfolk. Thames, 26, has appeared in 181 major league games for the Blue Jays and Mariners, batting .250/.296/.431 with 21 home runs and 62 RBI. In 57 games with Triple-A Tacoma in 2013, Thames (pronounced THAY-mes) batted .295/.382/.479 with seven home runs and 33 RBI. Thames is currently on the disabled list with a...

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Harper's rehab moving to Double-A tonight, nine innings possible

June 27, 2013, 6:38am

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Harper's rehab moving to Double-A tonight, nine innings possible

If you believe what you read on Twitter, the high Single-A Potomac phase of Bryce Harper's minor league injury rehabilitation assignment is done. The Double-A Bowie Baysox, an affiliate of the Orioles, have tweeted that Harper will continue his recovery from left knee bursitis by playing for the Harrisburg Senators tonight and Saturday at Prince George's Stadium. Want to see Harper for yourself? Just follow the handy link for tickets. Nationals star Bryce Harper is scheduled to play in...

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Neil Diamond to debut new single July 4 at Nationals Park

June 26, 2013, 7:00am

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The Washington Nationals are proud to announce that legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond will perform his latest single "Freedom Song (They'll Never Take Us Down)" during the Nationals-Brewers game on Thursday, July 4 at Nationals Park. It will mark the first time Diamond performs this song live, which he was inspired to write in the wake of this past April's Boston Marathon bombings and a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. "I, like so many other Americans, felt...

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Orioles, Sarasota Tomorrow Next announce leadership investment to better Sarasota region

June 25, 2013, 10:13am

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Seeds planted by The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce blossomed into a success-making return on investment for the community today, thanks to the Baltimore Orioles. In a generous investment to help secure a more prosperous future for greater Sarasota, the Baltimore Orioles organization has pledged $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow Next, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's regional economic and community development initiative. The announcement came at a press conference at Ed Smith...

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Nationals place Haren on DL, recall Moore from Syracuse

June 25, 2013, 7:24am

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The Washington Nationals recalled first baseman/outfielder Tyler Moore from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed right-handed pitcher Dan Haren on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to Sunday, with right shoulder inflammation. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Moore is batting .158 with five doubles, two home runs, 13 RBI, six walks and seven runs scored in 38 games this season with the...

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Nationals DL Haren, recall Moore from Triple-A Syracuse

June 25, 2013, 7:22am

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Tyler Moore's stay at Triple-A Syracuse didn't last long. The Nationals placed right-hander Dan Haren on the 15-day disabled list this morning and filled his roster spot by recalling Moore, the first baseman/outfielder who was sent to Syracuse on June 10. The move on Haren, who is battling right shoulder inflammation, is retroactive to Sunday, the day after his most recent start in a disappointing season. Signed to a one-year, $13 million free agent deal in the offseason, Haren is 4-9 with...

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Thirty-four years ago tonight, Orioles Magic was born

June 22, 2013, 9:33am

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Today marks a significant anniversary in Birdland. Thirty-four years ago, on June 22, 1979, Orioles Magic was born. That's the night that third baseman Doug DeCinces crushed a game-winning two-run homer - back in the day, we didn't call them walk-offs - in the ninth inning off the Tigers' Dave Tobik for a thrilling 6-5 victory before 35,456 at Memorial Stadium. Here is Bill O'Donnell's call of the decisive blast, with additional commentary by Chuck Thompson and Charley Eckman. Years...

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The other Ruth's Cafe

June 21, 2013, 8:54am

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Anyone who's ever taken the Camden Yards tour knows this little nugget of Babe Ruth trivia: A cafe owned by the Babe's father, called Ruth's Cafe, operated on West Conway Street, roughly where Adam Jones currently patrols center field during home games. But did you know there was another Ruth's Cafe, also run by the Sultan of Swat's father and reportedly bought and paid for with the Bambino's winner's share from the 1915 World Series? The building still exists, and alcohol is still...

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Nationals sign three more draft picks

June 21, 2013, 7:40am

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with three additional players selected in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft: right-handed pitcher Nicholas Pivetta (fourth round), right-handed pitcher John Simms (11th round) and right-handed pitcher Andrew Cooper (12th round). Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Player Personnel Roy Clark and Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline made...

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Gulf Coast League Orioles open 2013 season Saturday in Sarasota

June 17, 2013, 11:40am

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The Orioles Gulf Coast League (GCL) team will play its first home game of the 2013 season at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. vs. the GCL Rays. The GCL, which includes 14 teams in Florida, gives recently drafted or signed players their first experience in professional baseball. The Orioles GCL home games, which run through August, are open to the public at no cost. Parking also is free and located in the east lot. Game times and location are subject to change...

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Nationals agree to terms with 22 players taken in draft

June 17, 2013, 8:21am

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with 22 players selected in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft: right-handed pitcher Jacob Johansen (second round), third baseman Drew Ward (third round), right-handed pitcher Austin Voth (fifth round), third baseman/catcher Cody Gunter (sixth round), first baseman Jimmy Yezzo (seventh round), left-handed pitcher David Napoli (eighth round), right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce (ninth round), shortstop Brennan Middleton (10th round), shortstop David...

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Strasburg departs after five innings of one-hit ball (Nats lose 2-0)

June 16, 2013, 10:00am

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Strasburg departs after five innings of one-hit ball (Nats lose 2-0)

That lat strain that sent Stephen Strasburg to the disabled list seems a distant memory. Through three innings at Progressive Field, the Nationals right-hander has yet to allow a hit, walked two and struck out two in a scoreless tie. Strasburg has thrown 47 pitches, but has only 25 strikes - an unusually high rate of balls for the power pitcher. He's got five outs on ground balls. Now the Nationals have to generate some offense. They had Anthony Rendon on second in the first on a one-out...

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Gonzalez holding form against Tribe (Indians walk off with 2-1 win)

June 14, 2013, 4:22pm

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Gonzalez holding form against Tribe (Indians walk off with 2-1 win)

Gio Gonzalez is very familiar with the Indians after pitching the first four seasons of his career in the American League. In fact, the Tribe is a favorite opponent of the lefty. He really likes pitching at Progressive Field. His all-time mark of 5-0 with an 0.72 ERA against Cleveland includes a 4-0 record and 0.68 ERA on the shores of the Cuyahoga River. That's not just good, that's domination. Gonzalez is through four innings of Friday's interleague start against the Indians, and so far...

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OriolesREACH, Adam Jones make $75,000 donation to Brooklyn O'Malley Boys and Girls Club

June 13, 2013, 10:25am

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Hundreds of youth from the Brooklyn O'Malley Boys and Girls Club and members of their community will have access to the latest technology thanks to a $75,000 donation from OriolesREACH and Boys and Girls Club alumnus ADAM JONES designated to renovate and expand a Technology and Learning Center within the Club's facility at 3560 3rd Street. When complete, the renovation will enhance the Club's ability to provide educational support, computer skill development and career enrichment, college...

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Nationals reinstate Detwiler from DL, option Davis to Triple-A

June 13, 2013, 9:34am

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The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned right-handed pitcher Erik Davis to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Detwiler, who missed the last 24 games with a right back muscle strain, is 2-4 with a 2.76 ERA in eight starts this season with Washington. The 27-year-old held...

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Space Coast Stadium beer vendor - yes, that one - coming north

June 12, 2013, 6:43pm

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Space Coast Stadium beer vendor - yes, that one - coming north

You might not know Vincent Rainey's name, but you know him - well, you know him if you've ever watched a spring training game on MASN, caught a broadcast on the radio or taken in a Grapefruit League contest at Space Coast Stadium. He's the beer guy with the phrase and unique delivery that pays dividends. In the middle of an inning, you'll hear him - above the din of the crowd, the chatter on the field, the fire engines screaming from the nearby station. "Ice ... cold ... beer," he...