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Nationals announce finalists in "Tribute for Heroes" campaign

June 11, 2013, 10:31am

Major League Baseball and People magazine today announced the 90 finalists (three per MLB Club) for the "Tribute for Heroes" campaign, a national initiative that recognizes veterans and military service members and builds upon MLB and People magazine's commitment to honoring our country's heroes. The Washington Nationals are proud to announce the three finalists selected to represent the team: John Belcher, Lori Kelly and Julie Weckerlein. Fans are encouraged to visit...

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Technical difficulties in St. Pete

June 09, 2013, 9:21am

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Because of a major electrical malfunction in the production truck at Tropicana Field at St. Peterburg, Fla., you might notice a few changes on today's Orioles-Rays broadcast on MASN. While we're working to correct the problem, it's possible we may start today's game by utilizing the FOX feed from SunSports, the Rays network. That means you'll be seeing game coverage with Rays-related graphics on-screen. We're endeavoring to get our broadcast team of play-by-play man Jim Hunter and color...

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Nats grab second-generation hopeful, take shot on former first-rounder

June 08, 2013, 4:50pm

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Nats grab second-generation hopeful, take shot on former first-rounder

The Nationals have completed the First-Year Player draft, making their final seven picks (click here and here to get a rundown of today's previous draft action from MASNsports.com's Byron Kerr). At this point, most clubs are doing some serious prospecting on guy who may or may not pan out, but the Nationals came up with a couple of interesting names in the draft's later rounds. They took left-hander Jake Walsh out of Missouri with thir 34th-round pick, then followed up in the 35th with...

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Nationals conclude 2013 First-Year Player Draft

June 08, 2013, 4:17pm

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The Washington Nationals today selected 30 players on the third day of Major League Baseball's 2013 First-Year Player Draft. 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 the joint announcement. Over the three-day Draft, the Nationals selected a total of 39 players: 14 right-handed pitchers, eight left-handed...

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Gate times announced for Twins-Natonals make-up game

June 08, 2013, 11:07am

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Gate times announced for Twins-Natonals make-up game

The Nationals will play a split doubleheader against the Twins on Sunday, June 9 with the rescheduled game beginning at 7:05 p.m. Gates for the 7:05 p.m. game will open 1.5 hours after the last out of the 1:35 p.m. game or 6:00 p.m., whichever is later. For more information on exchanging tickets purchased through nationals.com or the Nationals telephone charge line, please call 202.675.NATS(6287). On gamedays, the Nationals Park Box Office is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 30...

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About Sunday night's game ... (updated)

June 08, 2013, 9:52am

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Because of Friday night's rainout - thanks, Tropical Storm Andrea - the Twins and Nationals will play a split doubleheader Sunday. You can check out the particulars here, including the times of the games and ticket exchange policies. Now if you're not heading to the (hopefully) sunny shores of the Anacostia on Sunday evening, you'll probably be watching the game on MASN. Because the network wasn't given permission to broadcast the game until Friday evening - long after most television...

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Nationals acquire left-hander Robertson off waivers from Twins

June 07, 2013, 10:04am

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The Nationals today acquired left-hander Tyler Robertson off waivers from the Twins. The 25-year-old is 2-2 with 6 holds and a 5.54 ERA in 42 career relief apps ('12-13). Robertson has posted a .200 BAA vs. lefthanded batters during his career. He is the son of Nationals Special Assistant to the GM Jay Robertson. Robertson will be optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

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Tonight's Twins-Nationals game rained out, split doubleheader scheduled Sunday

June 07, 2013, 8:38am

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Tonight's Nationals-Twins game scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., has been postponed due to inclement weather. The team will play a split doubleheader Sunday, June 9 with tonight's make-up game beginning at 7:05 p.m.* The two games against the Twins on June 9 will require separate admission. Fans with game tickets to tonight's postponed contest may use their original tickets for the 7:05 p.m. make-up game on June 9. Those unable to attend the 7:05 p.m....

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Videos of Hunter Harvey, Josh Hart, Chance Sisco

June 07, 2013, 5:55am

Orioles

Videos of Hunter Harvey, Josh Hart, Chance Sisco

The first two rounds of the First-Year Player Draft (which, by baseball verbiage, is officially called the Rule 4 draft) are in the books. The Orioles went prospecting for young talent, choosing three high school players - right-hander Hunter Harvey in the first round with the 22nd overall pick, center fielder Josh Hart in Round A of the competitive balance draft with the 37th overall pick and catcher Chance Sisco with the 61st overall choice in the second round. MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko...

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Orioles announce series of Vote Orange rallies

June 05, 2013, 9:18am

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Following a tremendous result in MLB's initial All-Star Game ballot update that featured seven Orioles as early voting leaders, the Orioles have announced a series of Vote Orange rallies aimed to further boost the efforts of the Vote Orange Campaign launched in April. The Vote Orange Street Team will travel throughout Birdland for the rest of the month, including appearances at the Orioles Fan Zone, presented by Downtown Partnership, at the corner of Pratt and Light Streets on June 10 and at...

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Seven Orioles among early voting leaders for 2013 All-Star Game

June 03, 2013, 12:11pm

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This afternoon, Major League Baseball announced the first balloting update for the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field in New York. Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and outfielder Adam Jones are currently in line to start the game at their respective positions. Additionally, this afternoon Davis was named the A.L. Player of the Week for the week ending June 2, when he batted .481 (13-27) with a double, four home runs, six RBI and 10 runs scored. The award is the third of Davis' career (also...

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Nats seeking to end Space Coast Stadium lease in 2014 (shared site in Kissimmee?)

May 31, 2013, 6:49am

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Nats seeking to end Space Coast Stadium lease in 2014 (shared site in Kissimmee?)

Another sign that the Nationals will surely move out of Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla., in the near future comes today courtesy of Florida Toady, the daily newspaper serving Brevard County (with a tip of the ol' ballcap to Federal Baseball). According to the paper, the Nationals have informed Brevard County commissioners of their intention to exit the facility as early as November 2014. The team's lease on Space Coast Stadium runs through 2017, but the Nationals can break the agreement...

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Orioles expand RBI program with addition of youth and softball divisons

May 30, 2013, 9:39am

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Each summer, hundreds of Baltimore youth have the chance to play baseball through the Orioles' Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program. Starting this year, 150 more young athletes will enjoy this opportunity through the addition of a six-team Youth Division for boys ages 10-12 and a four-team Softball Division for girls ages 13-17. In total, 450 Baltimore City youth representing 26 different RBI teams in four divisions (Youth, Junior, Senior and Softball) will play games at fields...

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Nationals react to death of Dr. Lewis Yocum

May 28, 2013, 2:05pm

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News that noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lewis Yocum died Saturday of cancer was greeted by sadness in the Nationals clubhouse before Tuesday night's game against the Orioles. Dr. Yocum had performed Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on Nats pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Jordan Zimmerman, consulted last winter on second baseman Danny Espinosa's shoulder injury and was a presence in the Los Angeles Angels clubhouse when right-hander Dan Haren pitched in Anaheim. "He's been unbelievable...

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Espinosa hoping to return Wednesday from broken wrist (8:25 p.m. start expected)

May 28, 2013, 1:21pm

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Espinosa hoping to return Wednesday from broken wrist (8:25 p.m. start expected)

Second baseman Danny Espinosa, who has not played since May 22 while rehabilitating what was discovered to be a broken right wrist, took batting practice and participated in fielding drills before Tuesday's game against the Orioles. If all goes well, and he experiences no setbacks, Espinosa expects to be cleared to play Wednesday when the interleague series moves to Baltimore for two games. "It's calmed down, it feels good," he said before taking BP. "I think the doctor will be here in a...

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Orioles-Nationals lineups for Tuesday

May 28, 2013, 11:27am

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Right-hander Nathan Karns takes the hill for his first major league start tonight. Here is the Nationals lineup for tonight's 7:05 p.m. game against the Orioles, who send rookie right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound for his second major league start. For the Orioles LF Nate McLouth 3B Manny Machado RF Nick Markakis CF Adam Jones 1B Chris Davis C Matt Wieters SS J.J. Hardy 2B Yamaico Navarro P Kevin Gausman For the Nationals CF Denard Span 2B Steve Lombardozzi 3B Ryan Zimmerman 1B...

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O's announce 2013 military appreciation efforts

May 23, 2013, 8:13am

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O's announce 2013 military appreciation efforts

With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, the Orioles are proud to announce their efforts to honor members of our armed forces. The club is fortunate to be surrounded by dedicated military personnel throughout the region, and grateful for all of those who risk their lives each day for our country. Again this season, the club is offering a variety of season-long programs and special days that offer support for and recognition of military members and their families. ORIOLES MILITARY APPRECIATION...

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Orioles recall Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk

May 19, 2013, 8:03am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder/outfielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk. Valencia, 28, is batting .306/.339/.600 with 14 doubles, 11 home runs and 35 RBI in 40 games for the Tides this season, including seven home runs in his last 10 games and a line of .324/.381/.838 with six home runs in 37 at-bats against left-handed pitching. He has hit .316/.359/.472 in 326 plate appearances against southpaws in his major league career. Valencia batted...

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Some movement on the Nationals' long quest for a new spring training home?

May 15, 2013, 10:01am

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It's been a while since we've gotten a whiff of news about the Nationals' pursuit of a new spring training home. Depending on how you view the machinations, the saga has either plot twists befitting a taut mystery or all the kind of awkward exchange you felt when asking a date to the middle school dance. But there's new news, courtesy of this story in The News-Press of Fort Myers, one of the possible Sunshine State destinations for the Nationals. (a tip of the 'ol ballcap to @misschatter...

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O's option Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk

April 29, 2013, 9:39pm

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O's option Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned catcher Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk. Exposito, 26, did not appear for the Orioles in two games since being recalled on Sunday. He has played in 16 games for the Tides this season, batting .218/.254/.273 in 59 plate appearances. A corresponding roster move will be made tomorrow.