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Keys' doomsday promotion up for 2012 MiLBY Award

October 18, 2012, 10:42am

Orioles

Keys' doomsday promotion up for 2012 MiLBY Award

The most memorable minor league game I attended in 2012 was Dylan Bundy's Single-A debut for the Frederick Keys at Harry Grove Stadium. In the many times I've trekked to Frederick, I've never seen the park that packed, experienced the buzz surrounding one player or parked as far away as I did the evening of May 26. No one in the standing room-only crowd dreamed that Bundy would wind up pitching for the Orioles in a pennant race; they just wanted to see if the 2011 first-round draft pick...

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Examining birthday boy Bryce Harper's impressive teen numbers

October 16, 2012, 8:47am

Nationals

Examining birthday boy Bryce Harper's impressive teen numbers

Happy 20th birthday, Bryce Harper! Now that the purveyor of the darkened faux-hawk is no longer a teenager, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on just what he accomplished during his rookie season with the Nationals. Harper's 2012 statistical line is indisputably impressive: His 139 games produced a .270 average, 98 runs scored, 26 doubles, nine triples, 22 home runs, 59 RBIs, 56 walks, 18 stolen bases, an on-base percentage of .340, a slugging percentage of .477 and an OPS of...

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First the collapse, then the disbelief and disappointment

October 12, 2012, 10:38pm

Nationals

First the collapse, then the disbelief and disappointment

As the St. Louis Cardinals celebrated the most improbable of comebacks in the Nationals Park infield, outfielder Jayson Werth knelt on the top step of the home dugout, his head bent in a cross between disappointment and disbelief. Behind him, stunned fans watched a celebration they never expected to see unfold, their plans to whoop it up after reaching the National League Division Series short-circuited. For the seconds immediately following the Cardinals' 9-7 win over the Nationals early...

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What they're saying about ALDS Game 4

October 12, 2012, 8:14am

Orioles

The Orioles and Yankees are headed to a decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series on the heels of a 13-inning 2-1 win by the Birds on Thursday night in the Bronx. Here's a round-up of what local, national and out-of-town media are saying about Game 4 and what lies ahead tonight. * Albert Chen of SI.com says what fans in Baltimore have known for weeks and months: Orioles magic is still alive. * Newsday's David Lennon writes about how Yankees skipper Joe Girardi coped privately...

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With Game 4 walk-off, Nats finally gave hungry crowd a moment to savor

October 11, 2012, 6:15pm

Nationals

With Game 4 walk-off, Nats finally gave hungry crowd a moment to savor

The Nationals, who didn't give the home fans much to cheer about in a Game 3 loss in the best-of-five National League Division Series on Wednesday, more than made up for that Thursday night. The crowd was smaller - only 44,392, just the third-largest in Nationals Park history - but it finally got a chance to erupt when Jayson Werth hit a walk-off homer into the Cardinals' bullpen in left field for a 2-1 Nationals victory. Werth noticed a distinct difference in the stands Wednesday afternoon...

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With game on the line, Desmond's practice drill makes perfect grab

October 11, 2012, 4:47pm

Nationals

With game on the line, Desmond's practice drill makes perfect grab

Before each game, Ian Desmond goes through a pregame drill that's part intense practice, part comfortable ritual. He grabs batting practice pitcher Julian Martinez, renowned as the best fungo hitter among the Nationals' field staff, and gets him to slap short pop flies to shallow left field. Just past third base. Along the left field line. To the no-man's land beyond shortstop and not quite into the beginning of left-center that's hard for anyone to cover. "I practice it every day,"...

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Carpenter, Cards' barrage quickly turned record crowd into a non-factor

October 10, 2012, 2:23pm

Nationals

Carpenter, Cards' barrage quickly turned record crowd into a non-factor

Nationals Park was packed, fans were five deep in some standing room sections and frenzied towel-waving rooters were announcing their presence with authority. Then, in the span of a couple of innings, the fervent enthusiasm was sucked right out of South Capitol Street, leaving a Nationals Park-record crowd of 45,017 mostly disappointed, dazed and silent in what became an 8-0 defeat in the pivotal third game of a best-of-five National League Divison Series. Before they could even get into the...

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Tickets for potential NLCS games go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m.

October 10, 2012, 3:17am

Nationals

Tickets for potential NLCS games go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m.

The Washington Nationals announced today that tickets for potential National League Championship Series (NLCS) games at Nationals Park, including a limited number of Standing Room Only tickets, will go on sale to the general public Wednesday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m. ET. A maximum of two tickets for each game may only be purchased online at nationals.com/postseason or by calling 888.632.NATS(6287) on a first come, first served basis. In addition, a limited number of Standing Room Only tickets...

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MASN to air 11 Georgetown men's basketball games in 2012-13

October 08, 2012, 9:55am

WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University men's basketball team will have 11 games carried on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), with five non-league games and six BIG EAST Conference games airing on the official network for the Hoyas. Highlighted conference games that will air on MASN include the BIG EAST opener at Marquette on Saturday, Jan. 5 (2 p.m.). Other games include home contests against Providence on Wednesday, Jan. 16 (7 pm.), against Seton Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 30 (7 p.m.)...

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Orioles announce roster for American League Division Series

October 07, 2012, 10:44am

Orioles

The Orioles have announced their roster for the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. INFIELDERS/OUTFIELDERS/DH (11) Robert Andino INF Endy Chavez OF Chris Davis RF Ryan Flaherty INF Lew Ford OF JJ Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Nate McLouth OF Mark Reynolds 1B Jim Thome DH CATCHERS (2) Taylor Teagarden CA Matt Wieters CA PITCHERS (12) Luis Ayala RHP Wei-Yin Chen LHP Miguel Gonzalez RHP Jason Hammel RHP Tommy Hunter RHP Jim Johnson RHP Brian Matusz...

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Nationals announce 25-man roster for National League Division Series

October 07, 2012, 7:13am

Nationals

The Washington Nationals today announced their 25-man roster for the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Manager Davey Johnson's roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders: Pitchers (12 - 5 LHP/7 RHP) LHP Sean Burnett LHP Ross Detwiler LHP Gio Gonzalez LHP Michael Gonzalez LHP Tom Gorzelanny RHP Tyler Clippard RHP...

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Nationals playoff viewing party at Fairgrounds moved to Monday at 4:30 p.m.

October 05, 2012, 8:01am

Nationals

Maybe you can't watch the first playoff game in Nationals history from your favorite spot in Nationals Park. But you can still watch the historic game Sunday afternoon, and not be far away from the home team's home park. Join MASN on Sunday for its official viewing party, which will be held at Fairgrounds, right across from Nationals Park's center field gates. The fun begins at 3 p.m., just a few minutes before first pitch, at 25 M St., SE (at Half Street) Fairgrounds will be the perfect...

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Join MASN for O's viewing party at Frank and Nic's West End Grille on Friday night

October 04, 2012, 11:07am

Orioles

Join MASN for O's viewing party at Frank and Nic's West End Grille on Friday night

So you're not jetting to Texas to see the Orioles battle the Rangers in Friday's wild card game? And you still want to root on the O's with like-minded fans clad in orange and black? No problem. We've got you covered. When the Oriole magic continues in Arlington, Texas, MASN is inviting you to join us at Frank and Nics West End Grille for a viewing party for Friday's wild card game. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. - more than two hours before first pitch - at Frank and Nic's, which is...

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MASN getting geared up for O's in postseason (updated)

October 02, 2012, 1:10pm

Orioles

MASN getting geared up for O's in postseason (updated)

Seems like only yesterday that Roch Kubatko was bringing class in "School of Roch" to order in Sarasota. But that was more than seven months ago, and a lot has happened in the interim - not the least of which is the fact that the Orioles will make their first appearance in the postseason since 1997. Now, how they'll do that remains to be seen, since the season's not yet over. The O's could win out in St. Pete against the Rays and hope the Yankees lose their final game at home against...

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Orioles announce potential tiebreaker ticket sale

October 01, 2012, 10:33am

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that tickets for a possible tiebreaker game to be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, October 4 will go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, October 2, exclusively online at www.orioles.com. Full and 29-game Season Plan Holders who paid their postseason invoice have already received tiebreaker tickets along with their postseason tickets and will be charged only if a tiebreaker is played. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. until noon, 13-game Plan Holders will receive...

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Standing Room Only tickets available day of game for potential 2012 tiebreaker, Wild Card, & NL Division Series games

September 27, 2012, 11:57am

Nationals

Standing Room Only tickets available day of game for potential 2012 tiebreaker, Wild Card, & NL Division Series games

As previously announced, the Washington Nationals will sell a limited number of Standing Room Only tickets the day of each postseason game, subject to availability. Standing Room Only tickets for the Tiebreaker, Wild Card and National League Division Series can be purchased for $30 each at the Nationals Park Box Office, located at the Center Field Gate, once the Box Office opens on the day of each game. Standing Room Only tickets will be limited to two per person. On game days, the Nationals...

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Orioles announce 2012 award winners for player development, scouting

September 25, 2012, 10:40am

Orioles

The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2012, including outfielder LJ Hoes as the club's top minor league player and right-hander Dylan Bundy as the club's top minor league pitcher. The winners will be honored before tonight's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hoes, the Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year, hit a combined .287 with five home runs and 54 runs batted in for Norfolk and Bowie. He also had a .372 on-base...

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Flashback: Imagine Brooks Robinson trying to go unnoticed in Baltimore

September 25, 2012, 10:30am

Orioles

Flashback: Imagine Brooks Robinson trying to go unnoticed in Baltimore

What can be said, written or thought about Brooks Robinson that hasn't already been said, written or thought? Simply put, he's Mr. Oriole, the enduring face of the franchise when the O's finally weaved themselves into the tapestry that is Baltimore, right beside steamed crabs, marble stoops and painted screen doors. If you don't have a Brooks Robinson autograph, that means you've probably never tried. As a kid, I remember thinking how cool it was for the best third baseman of all time to...

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Orioles activate Thome, Patton from disabled list

September 21, 2012, 11:26am

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated designated hitter and left-hander Troy Patton from the 15-day disabled list. Thome was placed on the DL on July 31 (retroactive to July 28) with a herniated disc in his neck. He has batted .261/.354/.391 in 18 games for the Orioles after being acquired from Philadelphia on June 30. Thome was batting .316/.409/.526 in his last 10 games before going on the DL. Patton was placed on the DL on August 14 (retroactive to August 13) with a right...

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O's slate series of "BUCKle Up!" rallies

September 19, 2012, 3:48pm

Orioles

O's slate series of "BUCKle Up!" rallies

You say you've caught pennant fever? You say you want to get together with like-minded, orange-crazy Orioles fans? You say you need to root loudly for your favorite team, even outside of Camden Yards? Well, the O's have you covered. Beginning Friday, Sept. 21 and continuing through Oct. 2, the Orioles will hold a series of "BUCKle Up!" rallies around town designed to generate maximum excitement surrounding the O's playoff push. A "BUCKle Up" street team will travel throughout...