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Nationals activate Storen, recall Leon, disable Solano; Ankiel designated for assignment

July 19, 2012, 8:18am

The Washington Nationals today returned from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Drew Storen from the 15-Day Disabled List, recalled catcher Sandy Leon from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League, placed catcher Jhonatan Solano on the 15-Day DL (retroactive to July 18) with a left oblique strain and designated outfielder Rick Ankiel for assignment. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Storen began the season on...

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July 18, 2012, 5:17am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled left-hander Zach Britton and selected the contract of right-hander Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, right-hander Miguel Socolovich has been optioned to Norfolk and infielder Robert Andino has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 16, with a left shoulder subluxation. To make room for Bergesen on the 40-man roster, infielder Nick Johnson has been transferred to the 60-day DL. Britton opened the season...

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O's place Hammel on disabled list, recall S. Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk

July 15, 2012, 8:18am

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O's place Hammel on disabled list, recall S. Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 14, with a right knee injury and recalled right-hander from Triple-A Norfolk. In 18 starts for the Orioles, Hammel is 8-6 with a 3.54 ERA (109.1IP, 43ER). Johnson, 24, was 3-6 with a 3.11 ERA (66.2IP, 23ER) in 15 games (20 starts) for the Tides. He was acquired by the Orioles with infielder Josh Bell on July 30, 2009 in exchange for left-hander George Sherrill....

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Orioles activate Teagarden from DL, select contract of Socolovich

July 14, 2012, 11:56am

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The Orioles today announced that they have activated catcher Taylor Teagarden from the 60-day disabled list and selected the contract of right-hander Miguel Socolovich from Triple-A Norfolk. To make room on the 25 and 40-man rosters, catcher Ronny Paulino has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk and left-hander Dana Eveland has been designated for assignment. Teagarden was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained back on April 4 and transferred to the 60-day DL on May 9. He batted...

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Flashback: Immortalized in bronze, Palmer's always been gold in Charm City

July 14, 2012, 7:51am

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Flashback: Immortalized in bronze, Palmer's always been gold in Charm City

Here in Charm City, we're so accustomed to Jim Palmer - his brilliant pitching over a 19-year career in Baltimore, the pancake breakfasts when he pitched, World Series victories in three decades, the high leg kick, the mischievous smile, the uncannily accurate memory, the sparring with Earl Weaver, the spot-on analysis - that it's hard to believe that there are some people who don't know who the best pitcher in Orioles history is. I'll let you chew on that for a few seconds. Yes, to some,...

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Orioles Productions Department honored for "Best Overall Video Display in Baseball"

July 13, 2012, 9:45am

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The Baltimore Orioles Productions department has been recognized by their peers in Major League Baseball as the "Best Overall Video Display In Baseball" at the annual Information Display Entertainment Association (IDEA) Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota earlier this week. This marks the second time since the award was created in 2001 that the Orioles Productions staff has received the honor (2002). Video content of all aspects of the in-game show were submitted and five finalists...

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O's option Xavier to Triple-A Norfolk

July 13, 2012, 4:38am

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The Orioles tonight announced that they have optioned outfielder Xavier Avery to Triple-A Norfolk. Avery has batted .233/.317/.356 in 24 games over three stints with Baltimore.

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Orioles activate Markakis from DL, option Mahoney

July 09, 2012, 4:56pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated outfielder Nick Markakis from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Joe Mahoney to Triple-A Norfolk. Markakis was placed on the DL for the first time in his career on June 1 (retroactive to May 30) with a right hamate bone fracture. He has batted .256/.333/.452 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in 50 games for the Orioles this season. Markakis hit .300/.417/1.000 with a double and two home runs in three rehab games with Double-A...

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Tweaking the guest blogging rotation for season's second half

July 09, 2012, 8:21am

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Tweaking the guest blogging rotation for season's second half

The second half of the 2012 season is right around the corner - Friday the 13th baseball at Camden Yards, anyone? - and that's a good time to talk about some changes to our rotation of guest bloggers. Since MASNsports.com introduced the guest blogger initiative at the start of the 2011 campaign, it's been wildly successful. We've been able to highlight the thoughts and opinions of some of the best local and regional Orioles-centric bloggers out there, and our Web traffic and comments...

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Harper replaces Stanton on NL All-Star roster

July 07, 2012, 3:58pm

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Harper replaces Stanton on NL All-Star roster

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has been named by 2012 National League All-Star manager Tony La Russa to replace Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton on the N.L.'s active roster for the 83rd All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced today. Stanton, a first-time All-Star, will be inactive for the All-Star Game due to a right knee injury. Harper entered Saturday with a .283 batting average, eight home runs, 25 RBI and 42 runs scored in his 61 games played. The...

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Orioles recall Steve Tolleson from Triple-A Norfolk

July 07, 2012, 10:53am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Steve Tolleson from Triple-A Norfolk. This is Tolleson's third stint with the O's this season (also May 9-June 12 and June 14-27). He has batted .220 (11-50) with two home runs and six RBI in 17 games for the Orioles. Tolleson has batted .291/.382/.379 with one home run and 13 RBI in 32 games with the Tides this season.

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Of all Orioles memories, magical 1987 sticks out in Sheets' mind

July 07, 2012, 8:26am

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It's not difficult to pinpoint the most memorable of the six seasons Larry Sheets spent in an Orioles uniform. Just peruse his career stats and his stellar 1987 season - when he batted .316, hit 31 homers and drove in 94 runs - stick out as a high-water mark for a guy drafted 18 picks ahead of Cal Ripken Jr. by the O's in 1978. "It was magical," Sheets, now 52, said recently after participating in the Orioles Alumni Autograph Series. "Unfortunately, I wasn't able to duplicate it after...

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Join Roberts for Brian's Baseball Bash on Aug. 12 at Dave & Buster's

July 06, 2012, 5:06am

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Join Roberts for Brian's Baseball Bash on Aug. 12 at Dave & Buster's

The sixth annual Brian's Baseball Bash, the signature fundraiser for the University of Maryland Children's Hospital hosted by Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, will be held Sunday, Aug. 12 at Dave & Buster's at Arundel Mills Mall. Admission is $200 for adults and $150 for children under 12. The ticket price includes complimentary parking, a Dave & Buster's game card, dinner, dessert, beverages and the opportunity to interact with Orioles players in attendance. The event will feature...

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Orioles option Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk

July 06, 2012, 4:15am

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The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned right-hander Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk. Arrieta is 3-9 with a 6.13 ERA (101.1IP, 69ER) in 18 starts for the Orioles this season. He lasted 3.2 innings in each of his last two starts, allowing a total of 11 earned runs in those 7.1 innings pitched.

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Storen's first rehab outing is in the books

July 05, 2012, 3:49pm

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Storen's first rehab outing is in the books

Drew Storen's latest step in his recovery from right elbow surgery was a positive one. The right-hander started tonight's game for Single-A Potomac at Pfitzner Stadium against Frederick, working a scoreless first inning. It was Storen's first game action since having a small bone fragment removed from his pitching elbow in April. The uneventful frame started when Storen got Keys leadoff man John Reuttiger to foul out to third baseman Chad Tracey (who is also on a minor league injury...

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Tale of the helmet snatchers

July 05, 2012, 1:06pm

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When Ian Desmond returns to the Nationals dugout after hitting a home run, he gets the usual handshakes and high fives. But if you watch MASN, you'll see another courtesy extended a player who returns after circling the bases or some other significant offense accomplishment. The batting helmet on a player's head doesn't stay there for long. In a sea of arms, a teammate's hands reach out and pluck the headgear. What started as a simple congratulatory maneuver has become a celebratory rite...

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Chris Tillman recalled by Orioles

July 04, 2012, 8:14am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman has gone 8-8 with a 3.63 ERA (89.1IP, 36ER), 30 walks and 92 strikeouts in 16 games (15 starts) for the Tides. He went 4-1 with a 2.51 ERA (28.2IP, 8ER) in five June starts, recording seven or more strikeouts in four of those outings. He will wear jersey number 30.

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Orioles option Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk

July 04, 2012, 4:21am

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The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned right-hander Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson was recalled from the Tides on Monday and did not appear in a game with the Orioles in his two days with the team. He was 3-5 with a 2.73 ERA (62.2IP, 19ER) in 14 games (nine starts) for the Tides.

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Brian Matusz optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by Orioles

July 01, 2012, 1:08pm

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The Orioles announced that they have optioned left-hander Brian Matusz to Triple-A Norfolk after today's game. Matusz is 5-10 with a 5.42 ERA in 16 starts this season after taking the loss in today's game (4.0IP, 7H, 5R/4ER, 3BB, 2K, 2HR). He is 0-5 with an 8.44 ERA (21.1IP, 20ER) in his last five starts.

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Hammel's All-Star aspirations now rest in fans' hands

July 01, 2012, 10:42am

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Hammel's All-Star aspirations now rest in fans' hands

Anyone who's watched the Orioles this season knows the impact that right-hander Jason Hammel has had on the team's turnaround. Now, Hammel's chances of joining three teammates - Adam Jones, Jim Johnson and Matt Wieters - in Kansas City for the July 10 All-Star Game are in the fans' hands. Hammel is one of five finalists for the Final Vote, a fan-centric competition that will name the final member of the American League squad. From now through Thursday at 4 p.m., fans can cast an online...