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Nationals acquire Dykstra from Brewers for Morgan

March 27, 2011, 8:08am

The Washington Nationals this morning acquired infielder Cutter Dykstra and cash considerations from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for center fielder Nyjer Morgan. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Dykstra ranked fourth in the Single-A Midwest League with a .416 on-base percentage and .312 batting average last season while playing for Wisconsin. The 21-year-old scored 66 runs and posted 10 doubles, five triples,...

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Orioles Team Store reopens after expansion

March 25, 2011, 12:28pm

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The Baltimore Orioles and new food, beverage, and retail partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice are proud to announce the reopening of the Orioles Team Store after completion of a project this winter to expand and enhance the team's main retail location. The Orioles Team Store, located on the first floor of the B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, has been expanded by about 200 square feet to allow for additional merchandise displays. Sportservice has also added redesigned...

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O's trim spring roster by six players

March 24, 2011, 5:23pm

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The Orioles today announced six spring training roster cuts, bringing their spring roster to 37 players. The Orioles optioned infielder Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk and assigned non-roster catcher Michel Hernandez to minor league camp. Minor league invitees left-handers Mike Ballard, Alberto Castillo and Chris George, and right-hander Chris Jakubauskas were also assigned to minor league camp. With the moves, the Orioles have 37 players in camp including 19 pitchers (five non-roster...

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Rosiario returned to Brewers, Egan rejoins Orioles

March 24, 2011, 5:21pm

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The Orioles today announced that right-hander Adrian Rosario has been returned to the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Rosario was selected by the Orioles in the Rule 5 draft in December. Rosario appeared in two spring training games for the Orioles and allowed two earned runs in two innings. Rosario will be assigned to Milwaukee's Triple-A Nashville affiliate. The Brewers returned Rule 5 draftee right-hander Pat Egan to the Orioles Thursday. Egan, who will be assigned to the Orioles'...

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Nationals cut Stammen, Flores; camp roster at 35

March 24, 2011, 10:39am

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The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Craig Stammen and catcher Jesus Flores to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals currently have 35 players in their big league camp.

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Nationals Announce 2011 NatsFest Schedule

March 23, 2011, 1:20pm

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With Opening Day nearly a week away, the Washington Nationals today announced the official schedule of events for the 2011 NatsFest, set to take place on Wednesday, March 30 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. For the first time in team history, the Nats will hold their annual fan appreciation festival the day before Opening Day. The third annual NatsFest will feature activities for fans of all ages and offer unprecedented access to Nationals players, prospects, coaches and executives. Future Nationals...

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Orioles Reach to present check for $26,000 to Miracle League of Manasota tomorrow

March 23, 2011, 12:11pm

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In an on-field ceremony prior to tomorrow's 7:05 p.m. game against the Minnesota Twins, the Orioles will present a check for $26,000 to representatives from the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity to play baseball for everyone, regardless of their ability. The money was raised through the club's OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic, held February 17 at The Founders Club in Sarasota. Orioles reliever and Sarasota resident Jim Johnson, President of...

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Orioles and Delaware North Sportservice adding more local tastes to Oriole Park at Camden Yards food lineup

March 23, 2011, 9:38am

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The Baltimore Orioles and new food, beverage and retail partner Delaware North Companies Sportservice today unveiled several new menu items that will be available in general concessions this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Sportservice chefs previewed the new items, including many celebrating the tastes of Baltimore, at a tasting held for regional media members in the B&O Warehouse at the ballpark. The new items were developed after Sportservice executives and chefs visited dozens of...

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Washington Nationals Join Civic, Community Organizations to Build Miracle Field

March 22, 2011, 7:20am

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The Washington Nationals, in association with the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation, today announced their partnership with the Miracle League of Montgomery County, the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)'s Montgomery Parks Department, and the Montgomery County Recreation Department to construct the Washington Nationals Miracle Field in Germantown, Maryland. "This...

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Nationals invite fans to opening day weekend

March 22, 2011, 6:44am

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The Washington Nationals invite fans back to Nationals Park to celebrate baseball's return to the Nation's Capital during Opening Weekend on April 2 and 3 as the team faces the Atlanta Braves. Tickets for Opening Day on March 31 at 1:05pm are in very short supply and anticipated to sell out fast. However, fans who are unable to attend the first game of 2011 will still have the opportunity to help usher in the new season of Nationals baseball. There is no better way to celebrate the start of...

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Orioles reassign Wynn Pelzer

March 21, 2011, 8:02am

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The Orioles today announced they have assigned RHP WYNN PELZER to minor league camp. With the move, the Orioles now have 40 players remaining in camp.

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Orioles trim spring roster by four

March 21, 2011, 7:59am

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The Orioles today announced four roster cuts, bringing their spring roster to 41 players. The Orioles optioned OF MATT ANGLE and INF BRANDON SNYDER to Triple-A Norfolk and sent INF RYAN ADAMS and RHP ARMANDO GABINO to minor league camp.

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Mike Bordick elected to Orioles Hall of Fame

March 21, 2011, 7:57am

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Former Orioles shortstop and current minor league instructor Mike Bordick has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame, the team announced today. Head Athletic Trainer Richie Bancells is this year's Herb Armstrong Award winner. Bordick spent six seasons with the Orioles from 1997-2002. He has the third-highest fielding percentage (.982) among shortstops with at least 1,000 games played in major league history, trailing only Omar Vizquel (.985) and Jimmy Rollins (.983). As a member of the...

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Orioles Reach food drive to be held next Sunday, March 27, at Ed Smith Stadium

March 21, 2011, 7:55am

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The Baltimore Orioles, their community outreach program, OriolesREACH, and SNN Local News 6 will partner to fight hunger in the Sarasota area with a food drive next Sunday, March 27, at Ed Smith Stadium. Fans are asked to bring non-perishable food items or a cash donation to that day's 1:05 p.m. game against the Boston Red Sox. All donations will benefit the All Faiths Food Bank of Sarasota. The first 500 fans who donate at least three canned goods or $5.00 will receive an autographed...

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Washington Nationals to honor 2011 DC Sports Hall of Fame inductees on opening day

March 21, 2011, 7:53am

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The Washington Nationals will honor the six newest members of the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame prior to the team's 2011 season opener against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 31 at Nationals Park. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the legendary sports club, whose 2011 inductees include: - James Brown, Host of CBS Sports "The NFL Today" - Dominique Dawes, Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast - Brian Mitchell, Former Washington Redskins Running Back - Willie Stewart, Former Anacostia...

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MASN hosts Orioles chat at Hightopps tonight, 6-8 p.m.

March 21, 2011, 3:27am

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The Grapefruit League is hitting its home stretch and there are still plenty of Orioles-centric topics trending in Baltimore-based baseball discussions. Why not join MASNsports.com's Steve Melewski and Jen Royle tonight at Hightopps Backstage Grille for another in our series of baseball chats. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with a roundtable discussion - with you, the fans, at the table - about the current state of the Birds. Will Zach Britton make the rotation? Will Brian Roberts and Derrek Lee be...

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Orioles and Delaware North Sportservice previewing new signature menu items

March 17, 2011, 11:35am

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The Baltimore Orioles and Delaware North Companies Sportservice will hold a food tasting of new signature menu items for media at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Representatives of the news media and blogs that focus on the Orioles or regional food tastes will have the opportunity to sample the menu items, most of which will be available to all fans in general concessions, and ask questions of Orioles and Sportservice representatives. Scheduled to attend are...

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Nationals trim Spring Training roster to 38

March 17, 2011, 11:33am

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The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Cole Kimball, first baseman Chris Marrero and outfielder Corey Brown to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and re-assigned catcher Derek Norris to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals currently have 38 players in their big league camp.

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Guest bloggers expand reach of Orioles Buzz

March 15, 2011, 6:33am

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The start of a new baseball season brings some changes at Orioles Buzz. Beginning the first full week of the 2011 campaign, there will be some new names, viewpoints and voices associated with MASNsports.com's blog dedicated to all things Birdland. Beginning April 4, Orioles Buzz will feature guest bloggers every weekday. MASNsports.com recognizes that the blogosphere contains all sorts of opinions on the O's, and bloggers following the orange and black are a particularly hearty breed of fan....

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Nats "Power Pack" deal now available for 2011

March 14, 2011, 4:39pm

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Nats "Power Pack" deal now available for 2011

The Washington Nationals today announced the new Power Pack all-inclusive season ticket deal, a new option that gives fans the opportunity to purchase one game ticket, one combo meal and one parking pass all season-long for one low price. Worth more than $50 in total value per game, full season plans start as low as $25 per seat, which saves up to 50 percent off the face value of the entire package. Fans can choose between three affordable packages in the following seating locations: ...