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The Oriole Bird among finalists for Mascot Hall of Fame

October 17, 2019, 11:48am

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The Oriole Bird among finalists for Mascot Hall of Fame

Who doesn't love The Oriole Bird? Well, if you're fond of the feathered one's antics and undying love for his namesake Orioles, you need to flex your fingers and exercise your right to vote. The Oriole Bird is one of 10 finalists for this year's voting for the Mascot Hall of Fame, and between Oct. 20-26, you can vote once a day to send him to the 2020 induction class. Really, casting a ballot for The Oriole Bird is a no-brainer. While there are some really strong nominees among the...

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K-MOTION named player development partner of Orioles

October 10, 2019, 7:55am

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(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) K-MOTION - the leader in 3D evaluations and biofeedback training solutions for coaches and athletes - announces an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles to become the organization's Player Development Partner and official 3D Motion Data Technology. With K-MOTION Baseball's precise and personalized 3D swing data, the Orioles' coaches can objectively identify opportunities for improvement in players' swings, train the exact solutions and track progress through a...

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Nationals announce 2019 awards

September 27, 2019, 1:15pm

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The Washington Nationals announced the winners of the fourth-annual end-of-season awards as voted on by members of the local media. Third baseman Anthony Rendon was voted 2019 Nationals Player of the Year, while right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg was named Pitcher of the Year. Left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle was given the 'Good Guy' Award, given to a player who is exceptionally accommodating to the media and involved in the community. The players will receive their awards from Mark...

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Nationals announce 2019 minor league awards

September 25, 2019, 11:04am

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The Washington Nationals selected the following players as their 2019 Minor League Players of the Year: * Player of the Year - Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez * Pitcher of the Year - Left-handed pitcher Tim Cate * Defensive Player of the Year - Infielder Luis GarcÃa * Baserunner of the Year - Infielder/Outfielder Cole Freeman * Seventh annual Bob Boone Award Winner - Catcher Jakson Reetz These players will be honored in a ceremony during 2020 Spring Training. Hernandez, 31, paced Washington's...

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Orioles announce 2019 award winners in player development and scouting

September 19, 2019, 11:40am

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The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2019, including infielder/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle as the club's top minor league player and right-hander Mike Baumann and right-hander Grayson Rodriguez as the club's top minor league pitchers. The award winners will interact with fans during Q&A sessions on Saturday, September 21, on the Budweiser Roof Deck starting at 5:30 p.m. They will then be honored in an on-field ceremony prior to that...

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Nationals, Levy launch food recovery program with Nourish Now

September 17, 2019, 10:33am

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The Washington Nationals and hospitality partner Levy are proud to announce a new partnership with Nourish Now, a Maryland-based food recovery non-profit. Nourish Now will receive and distribute appropriate excess food items from Nationals Park's concession stands, clubs, and suites. The comprehensive food recovery program will also include food from special events held at the ballpark throughout the year. The majority of the collected items will provide vital support to children, families,...

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Orioles announce Baseball Operations Department staff changes

September 16, 2019, 9:05am

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The Orioles have made the following Baseball Operations Department staff changes: * Matt Blood has been named Director of Player Development. He will spearhead staff recruitment, technology programs, and player development strategies throughout the minor leagues. Blood previously served as the Director of Baseball Innovation for the Texas Rangers. Kent Qualls will continue as Director of Minor League Operations. He will focus on roster management, facility operations, and contract...

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Anthony Rendon named Nationals' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

September 12, 2019, 10:21am

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Major League Baseball today announced that Anthony Rendon was named the Washington Nationals 2019 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, the most prestigious individual award for Major League players. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Every year, each MLB Club nominates a player to be...

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Chris Davis named Orioles' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

September 12, 2019, 10:16am

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Major League Baseball today announced that for the third-straight year, Chris Davis was named the Orioles' 2019 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, the most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Each club nominates one...

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Nationals select contract of Tres Barrera

September 08, 2019, 7:08am

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The Washington Nationals selected the contract of catcher Tres Barrera from Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday. Additionally, the Nationals recalled catcher Spencer Kieboom from Double-A Harrisburg and placed him on the 60-day Injured List with right elbow inflammation. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Barrera, 24, hit .249 with 23 doubles, eight homers, 46 RBI, 36 walks and 42 runs scored in 101 games with Double-A Harrisburg. He...

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Fenter dazzles with 13 strikeouts, but Delmarva offense sputters in 1-0 loss

September 06, 2019, 7:28pm

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Fenter dazzles with 13 strikeouts, but Delmarva offense sputters in 1-0 loss

SALISBURY, Md. - Single-A Delmarva manager Kyle Moore didn't worry when the Shorebirds offense was a little slow out of the gate Friday night in Game 2 of their South Atlantic League semifinal series against the Hickory Crawdads. The way Gray Fenter was dealing gave the bats ample time to adjust and wake up. "Our offense does that, has done that a lot," Moore said. "They kind of feel them out the first three innings and so we usually beat teams in the fourth, fifth and sixth. So I wasn't...

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Veteran hitting coach Radison energizes Shorebirds - and vice-versa

September 06, 2019, 1:53pm

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Veteran hitting coach Radison energizes Shorebirds - and vice-versa

SALISBURY, Md. - Beneath the third base stands at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, the sound of bat meeting ball is keeping beat with Waka Flocka Flame's epithet-rich "50K Remix." Before each swing, Dan Radison's right arm snakes around a screen, feeding a pitch to a waiting batter. Over and over, Radison simulates a low, drivable offering, and over and over, faux line drives are sprayed across an oblong cavernous chamber surrounded by a mesh screen that offers little in the way of...

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Nationals to host inaugual Battle of the Base tournament championship

September 05, 2019, 10:53am

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The Washington Nationals are excited to host the inaugural Battle of the Bases Championship softball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 14. The championship game will take place after the conclusion of the Nationals 4:05 p.m. game against the Atlanta Braves. The Battle of the Bases Championship is FREE to attend. The Battle of the Bases softball tournament served as an extension of the intramural season at each of the military bases in the National Capital Region, which featured more...

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Nationals announce roster moves

September 01, 2019, 6:40am

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The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Sunday in conjunction with expanded September rosters. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. * Returned from rehab assignment and reinstated left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle from the 10-day Injured List * Returned from rehab assignment and reinstated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the 10-day Injured List * Returned from rehab assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher...

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Nationals announce roster move

August 30, 2019, 11:04am

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The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. * Reinstated left-handed pitcher Roenis ElÃas from the 10-day Injured List * Reinstated right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland from the Paternity List * Designated left-handed pitcher Matt Grace for assignment * Optioned catcher Spencer Kieboom to Double-A Harrisburg ElÃas, 31, returns to the active roster after being placed...

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Tom Davis to receive John F. Steadman Lifetime Achievement Award from Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame

August 27, 2019, 3:38pm

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Tom Davis to receive John F. Steadman Lifetime Achievement Award from Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame

MASN broadcaster Tom Davis will receive the John F. Steadman Lifetime Achievement Award at the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame banquet on Nov. 7 at Martin's West. Davis, 71, and the late Jim Margraff, longtime football coach at Johns Hopkins University, will be honored with the award named for John F. Steadman, a longtime sports editor and columnist for the Baltimore News American and columnist for The Evening Sun and The Baltimore Sun. They will be joined at the ceremony by five new...

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Anthony Rendon named NL Player of the Week

August 26, 2019, 12:08pm

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Anthony Rendon named NL Player of the Week

Following a week in which he hit .483 (14-for-29) with three doubles, two homers, seven RBI, five walks, one stolen base and six runs scored, Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was named National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Rendon led the National League in batting average (.483), on-base percentage (.543), slugging percentage (.793) and OPS (1.336) during the week. He hit safely in all seven games, including...

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Nationals release 2020 spring training schedule

August 19, 2019, 9:48am

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The calendar hasn't even flipped to September, but Major League Baseball is already thinking ahead to spring training 2020. The Nationals' Grapefruit League schedule was released this afternoon, and includes 31 dates - 15 home games at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla., and 16 road games. Of course, since the Astros and Nationals share the same home field for spring games, some of those road games require no travel. That's the case for the spring opener, when...

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Orioles announce 2020 spring training schedule

August 19, 2019, 9:08am

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The Orioles today announced their 2020 Grapefruit League home opener will be on Sunday, February 23 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the Boston Red Sox. The Orioles will open their Spring slate one day earlier on Saturday, February 22, with a road game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. against the Atlanta Braves. The club's Grapefruit League season, which features 16 home dates, will conclude with a home game on Sunday, March 22, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pitchers and...

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Looking at Nationals' options in the ninth inning

August 18, 2019, 5:46pm

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It's hard to believe Nationals manager Davey Martinez isn't aware of the angst and frustration three simple words - "He's our closer" - cause for a fan base tired of watching ninth-inning leads frittered away. For the three weeks Sean Doolittle has been struggling to lock down games, Martinez has dug his heels in and drawn a line in the sand, holding firm that the southpaw will remain his closer because he's the best option to protect a lead with three outs to go. When Matt Williams...