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Orioles to host Father's Day Catch on the Field on June 17

May 15, 2018, 6:31am

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Fans are invited to participate in Father's Day Catch on the Field, presented by Pennington Grass Seed, on Sunday, June 17, prior to the 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Miami Marlins. Fans may purchase one of two ticket packages that include a pair of tickets for the Father's Day game and a 25-minute pregame session of catch on the field at Oriole Park. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Prostate Cancer Discovery Fund of the Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Last...

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Nationals select Mark Reynolds

May 12, 2018, 11:51am

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The Washington Nationals selected the contract of infielder Mark Reynolds from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and placed first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to May 10) with a right oblique strain. Additionally, the Nationals transferred right-handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Reynolds, 34, joins the Nationals after appearing in 10 games...

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Opposite dugout: Rays challenged to be little more than a pesky foe

May 10, 2018, 1:26pm

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Opposite dugout: Rays challenged to be little more than a pesky foe

Manager: Kevin Cash (4th year) Record: 15-19 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: CF Mallex Smith (.326/.407/.421 with 8 SB), C Wilson Ramos (.313 with 4 HR, 18 RBIs), 2B Daniel Robertson (.289), 1B C.J. Cron (7 HR, 20 RBIs), LHP Blake Snell (4-2, 2.40 ERA), RHP Alex ColomÃ© (6 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 0-2 Pitching probables: May 11: RHP Jake Faria (3-1) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (2-2), 7:05 p.m., MASN May 12: RHP Chris Archer (2-2) vs. TBA , 3:05 p.m., MASN2 May 12: TBA vs. RHP Alex Cobb...

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Opposite dugout: First-place Diamondbacks have yet to lose a series

May 10, 2018, 6:45am

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Opposite dugout: First-place Diamondbacks have yet to lose a series

Manager: Torey Lovullo (2nd season) Record: 24-12 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF A.J. Pollock (.308 with 11 HR, 32 RBIs), RF David Peralta (6 HR, 19 RBIs), SS Nick Ahmed (6 HR, 18 RBIs), RHP Matt Koch (2-0, 2.13 ERA), RHP Zack Greinke (3-2, 4.10 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (2.25 ERA, 11 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: May 10: RHP Tanner Roark (2-2) vs. RHP Zack Greinke (3-2), 9:40 p.m., MASN2 May 11: RHP Max Scherzer (6-1) vs. Matt Koch (2-0), 9:40 p.m., MASN2 May...

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Orioles, Advocates donate baseball equipment to local fan bound for Rwanda

May 08, 2018, 6:10pm

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Rwanda is a small nation in east central Africa, dominated by rainy seasons that drench mountains to the west and savannas to the east. Green bananas are a mainstay of the country's agricultural commerce, occupying more than a third of its farmland. Other exported crops include potatoes, wheat, maize and coffee. But if 11-year-old Jack Fones has his way, baseball will soon be introduced to the African country where activities like soccer, cross-country mountain biking and basketball are the...

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Orioles add Maryland's own Roseda Farm Grill to concessions offerings at Oriole Park

May 08, 2018, 2:12pm

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Beginning this homestand, the Orioles will introduce Monkton-based Roseda Black Angus Farms gourmet burgers at the new Roseda Farm Grill on Eutaw Street near Gate H. Roseda beef is a premium, award-winning gourmet product that is produced from local, all-natural, dry-aged Black Angus beef. All Roseda cattle are pasture-raised, grain-finished, and the meat contains no routine antibiotics or growth hormones, artificial color or flavoring, chemical preservatives, or other synthetic ingredients....

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Nationals reinstate Shawn Kelley

May 07, 2018, 3:27pm

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The Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Shawn Kelley from the 10-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Rafael Bautista to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Kelley, 34, returns to the Nationals after missing 12 games with a right elbow irritation. The veteran reliever appeared in one Minor League rehab game with Single-A Potomac tossing a scoreless inning with...

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Orioles invite families to enjoy expanded and enhanced Kids' Corner at Oriole Park

May 07, 2018, 1:34pm

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Beginning tomorrow, the Orioles will welcome families and children to visit an expanded and reimagined Kids' Corner located adjacent to Gate C at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The newly-designed Kids' Corner will offer enhanced entertainment for younger fans, a relaxation area for parents and guardians, and a variety of new food options exclusive to this location. The most visible enhancement to Kids' Corner is The Bird House, a new interactive treehouse activity center and jungle gym for...

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Nationals reinstate Anthony Rendon

May 05, 2018, 8:55am

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The Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated infielder Anthony Rendon from the 10-day disabled list and optioned infielder Adrian Sanchez to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rendon, 27, appeared in two Minor League rehab games with Single-A Potomac, went 5-for-8 (.625) with two doubles, one RBI, and three runs scored. Prior to his injury he hit .286 (16-for-56) with four doubles, one...

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Orioles partner with Citywide Youth Development to serve 7th Inning Sorbet at Oriole Park

May 04, 2018, 7:09am

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The Orioles today announced a new partnership with CityWide Youth Development that will bring 7th Inning Sorbet to Oriole Park at Camden Yards beginning on May 8. As part of the partnership, CityWide Youth Development will provide 15 employment opportunities at the ballpark for local youth, while 50 percent of proceeds from each sale will help renovate the organization's Economic Development Center. 7th Inning Sorbet, a product of Baltimore's own Frozen Desert Sorbet, will be available at...

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Opposite dugout: For A's, bats have produced better than arms

May 03, 2018, 3:12pm

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Opposite dugout: For A's, bats have produced better than arms

Manager: Bob Melvin (8th year) Record: 15-16 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Jed Lowrie (.346/.399/.614 qurg 8 HR, 30 RBIs), LF Khris Davis (7 HR, 23 RBIs), 3B Matt Chapman (6 HR, 15 RBIs), SS Marcus Semien (13 RBIs), RHP Trevor Cahill (1-1, 3.00 ERA), RHP Blake Treinen (5 saves, 1.2( ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-4 in 2017) Pitching probables: May 4: RHP Andrew Cashner (1-4) vs. RHP Daniel Mengden (2-3), 10:05 p.m., MASN2 May 5: RHP Kevin Gausman (2-2) vs. RHP Trevor...

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Orioles to host "Yoga at the Yard" at Oriole Park

May 03, 2018, 1:57pm

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Fans are invited to attend the first "Yoga at The Yard" at Oriole Park on Saturday, June 16, featuring a special postgame yoga session on the field following the 4:05 p.m. ET game against the Miami Marlins. A limited number of ticket packages are available for purchase, which will include a ticket to the game, along with access to the exclusive postgame yoga session, and an exclusive Orioles yoga mat. Baltimore-based nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation, an organization committed to nurturing...

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Team Marketing Report names Orioles fourth-most affordable MLB experience

May 01, 2018, 5:46am

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The Orioles have been named the fourth-most affordable Major League Baseball experience, according to Team Marketing Report (TMR). The TMR Fan Cost Index represents the cost for a family of four to attend a game based on the price of four tickets, four sodas, four hot dogs, two beers, two souvenir caps, and one parking pass. The Orioles offer among the most affordable prices in the league for several categories. TMR's previous report ranked the Orioles as the ninth-most affordable MLB...

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Nationals recall right-hander Wander Suero from Triple-A Syracuse

April 30, 2018, 11:29am

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Wander Suero from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned right-handed pitcher Austin Voth to Syracuse on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Suero, 26, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. He appeared in four games out of Triple-A Syracuse's bullpen. He did not allow an earned run in his last three outings (3.0 IP) while striking...

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Nationals Park to host Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday

April 30, 2018, 11:27am

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Ten new members of the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame will be honored during a pregame ceremony on Sunday, May 6 at Nationals Park, before the Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies. The following inductees will be honored: * Marty Aronoff - longtime statistician for MLB, NBA, NFL, and the Washington Wizards * Len Bias - All-American and two-time ACC Player of the Year for Maryland men's basketball * Peter Bondra - two-time goal scoring champion for the Washington Capitals * Steve...

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Nationals recall Austin Voth from Triple-A Syracuse

April 29, 2018, 6:57am

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Nationals recall Austin Voth from Triple-A Syracuse

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned right-handed pitcher Austin L. Adams to Syracuse on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Voth, 25, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. He is 1-0 with a 0.96 ERA in four starts for Triple-A Syracuse to start the season. In the four starts, he has tossed 18.2 IP, allowing two runs on 11 hits...

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Orioles to host "The Sandlot" Movie Night at Oriole Park

April 27, 2018, 11:01am

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In celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Sandlot, all fans in attendance will have an opportunity to watch the popular movie on the scoreboard at Oriole Park following the 4:05 p.m. ET game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, June 2. A limited number of ticket packages for The Sandlot Movie Night are available which include the opportunity to watch the movie from the Oriole Park field, as well as an exclusive Orioles/The Sandlot t-shirt. For more information, and to purchase ticket...

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Orioles to host events in support of Play Ball Weekend

April 26, 2018, 7:22am

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In celebration of Major League Baseball's annual Play Ball Weekend, the Orioles will host a variety of clinics, events, and ceremonies at Oriole Park and in the community between Friday, April 27, and Sunday, April 29, to encourage youth to "Play Ball." Orioles players will wear Play Ball t-shirts during batting practice throughout the weekend and pregame on Sunday during the Youth Baseball & Softball Day Parade presented by Maryland 529. In support of the program, the Orioles today...

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Join Gio Gonzalez, Nats teammates for Uncork for a Cause on May 3

April 25, 2018, 10:02am

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Join Gio Gonzalez, Nats teammates for Uncork for a Cause on May 3

If you've ever dreamed of sipping wine while discussing the intricacies of the curveball with Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez, mark Thursday, May 3 on your calendar and get out your checkbooks. That's the night Gonzalez will host his third annual Uncork for a Cause, when the pitcher, his teammates and special guests will gather from 6-9 p.m. at The Rooftop at F1RST Residences, a new rooftop entertainment space across from Nationals Park. The event will raise funds and awareness for The...

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Opposite dugout: Arms have positioned Diamondbacks atop NL West

April 25, 2018, 9:08am

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Opposite dugout: Arms have positioned Diamondbacks atop NL West

Manager: Torey Lovullo (2nd season) Record: 17-7 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: LF David Peralta (.317 with 3 HR, 14 RBIs), CF A.J. Pollock (5 HR, 17 RBIs), 1B Paul Goldschmidt (4 HR, 11 RBIs), LHP Patrick Corbin (4-0, 1,89 ERA), RHP Zack Godley (3-1, 3.09 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (3.00 ERA, 6 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-4 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 27: RHP Zack Godley (3-1) vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg (2-2), 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 28: LHP Patrick Corbin (4-0)...