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Nats awaiting results after Ross undergoes MRI arthrogram

July 14, 2017, 2:10pm

CINCINNATI - Right-hander Joe Ross, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow sprain on Friday afternoon, has undergone an enhanced diagnostic procedure called an MRI arthrogram, where dye is injected into the joint to determine the severity of an injury. News that Ross, who left Sunday's start after 3 1/3 innings with what was termed triceps tenderness, has a sprained elbow ligament could be a signal that the Nationals are preparing to be without him in the rotation for an...

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Nationals release veteran closer Francisco RodrÃguez

July 14, 2017, 9:44am

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CINCINNATI - The Nationals' search for a dependable ninth-inning arm continues. It won't be veteran closer Francisco RodrÃguez, who was released this afternoon by the Nationals after five minor league outings. RodrÃguez was signed June 27 to a minor league contract, but allowed five runs (one earned) in five innings over five appearances (one start) for low Single-A Hagerstown, high Single-A Potomac and Double-A Harrisburg. He walked three and struck out two, posting a 1.40 WHIP and a...

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Game 89 lineups: Nats at Reds (Ross heads to DL)

July 13, 2017, 10:29am

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Game 89 lineups: Nats at Reds (Ross heads to DL)

CINCINNATI - The Nationals open the second half tonight with the first of four games against the Reds at Great American Ball Park in the second 2017 meeting between the teams. The Nationals have gone 38-42 against the Reds since moving from Montreal to D.C. before the 2005 campaign, and haven't won a season series against them since 2011, when they went 4-2. Since then, they're 16-17 against the Reds. Last season, Washington won two of three games on the shores of the Ohio River and dropped...

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Scherzer chosen to start for NL in All-Star Game (with NL lineup)

July 10, 2017, 10:47am

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Scherzer chosen to start for NL in All-Star Game (with NL lineup)

To no one's surprise, Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer was this afternoon named as the starting pitcher for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game in Miami. NL manager Joe Maddon of the Cubs made the announcement Monday afternoon in a press conference televised live on MLB Network. Maddon said he'd have chosen Scherzer over Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw even if Kershaw hadn't taken himself out of the running for the assignment by pitching a complete game in a 5-2 win...

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Resilient Nats fight back to take opener in 3-2 walk-off over Mets

July 03, 2017, 6:43pm

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Resilient Nats fight back to take opener in 3-2 walk-off over Mets

When the ball hit off his bat, Ryan Raburn was hoping for the best. But he honestly wasn't sure whether he'd won the game for the Nationals or come up short with a flyout to left that would take the contest to the 10th inning. "I was watching the umpire," Raburn said of his walk-off single off Fernando Salas in the ninth inning that provided the Nationals a 3-2 victory over the Mets on Monday night. "I seen him (signal) safe. I was hoping it stayed that way, then I seen them talking, so I...

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Baker on juggling days off against desire to win (Nats win 3-2)

July 03, 2017, 1:26pm

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Baker on juggling days off against desire to win (Nats win 3-2)

Daniel Murphy's omission from Monday's starting lineup was a clear indication that Nationals manager Dusty Baker is still keen on using the final week before the All-Star break to give his key players a rest here and there. All the Nationals' All-Star second baseman has done since bolting Flushing for D.C. is torch the Mets, his former team and the first squad up on a seven-game homestand heading into the break. In 29 career games against his ex-Mets mates, Murphy is slashing .391/.441/.704...

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Nationals' All-Stars stump for Rendon to join them in Miami

July 03, 2017, 1:01pm

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Four of the Nationals' five representatives for next week's All-Star Game in Miami - everyone save for tonight's starting pitcher, Stephen Strasburg - met with the D.C. media this afternoon to discuss their selections. Near the end of the group interview, those chosen made sure to stump for a teammate they think is equally deserving of a trip to the Midsummer Classic. Third baseman Anthony Rendon is on the outside looking in right now, a victim of a position flush with talent in the National...

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Game 83 lineups: Nats vs. Mets

July 03, 2017, 6:34am

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We begin today with sad news: Longtime Washington, D.C.-based Major League Baseball official scorer David W. Vincent died Sunday evening after a long bout with stomach cancer. The Centreville, Va., resident was 67. Vincent was a member of the Society of American Baseball Research and a founding secretary of Retrosheet, which works to collect and archive box scores and play-by-play accounts of every major league game. He had scored Nationals games since the team's arrival from Montreal for the...

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Opposite dugout: Cards in unfamiliar territory looking up at NL Central leaders

June 28, 2017, 6:30pm

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Opposite dugout: Cards in unfamiliar territory looking up at NL Central leaders

Manager: Mike Matheny (6th season) Record: 37-41 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Jedd Gyorko (.298 with 12 HR, 39 RBIs), 1B Matt Carpenter (14 HR, 40 RBIs), CF Tommy Pham (.284 with 9 HR, 25 RBIs), C Yadier Molina (9 HR, 31 RIs), RHP Mike Leake (5-6, 3.12 ERA), RHP Carlos MartÃnez (6-6, 2.88 ERA), RHP Seung Hwan Oh (16 saves, 3.75 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 30: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Mike Leake, 8:15 p.m., MASN2 July 1: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP...

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Orioles, OriolesREACH to host fundraising event Aug. 18 to benefit Shannon's Fund

June 28, 2017, 11:08am

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The Orioles and OriolesREACH will host a private fundraising event for Shannon's Fund on Friday, August 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Oriole Park prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Angels. A limited number of tickets are available for $50 for seating in Eutaw Street Reserve. The ticket includes a private pregame barbeque, an opportunity to watch batting practice from the Roof Deck bar, a visit from an Orioles player, photos with the Oriole Bird, two complimentary drink...

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Oriole Park a finalist in Reader's Digest balloting for "Nicest Place in America"

June 27, 2017, 11:43am

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Oriole Park a finalist in Reader's Digest balloting for "Nicest Place in America"

People are continuing to take notice of just how fantastic Oriole Park at Camden Yards is - and not just because the venerable stadium is celebrating its 25th anniversary season. The ballpark is a finalist in a poll by Reader's Digest to determine the "Nicest Place in America." Oriole Park is vying with nine other locations - buildings, towns and attractions - for the honor. Among the other contestants is Rock Hall on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Why did Oriole Park make the cut? "By holding...

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Orioles partner with Catholic Relief Services to host 25,000 Meal Challenge

June 27, 2017, 7:50am

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For the second year, the Orioles will host Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Helping Hands, a volunteer meal-packaging program, for a special fundraiser and meal-packaging event at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, September 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After a successful fundraiser in 2016, which more than doubled the organization's initial goal of 10,000 meals, the Orioles and CRS Helping Hands will continue their partnership in the fight against hunger by increasing this year's...

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Nationals to celebrate second annual "Play Ball Weekend" as part of league-wide support of youth participation in baseball & softball

June 21, 2017, 11:36am

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All Nationals players to wear special PLAY BALL attire this weekend, including t-shirt during batting practice and patch on uniforms in-game The Washington Nationals will celebrate the second annual 'PLAY BALL WEEKEND,' a league-wide effort by MLB, all 30 MLB Clubs and Minor League Baseball to engage young baseball and softball fans and commemorate the continued support of youth participation. The initiative officially launched June 3rd and 4th in ballparks around the Major Leagues, with the...

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Gulf Coast League Orioles open season June 27 at Sarasota

June 20, 2017, 11:28am

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The Orioles Gulf Coast League (GCL) team will play its first home game of the 2017 season at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Tuesday, June 27, at 12:00 p.m. against the GCL Twins. The GCL, which includes 17 teams, gives recently drafted or signed players their first experience in professional baseball. The Orioles are scheduled to play 30 GCL home games between June 27 and September 1. The games are open to the public at no cost. Parking is free and located in the East Lot at the corner of...

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O's economic impact in Sarasota grows with expanded Wilson tournament

June 19, 2017, 7:03pm

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O's economic impact in Sarasota grows with expanded Wilson tournament

Just because Orioles spring training at Ed Smith Stadium has ended doesn't mean the end of baseball in Sarasota. Thanks to the Orioles, baseball continues to be a year-round activity in and around their preseason home. After impressing organizers of the prestigious Wilson Premier baseball tournament program in 2016, the Orioles will host 15 days of competition in Sarasota County this summer from June 22-July 12 during the Wilson Premier Championship East. The event is one of the largest...

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Orioles' economic impact in Sarasota grows with expanded Wilson Premier Championship tournament

June 19, 2017, 10:59am

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After impressing organizers of the prestigious Wilson Premier baseball tournament program in 2016, the Baltimore Orioles will host 15 days of competition in Sarasota County this summer from June 22 through July 12 during the Wilson Premier Championship East. The event is one of the largest Florida-based tournaments in amateur baseball and the largest tournament the Orioles have drawn to Sarasota County. "Wilson Premier brought a weekend tournament to us last September to test the waters, and...

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Nationals recall Matt Grace from Triple-A Syracuse, option Trevor Gott

June 15, 2017, 11:35am

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The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Matt Grace from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday and optioned right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Grace, 28, returns to the Nationals for his fifth Major League assignment of the 2017 season. He has appeared in 6.2 innings across seven relief appearances, allowing three earned runs on six hits. The left-hander has a 3.71 ERA in...

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Opposite dugout: Injuries have hurt Mets in quest to challenge for NL East lead

June 14, 2017, 10:42am

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Opposite dugout: Injuries have hurt Mets in quest to challenge for NL East lead

Manager: Terry Collins (7th season) Record: 30-34 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Wilmer Flores (.313), LF Yoenis CÃ©spedes (.307/.391/.653 with 7 HR, 15 RBIs), CF Michael Conforto (.292/.410/.589 with 14 HR, 36 RBIs), RF Jay Bruce (17 HR, 45 RBIs), RHP Jacob deGrom (5-3, 4.33 ERA), RHP Addison Reed (2.62 ERA, 11 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-4 Pitching probables: June 15: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Robert Gsellman, 7:10 p.m., MASN June 16: RHP Max Scherzer vs. LHP Steven Matz,...

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Orioles select left-hander DL Hall in first round of First-Year Player Draft

June 13, 2017, 7:35am

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The Orioles last night selected left-hander DL Hall from Valdosta (GA) High School with their first selection as the 21st overall pick of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft. The Orioles also selected infielder Adam Hall at No. 60 overall from A.B. Lucas Secondary School (ON, CAN) and left-hander Zac Lowther at No. 74 overall from Xavier University (OH). DL Hall, 18, compiled a 1.36 ERA in 51.1 innings while striking out 105 for Valdosta High School this season. He was named a 2017...

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Nats select right-hander Wil Crowe with second-round pick in First-Year Player Draft

June 12, 2017, 8:49pm

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Nats select right-hander Wil Crowe with second-round pick in First-Year Player Draft

The Washington Nationals selected collegiate right-handed pitcher Wil Crowe out of the University of South Carolina with the No. 65 selection in the 2017 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Rated the No. 36 overall prospect in the nation in the 2017 draft by MLB.com, Crowe went 6-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 15 starts for the...