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Orioles to host "Celebrate Maryland Day" on Saturday

May 16, 2017, 11:46am

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The Orioles have announced plans to host 'Celebrate Maryland Day' at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, May 20 when the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:35 p.m. ET. Following the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore earlier in the day, the game will feature a variety of special guests and a unique giveaway item, as well as opportunities for fans to share their Maryland pride at the ballpark and on social media. All fans in attendance will receive Orioles Maryland...

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Nationals agree to terms with Bryce Harper for 2018

May 13, 2017, 11:19am

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with right fielder Bryce Harper for the 2018 season. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The unanimous 2015 National League Most Valuable Player, Harper opens play on Saturday leading Major League hitters this season in on-base percentage (.496), runs (37), and intentional walks (6), while ranking among Major League leaders in walks (T3rd, 28), on-base plus slugging percentage (2nd,...

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Opposite dugout: Struggling Royals bringing up rear in AL Central

May 10, 2017, 12:32pm

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Opposite dugout: Struggling Royals bringing up rear in AL Central

Manager: Ned Yost (8th season) Record: 13-21 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF Lorenzo Cain (.284/.399/.379), 1B Eric Hosmer (.282, 14 RBIs), 3B Mike Moustakas (8 HR, 14 RBIs), C Salvador Perez (.283 with 7 HR, 20 RBIs), LHP Danny Duffy (2-3, 3.50 ERA), RHP Kelvin Herrera (5 saves, 3.46 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-4 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 12: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. LHP Danny Duffy, 8:15 p.m., MASN2 May 13: RHP Chris Tillman vs. RHP Nate Karns, 7:15 p.m., MASN2 May...

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Scherzer stars in Humane Rescue Alliance public service announcement

May 09, 2017, 10:56am

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Scherzer stars in Humane Rescue Alliance public service announcement

The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) has enlisted the assistance of an All-Star to encourage the public to adopt rescue animals. Washington Nationals All-Star and two-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer and adoptable dog "Glee" star in the public service announcement, which will debut this week. The public service announcement was recorded at HRA's Oglethorpe Street Adoption Center this spring. During the video, Scherzer explains to viewers that every rescue animal has a story and describes...

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Nationals recall outfielder Brian Goodwin

May 08, 2017, 11:06am

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The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Brian Goodwin from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and optioned outfielder Rafael Bautista to Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Goodwin, 26, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment of the 2017 season. In 25 games for Triple-A Syracuse, Goodwin is hitting .256 (23-for-90) with four doubles, two home runs, 11 RBI, 10 walks, two stolen bases and nine runs scored. He...

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Orioles team up with Southwest Airlines on "Trip Around the Ballpark" promotion

May 04, 2017, 11:29am

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As part of the 25th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Orioles and Southwest Airlines have teamed up to launch a new interactive promotion throughout the 2017 season. Available exclusively within the free MLB.com Ballpark mobile application, "Trip Around the Ballpark" presented by Southwest Airlines encourages fans to check in at designated points of interest around "The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball." Beginning Friday, May 5 and running through the end of the season,...

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Honorary Bat Girl Contest winner to be recognized May 19 at Camden Yards

May 04, 2017, 11:08am

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Honorary Bat Girl Contest winner to be recognized May 19 at Camden Yards

Major League Baseball today announced the 30 winners of the 2017 Honorary Bat Girl Contest, which recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and demonstrate a commitment to eradicating the disease. The winner of the Honorary Bat Girl Contest for the Orioles is Amber Shaw, who will be recognized in a pregame ceremony at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday, May 19, prior to the Orioles game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Shaw will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and...

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Opposite dugout: White Sox flourishing behind stellar mound work

May 03, 2017, 12:47pm

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Opposite dugout: White Sox flourishing behind stellar mound work

Manager: Rick Renteria (1st season) Record: 15-12 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: RF AvasaÃl GarcÃa (.371/.419/.598 with 5 HR, 23 RBIs), 3B Matt Davidson (5 HR, 15 RBIs), 1B JosÃ© Abreu (4 HR, 14 RBIs), RHP Miguel GonzÃ¡lez (3-1, 3.27 ERA), LHP JosÃ© Quintana (2-4, 4.10 ERA), RHP David Robertson (5 saves, 2.79 ERA)Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-4 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 5: RHP Miguel GonzÃ¡lez vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN2May 6: RHP Dylan Covey vs....

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Zimmerman named NL Player of the Month for April

May 03, 2017, 10:58am

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Zimmerman named NL Player of the Month for April

On the heels of his first National League Player of the Week award since 2012, Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman continued his early-season haul with the National League Player of the Month award for April. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Zimmerman, who set a Nationals record (2005-present) for RBI in a month with 29, entered May hitting .420 and leading the Major Leagues in batting average, slugging percentage (.886), RBI (29), OPS (1.345), home runs (T1st,...

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Tickets for Father's Day Catch on the Field on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.

May 02, 2017, 8:34am

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Tickets for Father's Day Catch on the Field on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The Orioles today announced that tickets for the Father's Day Catch on the Field opportunity for parents and their children will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Father's Day Catch on the Field will be held on Sunday, June 18, prior to the 1:35 p.m. game against the St. Louis Cardinals. 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...

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Nationals recall Cole from Triple-A Syracuse, option Ross

May 02, 2017, 8:33am

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and optioned right-handed pitcher Joe Ross to Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cole, 25, will be placed on the suspended list as he serves a three-game suspension from Major League Baseball, which resulted from his ejection on Sept. 25, 2016 at Pittsburgh. Cole served the first two games of his five-game suspension at the...

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Opposite dugout: Diamondbacks have surprised early with productive offense

April 29, 2017, 7:09am

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Opposite dugout: Diamondbacks have surprised early with productive offense

Manager: Torey Lovullo (1st season) Record: 16-11 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF David Peralta (.326 with 3 HR, 7 RBIs), SS Chris Owings (.311 with 4 HR, 19 RBIs), 1B Paul Goldschmidt (.315 with 4 HR, 19 RBIs), LF Yasmany TomÃ¡s (5 HR, 20 RBIs), 3B Jake Lamb (5 HR, 21 RBIs), RHP Zack Greinke (2-2, 3.19 ERA), LHP Robbie Ray (2-1, 39 Ks) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-5 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 2: RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 3: LHP...

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Nationals recall outfielder Rafael Bautista

April 29, 2017, 6:25am

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The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Rafael Bautista from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and placed outfielder Adam Eaton on the 10-day disabled list with a left knee strain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A speedy, versatile outfielder, Bautista joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. The 6-foot-2 native of the Dominican Republic comes to Washington after hitting .291 with a .325 on-base...

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Orioles announce online sweepstakes to win O's-themed Maryland license plate No. 4,000

April 24, 2017, 11:20am

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In recognition of the nearly 4,000 Orioles-themed Maryland license plates that have been sold since the program debuted in 2012, raising more than $130,000 for the Orioles Charitable Foundation, the Orioles today announced an online sweepstakes to win the Orioles-themed, license plate 4000Maryland license plate number 4000. Fans must have a valid Maryland driver's license to enter and must agree to install the license plate on a vehicle. The sweepstakes began today at 12:00 p.m. ET and will...

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Harper named National League Player of the Week

April 24, 2017, 11:16am

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Harper named National League Player of the Week

Following a week in which he hit .550 (11-for-20) with four doubles, three home runs, seven RBI, seven walks and ten runs scored, Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. The high point of the week came on April 19 at Atlanta when Harper recorded his 12th career multi-home run game, including his third career grand slam, while matching career highs in hits (4), runs (4) and runs...

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Opposite dugout: Injury-plagued Rays hoping pitching eventually catches up to offense

April 21, 2017, 6:54pm

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Opposite dugout: Injury-plagued Rays hoping pitching eventually catches up to offense

Manager: Kevin Cash (3rd season) Record: 10-10 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: RF Steven Souza Jr. (.347/.424/.613 with 4 HR, 17 RBIs), 1B Logan Morrison (4 HR, 12 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (3 HR, 12 RBIs), RHP Erasmo RamÃrez (2-0, 3.07 ERA), RHP Chris Archer (2-0, 3.20), RHP Alex ColomÃ© (0.00 ERA, 4 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (6-13 in 2016) Pitching probables: April 24: RHP Chris Archer vs. RHP Ubaldo JimÃ©nez, 7:05 p.m., MASN April 25: RHP Erasmo RamÃrez vs....

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Opposite dugout: Injuries, ineffectiveness plague middling Mets

April 20, 2017, 6:11pm

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Opposite dugout: Injuries, ineffectiveness plague middling Mets

Manager: Terry Collins (7th season) Record: 8-8 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: OF Michael Conforto (.320), C Travis d'Arnaud (.263, 9 RBIs), RF Jay Bruce (.293/.379/.638 with 6 HR, 14 RBIs), LF Yoenis CÃ©spedes (6 HR, 10 RBIs), RHP Jacob deGrom (0-0, 1.89 ERA), RHP Matt Harvey (2-0, 2.45 ERA), RHP Addison Reed (4 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (7-12 in 2016) Pitching probables: April 21: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 22: LHP Gio Gonzalez...

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Opposite dugout: Injuries, ineffectiveness have hurt middling Mets

April 20, 2017, 12:28pm

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Opposite dugout: Injuries, ineffectiveness have hurt middling Mets

Manager: Terry Collins (7th season) Record: 8-7 (UPDATE) Last 10 games: 5-4 Who to watch: C Travis d'Arnaud, RF Jay Bruce, LF Yoenis CÃ©spedes, RHP Jacob deGrom, RHP Matt Harvey, RHP Addison Reed Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (7-12 in 2016) Pitching probables: April 21: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 22: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Matt Harvey, 4:05 p.m., MASN April 23: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Zack Wheeler, 8:08 p.m., ESPN Inside the Mets: Fans in...

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Nationals expand partnership with Inova Sports Medicine to provide uniforms for Northern Virginia youth baseball leagues

April 20, 2017, 10:59am

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Today, the Washington Nationals announced the expansion of the Nationals Youth Baseball Uniform Program into Northern Virginia, in partnership with Inova Sports Medicine, the official hospital network and sports medicine partner of the Nationals. The Nationals Youth Baseball Uniform Program was launched in 2015 in an effort to support and promote kids playing baseball and softball in the area. The Uniform Program provides, at no cost to the leagues, a Nationals T-shirt or jersey and cap to...

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Layer3 TV signs deal to carry MASN

April 19, 2017, 11:02am

Washington, D.C. -- Layer3 TV announced today it now carries Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and MASN2 in HD. Both networks are included in the allHDâ„¢ Platinum package and available to every Layer3 TV subscriber in the Washington, D.C., metro area, including Maryland and Virginia. Layer3 TV subscribers can immediately start tuning in to MASN and MASN2. The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) carries all available Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals games live. MASN also televises...