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Opposite dugout: Resurgent Reds have surprised in early going

April 15, 2017, 7:03am

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Opposite dugout: Resurgent Reds have surprised in early going

Manager: Bryan Price (4th season) Record: 8-5 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: SS Zack Cozart (.432, 7 RBIs), 3B Eugenio SuÃ¡rez (.384, 3 HR, 10 RBIs), LF Adam Duvall (3 HR, 7 RBIs), CF Billy Hamilton (5 SB), 1B Joey Votto (3 HR, 6 RBIs), LHP Amir Garrett (2-0, 1.42 ERA), RHP Raisel Iglesias (1.17 ERA, 3 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (0-3 in 2014) Pitching probables: April 18: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Bronson Arroyo, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 19: RHP Ubaldo JimÃ©nez vs. LHP...

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Orioles acquire left-hander Paul Fry from Mariners

April 14, 2017, 2:38pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-hander Paul Fry from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for 2016-17 International Signing Bonus Slot No. 105. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Parker Bridwell has been designated for assignment. Fry, 24, has gone 13-14 with a 2.89 ERA (76 ER/237.0 IP), 12 saves, and 290 strikeouts over 151 career minor league games (six starts). He went 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA (17 ER/55.0 IP) and 65 strikeouts over 48 games (one start) with...

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Orioles acquire right-hander Damien Magnifico from Brewers

April 13, 2017, 6:34pm

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The Orioles tonight announced that they have acquired right-hander Damien Magnifico from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for 2016-17 International Signing Bonus Slot No. 15. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Jason GarcÃa has been designated for assignment. Magnifico, 25, has gone 23-20 with a 3.71 ERA (140 ER/339.2 IP) in 148 career minor league games (41 starts). He made his Major League debut on August 16, 2016 at Chicago-NL (with Milwaukee) and pitched in three games with...

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Opposite dugout: Phillies coming off three-game sweep by Mets

April 13, 2017, 11:43am

Nationals

Opposite dugout: Phillies coming off three-game sweep by Mets

Manager: Pete Mackanin (4th season) Record: 3-6 Last 10 games: 3-6 Who to watch: LF Howie Kendrick (.355, 5 RBIs), CF OdÃºbel Herrera (.313/.421/.375), SS Freddy Galvis (2 HR), 3B Maikel Franco (2 HR, 8 RBIs), RHP Aaron Nola (1-0, 4.50 ERA), RHP Jeremy Hellickson (1-0, 0.90 ERA), RHP JoaquÃn Benoit (0.00 ERA in 4 games) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: April 14: RHP Aaron Nola vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 4:05 p.m., MASN April 15: RHP Jeremy Hellickson vs. RHP Tanner...

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Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day

April 13, 2017, 11:01am

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In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, the Orioles will honor Robinson's legacy during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:07 p.m. ET. All Orioles uniformed personnel will wear No. 42, Robinson's retired number, joining all other Major League teams in honoring Robinson's historic achievement. Each player's game-worn No. 42 jersey will be authenticated, autographed, and auctioned at...

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Orioles unveil special event uniforms for 2017

April 11, 2017, 7:04pm

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Once again this season, the Orioles will join the rest of the teams in the major leagues in donning special uniform combinations for holidays. This season, however, teams will wear the specially designed threads during the entirety of the Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day and July 4 weekends, in addition to during All-Star Game festivities in Miami. Mother's Day uniforms, which debuted last season, will return on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. Uniforms will incorporate pink into...

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Opposite dugout: Betts led Red Sox assault on O's pitching last season

April 08, 2017, 7:35pm

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Opposite dugout: Betts led Red Sox assault on O's pitching last season

Manager: John Farrell (5th season) Record: 3-3 Last 10 games: 3-3 Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (.318/.363/.534 with 122 R, 31 HR, 113 RBIs), 2B Dustin Pedroia (.318 with 105 R), LF Andrew Benintendi (.295), DH Hanley Ramirez (30 HR, 111 RBIs), RHP Steven Wright (13-6, 3.33 ERA), RHP Craig Kimbrel (31 saves) * Statistics from 2016 Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (11-8 in 2016) Pitching probables: April 11: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. LHP Drew Pomeranz, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 April 12: RHP Ubaldo...

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Nats select contract of right-hander Jeremy Guthrie

April 08, 2017, 12:07pm

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Nats select contract of right-hander Jeremy Guthrie

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie on Saturday and optioned outfielder Michael A. Taylor to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Guthrie, who is celebrating his 38th birthday, gets the start Saturday night vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The start will mark Guthrie's first since the 2015 season when he was a member of the Kansas City Royals. A...

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Orioles acquire pitcher Miguel Castro from Rockies

April 07, 2017, 12:30pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-hander Miguel Castro from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Joe Gunkel has been designated for assignment. Castro, 22, has pitched in 37 career Major League games as a member of the Rockies and Toronto Blue Jays. Over 82 career minor league games (35 starts), Castro has gone 22-13 with a 3.08 ERA (77 ER/224.2 IP) and 239 strikeouts. He...

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Opposite dugout: Rebuilding Phillies could pose a pesky problem

April 05, 2017, 6:16pm

Nationals

Opposite dugout: Rebuilding Phillies could pose a pesky problem

Manager: Pete Mackanin (4th season) Record: 1-2 Last 10 games: 1-2 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (25 HR, 88 RBIs), 2B CÃ©sar HernÃ¡ndez (.294/.371/.393 with 17 SB), CF OdÃºbel Herrera (.296 with 15 HR, 25 SB), 1B Tommy Joseph (21 HR), SS Freddy Galvis (21 HR), RHP Jeremy Hellickson (12-10, 3.71 ERA), RHP Jeanmar GÃ³mez (43 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (5-14 in 2016) Pitching probables: April 7: RHP Max Scherzer (20-7, 2.96 ERA) vs. RHP Vince Velasquez (8-6, 4.12...

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Orioles finalize 25-man roster

April 02, 2017, 8:52am

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The Orioles today announced several roster moves to finalize their 25-man roster. Three players have been placed on the 10-day disabled list: left-hander Wade Miley (retroactive to March 30 - upper respiratory infection), outfielder Anthony Santander (retroactive to March 30 - right forearm strain), and right-hander Chris Tillman (retroactive to March 30 - right shoulder bursitis). Additionally, left-hander Jayson Aquino and right-hander Gabriel ynoa have been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and...

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Nationals announce 2017 opening day roster

April 02, 2017, 7:32am

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The Washington Nationals announced their 2017 Opening Day roster on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals' 25-man roster is comprised of 11 pitchers (four starting pitchers, seven relievers), two catchers, seven infielders, and five outfielders. With an even mix of veterans and youth, the Nationals' will open the 2017 season with 11 players under the age of 30, and 11 players with at least seven years of service...

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Roster spot within his grasp, Guthrie is at peace with whatever happens

March 31, 2017, 11:48am

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Roster spot within his grasp, Guthrie is at peace with whatever happens

If Jeremy Guthrie is at all worried about what will happen in the next couple of days - whether he'll buck improbable odds to snag a 25-man roster spot with the Nationals after coming to camp as a non-roster invitee and forcing his way into a crowded bullpen picture - the 37-year-old isn't showing it. Before Friday's exhibition game at Nationals Park against the Red Sox was rained out, the right-hander was folding clothes at his locker stall, talking and joking with his teammates. It's the...

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Baker on Rendon's calf injury: "He's not ready" (game canceled)

March 31, 2017, 9:54am

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Baker on Rendon's calf injury: "He's not ready" (game canceled)

The bruised left calf that kept Anthony Rendon out of the final three Grapefruit League games continues to trouble the Nationals third baseman, and manager Dusty Baker isn't sure whether the injury will affect Rendon's status for Monday's season opener against the Marlins. "I don't know," Baker said Friday afternoon when asked about Rendon's prognosis for the opener. "You guys want me to have that crystal ball and I don't know. We'll see. He's day-to-day." Rendon is still bothered...

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Orioles announce opening day plans

March 30, 2017, 12:44pm

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The Orioles today have announced plans for the first home game of the 2017 season, Monday, April 3, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the Toronto Blue Jays, which will air on MASN, WJZ, CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan and the entire 40-station Orioles Radio Network. PREGAME FUN AROUND THE YARD To allow fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of Opening Day, the entire ballpark will open at noon on Monday. Each fan will receive a 2017 schedule magnet, presented by Long Fence, at the gates. Roving...

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Orioles spring training attendance ranks second-highest in club history

March 30, 2017, 11:51am

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With today's crowd of 6,900 for this season's Spring Training finale at Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles have drawn a total of 119,742 fans for 17 home games in Sarasota, the second-highest spring attendance in club history behind only the 120,455 total set in 2013. Since moving Major League operations to Sarasota, 885,055 fans have enjoyed Orioles Spring Training baseball at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles had six consecutive sellouts from March 16 to March 27, helping the club to finish among...

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Orioles announce O's Zone events for fans

March 30, 2017, 11:48am

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The Orioles today announced dates for their six O's Zone events, presented by Budweiser. Each event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET and will include Orioles giveaways, trivia and prizes, an appearance by the Oriole Bird, and autograph sessions with former Orioles players. Additionally, Orioles public address announcer Ryan Wagner will emcee all six events. The first O's Zone event will take place on Friday, March 31, at Della Rose's Avenue Tavern on 8153 Honeygo Boulevard in...

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Opposite dugout: Can Blue Jays compensate for departure of big bat?

March 30, 2017, 10:46am

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Opposite dugout: Can Blue Jays compensate for departure of big bat?

Manager: John Gibbons (10th season) Record: 89-73 (tied for second in AL East in 2016) Last 10 games: Season opener Who to watch: 3B Josh Donaldson (.284/.404/.549 with 37 HR, 99 RBIs), SS Troy Tulowitzki (24 HR, 79 RBIs), RF JosÃ© Bautista (22 HR, 69 RBIs), DH Kendrys Morales (30 HR, 93 RBIs), LHP J.A. Happ (20-4, 3.18 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (36 saves, 2.68 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (10-9 in 2016) Pitching probables: April 3: RHP Marco Estrada (9-9, 3.48 ERA) vs. RHP...

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Nats to face Red Sox on Saturday in Naval Academy Baseball Classic

March 30, 2017, 9:29am

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Nats to face Red Sox on Saturday in Naval Academy Baseball Classic

The Washington Nationals are excited to play the Boston Red Sox in the first-ever Naval Academy Baseball Classic on Saturday, April 1 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The game is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET at Max Bishop Stadium, home of the Naval Academy's baseball team. The game will be televised on MASN, the official broadcast partner of the Nationals, and NESN, the official broadcast partner of the Red Sox. Fans can also listen to the game on 106.7 The Fan and...

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"Orioles Classic" rewind: Oriole Park Classics Game No. 1

March 30, 2017, 9:22am

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It's here. After a long winter, baseball returns for real tomorrow. Though it's been a fun offseason of "Orioles Classics" on MASN, we're ready for the regular season. And we know you'll be tuning in at 2 p.m. Monday when an hour-long edition of "O's Xtra" kicks off MASN's opening day coverage on MASN2. But before that, we've got one more order of business.As in No. 1. For the past few months, we've been counting down the top games at Camden Yards, which celebrates its 25th...