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Nationals lineup vs. Mets

July 31, 2015, 12:17pm

On the eve of August, it becomes easy to claim each series is "critical" or "monumental" in terms of the playoff picture. But seriously, guys, this one is pretty big. At least in terms of shaping the divisional race. The Nationals enter tonight's game with a three-game lead in the National League East. The team right behind them? No big deal, just tonight's opponent. The Mets are right on the Nationals' heels, and with a three-game series in New York beginning tonight at 7, this weekend...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

March 13, 2015, 4:27am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Ubaldo Jimenez will make his third start of the spring this afternoon, as the Orioles travel to Dunedin to play the Blue Jays. Jimenez allowed six runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 innings against the Tigers in Lakeland, and one run in two innings against the Twins in Fort Myers. Caleb Joseph will catch Jimenez. For the Orioles: Evereth Cabrera SS David Lough CF Travis Snider LF Delmon Young RF Chris Parmelee 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Ryan Flaherty 3B Caleb Joseph C Henry Urrutia...

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Walker making major league debut

September 17, 2014, 11:40am

Orioles

Christian Walker, whose contract was selected today from Triple-A Norfolk, will bat seventh and play first base tonight in the Orioles' final game against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Steve Pearce is in right field and Nick Markakis is on the bench. Jimmy Paredes is leading off for the Orioles. Jonathan Schoop, who broke an 0-for-17 slump with a single last night, is starting at second base. Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto right-hander Marcus Stroman six games and fined an...

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Lobaton gets start in finale vs. Giants (with Giants lineup)

August 24, 2014, 6:48am

Nationals

Lobaton gets start in finale vs. Giants (with Giants lineup)

The Nationals are seeking their fourth straight series win this afternoon. With a win over the Giants, the Nats will finish their 10-game homestand with a 9-1 record. Stephen Strasburg will face the Giants' Ryan Vogelsong. Strasburg is 2-0 with 0.60 ERA in 15 innings pitched over his last two starts. Catcher Jose Lobaton was behind the plate in both of Strasburg's previous two starts. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF...

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Werth out of lineup in Atlanta (with Braves lineup)

August 08, 2014, 12:32pm

Nationals

Werth out of lineup in Atlanta (with Braves lineup)

ATLANTA - The Nationals begin a crucial three-game series with the Braves tonight, but will be without the services of right fielder Jayson Werth. Werth has dealt with right shoulder soreness and an ankle injury in the past few days. Steven Souza Jr. will get the start in right instead and bat eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera will hit second and play second for the Nats. Stephen Strasburg will take the mound and face Ervin Santana. Strasburg has allowed just one run in 14 innings pitched over...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

August 07, 2014, 11:56am

Orioles

Chris Davis moves down to seventh in the Orioles' lineup tonight for the second time in three games. The Blue Jays are starting left-hander J.A. Happ. Davis batted fifth last night against right-hander Drew Hutchison. Delmon Young is batting fifth tonight as the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz LF Delmon Young DH J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 1B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the...

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Nationals lineup for series finale vs. Mets

August 07, 2014, 7:19am

Nationals

Jose Lobaton will once again get the start behind the plate for the Nationals this afternoon. Wilson Ramos, who has been on the Paternity List since Tuesday, is still at the hospital with his family following the birth of his first daughter. Jordan Zimmermann will take the mound for the Nats. Over his last two starts, Zimmermann is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA and has struck out 14. He will be facing rookie Jacob deGrom. For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

July 25, 2014, 1:33pm

Orioles

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will be out of the starting lineup tonight for a fourth straight game with tightness and spasms in his lower back. Ryan Flaherty will replace Machado in the lineup, hitting seventh. Steve Pearce is back in the lineup after sitting out the past two games. He's playing left field and hitting second. Nick Markakis is 13-for-28 (.464) lifetime against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Kendrys Morales has reported to the Mariners and he's batting cleanup...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

July 13, 2014, 12:04pm

Orioles

The Orioles are sending Kevin Gausman to the mound tonight for their final game before the All-Star break. Nothing new about the lineup other than Jonathan Schoop is at second base and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Those positions change on occasion. Chris Davis, whose average is down to .197, continues to bat fifth. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce LF Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Manny Machado 3B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop 2B Kevin Gausman...

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Nationals lineup for series finale vs. Phillies

July 13, 2014, 7:27am

Nationals

PHILADELPHIA - As the Nationals get ready to play their final game before the All-Star break, Tanner Roark will be making his first start since July 4. Roark was supposed to start Tuesday's game against the Orioles, but the game was postponed due to rain. Manager Matt Williams decided to skip Roark's spot in the rotation and instead opted to start Doug Fister on regular rest. Roark will face Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 2B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (with Nats lineup)

July 10, 2014, 11:10am

Orioles

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will try to maintain his hot streak tonight in the conclusion of a two-game home series against the Nationals. Machado is 12-for-21 (.571) with two doubles, two home runs and three RBIs in four games since returning from his suspension. He's batting .312 in 31 games since June 1. Machado continues to bat seventh. Steve Pearce is in left field and hitting second. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce LF Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis...

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Brach recalled from Norfolk

June 21, 2014, 6:26am

Orioles

NEW YORK - Reliever Brad Brach is listed on the Orioles' lineup card today as the pitcher taking Kevin Gausman's spot on the 25-man roster. Brach hasn't arrived at Yankee Stadium, but he will be available for today's game. This is the third time that he's been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Brach has allowed 11 runs and 21 hits over 18 1/3 innings with the Orioles. He was 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA in 17 games at Norfolk. Steve Pearce continues to start in left field, which should come as no...

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Nats lineup for Game 2 vs. Rangers

May 31, 2014, 5:14am

Nationals

The Nationals are using a similar lineup as last night, but with one exception. Jose Lobaton will get the start at catcher this afternoon in place of Wilson Ramos. Doug Fister seeks his third straight win. For the Rangers LF Shin-Soo Choo SS Elvin Andrus 1B Mitch Moreland 3B Adrian Beltre RF Alex Rios C Robinson Chirinos CF Leonys Martin 2B Rougned Odor RHP Nick Tepesch For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF Nate McLouth 2B Danny...

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Zimmerman starting rehab assignment with Potomac tonight (updated)

May 30, 2014, 11:32am

Nationals

Zimmerman starting rehab assignment with Potomac tonight (updated)

Looks like Ryan Zimmerman might be back with the Nationals within a matter of days. Zimmerman will start a rehab assignment with high Single-A Potomac tonight, the Nationals announced. Zimmerman will DH for the P-Nats and bat third. This comes two days after Zimmerman was put through a fairly strenuous workout at Nats Park in which he took live batting practice for the first time since landing on the disabled list with a fractured left thumb on April 13. Zimmerman also took ground balls at...

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Zimmermann takes the mound, Frandsen starts at second for Nats

May 28, 2014, 11:29am

Nationals

Zimmermann takes the mound, Frandsen starts at second for Nats

Manager Matt Williams will use the same lineup against the Marlins he intended to use for Tuesday's game before the rainout. The only difference is Jordan Zimmermann will take the mound for the Nationals, while Blake Treinen has been moved to the bullpen after having his spot skipped. Kevin Frandsen will get the start at second while Danny Espinosa will be on the bench. For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche C Wilson Ramos SS Ian Desmond 2B...

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Orioles lineup versus Astros

May 10, 2014, 11:10am

Orioles

Matt Wieters continues to serve as the Orioles' designated hitter for tonight's game against the Astros at Camden Yards. Nothing interesting or different about the lineup. It looks familiar. The tarp is on the field. It rained earlier and more is on the way. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Nelson Cruz LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH J.J. Hardy SS Steve Clevenger C Steve Pearce 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP Down on the farm, Single-A Frederick pitcher Matt...

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Hardy and Wieters return to Orioles lineup (with Jays lineup)

April 23, 2014, 11:22am

Orioles

Shortstop J.J. Hardy's hamstring has healed and he's back in the Orioles' lineup for tonight's game against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Matt Wieters is behind the plate tonight after missing last night's game with a sore right forearm. Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base and Ryan Flaherty is starting at third. Steve Lombardozzi goes to the bench. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 3B Jonathan...

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Nats put Hairston on DL (Zimmerman, Harper out of lineup)

April 06, 2014, 6:44am

Nationals

Nats put Hairston on DL (Zimmerman, Harper out of lineup)

The injury bug has struck the Nationals again. The Nationals have placed outfielder Scott Hairston on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Tyler Moore. The Hairston injury comes one day after third baseman Ryan Zimmerman was removed after the fifth inning with right shoulder soreness. Zimmerman will not play today as he is awaiting an evaluation of his shoulder. In addition to Zimmerman not playing, manager Matt Williams is also giving...

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Harper back to batting second

April 05, 2014, 11:05am

Nationals

Bryce Harper returns to the No. 2 position in the Nationals batting order for tonight's game against the Braves at Nationals Park. The matchup between Atlanta's Julio Teheran and Washington's Stephen Strasburg should be a good one. Here's the Nationals lineup: CF Denard Span LF Bryce Harper RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche 3B Ryan Zimmerman SS Ian Desmond 2B Anthony Rendon C Jose Lobaton RHP Stephen Strasburg

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Pridie in center field, Schoop at second base

September 25, 2013, 11:14am

Orioles

Pridie in center field, Schoop at second base

Wondering whether the Orioles would drastically change their lineup after being eliminated from the wild card race? You better believe it. Jason Pridie has his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and he's in center field tonight. Adam Jones had started every game last season and all 157 this year. The last time he was absent from the lineup was Sept. 25, 2011. Jones has played in 322 consecutive games. Jonathan Schoop will make his major league debut, starting at second base. Steve...