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Nats lineup for Game 2 vs. Rangers

May 31, 2014, 5:14am

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...

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Bernadina leading off for Phillies, Zimmermann on mound in finale

September 15, 2013, 6:55am

Nationals

Bernadina leading off for Phillies, Zimmermann on mound in finale

Roger Bernadina will be leading off for the Phillies against his former team. Steve Lombardozzi will get the start for the Nationals at second base and bat eighth. Wilson Ramos will start his 23rd straight game behind the plate, the most for any catcher in the majors this season. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth LF Bryce Harper SS Ian Desmond 1B Adam LaRoche C Wilson Ramos 2B Steve Lombardozzi RHP Jordan Zimmermann For the Phillies: CF Roger...

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Harper out of Nats lineup, Brown in left field (with Phillies lineup)

September 04, 2013, 12:33pm

Nationals

Harper out of Nats lineup, Brown in left field (with Phillies lineup)

Bryce Harper is getting a day off, likely to rest his ailing left hip. Corey Brown, who homered last night, will bat seventh and get the start in left field. Steve Lombardozzi will bat eighth and play second base, giving Anthony Rendon the night off. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos LF Corey Brown 2B Steve Lombardozzi RHP Jordan Zimmermann For the Phillies: CF Cesar Hernandez SS Jimmy Rollins 2B Chase Utley C...

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Markakis leading off, Pearce in left field (with note)

August 14, 2013, 9:47am

Orioles

Markakis leading off, Pearce in left field (with note)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter has moved Nick Markakis atop the order again today against a left-handed starter, Arizona's Patrick Corbin. Steve Pearce is in left field. Taylor Teagarden is behind the plate. Markakis is batting .328/.358/.377 with six doubles, 17 RBIs and 15 runs scored in 29 games as the leadoff hitter this season. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Steve Pearce LF Taylor Teagarden C Brian Roberts 2B Chris...

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Orioles lineup vs. Diamondbacks (and update on Bananagate)

August 12, 2013, 2:20pm

Orioles

The Orioles begin a three-game set tonight with the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Baltimore will be facing left-hander Wade Miley, meaning Steve Pearce will get the start in left field in favor of Nate McLouth. Nick Markakis will be leading off. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Matt Wieters C Steve Pearce LF Brian Roberts 2B Scott Feldman RHP The fan who threw a banana on the field during the ninth inning of Sunday's Orioles-Giants...

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Zimmerman out of Nationals lineup vs. Diamondbacks

June 25, 2013, 11:39am

Nationals

The Nationals open a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez takes on right-hander Trevor Cahill. Gonzalez is 3-3 with a 3.34 ERA and Cahill steps in at 3-8 with a 3.92 ERA. Cahill is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA in his last six starts. The Nationals lineup has been announced and Chad Tracy is playing third base instead of Ryan Zimmerman. Heading to clubhouse to check details as to why Zimmerman is not in lineup today. For the Diamondbacks: SS...

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Lombardozzi in, Werth out, Desmond hitting cleanup

May 01, 2013, 11:30am

Nationals

Lombardozzi in, Werth out, Desmond hitting cleanup

ATLANTA - As promised, Davey Johnson has made a few changes to tonight's starting lineup. Danny Espinosa has been benched tonight in favor of Steve Lombardozzi, who will start at second base and hit second. Jayson Werth will miss his second straight game with a sore ankle/hamstring cramps, with Tyler Moore taking over in left and Bryce Harper manning right field. Ian Desmond will hit cleanup for the first time this season, Adam LaRoche will hit fifth, and Anthony Rendon returns to the...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

April 23, 2013, 11:13am

Orioles

The Orioles are going with their standard lineup tonight against a right-hander. In this case, it's Toronto Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. Nate McLouth is leading off and playing left field. Nick Markakis drops down to third. Ryan Flaherty is the second baseman, and Nolan Reimold is the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B Nolan Reimold DH Miguel Gonzalez...

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Orioles lineup against Rays (corrected)

October 03, 2012, 11:36am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Chris Davis will attempt tonight to become the first Oriole to homer in seven straight games. Davis is 5-for-13 with a double lifetime against Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Jim Thome DH Mark Reynolds 1B Ryan Flaherty 2B Manny Machado 3B Chris Tillman RHP Jones is 8-for-26 with a double and three homers against Hellickson.

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Chavez leading off, McLouth lowered, Teagarden catching (Mariners lineup)

September 19, 2012, 2:37pm

Orioles

Chavez leading off, McLouth lowered, Teagarden catching (Mariners lineup)

The Orioles' lineup has a different look following last night's 18-inning marathon. As expected, Matt Wieters is getting the night off after catching all 18 innings last night. Endy Chavez is batting first and the hot-hitting Nate McLouth has been lowered to third. Chavez is 6-for-10 lifetime against Felix Hernandez. Robert Andino moves up to eighth ahead of Taylor Teagarden. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez RF J.J. Hardy SS Nate McLouth LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis DH Mark Reynolds 1B...

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Lots of changes to Orioles lineup

September 08, 2012, 11:28am

Orioles

So much for the duplicate lineups we've been seeing around here. Robert Andino is batting second tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Steve Tolleson is serving as the designated hitter and Taylor Teagarden is behind the plate. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF Robert Andino 2B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Mark Reynolds 1B Lew Ford LF Manny Machado 3B Steve Tolleson DH Taylor Teagarden C Joe Saunders LHP Andino is 8-for-20 with a double and home run lifetime against...

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Harper gets a day off, Moore in left

August 18, 2012, 11:42am

Nationals

As Davey Johnson mentioned last night, Bryce Harper will get today off, with Tyler Moore sliding in to play left field and hit seventh. Harper smacked his 11th home run of the season last night, but Johnson is giving his rookie outfielder a day to rest while also giving his other rookie outfielder - Moore - a chance to stay fresh with some at-bats against a lefty. Jesus Flores will be behind the plate catching Nationals starter Edwin Jackson, who is 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

August 07, 2012, 11:07am

Orioles

Manager Buck Showalter is going back to his left-handed lineup tonight, with Wilson Betemit at third base and Nate McLouth in left field. Omar Quintanilla gets another start at second base, while Ryan Flaherty takes another seat on the bench. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF J.J.Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit 3B Nate McLouth LF Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Zach Britton LHP For the Mariners: Dustin Ackley 2B Trayvon Robinson LF Michael...