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DETROIT - Bud Norris was told yesterday on the flight to Detroit that he would start Game 3 of the American League Division Series.
"Going into the postseason, we knew that anything was possible, and Buck (Showalter) said for all of us to be ready," Norris said. "He said he wanted to move things around and said, 'You got the ball in Game 3.' And I got excited and came prepared for tomorrow."
Norris will be appearing in his first playoff game with a chance to pitch the Orioles into the...
We're back on a beautiful fall day in D.C. for Game 2 of the NLDS! The Nationals look to bounce back after dropping Game 1 last night. Just like yesterday, you can follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at masnNationals.
We had a lot of fun yesterday talking with fans at the ballpark and on social media! We're looking forward to today, and hope to see you out here!
4:22 p.m. - Olivia - It's a brisk and beautiful day here at the park. Here are some pictures from...
The only thing that's changed in the Nationals starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Series against the Giants is the starting pitcher.
Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, coming off the team's first no-hiter since arriving in D.C. from Montreal for the 2005 season, takes the hill to try to square the NLDS at one game apiece.
The Giants are going with the same batting order they trotted out in their Game 1 victory, save for starting pitcher Tim Hudson.
For the GiantsCF Gregor Blanco2B...
There are few guarantees in life. Among them are death, taxes, poor life choices by Miley Cyrus and the fact that Giants right-hander Tim Hudson usually has his way with the Nationals.
The 39-year-old Hudson has practically enjoyed a stellar season's worth of stats against the guys with curly Ws on their cap over his 16 big league seasons. He's 18-5 with a 2.35 ERA in 31 career starts versus the Nats. At Nationals Park, he's gone 6-1 with a 2.85 ERA in 10 games. He even dominated the Nats in...
DETROIT - The Orioles are taking batting practice this afternoon at Comerica Park while also braving the cold. Temperatures have dipped into the 40s and players are wearing hooded sweatshirts.
Executive vice president Dan Duquette is sporting the Orioles wool cap that was given to fans at a recent game.
We learned today that Bud Norris will start Game 3 on Sunday afternoon. Manager Buck Showalter indicated yesterday that Miguel Gonzalez would take the mound, saying, "It would be fairly safe...
DETROIT - Right-hander Bud Norris is now listed as the Orioles' starter for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Sunday at Comerica Park.
Manager Buck Showalter indicated yesterday that Miguel Gonzalez would start the contest while Norris would be in the bullpen and was likely to start Game 4 on Monday, if needed.
Gonalez said he was told Friday that he would start Game 4 if the O's don't clinch with Norris starting Game 3.
Norris and Showalter will meet with reporters this...
The Orioles today announced two options for fans to purchase American League Championship Series tickets, which will be available exclusively online. Fans are encouraged to visit www.orioles.com/postseason for a Postseason seating chart, schedule, and additional ticket information. Both options are for fans to purchase only American League Championship Series tickets (ALDS tickets are sold out and a limited number of World Series tickets will be made available for sale at a later date).
Option...
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11:30 a.m. - Detroit, here we come!
Lindsay and Ally here, sitting patiently at Gate B12 waiting to board our flight to Motor City to cover the Orioles on the road! We'll be giving you complete coverage from Comerica Park while the Birds continue their postseason journey, so be sure to join us through this blog.
Before we head out, take a look back at the energy in Baltimore from Games 1 and 2 of the Division...
It started with an errant pitch. A pitcher missed his spot by several inches and hit a batter.
When Joba Chamberlain plunked Adam Jones with one out and no one on in the eighth inning yesterday, it was the start of a big Orioles rally. It was a big mistake by Chamberlain. You can't hit a batter to fuel a rally leading by three with no one on base.
Down 6-3, the Orioles went on to score four times, the last three on Delmon Young's pinch-hit, bases-loaded double as the O's comeback stunned...
Six days ago, Jordan Zimmermann delivered the start of his life.
He retired 27 of the 28 batters that he faced. He struck out 10. He threw the first no-hitter in Nationals history.
Now, the Nationals need the right-hander to put that outing behind him, go out and deal again. Boy, do they need it.
I shouldn't say "put that outing behind him" as if anyone's concerned about Zimmermann moving past his no-hitter. The players and coaches inside the Nats clubhouse know what type of guy Zimmermann...