On Saturday night, Ryan Zimmerman sent Phillies fans home miserable with just one swing. It was quite the present for Nationals fans who get tired of dealing with Nats Park visitors from the City of Brotherly Love. Did you know that you can thank Ryan for that special moment? Just like fans channel messages to Ryan in MASN's Defining Moments advertisements, you can send a warm thank you to the third baseman and help a good cause at the same time. One week from today, on Monday, August...

As Birdland welcomes new O's manager Buck Showalter, the Orioles Buzz welcomes you back for another fresh crack at the MLB gift card 'Where in the Yard?' winners earn for sharing their expertise of all things Oriole Park. As usual, just take a look at the photo below and let us know (using the comment box below) what the item is and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Once you've submitted your guess, it'll be held until Wednesday to avoid giving away the...

Following today's game, the Washington Nationals optioned left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Severino, 25, did not make any appearances during his three-game stint with the Nationals.

The Orioles announced today that they have recalled LHP Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk. Patton was in uniform for Baltimore on July 21 against Tampa Bay, but did not see action and was optioned to Norfolk that night. With the Tides, Patton went 7-9 with a 4.80 ERA (108.2IP, 58ER) in 20 starts. Patton will look to make his first major league appearance since 2007 with Houston. Patton will wear number 40.

The Washington Nationals today recalled left-handed pitcher John Lannan from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann was returned from rehab and reinstated from the 60-Day Disabled List then optioned to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Lannan went 1-4 with a 4.20 ERA in seven starts with the Senators. The 25-year-old posted a 3.48 ERA, 18...

The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya on a Major League contract. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Maya joins the Nationals after a stellar career in the Cuban National Series, which is Cuba's Major League Baseball equivalent. Pitching for the Pinar Del Rio Vegueros, Maya earned Cuba's equivalent of the Cy Young during his final season in his homeland, going 13-4 with seven complete games and a...

3B Josh Bell recalled from Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Rick Vandenhurk from the Florida Marlins in exchange for LHP Will Ohman. VandenHurk has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and Josh Bell has been recalled from the Tides. A corresponding move will be announced tomorrow to fill Ohman's spot on the 25-man roster. VandenHurk, 25, went 8-4 with a 4.68 ERA (98.0IP, 51ER) and 87 strikeouts in 19 starts with Triple-A New...

Ryan Tatusko and Tanner Roak added to system; Cristian Guzman to Rangers The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed pitchers Ryan Tatusko and Tanner Roark from the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Cristian Guzman. The Nationals then assigned Tatusko and Roark to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 6-foot-5 Tatusko went 9-2 with a 2.97 ERA in 24 games/23 starts for Frisco of the...

MASN, the television home of the Baltimore Orioles, will televise the team's press conference live Monday, August 2 at 12:00 p.m. The Orioles President of Baseball Operations, Andy MacPhail, will introduce the team's new field manager, Buck Showalter. MASN's live coverage will be hosted by Jim Hunter. The press conference will also be streamed live online at Orioles.MASNsports.com. A native of Century, Florida, Showalter has managed the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas...

I'm loading up my car and heading back to Sykesville so I can change clothes and head to Baltimore for Buck Showalter's noon press conference at Camden Yards. Sounds like a plan. I've never dealt with Showalter, never had a single conversation with him, and have no idea how he interacts with the media. He's been one of us at ESPN, which could prove beneficial in establishing a relationship. Maybe he's developed more patience over the years. I pointed out the obvious yesterday, that the...