Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will read the "Top 10 List" on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman this evening. Nationals fans can tune in to their local CBS affiliate at 11:35 p.m. to watch Strasburg deliver tonight's list. Strasburg turned in a dazzling performance during his Major League debut at Nationals Park on Tuesday, June 8, striking out 14 Pirates in 7.0 innings and garnering his first win in front of a sell-out crowd. The first overall selection in the 2009...

Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be featured on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated following an impressive first week in the Major Leagues. This is the first time a member of the Nationals has been the primary subject of cover of the magazine. The corresponding story on Strasburg's debut is written by Albert Chen. The cover spot comes on the heels of Strasburg receiving the Bank of America Presents NL Player of the Week Award for the week of June 7-13. The...

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FREDERICK, Md. -- Jordan Zimmermann expected to go 3 innings today here in a hot and steamy Harry Grove Stadium on Kids day at the ball park. Zimmermann went 2 innings last Saturday in Potomac, allowing two hits and no runs.

The Orioles have announced the details for their celebration of the 1970 World Series championship team, which will take place this Saturday, June 26 before, during and after the Orioles' 4:05 p.m. game against the Washington Nationals. The events for the day will include: * An autograph session with select members of the 1970 team. The Orioles will have three locations on the Camden Yards lower concourse where players will sign autographs for fans from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Players expected to...

The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Joel Peralta from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned left-handed pitcher John Lannan to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock was transferred to the 60-Day Disabled List and left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler was returned from rehab, reinstated from the 60-Day Disabled List and optioned to Harrisburg. Nationals Senior Vice President and General...

RHP Cla Meredith designated for assignment. The Orioles today announced that they have acquired INF/OF Jake Fox from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league RHP Ross Wolf and cash considerations. To make room for Fox on the active roster, the Orioles have optioned RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk and designated RHP Cla Meredith for assignment. Fox batted .214 (21-98) with 12 RBI in 39 games for the A's this season and is a career .241 (79-328) hitter with 57 RBI in 128...

Workbook for summer learning curriculum sponsored by T. Rowe Price For the second consecutive year, OriolesREACH and Baltimore City Public Schools are teaming up to support education initiatives for the city's youth, sponsored by T. Rowe Price. The highlight of the joint venture is a new integrated summer learning curriculum based on Orioles baseball. The partnership includes Orioles game ticket donations, pre-game ceremony recognition at Camden Yards for outstanding City Schools students...

OF Lou Montanez placed on 15-day disabled list. The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk. Bergesen will start today's game against the Washington Nationals. Bergesen, 24, was 3-4 with a 6.50 ERA (54.0IP, 39ER) in 12 games (10 starts) during two previous stints with the Orioles this season. To make room for Bergesen on the roster, the Orioles placed OF Lou Montanez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21, with a strained left...

The Orioles today announced that RHP Koji Uehara has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Uehara on the roster, INF Garrett Atkins has been designated for assignment. Uehara was placed on the disabled list on May 20 with a right forearm strain. He has a 1.80 ERA (5.0IP, 1ER) in six games for the Orioles this season. Atkins batted .214 (30-140) with one home run and nine RBI in 44 games for Baltimore.