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Series opener rained out, doubleheader Wednesday
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
With one massive storm cell having already swept through town and more expected later tonight, the Nationals’ series opener against the Mariners was postponed, with a day-night doubleheader now scheduled for Wednesday. The call was made around 8:15 p.m., some 70 minutes after the originally scheduled first pitch and about 2 hours after the heaviest
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Tuesday's Mariners-Nats game postponed
MASN Staff
Nationals
Due to very severe weather predicted to move into the area this evening, MLB has approved the postponement of tonight's game. The game will now be played on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:05 p.m. as part of a split doubleheader. Wednesday's originally scheduled game will begin at 12:05 p.m.
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O's game blog: The road trip begins at Wrigley Field in Chicago
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The red-hot Orioles are back in action tonight, beginning a two-city, five-game road trip that will take them up to the All-Star break. They begin play tonight looking for their longest in-season win streak in 23 years. The Orioles (43-44) could reach the .500 mark with a win tonight. They have not been at .500 at any point this season. They were l
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Hyde returns to Wrigley Field (and other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde had two free nights in the city that he used to call home, including yesterday’s open date in the schedule that allowed him to visit with friends. Hyde left the Cubs organization after the 2018 season, packing his World Series ring from 2016 and jumping into another rebuild. Hyde didn’t bring the bling Wrigley
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Nationals Homestand Highlights
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals return home to D.C. for a six-game homestand, opening with a quick two-game set against the Seattle Mariners followed by a four-game series against the divisional rival Atlanta Braves. Single-game tickets for all Nationals home games are on sale now starting at just $9. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should visit nat
Juan Soto 2021 Home Run Derby swing
Soto hopes Derby precedes another dominant second half
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Juan Soto could’ve skipped the Home Run Derby, and nobody would’ve batted an eyelash. He already put on a show last year at Coors Field, and given most sluggers’ reluctance to partake in the annual pre-All-Star Game competition, he would’ve been excused had he said no this time. Soto, though, embraces the idea of going head-to-head with some of bas
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Orioles and Cubs lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles designated left-hander Kirk McCarty for assignment today to make room for pitcher Louis Head on the 40-man roster. Head was claimed off waivers this morning from the Marlins. The Orioles optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Head has been on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. He made a rehab appearance in the rook
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In Aberdeen, Heston Kjerstad talks about his promotion to the IronBirds
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ABERDEEN, Md. – He was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. But outfielder Heston Kjerstad of the Orioles would not play his first minor league game until this year on June 10 – exactly two years to the day that the Orioles selected him in round one. He put it this way this afternoon in steamy Aberdeen when discussing dealing with first my
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Game 89 lineups: Nats vs. Mariners
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
On the heels of a rough road trip against division contenders, the Nationals return home this week, with another four-game series against the Braves looming before the All-Star break. Before that, though, comes a quick two-game interleague series with the Mariners. It’s the first time these two franchises have met since 2017, only the sixth head-to
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Orioles claim Louis Head off waivers (plus some pregame notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles have claimed reliever Louis Head off waivers from the Marlins, which is going to require a corresponding move on a full 40-man roster. Head was on an injury rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League and the Marlins appeared ready to send him to Triple-A Jacksonville. He’s been sidelined since late June with a right should