MASNsports.com2010-03-18T19:24:43ZThe Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Networktag:masnsports.com,2010://3Movable TypeCopyright (c) 2010, spiro2131Nats vs. Marlins: Post-game thoughts2010-03-20T21:21:48Z2010-03-20T20:28:13Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155772010-03-20T20:28:13Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Last Wednesday, the Nationals followed their first two wins of spring training with an 11-2 loss to the Astros. They followed a win with a loss again on Saturday, and while it wasn't as lopsided as Wednesday's defeat, the Nationals weren't particularly sharp in a 5-3 loss to the Marlins ... read more at MASNsports.com
You know it's spring training when... (quotes added)2010-03-20T20:19:38Z2010-03-20T20:03:54Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155762010-03-20T20:03:54Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
...Paco Figueroa doubles to score his twin brother in a major league game. Figueroa's double with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning plated Brandon Snyder and Danny Figueroa to extend the Orioles' lead to 5-2. Frank Mata replaced Alberto Castillo with two outs in the top of ... read more at MASNsports.com
Bergy on Bergy (updated)2010-03-20T19:34:07Z2010-03-20T18:43:49Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155752010-03-20T18:43:49Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Brad Bergesen has a tendency to rush his delivery. It happened earlier today, as the Pirates scored twice in the first inning. It didn't continue, and Bergesen retired the last 10 batters he faced. "When I went in after that first inning and talked to Kranny, he told me to ... read more at MASNsports.com
Luuuuuuke Scott (updated twice)2010-03-20T19:00:19Z2010-03-20T18:05:39Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155742010-03-20T18:05:39Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Luke Scott homered to right field with two outs in the fourth inning, reducing the Pirates lead to 2-1. Scott appeared to jump on a Charlie Morton changeup with the count full, giving him two homers and nine RBIs this spring. MASN play-by-play announcer Gary Thorne is sitting next to ... read more at MASNsports.com
Anxious times for O's fans2010-03-20T18:10:03Z2010-03-20T18:03:57Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155732010-03-20T18:03:57Zstevemelewskihttp://www.masnsports.comSteve Melewski
Oriole nation is concerned. Some are more than concerned. If you talk to fans lately, their first comment on the team usually goes something like, "should I worry about (fill in the blank)." The concerns include: *Brian Robert's back *Koji's hamstring *Nolan Reimold's return from Achilles surgery *Nolan Reimold's batting ... read more at MASNsports.com
Bergy much better (part 2)2010-03-20T18:00:26Z2010-03-20T17:41:14Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155722010-03-20T17:41:14Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Brad Bergesen struck out two in a perfect third inning. Ryan Church flied to left, Garrett Jones took a called third strike and Ryan Doumit went down swinging. Bergesen has struck out three in three innings, but the Pirates continue to hold a 2-0 lead. He's thrown 35 pitches, 24 ... read more at MASNsports.com
Bergy's on the mound (part 2)2010-03-20T17:33:36Z2010-03-20T17:12:15Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155712010-03-20T17:12:15Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Not a good first inning for Brad Bergesen. The Pirates loaded the bases with no outs and scored twice to take a 2-0 lead. The inning included a costly error by second baseman Ty Wigginton, who failed to backhand Ryan Doumit's grounder up the middle as the second run scored. ... read more at MASNsports.com
Saturday's Nats vs. Marlins in-game thread2010-03-20T16:51:06Z2010-03-20T16:48:36Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155702010-03-20T16:48:36Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Welcome to MASN's live thread for today's Nationals game against the Marlins. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the day, and if you want to participate, here's how: Leave your comments here, or reply to me on Twitter (@masnBen). Nats vs. Marlins 3/20 in-game thread ... read more at MASNsports.com
Will the Ravens get compensatory picks?2010-03-20T18:19:45Z2010-03-20T16:13:40Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155682010-03-20T16:13:40Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Ravens
Sunday: T. Smith update | Monday: A little on the draft | Tuesday: A lot on the draft and some on Jones | Wednesday: Ravens lose Edwards, could lose Walker | Thursday: Kruger looking to move up depth chart | Friday: Vasher a possibility for Ravens? ... read more at MASNsports.com
Strasburg, Storen optioned2010-03-20T17:51:29Z2010-03-20T16:13:26Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155672010-03-20T16:13:26Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Nationals
Monday: Pondering the Nationals roster | Tuesday: Examining Guzman and Duncan | Wednesday: Nats release Dukes, Kensing | Thursday: More on Dukes, a thought on Guzman | Friday: Hernandez in competition for fifth starter ... read more at MASNsports.com
Updates on Uehara and Roberts2010-03-20T17:14:15Z2010-03-20T16:13:12Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155662010-03-20T16:13:12Zjeffwolfsonhttp://www.masnsports.comSaying Orioles
Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update | Thursday: Meredith making push to be in the bullpen | Friday: Uehara injured, examining Guthrie ... read more at MASNsports.com
Trembley unplugged2010-03-20T15:52:49Z2010-03-20T15:50:52Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155652010-03-20T15:50:52Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Brian Roberts hit from the left side today, taking his cuts at soft-toss and off a tee. Michael Aubrey took batting practice and fielded grounders at first base as he draws closer to playing in a game after injuring his groin last Saturday in Tampa. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells ... read more at MASNsports.com
Quick Koji update2010-03-20T15:36:24Z2010-03-20T15:34:02Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155642010-03-20T15:34:02Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara decided not to play catch today to test his sore left hamstring. "Maybe tomorrow," he said through interpreter Jiwon Bang. Uehara said there's "no particular reason" why he's delaying the flat-ground session for at least one more day. "I could have done it today," he said, ... read more at MASNsports.com
The other moves2010-03-20T16:47:13Z2010-03-20T15:25:38Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155692010-03-20T15:25:38Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Lost in the furor over Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen's cuts from big league camp were a trio of other moves that go further toward shaping the Nationals' pitching staff for the season. The Nationals optioned Matt Chico to Class AAA Syracuse and sent reliever Doug Slaten to minor-league camp, ... read more at MASNsports.com
A few nuggets (with Pirates lineup)2010-03-20T14:53:32Z2010-03-20T14:34:08Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155622010-03-20T14:34:08Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
As always, choose your favorite dipping sauce. Outfielder Kyle Hudson was supposed to travel to Fort Myers as part of the minor league contingent for today's game against the Red Sox, but Ronnie Welty is taking his place. The Orioles will wear their black batting practice jerseys for that game, ... read more at MASNsports.com
Strasburg, Storen among five cut from big-league camp2010-03-20T21:44:00Z2010-03-20T13:42:23Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155632010-03-20T13:42:23Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Even with Drew Storen and Stephen Strasburg alternately making cases all spring they deserved to be on the Nationals' Opening Day roster, the Nationals held firm to their belief that both should start the year in the minor leagues. And on Saturday morning, a day after Strasburg rebounded from a ... read more at MASNsports.com
Nolan needs to get rollin'2010-03-20T13:28:14Z2010-03-20T13:23:30Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155612010-03-20T13:23:30Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Unless something changes in the next 24 hours, manager Dave Trembley said closer Mike Gonzalez will pitch against the Phillies tomorrow in Clearwater, rather than appear in another Triple-A game in Sarasota. As I approached Nolan Reimold's locker this morning, he grew sentimental for the days when I would check ... read more at MASNsports.com
Orioles lineups2010-03-20T12:07:51Z2010-03-20T11:57:54Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155602010-03-20T11:57:54Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
vs. Pirates in Sarasota: Felix Pie LF Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott 1B Matt Wieters C Nolan Reimold DH Ty Wigginton 2B Cesar Izturis SS Brad Bergesen RHP vs. Red Sox in Fort Myers: Robert Andino 3B Justin Turner 2B Lou Montanez LF Garrett ... read more at MASNsports.com
Nats vs. Cardinals: Post-game thoughts2010-03-20T03:33:27Z2010-03-20T03:31:01Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155592010-03-20T03:31:01Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
The Nationals got their third win of the spring on Friday night with a 13-5 victory over the Cardinals, but no matter what else happened on the field at Space Coast Stadium, there was only going to be one major storyline: Stephen Strasburg. Last year's No. 1 overall pick was ... read more at MASNsports.com
As a Matusz of fact2010-03-20T02:13:57Z2010-03-20T02:09:01Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155582010-03-20T02:09:01Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Manager Dave Trembley had nothing but good things to say about Brian Matusz after tonight's 2-0 victory over the Phillies. "Doesn't matter who he faces, doesn't matter what lineup he's facing, he doesn't get out of his lane," Trembley said. "That's Brian Matusz, the way he pitches. He just has ... read more at MASNsports.com
Quick game update (updated)2010-03-20T01:25:08Z2010-03-20T01:06:07Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155572010-03-20T01:06:07Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Will Ohman retired both batters he faced, with one strikeout, after replacing Brian Matusz. He still hasn't allowed a run in six appearances. Jim Johnson, who allowed three runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings before tonight, walked a batter and struck out two in a scoreless seventh. The ... read more at MASNsports.com
Nothing else Matusz (updated)2010-03-20T00:46:44Z2010-03-20T00:23:44Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155562010-03-20T00:23:44Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
That's five hitless innings for left-hander Brian Matusz, and another nice escape. Josh Bell's throwing error allowed Jayson Werth to reach second base with no outs. Greg Dobbs grounded to first, Brian Schneider lined to second and pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. struck out. Not a problem. Matusz threw 12 pitches, ... read more at MASNsports.com
Finally, we have runs2010-03-20T00:34:45Z2010-03-20T00:13:58Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155552010-03-20T00:13:58Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
The Orioles loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth inning on singles by Lou Montanez and Josh Bell, and a walk to Chad Moeller. They scored twice to take a 2-0 lead over the Phillies. Jeff Salazar's fielder's choice grounder brought home Montanez, and Bell scored on Robert ... read more at MASNsports.com
Matusz still on the mound (part 2)2010-03-20T00:12:28Z2010-03-19T23:44:17Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155542010-03-19T23:44:17Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
The Phillies didn't get the ball out of the infield in the third inning, which began with Brian Matusz striking out pitcher Kyle Kendrick and shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Shane Victorino popped to first base to keep the Phillies hitless and the game scoreless. Matusz threw 13 pitches, nine for strikes. ... read more at MASNsports.com
Matusz on the mound (part 2)2010-03-19T23:37:19Z2010-03-19T23:16:08Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155532010-03-19T23:16:08Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Brian Matusz didn't allow a ball out of the infield in the top of the first inning, getting two bouncers to short and one to second. Matusz threw eight pitches, five for strikes. Didn't the Phillies learn their lesson the last time? I'll tack on his second inning in this ... read more at MASNsports.com
Friday's Nats vs. Cardinals in-game thread2010-03-19T22:46:13Z2010-03-19T22:44:06Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155512010-03-19T22:44:06Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Welcome to MASN's live thread for tonight's Nationals game against the Cardinals. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the night, and if you want to participate, here's how: Leave your comments here, or reply to me on Twitter (@masnBen). Nats vs. Cardinals 3/19 in-game thread ... read more at MASNsports.com
More Koji (and minor leaguers added)2010-03-20T00:22:13Z2010-03-19T22:39:34Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155522010-03-19T22:39:34Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
Please allow me to introduce myself...and to pass along some quotes from Koji Uehara. I've got the complete transcript for you. Enjoy. His timeline: "I am thinking to play catch tomorrow. That's what I am thinking." When he'll return to the mound: "At this moment, I don't know." How he's ... read more at MASNsports.com
Pre-game notes2010-03-20T00:23:01Z2010-03-19T21:27:52Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155502010-03-19T21:27:52Zrochkubatkohttp://www.masnsports.comRoch Kubatko
It seemed like a curious move when the Orioles optioned Double-A reliever Wilfrido Perez to Double-A Bowie while also adding 17 players for tomorrow's two split-squad games. Manager Dave Trembley offered the following explanation: "The situation with him is, the minor league games have started. Let's get him pitching in ... read more at MASNsports.com
Morgan out until at least Monday2010-03-19T20:27:11Z2010-03-19T20:12:18Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155482010-03-19T20:12:18Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
Outfielder Nyjer Morgan, who has been out most of this week after injuring his right leg last Sunday against the Cardinals, said his right hip is a little tight, but he feels 100 percent healthy. Still, manager Jim Riggleman said Morgan will be held out until at least Monday as ... read more at MASNsports.com
Riggleman calls shortstop an "open competition"2010-03-19T20:06:11Z2010-03-19T19:54:02Ztag:masnsports.com,2010://3.155472010-03-19T19:54:02Zbengoesslinghttp://nationals.masnsports.comBen Goessling
All spring, Ian Desmond has made an impressive case for why he should be the Nationals' Opening Day shortstop, and it remains to be seen whether manager Jim Riggleman's comments on Friday afternoon acknowledge Desmond's surge in that race. But it was clear the 24-year-old is as least under serious ... read more at MASNsports.com