Orioles sign right-hander Logan Ondrusek

Orioles sign right-hander Logan Ondrusek
This morning, the Orioles made the following roster move: * Signed right-hander Logan Ondrusek to a major league contract. The 40-man roster is currently at 39 players.
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Nationals acquire catcher Derek Norris

Nationals acquire catcher Derek Norris
The Nationals acquired catcher Derek Norris from the San Diego Padres on Friday in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The trade returns the 27-year-old catcher to his original organization. Norris was a fourth-round selection of the Nationals in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft and it was with Washington that he established himself as a strong receiver behind the plate....
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Orioles tender contracts to nine arbitration-eligible players

Orioles tender contracts to nine arbitration-eligible players
This evening, the Orioles made the following roster moves: * Tendered contracts to nine arbitration-eligible players: right-hander Brad Brach, left-hander Zach Britton, infielder Ryan Flaherty, right-hander Kevin Gausman, catcher Caleb Joseph, infielder Manny Machado, left-hander T.J. McFarland, infielder Jonathan Schoop and right-hander Chris Tillman. Additionally, right-hander Vance Worley was not tendered a contract by the club, allowing him to become a free agent. The 40-man roster is...
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Orioles claim outfielder Adam Walker off waivers from Brewers

Orioles claim outfielder Adam Walker off waivers from Brewers
This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster move: * Claimed outfielder Adam Walker off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. The 40-man roster is currently at 37 players.
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Orioles announce tickets for FanFest on sale today

Orioles announce tickets for FanFest on sale today
The Orioles announced today that tickets are now on sale for the club's annual FanFest event on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at the Baltimore Convention Center. Orioles FanFest, presented by Visit Sarasota County, will feature appearances by current and former Orioles players and coaches as part of a day-long celebration of baseball that will also include clinics, exhibits and interactive games. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with early entry for Orioles Season Plan Members...
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Orioles acquire right-hander Logan Verrett

Orioles acquire right-hander Logan Verrett
This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster move: * Acquired right-hander Logan Verrett from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. The 40-man roster is currently at 36 players.
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: 1996 ALDS and walking off the Red Sox

"Orioles Classics" rewind: 1996 ALDS and walking off the Red Sox
The Winter Meetings are finally here, with here being just a short trip down the road from Baltimore to National Harbor! Make sure you're keeping up with the latest Orioles news and happenings right here on MASNsports.com. Meanwhile, if you want to watch actual baseball games, MASN is airing a memorable Orioles playoff series throughout the week and topping it off with an walk-off win over the Red Sox. What more could O's fans ask for? Here's the Winter Meetings week schedule of "Orioles...
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Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon named NL Comeback Player of the Year

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon named NL Comeback Player of the Year
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was named the 2016 National League Comeback Player of the Year on Tuesday in an announcement made by Major League Baseball on MLB Network. Rendon was joined by the American League honoree, Boston Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello. The Comeback Player of the Year Awards are officially sanctioned by Major League Baseball and presented annually to one player in each league who has re-emerged on the field during the season. The 30 club beat...
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Relive "Nationals Classics": Wild finishes and pitching gems

Relive "Nationals Classics": Wild finishes and pitching gems
How's everyone feeling post-Thanksgiving? Were you able to walk off some of those extra pounds gained on Thursday? Well if you weren't able to, I've got some good news for you baseball fans: We are officially one week away from the Winter Meetings at National Harbor! MASN is leading you up to baseball's big offseason event in our own backyard with a jam-packed week of Nationals walk-offs and pitching gems. Take a look at this week's "Nationals Classics" schedule on MASN: Monday, Nov. 28,...
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OriolesREACH to host seventh annual Birdland Golf Classic in Lakewood Ranch

OriolesREACH to host seventh annual Birdland Golf Classic in Lakewood Ranch
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Orioles will hold the seventh annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., to benefit the Miracle League of Manasota, an organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every person to play baseball, regardless of their ability. Registration is now open for golfers and corporate partners. The event begins with registration at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start set for 1 p.m. Lunch will be served on the...
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Bryce Harper presents award at American Music Awards

Bryce Harper presents award at American Music Awards
Bryce Harper is familiar with award shows. The Nationals all-star outfielder has been named National Leauge Rookie of the Year and MVP, among other awards he's won in his young career. But Sunday night, Harper took on a different role at an award show: presenter. At the 44th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Harper joined recording artist Teyanna Taylor in presenting the New Artist of the Year award to Zayn Malik. Apparently, Harper also put his baseball skills to work at the award...
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Nationals agree to terms with outfielder Chris Heisey

Nationals agree to terms with outfielder Chris Heisey
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Chris Heisey on Saturday. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Heisey, 31, returns to Washington for his second season with the Nationals after serving as a key member of Dusty Baker's bench and a versatile defender during the 2016 season. He enters the 2017 season as Major League Baseball's all-time leader in slugging percentage as a pinch-hitter...
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Orioles make two roster moves

Orioles make two roster moves
This evening, the Orioles made the following roster moves: * Selected the contracts of right-hander Joe Gunkel and right-hander Jesús Liranzo. The 40-man roster is currently at 35 players.
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Nationals add five players to 40-man roster

Nationals add five players to 40-man roster
The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of outfielder Rafael Bautista, first baseman Jose Marmolejos, catcher Raudy Read, infielder Matt Skole and right-handed pitcher Austin Voth on Friday, adding them to the team's 40-man roster. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bautista, 23, hit .283 with 12 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 39 RBI, 56 stolen bases and 77 runs scored in 136 games for Double-A Harrisburg in 2016. He...
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Relive "Nationals Classics": Grand slams and 16-inning marathon

Relive "Nationals Classics": Grand slams and 16-inning marathon
Happy Thanksgiving! As you're enjoying spending time with friends and family, devouring a big bird on Turkey Day and hopefully watching the Redskins beat up on the Cowboys, MASN is giving Nationals fans a couple of baseball reasons to be thankful this year. Check out this holiday week's "Nationals Classics" schedule filled with grand slams and a Sunday special marathon victory: Monday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. - Bryce Harper had reached some major accomplishments in his career before the start of...
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"Orioles Classics" rewind: Davis pitches, World Series champs and 2,131

"Orioles Classics" rewind: Davis pitches, World Series champs and 2,131
It's the week of Thanksgiving, and do we have some good reasons for Orioles fans to be thankful! MASN is trotting out some of the all-time greats in this week's slate of "Orioles Classics" replays, both of the recent variety and of the O's past. Take a look at this week's schedule as you prepare for a friends, family, turkey and now baseball-filled week: Monday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - Given all the drama and excitement an extra-inning game can bring, there are few things as exciting as a...
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Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer named 2016 National League Cy Young

Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer named 2016 National League Cy Young
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was named the 2016 National League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday night, in an announcement made by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on MLB Network. The award is the second Cy Young of Scherzer's career, his first in the National League. Scherzer, the 2013 American League Cy Young Award winner, is now just the sixth pitcher in major league history to win the award in both leagues. He joins Hall of Famers Gaylord Perry,...
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Tides to host Orioles in exhibition game

Tides to host Orioles in exhibition game
The Norfolk Tides announced today that the Baltimore Orioles will play an exhibition game at Harbor Park on Friday, March 31. Presented by BB&T, the game will feature the Orioles taking on the Tides, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m. "We are thrilled to be hosting the Orioles again this season" said Tides general manager Joe Gregory. "We're proud to be an affiliate of an outstanding partner like the Orioles, and this event is another example of Baltimore's commitment to growing...
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Orioles announce season debut of the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan

Orioles announce season debut of the "Hot Stove Show" on 105.7 The Fan
The Orioles today announced the return of the weekly "Hot Stove Show" on CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network. Beginning on Nov. 17, fans will be able to enjoy one hour of Orioles news, analysis, special guests and more each week on 105.7 The Fan from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Orioles Radio Network and MASN broadcaster Jim Hunter will join MASNsports.com beat writer Roch Kubatko to host the program live from Dempsey's Brew Pub & Restaurant....
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Nationals' Spin Williams named Mike Coolbaugh Award winner

Nationals' Spin Williams named Mike Coolbaugh Award winner
Honoring his nearly 40 years of service to the game, Washington Nationals senior advisor, player development Donald "Spin" Williams was named Monday as the recipient of the ninth-annual Mike Coolbaugh Award by Minor League Baseball. The award, which was created in 2008 to honor the late Mike Coolbaugh, a professional player and coach, is presented annually to "an individual who has shown outstanding baseball work ethic, knowledge of the game, and skill in mentoring young players on the...
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