Mid-Atlantic Sports Network to offer direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming option

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Beginning April 21, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) will begin offering a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) streaming option called MASN+. Fans can subscribe for $19.99/month or $89.99 for the remainder of the 2025 regular season to receive 24/7 MASN and MASN2 content including every available Orioles and Nationals game, Orioles and Nationals Classics, O’s and Nats Xtra, and all other MASN programming.

MASN+ will allow in-market fans to catch all the action of Orioles and Nationals baseball with no blackouts and no cable or satellite subscription or contract required. Fans can subscribe to MASN+ by visiting MASN’s website at MASNSPORTS.COM or via the MASN app available now on iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. MASN and MASN2 will continue to be available via cable and satellite providers.

“Our goal is to connect all fans to the excitement of Orioles and Nationals baseball,” said GREG BADER, MASN’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. “MASN+ allows O’s and Nats fans throughout the Mid-Atlantic who have elected to cut the cord to view their favorite team’s games and all that MASN has to offer.”

Orioles and Nationals games produced by MASN include special features like in-game interviews with players, mic ups, and in-depth interviews and analysis.  

Visit masnsports.com for Orioles and Nationals programming information and content.

RHP Lara recalled as 27th player for doubleheader

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Andry Lara from Triple-A Rochester to be the 27th man for the doubleheader in Colorado on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Lara, 22, led Washington’s system in wins (11) and WHIP (1.16), ranked second in innings pitched (134.2 IP) and third in strikeouts (132) last season. He ranked second among qualified Nationals Minor Leaguers in ERA (3.34) and opponents’ batting average (.227) in 25 games between High-A Wilmington and Double-A Harrisburg.

In five professional seasons, Lara is 23-31 with a 4.54 ERA in 85 games (82 starts). He’s posted a .243 opponents’ batting average, a 1.31 WHIP and 8.26 strikeouts per 9.0 innings along the way. A native of Coro, Venezuela, Lara was the No. 16 prospect in the 2019 International Signing Class, according to Baseball America.

Lara has made three starts for Triple-A Rochester this season. He is 0-1 with a 9.26 ERA with seven strikeouts in 11.2 innings of work.

Lara’s first appearance will be his Major League debut.

RHP Poteet recalled

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled RHP Cody Poteet from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 53.
  • Optioned RHP Brandon Young to Triple-A Norfolk.

Nationals at Rockies game postponed Friday

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Tonight’s game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sunday, April 20 at 1:10 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.
Saturday’s game has also been moved to 2:10 p.m.

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals game originally scheduled for tonight at 6:40 p.m. MT has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for 6:10 p.m. this Sunday, April 20 as the second game of a split doubleheader, with Sunday’s 1:10 p.m. first pitch to be played as scheduled. Separate tickets will be required for each game. Additionally, Saturday’s first pitch has been moved back one hour from 1:10 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. The Rockies will unveil their City Connect 2.0 uniforms during the 6:10 p.m. game on Sunday, April 20.

Tickets from tonight’s game (dated April 18) are valid for the April 20, 6:10 p.m. game only. Ticket holders who purchased directly from the Colorado Rockies will be contacted via email with additional details. If ticket holders cannot attend the April 20, 6:10 p.m. game, fans will be presented options based upon their purchase methods. In all cases, tickets are good for the makeup game or fans must exercise an online/credit/refund option prior to the first pitch of the rescheduled game.

Complimentary tickets have a value of zero dollars and therefore may not be refunded or exchanged. Discounted tickets are only valid for the amount paid to the Rockies and are subject to any constraints applicable to the original sale.

Tickets purchased via the secondary market for the April 18 game will only be valid for the rescheduled game. Secondary market customers that cannot attend the rescheduled date should contact the Customer Service Department from which the purchase was made. Secondary market tickets are not valid for exchange at Coors Field or the Rockies Dugout Stores.

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Nationals recall Trey Lipscomb, place Paul DeJong on 10-day IL

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The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and placed infielder Paul DeJong on the 10-day Injured List with a fractured nose on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Lipscomb, 24, joins the Nationals for the first time this season after he hit .295 (13-for-44) with a double, a home run, seven RBI, seven walks, two stolen bases and five runs scored in 13 games with Triple-A Rochester. Over his last 10 games, he went 10-for-33 (.303) with a double, a home run, five RBI, five walks, a stolen base and two runs scored. Lipscomb joins Washington on a hot streak, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on Tuesday.

Lipscomb enjoyed five Major League stints last season, ultimately playing in 61 games for Washington at three different positions: third base (55 games), first base (5 games) and second base (2 games). Despite his limited action, he ended the season tied for 10th among National League rookies (14th in the NL overall) with 11 stolen bases, and became the fourth Nationals rookie to steal home and the second to record three stolen bases in a game on April 8 at San Francisco. In all, he hit .200 with three doubles, a home run, 10 RBI, 16 walks and 20 runs scored during his 2024 Major League campaign.

DeJong, 31, hit .204 with four doubles, two RBI, two stolen bases, two walks and three runs scored in 16 games this season.

Orioles activate Scott Blewett, option Colin Selby

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Activated RHP Scott Blewett. He will wear No. 67.
  • Optioned RHP Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk.

Orioles claim RHP Blewett from Twins, designate LHP González

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Claimed RHP Scott Blewett off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. He has not yet reported.
  • Designated LHP Luis González for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

Nats recall Henry as Ribalta goes onto IL

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Cole Henry from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Orlando Ribalta on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to April 10) with a right biceps strain on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Henry, 25, was selected in the second round of the 2020 First Year Player Draft by the Nationals out of Louisiana State University. In five Minor League seasons, he went 4-9 with a 3.25 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 130.1 innings. He has produced 11.2 strikeouts per 9.0 innings and held opposing hitters to just a .190 batting average. Henry’s opponents average ranks second among Nationals Minor League pitchers since the start of 2021 (min. 100.0 IP), behind only Zach Brzykcy (.185).

In two games with Rochester this season, Henry struck out four in 2.0 innings and allowed just one hit. He pitched in three Major League Spring Training games in 2025, each of them scoreless, and struck out nine in 4.2 innings.

With his debut, Henry becomes the third of the six players selected by the Nationals in the shortened 2020 Draft to make it to Washington, joining Cade Cavalli (first round) and Mitchell Parker (fifth round) .

Ribalta, 27, pitched to a 5.87 ERA in four games for Washington this season. He struck out six in 7.2 innings.

Nationals recall Nasim Nuñez

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The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Nasim Nuñez from Triple-A Rochester and placed shortstop CJ Abrams on the 10-day Injured List with a right hip flexor strain on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

A Rule-5 pick in 2024, Nuñez, 24, spent all of last season on the Nationals active roster, playing in 51 games, the third-most by a Rule 5 selection in Nationals history (2005-pres). Following his first career hit on June 26, he finished the season by batting .294 (15-for-51) with a .419 on-base percentage (11 BB, 12 SO). In all,  Nuñez hit .246 with a double, an RBI, 12 walks, eight stolen bases and 14 runs scored last season.

Defensively, Nuñez had three outs above average in 2024 according to Baseball Savant. He averaged 91.6 mph on his throws, the third-hardest among MLB shortstops (min. 100 throws).

Nuñez joins the active roster for the first time this year after beginning the season in Triple-A. In 10 games for the Red Wings, he hit .192 with three RBI, five walks, five stolen bases and five runs scored in 10 games.

Abrams, 24, is hitting .244 (10-for-41) with two doubles, four home runs, seven RBI, three walks, four stolen bases and six runs scored.

Orioles welcome Darline Llamas Llopis as chief financial officer

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The Baltimore Orioles today announced that DARLINE LLAMAS LLOPIS will join the organization as the Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all budgeting, financial planning, and payroll for the club.

“Darline’s experience spans a wide range of industries and sports, arming her with the knowledge and skill that’ll support our growing business operation,” shared CATIE GRIGGS, Orioles President of Business Operations. “I look forward to working with Darline and the rest of our leadership team as we continue to strengthen our financial strategy and drive growth.”

“Joining the storied Orioles organization during such a transformative time is a dream come true,” shared Llamas Llopis.

Prior to joining the Orioles, Llamas Llopis spent four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and the F1 Miami Grand Prix as Vice President of Finance and Retail. In this capacity, she managed the finance, accounting, payroll, account payables, procurement, and merchandise operations for the team.

She also previously served for four years as the Director of Finance and Controller at the Los Angeles Rams. Llamas Llopis started her career in public accounting with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers as a member of the Commercial Real Estate practice.

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Orioles recall Selby, put Eflin on IL

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled RHP Colin Selby from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Placed RHP Zach Eflin (right lat strain) on the 15-day Injured List, retroactive to April 8.

This week at the Yard April 11-20

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HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS

 

Friday, April 11

First Pitch: Akim Duchard, father of the late Akim Duchard-Davis

Giveaway: Clear Stadium Bag

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Orioles to host Marvel Day on June 28 featuring Cal Ripken Jr. | Iron Man bobblehead giveaway

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Club to recognize 2131 anniversary with celebration on September 6

he Orioles will celebrate one of the most remarkable feats in professional sports, as the club recognizes the 30th anniversary of National Baseball Hall of Famer CAL RIPKEN, JR. surpassing the said-to-be-unbreakable record for consecutive games played. Ripken solidified himself as baseball’s version of Iron Man on September 6, 1995, when he took the field for his 2,131st consecutive game, passing National Baseball Hall of Famer LOU GEHRIG’s mark of 2,130 games.

To kick off the celebrations, the Orioles will host Marvel Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, June 28, as the club hosts the Tampa Bay Rays at 4:05 p.m. ET. The day will be highlighted by the Cal Ripken Jr. | Iron Man Bobblehead presented by MDOT’s Work Zone Safety Campaign, for the first 20,000 fans, which depicts Ripken inspired by the popular super hero, his familiar moniker, and one of Marvel’s most iconic Avengers.

“In many ways the 1995 season seems like yesterday. Thirty years has flown by but the memories from that season and the night of September 6, are still fresh in my mind. I am looking forward to celebrating the anniversary of 2131 with all the fans at Oriole Park and grateful to the organization wanting to mark the date,” shared Ripken. “As I have said many times, the streak was really the culmination of the approach to the game that my dad taught us. The result was the streak and so many of the memories are of exchanges with the fans over the years about what it meant to them and their own personal streaks. It will be a fun celebration and a great look back, not to mention a pretty cool Iron Man bobblehead.”

“Every once in a while, we come across a creative ‘no-brainer’, like bringing together Marvel’s Iron Man with Baseball’s own Iron Man, Cal Ripken Jr.,” shared BRIAN CROSBY, Executive, Marvel Experiences Development, who helped create the bobblehead. “Designing Cal’s own unique armor inspired by Iron Man, complete with Baltimore Orioles colors and the number 8, was a thrill for me as a fan of both of these legendary icons. Working with the Baltimore Orioles and Cal was an amazing experience, and I can’t wait for the Oriole faithful and Marvel fans to bring one home!”

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Orioles acquire left-handed pitcher Grant Wolfram from Brewers

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-handed pitcher GRANT WOLFRAM from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league outfielder DAZ CAMERON and cash considerations. He has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Wolfram (pronounced WOHL-fram), 28, spent one day in the big leagues after being recalled from Triple-A Nashville on April 6, his first call up to the majors in his career. He was optioned after Milwaukee’s game without appearing and was designated for assignment earlier today. In two games with the Sounds this season, he posted a 6.00 ERA (2 ER/3.0 IP) with four walks and three strikeouts.

Wolfram agreed to terms on a one-year major league contract with the Brewers on December 12, 2024. He was originally selected by the Texas Rangers in the 18th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of Davenport University (MI). He’s posted a 24-11 record with nine saves and a 3.99 ERA (146 ER/329.0 IP) with 289 hits (28 HR), 164 total runs, 168 walks, 17 hit batters, and 403 strikeouts in 177 games (25 starts) over eight professional seasons.

Cameron, 28, was 4-for-18 with one double, one run scored, three RBI, and two walks in five games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He was acquired from the Athletics for cash considerations on October 31, 2024, and spent 2025 Spring Training with the Orioles as a non-roster invitee.

To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher ALBERT SUÁREZ (right subscapularis strain) has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

Orioles reinstate Gunnar Henderson from IL, option Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Reinstated INF Gunnar Henderson (right intercostal strain) from the 10-day Injured List
  • Optioned OF Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

Nationals recall Jackson Rutledge, place Michael Soroka on 15-day IL

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to April 1) with a right arm biceps strain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

Rutledge, 26, joins the Nationals active roster for the first time this season. He tossed 3.0 scoreless innings across two relief appearances with Triple-A Rochester prior to the recall. He allowed just one hit, struck out four batters and issued just one walk along the way.

Washington’s first-round pick in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, Rutledge held opposing batters to a .189 average (10-for-53) across 10 Grapefruit League Spring Training outings in 2025.

Rutledge spent the majority of the 2024 season with Triple-A Rochester and made three appearances (one start) with Washington, posting a 3.24 ERA with the Nationals. He ranked among Washington's Minor League system in games started (2nd, 27), strikeouts (5th, 128) and opponents' batting average (5th, .271) in his sixth professional season.

Soroka, 27, made one start with the Nationals on March 31 at Toronto. He allowed four earned runs on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk in 5.0 innings pitched.

2005 Nationals Team to be inducted into Ring of Honor during 20th Anniversary Weekend Celebration

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Weekend highlights include Ring of Honor pregame ceremony, special alumni appearances, sweepstakes to win authentic commemorative ring and more

The 2005 Washington Nationals, which helped sports fans welcome baseball back to the District after a 33-year absence, will be inducted into the Nationals Ring of Honor on Saturday, April 5, as part of the 20th Anniversary Weekend celebration. The special weekend will also include alumni appearances, a commemorative ring giveaway on April 4, a 2005 replica jersey giveaway on April 5 and more. To learn more about the Nationals 20th Anniversary season and to purchase tickets, visit nats.com/NATS20.

“We are very excited to honor the 2005 team during our 20th Anniversary Weekend as we celebrate two decades of Nationals baseball with our fans,” said Mark D. Lerner, Managing Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club. “These players represent the first team to be inducted into the Ring of Honor as they helped start a new chapter of baseball in D.C. and establish the Nationals as the hometown team for generations to come.”

To start the 20th Anniversary Weekend festivities, 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a NATS20 replica commemorative ring on Friday, April 4, exactly 20 years after the Nationals’ inaugural game (April 4, 2005 at Philadelphia Phillies). Fans will also have the opportunity to enter to win one of 20 authentic commemorative rings valued at nearly $6,000 each by scanning QR codes around the ballpark that day to enter the sweepstakes.

The following day, April 5, the celebration continues as the 2005 team will be welcomed into the Ring of Honor during a special pregame ceremony. The Ring of Honor was created in 2010 to recognize influential members of the Nationals and celebrate greats from the Washington Senators, Homestead Grays and Montreal Expos. Additionally, 20,000 fans will receive 2005 replica jerseys. 

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Orioles place Colton Cowser on IL, recall Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled OF Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 15.
  • Placed OF Colton Cowser (left thumb fracture) on the 10-day Injured List.

Orioles move home opener first pitch to 2:35 p.m. due to forecasted inclement weather

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After consultation with Major League Baseball, Monday’s Home Opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards between the Orioles and Boston Red Sox has been moved to 2:35 p.m. from 3:05 p.m. due to forecasted inclement weather.

Parking lot and gate times will remain the same, with lots opening at 11 a.m. and gates at 12 p.m. Fans attending the Home Opener are encouraged to be in their seats and fans at home are encouraged to tune to MASN by 2:00 p.m. to enjoy the Home Opener pregame festivities. 

Orioles select contract of Matt Bowman, place Albert Suárez on IL

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 51.
  • Placed RHP Albert Suárez (right shoulder inflammation) on the 15-day Injured List, retroactive to March 29.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.