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Matthew Taylor: Going deep to find members of exclusive Orioles club

Matthew Taylor: Going deep to find members of exclusive Orioles club
Minnesota Twins rookie Eddie Rosario homered on the first big league pitch he ever saw on Wednesday. Rosario became the 29th player to knock the first pitch of his first at-bat out of the park. No Orioles player has ever homered on the first pitch they ever saw; however, two O's players homered in their first at-bat. Meanwhile, one former Orioles pitcher homered on the first pitch of his first career at-bat after he departed Baltimore. Let's talk about Buster Narum, Lou Montanez, and Esteban...
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Right moment for Bryce Harper

Right moment for Bryce Harper
To really understand the passion Bryce Harper has for playing the game of baseball, just ask him about defense and watch him light up. And now in his new permanent position in right field, he has filled up the highlight reels with leaping catches and sniper-like throws in the season's first month. Nationals manager Matt Williams made the call to flip-flop outfield positions for Harper and Jayson Werth this past offseason. Harper had previously made 64 starts in right coming into the season,...
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Orioles reinstate J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list; Everth Cabrera placed on the 15-day disabled list

Orioles reinstate J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list; Everth Cabrera placed on the 15-day disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list and have placed infielder Everth Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list with a left foot contusion. Hardy, 32, appeared in three rehab games with Double-A Bowie, batting .333/.333/.417 (4-12) with a double, RBI, and two runs scored. He was placed on the disabled list on April 5 (retroactive to March 27) with a left shoulder strain. In 2014, Hardy earned his third consecutive Gold Glove Award...
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2015 All-Star Game voting open

2015 All-Star Game voting open
Sure, we're only a month into the season, but we have already been treated to some amazing Nationals baseball moments. For instance, Max Scherzer. The Nats' new pitcher has dominated in his first April in a Nationals uniform. Or look at Bryce Harper. On Wednesday, he hit three home runs in one game, including one that landed in the upper deck. He's on fire. Nats fans are treated to his play almost every day. But does he deserve to shine on a national stage? Well, that's your decision to...
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Orioles to host Baltimore City high school baseball championship game this Saturday at Oriole Park

Orioles to host Baltimore City high school baseball championship game this Saturday at Oriole Park
The Orioles today announced that they will host the Baltimore City High School Baseball Championship game between the Academy for College and Career Exploration (12-1) and Digital Harbor High School (11-1) on Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Both schools finished the regular season with the two best records among Baltimore City high schools, and the winner will be crowned the 2015 Baltimore City High School Champion. Pre-game ceremonies will consist of team...
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Fans encouraged with giveaways, ticket discounts to "Vote Orange" for 2015 All-Star Game

Fans encouraged with giveaways, ticket discounts to "Vote Orange" for 2015 All-Star Game
Don't blink, because before you know it, it will be July. Granted, we're only in the first week of May and it seems as if baseball is just starting to get into full swing. (Pun very much intended.) Although we're only about a month in, we have already seen some amazing baseball moments. Manny Machado continues to make so many nearly impossible plays look routine. We saw Chris Davis hit a home run that ended up on Eutaw Street. Oh yeah, and Adam Jones. Do we even need to say anything...
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Zach Wilt: What are the Orioles missing?

Zach Wilt: What are the Orioles missing?
What are the Orioles missing? A veteran outfielder, a big-time slugger and a shutdown reliever. That's what the Orioles lost during the offseason to the free agent market. After nine seasons in black and orange, Nick Markakis signed on with the Atlanta Braves. Nelson Cruz, who was arguably the best free agent signing last offseason, cashed in on his 40-homer season with a $57 million contract out west in Seattle. Andrew Miller headed north to put on the pinstripes for the division rival New...
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Record day from Bryce Harper emphasizes big year

Record day from Bryce Harper emphasizes big year
During a week filled with major sporting events in the nation's capital, Bryce Harper did his best to steal the show. The 22-year-old walloped three majestic homers in one game for the first time in his career while becoming the youngest to accomplish the feat in 46 years. Harper's trio of tape measure blasts traveled a combined 1,276 feet - or almost a quarter of a mile. His last clout soared to the top of the second deck, almost guaranteeing that sooner or later one will make the previously...
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David Huzzard: Bryce Harper and putting the ball in play

David Huzzard: Bryce Harper and putting the ball in play
If you've made it this far through the Internet. I'm certain that you're tired of reading about Bryce Harper's big day, but it isn't every day that a 22-year-old four-year major league veteran hits three home runs in one game. I'm also not going to write about that. I'm going to write about something far less interesting. History is exciting and when it happens for your team it can be fun to read about or write about, but you know the saying a picture is worth a thousand words? Well a...
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Home run derby for Harper in Nats' 7-5 win

Home run derby for Harper in Nats' 7-5 win
Twelve days ago, Marlins starter Tom Koehler held Bryce Harper hitless, striking out the 22-year-old once. Today, Koehler became a part of history as Harper unleashed a three-homer assault propelling the Nats to a 7-5 victory in the series finale. "That's how I should be, plain and simple," said a confident Harper after the game. "That's how I should be. That's how I expect myself to play." It's the first time Harper has hit three home runs in a major league game and he becomes the...
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Bryce Harper's three-homer day lifts Nats to 7-5 win in series finale

Bryce Harper's three-homer day lifts Nats to 7-5 win in series finale
The Marlins opened the second inning with four straight hits against Nationals starter Max Scherzer, leading to a couple of quick runs. Nats first baseman Ryan Zimmerman helped prevent further damage when he charged in to field a bunt from Marlins starter Tom Koehler. Zimmerman then wheeled to make a perfect throw to shortstop Ian Desmond to start a huge double play. Right fielder Bryce Harper answered with a leadoff homer in the second. Harper deposited Koehler's 1-0 offering over over the...
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Bullpen help on the way as Casey Janssen prepares for rehab stint

Bullpen help on the way as Casey Janssen prepares for rehab stint
The Nationals signed veteran right-hander Casey Janssen in January with the idea that he would step into the eighth-inning setup role vacated by Tyler Clippard. Janssen has yet to pitch in the majors this season after experiencing tendinitis in his throwing shoulder during a Grapefruit League appearance on March 23. Janssen traveled to Nationals Park to participate in opening day ceremonies but immediately left after to continue his rehabilitation in Viera, Fla. He returned to the Nats...
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Scherzer looks for support, Werth sits again (with lineups)

Scherzer looks for support, Werth sits again (with lineups)
Left fielder Jayson Werth is out of the starting lineup for a second straight game this afternoon. Like last night, rookie Michael A. Taylor will start in Werth's place in left field and bat eighth. Taylor was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the 2-1 loss to the Marlins. Taylor, who struggles with discipline at the plate, has now struck out 24 times in just 62 at-bats. He also had a bit of trouble last night in his first start in left when he misplayed a sharp ground ball down the line off the...
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Rachel Levitin: Solis a welcome addition to improving bullpen

Rachel Levitin: Solis a welcome addition to improving bullpen
Tuesday night was a tough one for Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals. He did his best to try and push through the night against the Miami Marlins but, three innings in, that was it for the night. Strasburg's right shoulder blade discomfort caused the early exit, but created an opportunity for left-landed reliever Sammy Solis, a recent call-up. The southpaw has pitched five scoreless innings in two major league appearances since being called up and manager Matt Williams was impressed by how...
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Domenic Vadala: Dealing with injuries and their aftermath

Domenic Vadala: Dealing with injuries and their aftermath
Every Major League Baseball season is different, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about that. However, I would submit that if there's one thing that has kind of marred the first month of this year, it's been injuries. This is true regarding the Orioles, and it's true of other teams. If anything, the Orioles are probably luckier than most teams in that J.J. Hardy and Ryan Flaherty are currently doing rehab assignments, where some teams are starting to get bitten by the bug now. As we've...
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A slow road back for Jayson Werth so far

A slow road back for Jayson Werth so far
Trailing 2-1 with one out in the seventh and two runners on, Nationals manager Matt Williams sent Jayson Werth to the on-deck circle to wave a bat around last night. But Williams had no intention of using Werth, who was given the night off, to hit in the critical spot. The idea was to keep Marlins right-hander Nick Masset on the mound. So after rookie Michael A. Taylor, Werth's replacement in left field, grounded out, Williams called the 35-year old back to the dugout as lefty Clint Robinson...
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Stephen Strasburg dealing with right shoulder blade issue

Stephen Strasburg dealing with right shoulder blade issue
Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg lasted only three innings before discomfort underneath his right shoulder blade forced him to leave the an eventual 2-1 loss to the Marlins. "It's just something that's been lingering, and I just felt it more and more," Strasburg said after the game. "I feel like it was something, I feel like I could've gone through it. But at this point in the season, you just want to get it right and not alter your mechanics too much. I think that's the big thing....
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Stephen Strasburg exits after three innings (Nats fall 2-1)

Stephen Strasburg exits after three innings (Nats fall 2-1)
Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg left Tuesday's game after pitching three innings. Strasburg was noticeably uncomfortable at several points during his 64-pitch effort, and had a prolonged discussion with pitching coach Steve McCatty after the second inning. In the second, MASN cameras showed Strasburg wincing after throwing a pitch to Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon, which drew a visit from manager Matt Williams, McCatty and head athletic trainer Lee Kuntz. But after a brief conversation,...
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Anthony Rendon's return is "up in the air" (game starts after short delay)

Anthony Rendon's return is "up in the air" (game starts after short delay)
For 58 straight days, Nationals manager Matt Williams has been forced to answer questions regarding the saga of star infielder Anthony Rendon and his injuries. The latest, which Williams disclosed after last night's win, is that Rendon is now suffering from a left oblique strain. "We know that he'll be shut down for a few days," Williams said. "At this point it's about treating it and calming it down and moving forward from there. So the progression, ... we saw it a little bit with Yunel...
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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Fridays with Red"

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Fridays with Red"
Bob Edwards hosted the National Public Radio morning show for years. For 12 of those years, baseball broadcaster Red Barber joined Edwards once a week for an over-the-fence conversation on subjects that ranged from the Brooklyn Dodgers to bird watching to blooming flowers. Barber was retired in Florida during this time. He had concluded one of the most storied broadcast careers in history. For more than 60 years, Barber's voice was as familiar to sports fans, especially those in Brooklyn, as...
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