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Happy (Racing) Presidents Day!

Happy (Racing) Presidents Day!
While today is a federal holiday, for those in the D.C. region, it's so much more than that. When Nationals fans hear the word "presidents," they naturally think of George, Tom, Abe, Teddy and Bill racing around the warning track of Nationals Park. Whether they're racing giant pierogies, being taken out by D-backs legends or getting chased by sharks, the racing presidents are just another reason why you should be counting down the days until the return of baseball season. Here are some...
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Nats positional preview: Outfield

Nats positional preview: Outfield
Lofty expectations follow Denard Span, Jayson Werth and Bryce Harper into 2015, their third season playing together in the Nationals outfield. Span anchors the trio playing center field and batting leadoff for the Nats. He's entering his third year in D.C., after coming in a trade from Minnesota in 2012. His contract with the Nationals expires at the end of this year giving him added incentive to perform well as he approaches free agency. I'm sure Nats manager Matt Williams would be thrilled...
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Nats positional preview: Second base

Nats positional preview: Second base
No question, Max Scherzer was the biggest offseason acquisition for the Nationals, but the second most important move came in January when general manager Mike Rizzo shipped reliever Tyler Clippard to Oakland for infielder Yunel Escobar. The Nationals have been searching for an answer at second base for a couple seasons. The plan last year for Anthony Rendon to play at second was scrapped early, once injury forced Ryan Zimmerman to the disabled list. Danny Espinosa stepped back in at second...
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Whose glove do you love? (plus Werth Chia Pets and Rendon gnomes)

Whose glove do you love? (plus Werth Chia Pets and Rendon gnomes)
Whose glove do you love? The Nationals accomplished a lot in 2015, among them most wins in the National League and Silver Slugger Awards for Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon. But not one Nats player was awarded a Gold Glove last season. In fact, in the 10 seasons of Nationals baseball, only two Nationals - Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche - have received Gold Gloves. Ironically, Zimmerman is replacing the departed LaRoche this season, but is basically a novice at his new first base position having...
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Oriole Bird to help open youth baseball seasons across Sarasota County beginning Saturday

Oriole Bird to help open youth baseball seasons across Sarasota County beginning Saturday
Attending youth baseball openers for local teams has been a tradition since the Orioles arrived in Sarasota for Major League Spring Training in 2010. This season, the Oriole Bird will make three stops to help open youth baseball leagues. On Saturday, February 14, the Oriole Bird will participate in Opening Day ceremonies for Venice Little League, followed by Sarasota Little League on February 21, and the Miracle League of Manasota on March 14. The Oriole Bird will open the Venice Little League...
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Nats positional preview: Third base

Nats positional preview: Third base
Two words: Anthony Rendon. All he did was finish fifth in the National League MVP voting and win a Silver Slugger Award in just his second season in the majors. Rendon led all NL third baseman with a .287 batting average, slugging percentage (.473) and OPS (.824). He added 39 doubles, six triples, 21 home runs and 83 RBIs, and his 111 runs scored were the most in the league. Rendon also had 17 steals in 20 attempts. The 24-year-old hit .368 (7-for-19) in the National League Division...
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Video: Harper is throwing his weight around

Video: Harper is throwing his weight around
Bryce Harper is becoming one of social media's new stars. The 22-year-old has been piling up re-tweets and likes on his Twitter and Instagram accounts over the past few weeks with anything from pictures of him hanging with Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter at Super Bowl parties to crushing golf balls into outer space. By the looks of his most recent Instagram post, it appears the Nationals outfielder is more than ready for spring training. A video posted by Bryce Harper (@bharper3407) on...
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Nationals announce non-roster invitees to spring training

Nationals announce non-roster invitees to spring training
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo today announced 20 non-roster invitees for spring training. First baseman/outfielder Mike Carp, second baseman Dan Uggla, third baseman Ian Stewart and right-hander Heath Bell were among 13 players the Nationals agreed to terms with on minor league contracts with invites to major league spring training. Seven additional minor league players received spring training invites, including right-hander Rafael Martin and infielder Cutter Dykstra. Carp started 56...
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MASN's Mike Bordick recalls O's 1999 exhibition in Cuba

MASN's Mike Bordick recalls O's 1999 exhibition in Cuba
When President Barack Obama announced plans to normalize U.S. relations with Cuba in December, news broke less than two months later that the Orioles are among the teams interested in playing an exhibition game there this spring. This might all sound familiar for a reason. Sixteen years ago, after the United States lifted travel restrictions to Cuba, the Orioles played a home-and-home exhibition series with the Cuban national team, becoming the first major league team to play a game in the...
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Throwback Thursday: Walk-off City

Throwback Thursday: Walk-off City
It's impressive to win 10 games in a row in the major leagues. It's even more impressive to win on five walk-offs in a six-game span. When you consider the fact that the Nationals accomplished both during the same stretch in 2014, it's almost unbelievable. The Nats swept both the Mets and Pirates in three-game series before going on to sweep the Diamondbacks in a four-game series. Seven of the 10 games were one-run wins. Five of those seven, of course, were walk-offs. If that isn't...
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Throwback Thursday: Crush, Crush, Crush

Throwback Thursday: Crush, Crush, Crush
Following a 53-home run season, there were a lot of eyes on Chris Davis in 2014. The slugger may not have had the numbers he had hoped for, but Crush Davis still crushed baseballs. This week, we're throwin' it back to Davis' three-homer game in Pittsburgh. Enjoy watching Crush do what Crush does in the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.
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Span gearing up, no regrets for Suarez, plus 30 more grapefruits

Span gearing up, no regrets for Suarez, plus 30 more grapefruits
Denard Span is coming off an outstanding season in 2014. His 184 hits tied Philadelphia's Ben Revere for most in the National League. For the year, Span batted .302 with 39 doubles and 31 stolen bases, and once again played stellar defense in center field. In early December, Span underwent surgery to repair a nagging sports hernia. On Tuesday, Span appeared on MLB Network's "Hot Stove" and provided an update on his recovery. "I'm working towards Day One being able to work through all the...
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Orioles continue to impact Sarasota community

Orioles continue to impact Sarasota community
While Orioles fans in the Baltimore area are counting down the days to sunny skies, warm weather and the return of baseball at Camden Yards, a huge flock of O's fans in Sarasota, Fla., is just days away from the return of their favorite team. Since moving their full-time spring training operations to Sarasota in 2010, the Orioles have been able to make a huge impact on the Florida community within the confines of Ed Smith Stadium - "Birdland South" - and beyond. Orioles spring training games...
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Blevins wins arbitration case

Blevins wins arbitration case
Nationals relief pitcher Jerry Blevins won his arbitration case against the Nationals today. The left-hander was scheduled to make $1.675 million in 2015 before arbitration and was arguing for a bump to a salary of $2.4 million. The Nationals countered with an offer of $2.2 million. The three-person panel in St. Petersburg, Fla., decided in favor of Blevins. The 31-year-old Blevins was 2-3 with a 4.87 ERA and 66 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings last season, his first with the Nats after being...
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The All-Star waiting game continues for D.C.

The All-Star waiting game continues for D.C.
Last Wednesday, new Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred visited the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and was quite vague when asked about the chances of an All-Star Game ending up in the nation's capital. "We're going to make some announcements about All-Star games in the relatively near future and I won't go beyond that," Manfred said. On Tuesday night, the Miami Herald reported that the 2017 All-Star Game will be played at Marlins Park, officially confirming the...
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Nats positional preview: Shortstop

Nats positional preview: Shortstop
There's been plenty of activity involving the shortstop position this offseason. In December, the Nationals traded for San Diego's Trea Turner, who will be the player to be named in a three-team deal that also involved the Rays. Turner, a highly ranked prospect, was selected by the Padres with the 13th overall pick in June's First-Year Player Draft. Last month, general manager Mike Rizzo acquired infielder Yunel Escobar from Oakland. The plan is for Escobar to play second base in 2015, but...
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Orioles name Chris Martrich as coordinator of public relations

Orioles name Chris Martrich as coordinator of public relations
The Baltimore Orioles have named Chris Martrich as the club's Coordinator, Public Relations. Martrich will help to coordinate all facets of the Orioles' public relations efforts. His primary responsibilities will include the creation of daily press notes, drafting press releases, assisting with production of the club's annual media guide, arranging interviews for players and staff, handling media credentials, and assisting with the coordination of press conferences, media calls, and press...
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Watch the Iron Man pick up his 3,000th hit on this week's "Orioles Classics"

Watch the Iron Man pick up his 3,000th hit on this week's "Orioles Classics"
Who doesn't love a little bit of history? On this week's "Orioles Classics," we've have two historic events for you to relive, including Cal Ripken Jr.'s 3,0000th hit. Here's what's on deck on MASN HD: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m.: The start of the 1988 season was not kind to the Orioles. There's no way to tiptoe around an 0-21 start. The team did not earn their first win until April 29 at the Chicago against the White Sox. May 2, 1988 was the first time the Birds returned to...
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Watch history happen on this week's "Nationals Classics"

Watch history happen on this week's "Nationals Classics"
This week, we're digging a little deeper to bring you a couple of "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD. First, don't miss a grand finale from Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond against the Phillies. Second, you can re-watch Barry Bonds record-breaking home run from 2007. Don't worry, despite the history, the Nationals still got the win on the road against the Giants. Here's what's on deck on MASN HD: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m.: Who doesn't love a battle with the Phillies? On June 19, 2013,...
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Nats positional preview: First base

Nats positional preview: First base
It was no surprise when the Nationals opted not to bring free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche back. Ryan Zimmerman has battled injuries the past few years and the best option was to move him across the diamond to first base - especially with five years remaining on a $100 million extension he signed in 2012. LaRoche produced 82 home runs and 269 RBIs in his four years in Washington, a stint that also included a Gold Glove in 2012. It's defense that figures to be the hardest for Zimmerman to...
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