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David Huzzard: The Desmond dilemma

David Huzzard: The Desmond dilemma
With the news that the Nationals are looking for a young shortstop to be included in a deadline deal, the Ian Desmond contract situation has come back into the news. Desmond is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of the 2015 season, and over the last three years, he's been one of the Nationals' best offensive players. In fact, if we rank all Nationals from 2005 to present by fWAR, Desmond is the second-best Nationals position player, behind only Ryan Zimmerman. Desmond's rise up these...
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Zach Wilt: Machado heating up for first-place Orioles

Zach Wilt: Machado heating up for first-place Orioles
Make no mistake about it, with the American League East wide open for the taking, I fully expect that the Orioles will be aggressive at the trade deadline. Despite falling 6-2 to the Nationals on Wednesday night, the O's still find themselves in first place in the American League East, 2 1/2 games ahead of the free-falling Toronto Blue Jays, who have lost six of seven games. The defending world champion Boston Red Sox are now 11 games below .500 and in last place, the Tampa Bay Rays appear to...
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Inside the Park: Battle of the Beltways

Inside the Park: Battle of the Beltways
Every year, fans from Baltimore and Washington invade each other's ballparks to watch the Orioles and Nationals face off in the Battle of the Beltways. Before Tuesday's crazy storm, Kevin Stanfield asked fans if there is a rivalry between the two teams. Inevitably, the results were mixed, but it seems that if there is a rivalry, it's possibly the friendliest one in baseball.
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Rachel Levitin: Thrilled to see how far D.C. baseball has come

Rachel Levitin: Thrilled to see how far D.C. baseball has come
When Tuesday night's game between the Nationals and Baltimore Orioles kicked off the evening with a delayed start, there was still a chance for baseball to be played. Or so we thought. The delay started early on in the 6 o'clock hour before a rush of approaching inclement weather forced fans and ballpark staff to head for cover under the Nats Park concourse. Once the storm swept through the Navy Yard and the ominous winds took flight, it sounded as if that very storm had come along to carry...
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Daniel Clark: Bottom of O's lineup providing a spark

Daniel Clark: Bottom of O's lineup providing a spark
The Orioles have had a successful past nine days, winning seven of eight games and moving themselves into first place in the American League East, 2 1/2 games clear of the Toronto Blue Jays. As with any wining period, there have been a number of elements working well for the Birds and one of them has been the extremely impressive performances from the bottom third of the lineup. Since the start of the Texas series last week, the Orioles' bottom three have hit to a .309 average (29-for-94) and...
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Orioles reinstate RHP Bud Norris from 15-day disabled list; RHP Julio DePaula designated for assignment

Orioles reinstate RHP Bud Norris from 15-day disabled list; RHP Julio DePaula designated for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Bud Norris from the 15-day DL and designated right-hander Julio DePaula for assignment. Norris, 29, was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to June 22, with a right groin strain. He has gone 7-5 with a 3.62 ERA (87.0IP, 35ER) in 14 starts for the Orioles this season. DePaula, 31, had his contract selected yesterday and did not pitch in last night's game. He has not allowed a run in three appearances with Double-A Bowie...
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Thomas Arentz named Orioles winner of People "All-Star Teachers" program

Thomas Arentz named Orioles winner of People "All-Star Teachers" program
Major League Baseball, Target, and People announced today the 30 winners in the "Target Presents People All-Star Teachers" campaign, which celebrates remarkable current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities. Baltimore native Thomas Arentz has been selected by fans to represent the Orioles. Arentz, an English and Latin teacher at Sparrows Point High School, has impacted students through guidance and support over his 16-year career. Arentz has...
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Stuart Wallace: The scoop on LaRoche's stellar glove work

Stuart Wallace: The scoop on LaRoche's stellar glove work
Playing a position known more for offensive contributions from players who often lack the defensive skills to play elsewhere, Adam LaRoche has become a unique commodity for his glove work. While no slouch at the plate, as his .385 weighted on-base average (wOBA) and 148 weighted runs created plus (wRC+) - ranking second and third among National League first basemen, respectively - can attest, it's LaRoche's ability to deftly corral balls screaming off of opponents' bats or out of teammates'...
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Orioles select contract of RHP Julio DePaula from Double-A Bowie; RHP Kevin Gausman optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles select contract of RHP Julio DePaula from Double-A Bowie; RHP Kevin Gausman optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Julio DePaula from Double-A Bowie and optioned right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk. DePaula, 31, has not allowed a run in three appearances with the Baysox (6.1IP, 3H, 3BB, 8K) after being signed by the Orioles organization on June 27 from the independent York Revolution. He has pitched to a 3.62 ERA (916.1IP, 369ER) in 13 minor league seasons in the Minnesota, Tampa Bay and Baltimore systems....
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Outfielder Jayson Werth named National League Player of the Week

Outfielder Jayson Werth named National League Player of the Week
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth today was named the National League Player of the Week. Major League Baseball made the announcement this afternoon on MLB Network. Werth, 35, hit .450 (9-for-20) with five doubles, two home runs, nine RBI, five walks and seven runs scored on the week to earn the citation. Werth, who has posted at least one RBI in five straight contests, helped the Nationals go 5-1 on the week and register series victories over the Rockies (3-0) and Cubs (2-1). In...
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#VoteRendon: Send the Nationals' infielder to the All-Star Game

#VoteRendon: Send the Nationals' infielder to the All-Star Game
The votes have been cast, the pitchers have been selected and the 2014 All-Star Game roster is set. Or, is it? Jordan Zimmermann has been named to the National League All-Star team, and as of now, he's the lone Nationals representative. But you can change that! Infielder Anthony Rendon is in MLB's Final Vote, sponsored by Experian. He's going up against four other National League players who are also trying to represent their respective team in the All-Star Game. Rendon has put up quite...
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Opposite dugout: Nats bring majors' top pitching staff into Battle of the Beltways

Opposite dugout: Nats bring majors' top pitching staff into Battle of the Beltways
Manager: Matt Williams, first year Record: 48-39 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 1B Adam LaRoche (.294/.401/.482, 12 HR, 45 RBIs); 2B/3B Anthony Rendon (.282/.340/.483, 21 doubles, 12 HR, 50 RBIs); RHP Doug Fister (7-2, 2.93 ERA, 1.05 WHIP); RHP Tanner Roark (7-6, 3.12 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) Season series vs. O's (2013): 1-3, 17 runs scored, 20 runs allowed Pitching probables July 7: Stephen Strasburg vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD July 8: Doug Fister vs. Bud Norris, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD July 9:...
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Opposite dugout: Orioles put powerful bats to work vs. Nats' big arms in Battle of the Beltways

Opposite dugout: Orioles put powerful bats to work vs. Nats' big arms in Battle of the Beltways
Manager: Buck Showalter, fifth year Record: 48-40 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: DH/LF Nelson Cruz (.290/.356/.582, 27 HR, 71 RBIs); CF Adam Jones (.310/.334/.504, 16 HR, 53 RBIs); 1B/OF Steve Pearce (.326/.381/.581, 172 at-bats, 14 doubles, 10 HR, 30 RBIs); RHP Chris Tillman (7-4, 4.21 ERA) Season series vs. Nats (2013): 3-1, 20 runs scored, 17 runs allowed Pitching probables July 7: Chris Tillman vs. Stephen Strasburg, 7 p.m., MASN HD July 8: Bud Norris vs. Doug Fister, 7 p.m., MASN...
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Andrew Stetka: Time to let Gausman pitch uninterrupted

Andrew Stetka: Time to let Gausman pitch uninterrupted
It's no secret that the Orioles' Achilles heel this season has been starting pitching. It's a team with flaws, but more than anything, you can point to an inability to have starters go deep enough in games as one of the biggest reasons for a struggle. The offense has sputtered at times, the bullpen has seen its hiccups (like blowing a large lead on Sunday in Boston), but deep down starting pitching has been the big issue. This is why the Orioles' treatment of Kevin Gausman over the past...
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Orioles recall right-hander Kevin Gausman; Right-hander Ramon Ramirez designated for assignment

Orioles recall right-hander Kevin Gausman; Right-hander Ramon Ramirez designated for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Kevin Gausman from Class-A Aberdeen and designated right-hander Ramon Ramirez for assignment. Gausman is expected to start today's game at Boston. Gausman, 23, is 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA (28.0IP, 12ER) in five starts for the Orioles this season. Ramirez, 32, made one scoreless appearance for the Orioles (1.0IP, BB, 2K) after having his contract selected on June 30.
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Nationals agree to terms with four international free agents

Nationals agree to terms with four international free agents
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with four international free agents: right-handed pitcher Tomas Alastre, right-handed pitcher Pedro Avila, left-handed pitcher Gilberto Chu and right-handed pitcher Christian Flores. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Director of International Scouting Johnny DiPuglia made the joint announcement. Alastre, 16, is a 6-foot-4, 170-pound native of Venezuela. He began his career at shortstop, but recently...
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Patrick Reddington: Clippard finishes off one impressive battle against Rockies slugger

Patrick Reddington: Clippard finishes off one impressive battle against Rockies slugger
A half-inning after Ian Desmond's solo home run off Colorado Rockies right-hander Matt Belisle put the Nationals up 4-3 in the series finale in the nation's capital on Wednesday night, Nats set-up man Tyler Clippard took the mound with the top of the Rockies order due up. The Nationals' 29-year-old reliever came out of the bullpen to face Charlie Blackmon, Drew Stubbs and Justin Morneau, but if any of the three reached base, Troy Tulowitzki was due to bat fourth. Blackmon lined out to left....
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Matthew Taylor: Hearing the call of Orioles Magic

Matthew Taylor: Hearing the call of Orioles Magic
Baseball in Baltimore doesn't involve near the level of mythology that it does in bigger cities. We don't have ghosts in our stadium and the only curses fans express involve neither the Bambino nor goats. If there's any bit of enduring mystical lore around this team, it's Orioles Magic, which has taken on different forms the past few seasons to be about something other than miraculous victories. Earlier this week, I wrote about Orioles Magic in terms of comeback wins and walk-offs. Those...
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Opposite dugout: Red Sox still scuffling on offense entering big series vs. Birds

Opposite dugout: Red Sox still scuffling on offense entering big series vs. Birds
Manager: John Farrell, second year Record: 38-47 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: DH David Ortiz (.252/.351/.483, 19 HR, 53 RBIs); 1B Mike Napoli (.277/.397/.460, 10 HR, 32 RBIs); LHP Jon Lester (9-7, 2.92 ERA, 1.18 WHIP); RHP John Lackey (9-5, 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 5-5, 32 runs scored, 39 runs allowed Pitching probables July 5 (Game 1): Jon Lester vs. Miguel Gonzalez, 1 p.m., MASN2 HD July 5 (Game 2): John Lackey vs. Ubaldo Jimenez, 7 p.m., FOX July 6: Jake Peavy vs....
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Opposite dugout: Cubs send out top three starters, meet Nats for second time in three series

Opposite dugout: Cubs send out top three starters, meet Nats for second time in three series
Manager: Rick Renteria, first year Record: 37-46 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Anthony Rizzo (.281/.392/.502, 17 HR, 44 RBIs); SS Starlin Castro (.288/.334/.470, 25 doubles, 11 HR, 48 RBIs); RHP Jake Arrieta (5-1, 1.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP); RHP Jason Hammel (7-5, 2.98 ERA, 1.01 WHIP) Season series vs. Nats: 2-2, 14 runs scored, 15 runs allowed Pitching probables July 4: Jason Hammel vs. Tanner Roark, 11 a.m., MASN HD July 5: Jeff Samardzija vs. Gio Gonzalez, 4 p.m., MASN HD July 6: Jake...
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