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Zach Wilt: How they're pitching to Matt Wieters

Zach Wilt: How they're pitching to Matt Wieters
A few days' rest seems to have gone a long way for Matt Wieters. The Orioles catcher entered the All-Star break having hit .232/.291/.408 in 88 games played in the "first half" of the season. Since the All-Star break, Wieters is 8-for-17 with two walks, two strikeouts a run scored and two RBIs. Last season, we saw a similar trend from Wieters, who hit .247/.327/.431 in the first half and .251/.331/.440 after the break. Part of Wieters' struggles this season have been his declining numbers...
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Ted Leavengood: Nats need to find a straw to stir the drink

Ted Leavengood: Nats need to find a straw to stir the drink
Reggie Jackson famously described his presence on the Yankees and other teams as "the straw that stirs the drink." In his 1984 autobiography, he said, "if the other ingredients were there ... if the mix was just about right, I could make the difference." The Washington Nationals desperately need that kind of presence in their lineup. It has been showing all along, but Davey Johnson kept saying that when everyone was healthy, everything would be OK. Everyone is healthy, the mix is about...
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Dave Nichols: Nationals have 10 days to decide whether or not they're contenders

Dave Nichols: Nationals have 10 days to decide whether or not they're contenders
The Nationals were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first series back from the All-Star break, losing close ballgames Friday and Saturday, while having their lunch handed to them Sunday, with Jordan Zimmermann getting rocked for seven earned runs in two innings. It's the stuff of nightmares for a team that needs to win just about every series from here on out to remain relevant in the standings. Forget about the playoffs for a moment. The Nats, at 48-50, sit in third place in the...
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Domenic Vadala: Trade options for the Orioles

Domenic Vadala: Trade options for the Orioles
First off, it's really good to be back in the states! I always have a great time when I return to visit my relatives and my grandparents' house in Italy, but there's no place like home. Other countries have many things that they can offer to us, as well as us to them - not the least among them is the great sport of baseball! Now that the All-Star break is behind us, the next big hurdle in the season is the non-waiver trade deadline next Wednesday. I'm sure that many writers will feverishly...
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Win opportunity to throw out first pitch at Nats Park

Win opportunity to throw out first pitch at Nats Park
If you haven't seen it yet, check out this first pitch thrown out by singer Carly Rae Jepsen at Tropicana Field a few nights ago. (Spoiler alert: It's terrible.) After watching this, you're probably thinking: I could throw a better first pitch than that. Well, MASN is giving you the chance to show off your arm at Nats Park! One lucky winner playing MASN's "Touch 'Em All" Rewards Program will be randomly selected to throw out the first pitch in front of thousands at Nationals Park on...
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O's select contract of outfielder Henry Urrutia, recall infielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk

O's select contract of outfielder Henry Urrutia, recall infielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Henry Urrutia and recalled infielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk. To make room for them on the 25- and 40-man rosters, outfielder Nolan Reimold has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 14, with nerve inflammation in the cervical spine, and outfielder Chris Dickerson has been designated for assignment. Urrutia, 26, has batted a combined .365/.427/.531 in 67 games with Double-A Bowie...
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Yard Talk: Grading the first-half Orioles

Yard Talk: Grading the first-half Orioles
Let second-half baseball begin! Even though the Orioles were off for just a few days, for many fans, it seemed like much longer. Granted, with five Orioles being named to the American League All-Star team, it may not have seemed like such a long break given the black and orange at Citi Field. Before we officially begin the second half of the season, we're looking back at the first few months. Holding a 53-43 record and in the middle of a very tight AL East race, the Orioles have surprised...
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Patrick Reddington: Top five second-half storylines for Nationals

Patrick Reddington: Top five second-half storylines for Nationals
The second half begins tonight when the Nationals host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here are the top five storylines to keep track of during the remainder of the 2013 season: 5. Krol and Abad: The Nationals started the season with a right-handrf-heavy bullpen they thought could handle left-handed hitters. The Nats continued to add left-handed pitchers to the mix in the organization throughout the offseason, however. Former Astros lefty Fernando Abad, 27, signed with Washington in November. Ian...
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Marty Niland: Home cooking will be crucial to Nats' stretch run

Marty Niland: Home cooking will be crucial to Nats' stretch run
Even after Sunday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Marlins, it's hard to describe the Nationals as doing anything but limping into the All-Star break with a 48-47 record. However, the Nats still have a chance to take advantage of a post-break schedule that's loaded with home games, division opponents - and for the most part - kinder, gentler road trips. After starting July with a 5-2 homestand in which the offense finally seemed to be getting in gear, last week's disastrous 2-5 swing...
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Matthew Taylor: Machado, McLouth and the O's defensive renaissance

Matthew Taylor: Machado, McLouth and the O's defensive renaissance
Manny Machado hasn't even completed his first full season in the majors, and it's already difficult to discern which of his defensive efforts qualifies as "the play." Until Sunday, it was the pump-fake-to-first-throw-to-third showing against the Rays from last season; then he went gunning down the Yankees' Luis Cruz last week on an off-balance throw from foul territory to one-up himself. Manny does more than doubles. Machado's efforts are part of an overall defensive renaissance in...
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Patrick Reddington: Will Danny Espinosa be back?

Patrick Reddington: Will Danny Espinosa be back?
Danny Espinosa was 6-for-64 with 33 strikeouts over his first 19 games after he was sent to Triple-A Syracuse by the Nationals. Espinosa, 26, was initially placed on the disabled list and, after a minor league rehab stint, was optioned to the Chiefs on June 19. As Nats general manage Mike Rizzo explained at that point, in an interview on 106.7 the Fan, the 2008 third-round pick was there to work on his swing from both sides of the plate. "Once we feel that he's ready and capable to perform...
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Orioles option right-hander Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option right-hander Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned right-hander Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson, 25, had one previous stint with the Orioles this season, making a start against Toronto on April 24, allowing five earned runs in 5.2 innings pitched in a no-decision. He did not appear in a game after being recalled yesterday. A corresponding roster move will be announced before Friday's game.
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Anthony Amobi: Davis, chatter about PEDs and fairness

Anthony Amobi: Davis, chatter about PEDs and fairness
We all as fans know that Chris Davis is having a season for the ages. This weekend, while driving around the Baltimore area in my SUV and driving to the Washington area, I flipped one of the prominent sports talk radio stations in the area. The talk on that station centered on the Orioles' poor road trip to Chicago and New York, plus Davis. However, the talk on the muscular first baseman was not all positive. Almost every other call I heard on the station centered on whether or not Davis...
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Rachel Levitin: Harper's All-Star turn shouldn't obscure spotlight on Zimmermann

Rachel Levitin: Harper's All-Star turn shouldn't obscure spotlight on Zimmermann
A lot of the All-Star Game chatter concerning the Nationals this year will be focused on Bryce Harper - and for good reason. It makes sense given the context of the scenario, his age, and the debate of whether or not he should be hitting in the Home Run Derby. But all of that aside, I think people need to shine a little more light on Jordan Zimmermann's first game as an All-Star. He's bounced back from Tommy John surgery and could be a No. 1 starter on a majority of teams in Major League...
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Orioles reinstate left-hander Wei-Yin Chen from 15-day disabled list, recall right-hander Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles reinstate left-hander Wei-Yin Chen from 15-day disabled list, recall right-hander Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated left-hander Wei-Yin Chen from the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk. Chen, 27, is 3-3 with a 3.04 ERA (47.1IP, 16ER) in eight starts for the Orioles this season. He was placed on the DL on May 13 with a right oblique strain. In two rehab starts with Double-A Bowie, he went 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA (12.0IP, 4ER). Stinson, 25, had one previous stint with the Orioles this season, making a start...
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Orioles Reach, Nick & Christina Markakis partner with Casey Cares Foundation for 5K run/walk at Oriole Park August 3

Orioles Reach, Nick & Christina Markakis partner with Casey Cares Foundation for 5K run/walk at Oriole Park August 3
The Orioles and OriolesREACH have partnered with the Casey Cares Foundation to host the fourth annual Casey Cares 5K run/walk at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 3. Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis and his wife Christina will serve as race ambassadors. Keith Mills, Sports Director of 98 Rock and WBAL Radio, will be the event's emcee. "We are thrilled to partner with such a fantastic organization as the Orioles for our 5K," said CASEY BAYNES, Founder and Executive Director...
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David Huzzard: How the Nationals can play catch-up

David Huzzard: How the Nationals can play catch-up
Coming off of a four-game winning streak the Nationals have dropped the first two in a four-game series to Philadelphia and there is nothing to worry about. But because it is D.C., people are going to worry. After this weekend, the Nationals suddenly found themselves only four games back from the Braves in the division, after the Braves lost two of three to the Phillies, and the Nationals swept the Padres. But then the Nationals played the Phillies while the Braves played the Marlins, and now...
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Ian Desmond ditches goatee between innings

Ian Desmond ditches goatee between innings
Between innings, players will get a drink of water, talk to teammates or grab a fresh piece of gum. Ian Desmond shaves his goatee. In the first inning of tonight's game against the Phillies, Desmond - and his goatee - walked up to the plate and then promptly grounded into a double play. By the time the third inning arrived, MASN cameras showed a clean-shaven Desmond, beard nowhere to be seen. Postgame, he said to reporters, "The goatee was weighing me down." After an 0-for-8 drought,...
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Orioles option left-hander Zach Britton and right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option left-hander Zach Britton and right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned left-hander Zach Britton and right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk. Britton, 25, is 2-3 with a 4.76 ERA (34.0IP, 18ER) in six starts for the Orioles this season. He started tonight's game and took the loss, allowing 5 earned runs in 5.0 innings. Gausman, 22, is 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA (33.1IP, 23ER) in nine games (five starts) for the O's this season. Corresponding roster moves will be announced before Wednesday's...
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Bryce Harper named to Home Run Derby

Bryce Harper named to Home Run Derby
With just 1 1/2 years of big league experience under his belt, Bryce Harper has accomplished quite a bit in a short amount of time. In his first season alone, Harper was named to the National League All-Star team and was named NL Rookie of the Year. He's followed that up this season by winning a starting outfield spot in the All-Star Game, despite missing 31 contests with left knee bursitis. Well, we can add another accomplishment to his promising career: Home Run Derby participant. Mets...
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