Orioles reassign Chris Dickerson

Orioles reassign Chris Dickerson
The Orioles today announced that they have reassigned OF Chris Dickerson to minor league camp. With these moves, the Orioles now have 31 active players, plus injured RHP Chris Tillman, at major league spring training, including four non-roster invitees (INF/OF Steve Pearce, INF/OF Conor Jackson, RHP Jair Jurrjens and LHP Mark Hendrickson).
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Spring Training Wrap: Orioles baseball is right around the corner

Spring Training Wrap: Orioles baseball is right around the corner
In case you missed it, it snowed last week in Baltimore and the surrounding areas. Yup, snow in late March. As I scraped the snow off my car windshield, trekked around in boots and worked to stay warm in the cold, only one thought kept me from being a complete Debbie Downer in the snowstorm: Baseball season is almost here. While you probably have been keeping your eye on the calendar, just in case you need a reminder, the Orioles open their season at Tampa Bay in four days. After their...
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Spring Training Wrap: It's Nats baseball season

Spring Training Wrap: It's Nats baseball season
It's been a long winter. I think the snowstorm that many of us saw on the East Coast this week really drove that statement home. After a lengthy offseason and spring training, which was extended due to the World Baseball Classic, I can finally utter the words that I have been waiting to say for months: "Baseball is back." The Nationals will wrap up their spring at home in D.C., facing the Yankees in an exhibition game Friday. If you can't make it out to Nats Park, be sure to check out the...
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Orioles announce series of "Operation Orange" rallies

Orioles announce series of "Operation Orange" rallies
The Orioles today announced a series of "Operation Orange" rallies to generate fan excitement as the team prepares to open the 2013 season. The "Operation Orange" rally crew will travel throughout Baltimore and surrounding areas, beginning this Saturday at the Arundel Mills Mall Grand Slam Saturday in the Roundhouse Food Court in Hanover, MD from noon to 2:00 p.m. The rally crew will be accompanied by the Oriole Bird and Orioles Hall of Fame catcher Chris Hoiles. When the Orioles open the...
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Nationals trim spring training roster to 26

Nationals trim spring training roster to 26
The Washington Nationals today re-assigned first baseman/outfielder Micah Owings and infielder/outfielder Carlos Rivero to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals currently have 26 players in their big league camp.
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O's place Tillman on 15-day disabled list, reassign Robinson to minor league camp

O's place Tillman on 15-day disabled list, reassign Robinson to minor league camp
The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Chris Tillman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a left abdominal strain, and reassigned outfielder Trayvon Robinson to minor league camp. With these moves, the Orioles now have 32 active players, plus Tillman, at major league spring training, including five non-roster invitees.
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Visit Sarasota County embraces marketing partnership with the Orioles

Visit Sarasota County embraces marketing partnership with the Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. - In an effort to promote Sarasota County as a global sports destination and bolster the local economy, Visit Sarasota County (VSC) and the Baltimore Orioles are continuing to cultivate a successful marketing partnership that is boosting visitor impact from the Mid-Atlantic region. Together, the visitor information organization and the Major League Baseball team have spread the "Go Beyond the Beaches" message to scores of potential visitors worldwide. The estimated value of...
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Ted Leavengood: What to take from a topsy-turvy spring

Ted Leavengood: What to take from a topsy-turvy spring
This spring has been a confusing one. The only cherry blossoms we have seen were the white puffs of snow clinging to the branches several days ago. Nationals spring training hasn't blossomed the way we thought either. The expectations are so different after winning 98 games in 2012. We want to win them all, even the ones in March. Like the osprey soaring on March winds above Viera, the Nationals have ridden Bryce Harper's bat on one day only to be grounded the next as the pitching staff is...
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Orioles make four roster moves

Orioles make four roster moves
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned left-hander Zach Britton, infielder Jonathan Schoop and infielder Yamaico Navarro to Triple-A Norfolk and have reassigned right-hander Daniel McCutchen to minor league camp. With the assignment, the Orioles now have 40 players at major league spring training, including 11 non-roster invitees.
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Nationals trim spring training roster to 32

Nationals trim spring training roster to 32
The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Cole Kimball to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and re-assigned right-handed pitcher Jeremy Accardo to minor league camp. Earlier today, the Nationals agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher J.C. Romero on a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently...
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Weekly Wrap: Nats trimming down roster

Weekly Wrap: Nats trimming down roster
We're nine spring training games and just 10 days away from the Nats' season opener. As opening day is drawing closer, the Nationals have continued to trim their roster. On Monday, the Nats made a handful of cuts. Pitchers Erik Davis, Yunesky Maya and Ryan Perry, catcher Jhonatan Solano, infielder Chris Marrero and outfielder Corey Brown were sent to Triple-A Syracuse. Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf and infielder Zach Walters were sent to minor league camp. Catcher Chris Snyder was also granted...
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Weekly Wrap: O's trimming down roster

Weekly Wrap: O's trimming down roster
In a successful week of spring training, the Orioles have continued to trim down their roster, with opening day just 11 days away. On Saturday, before the O's went on to beat Toronto, the Birds optioned top prospect Dylan Bundy, and as expected, he was sent to Double-A Bowie. A day later, LJ Hoes was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. On that day, the Orioles played split-squad games, and our Roch Kubatko and Steve Melewski kept you updated on both games from Florida. The most recent cuts came...
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OriolesREACH to make check presentation to Mircale League of Manasota tonight

OriolesREACH to make check presentation to Mircale League of Manasota tonight
Prior to tonight's 7:05 p.m. game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Orioles will host a special pre-game ceremony and check presentation to The Miracle League of Manasota. The third annual Birdland Golf Classic, hosted by OriolesREACH on February 20, raised over $40,000 dollars for The Miracle League, which gives children and adults with special needs the opportunity to play baseball. On-field to help present the check will be representatives from the tournament's top sponsors, including...
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Orioles announce exclusive incentive for fans making purchase at Tag Day

Orioles announce exclusive incentive for fans making purchase at Tag Day
The Baltimore Orioles announced today that they will offer an exclusive incentive for those fans attending Saturday's Tag Day to purchase a partial season plan. The Orioles will provide $50 in vouchers to any fan purchasing two seats in a 13-game plan at the event. The vouchers can be redeemed at Oriole Park for additional tickets, merchandise and concessions throughout the 2013 season. Tag Day will be held at Oriole Park from 9:00 a.m. - noon this Saturday. Tag Day is an opportunity for...
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Orioles and MLB partner with council president to announce third annual President's Cup baseball tournament

Orioles and MLB partner with council president to announce third annual President's Cup baseball tournament
City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young was joined today by the Baltimore Orioles, local elected leaders, public and private school officials and dozens of City high school students to announce the schedule for the 2013 President's Cup - a citywide baseball tournament that brings together private and public high schools. This year's baseball tournament will kick off on Saturday, March 23, with eight of the tournament's 16 teams vying for the chance to play in the championship game...
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Orioles make three roster moves

Orioles make three roster moves
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned catcher Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk and have reassigned left-hander Daniel Schlereth and right-hander Adam Russell to minor league camp. With the assignment, the Orioles now have 45 players at major league spring training, including 12 non-roster invitees.
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Nationals trim spring training roster to 33

Nationals trim spring training roster to 33
The Washington Nationals today granted catcher Chris Snyder his unconditional release. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals currently have 33 players in their big league camp.
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Nationals trim spring training roster to 34

Nationals trim spring training roster to 34
The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitchers Erik Davis, Yunesky Maya and Ryan Perry, catcher Jhonatan Solano, infielder Chris Marrero and outfielder Corey Brown to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the Nationals re-assigned right-handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf and infielder Zach Walters to minor league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently have...
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Orioles option LJ Hoes to Norfolk

Orioles option LJ Hoes to Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned outfielder LJ Hoes to Triple-A Norfolk. With the assignment, the Orioles now have 48 players at major league spring training, including 14 non-roster invitees.
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Orioles option Bundy to Bowie, Redmond to Norfolk

Orioles option Bundy to Bowie, Redmond to Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-hander Dylan Bundy to Double-A Bowie and right-hander Todd Redmond to Triple-A Norfolk. With these assignments, the Orioles now have 49 players at major league spring training, including 14 non-roster invitees.
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