Washington Nationals receive Legacy of Hope award from USO of Metropolitan Washington

Washington Nationals receive Legacy of Hope award from USO of Metropolitan Washington
The Washington Nationals' extensive efforts in the military community were recognized last night when the team was presented with the USO of Metropolitan Washington's Legacy of Hope Award during its 30th Annual Awards Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlington, Va. Established in 2004, the award is named after famed entertainer and longtime USO advocate Bob Hope and is presented annually to an organization that exhibits extraordinary dedication to supporting our nation's service members. "As...
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Orioles trim spring roster by four

Orioles trim spring roster by four
The Orioles today announced that they have reassigned right-handed pitchers Willie Eyre, Jon Link, Miguel Socolovich and Oscar Villareal to minor league camp, bringing their spring roster to 43 players.
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Orioles sign left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis to minor league contract

Orioles sign left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis to minor league contract
The Orioles today announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract and invited him to major league camp. Willis will report to the Orioles' spring training complex at Ed Smith Stadium today. Willis, 30, was a two-time All-Star and won 22 games in 2005 as a member of the Florida Marlins, finishing second in National League Cy Young Award voting. He was also named NL Rookie of the Year in 2003, winning 14 games and posting a 3.30 ERA in his first...
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Sarasota County tourism receives boost from partnership with O's

Sarasota County tourism receives boost from partnership with O's
Sarasota, Florida - The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has seen a significant increase in requests for destination information and visitation from the Mid-Atlantic region, largely due to the continued relationship between Sarasota County and the Baltimore Orioles. Over the last three years, inquiries from the Mid-Atlantic region grew 2.2 percent in 2009, 6.4 percent in 2010, and 7.3 percent for 2011 during the January through March time period. The visitor intercept statistics...
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Nationals trim roster to 37

Nationals trim roster to 37
The Washington Nationals today optioned catcher Jhonatan Solano, first baseman Tyler Moore and outfielder Bryce Harper to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the National reassigned infielder Mark Teahen to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently have 37 players in their big league camp.
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Nationals extend working agreements with four minor league affiliates

Nationals extend working agreements with four minor league affiliates
The Washington Nationals today announced they have agreed on two-year Player Development Contract extensions (2013-14) with the Syracuse Chiefs of the Triple-A International League, the Harrisburg Senators of the Double-A Eastern League, the Potomac Nationals of the Single-A Carolina League and the Auburn Doubledays of the Short-season Single-A New York-Penn League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and...
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Nationals option Maya and Perez, reassign two others

Nationals option Maya and Perez, reassign two others
The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and outfielder Eury Perez to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, the Nationals reassigned right-handed pitchers Jeff Fulchino and Waldis Joaquin to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently have 41 players in their big league camp.
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Orioles to auction game-worn, autographed green cartoon bird caps to benefit Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

Orioles to auction game-worn, autographed green cartoon bird caps to benefit Keep Sarasota County Beautiful
The Orioles today announced that they will auction game-worn, autographed caps from their St. Patrick's Day game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 17 vs. Boston, with proceeds to benefit Keep Sarasota County Beautiful. The caps have a white front panel with green replacing orange on the bill, the button and in the cartoon bird logo. Ed Smith Stadium is one of the most environmentally-friendly baseball facilities in America, with its comprehensive recycling program and use of reclaimed water, solar...
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Orioles option Drake to Double-A Bowie

Orioles option Drake to Double-A Bowie
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake to Double-A Bowie, bringing their spring roster to 47 players.
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Orioles trim spring roster by one

Orioles trim spring roster by one
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned infielder Joe Mahoney to Triple-A Norfolk, bringing their spring roster to 48 players.
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Nationals trim roster to 45

Nationals trim roster to 45
The Washington Nationals today optioned left-handed pitcher Matt Purke and infielder Anthony Rendon to Potomac of the Single-A Carolina League and optioned infielder Carlos Rivero to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the Nationals re-assigned right-handed pitchers Austin Bibens-Dirkx and Rafael Martin, catcher Sandy Leon, infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir and outfielders Corey Brown and Xavier Paul to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball...
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Nationals beat Mets 8-2, tie Tigers

Nationals beat Mets 8-2, tie Tigers
Chien-Ming Wang went two innings, gave up two runs and struck out two as the Nationals beat the Mets 8-2 in one half of Saturday's split-squad games. Wang was followed by right-hander Craig Stammen, who was able to shut down the Mets for three innings. The pitching was just one strong part in the Nationals' win. Led by Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche, the offense was able to knock around Mets' starter R.A. Dickey for five runs and eight hits in three innings. Zimmerman drove in two runs...
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Orioles and OriolesREACH host second annual Food Drive at Ed Smith Stadium this Sunday

Orioles and OriolesREACH host second annual Food Drive at Ed Smith Stadium this Sunday
The Orioles and OriolesREACH, along with media partners SNN-6 and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, will host the second annual Food Drive at Ed Smith Stadium this Sunday, March 11. Fans attending the 1:05 p.m. game against the Boston Red Sox are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items with them for donation to the All Faiths Food Bank. In addition to food items, the Orioles will also collect monetary donations at ballpark entry gates. Proceeds from a silent auction of Orioles memorabilia and...
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Orioles and OriolesREACH announce series of upcoming youth initiatives in Sarasota

Orioles and OriolesREACH announce series of upcoming youth initiatives in Sarasota
The Orioles and OriolesREACH have announced a series of upcoming youth initiatives in the Sarasota area and at Ed Smith Stadium. On Friday, March 9, the Oriole Bird will fly to Tuttle Elementary School to participate in the Tuttle Turtle's Walk to help students raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Tuttle Elementary is located just across the street from Ed Smith Stadium, at 2863 8th Street. On Saturday, March 10, current and former Orioles players and coaches, including...
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MASN announces 2012 Orioles broadcast schedule

MASN announces 2012 Orioles broadcast schedule
MASN, the television home of the Baltimore Orioles, today announced its Major League Baseball schedule for the 2012 season. Once again, all Orioles games broadcast by MASN will be available in crystal-clear high definition, including the home and season opener against the Minnesota Twins on April 6 and interleague games against the Washington Nationals (May 18-20, June 22-24), Philadelphia Phillies (June 8-10), Pittsburgh Pirates (June 12-14), Atlanta Braves (June 15-17) and New York Mets (June...
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MASN announces 2012 Nationals broadcast schedule

MASN announces 2012 Nationals broadcast schedule
MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals, today announced its Major League Baseball schedule for the 2012 season. Once again, all Nationals games broadcast by MASN will be available in crystal-clear high definition, including the April 5 season opener in Chicago against the Cubs, the April 12 home opener against the Cincinnati Reds, and interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (May 18-20, June 22-24), Boston Red Sox (June 8-10), Toronto Blue Jays (June 11-13), New York...
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New Voice of Oriole Park Ryan Wagner to serve as PA announcer at tomorrow's spring training game

New Voice of Oriole Park Ryan Wagner to serve as PA announcer at tomorrow's spring training game
Fans attending tomorrow's spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium will be the first to hear the new voice of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Ryan Wagner. The life-long Orioles fan and former MLB Fan Cave resident will serve as public address announcer for the 1:05 p.m. contest against the Minnesota Twins, a one-game preparation for his new role in Baltimore . The Orioles announced last month that Wagner was selected as the new Voice of Oriole Park. He was chosen to be the club's new public...
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OriolesREACH seeks youth participants for free baseball clinic at Ed Smith Stadium on April 7

OriolesREACH seeks youth participants for free baseball clinic at Ed Smith Stadium on April 7
The Orioles and OriolesREACH will conduct a free baseball skills clinic for pre-registered Sarasota youth on the main field at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. The clinic is open to youth ages 8-14 who reside in Sarasota County. Those interested must complete an application form available now at Ed Smith Stadium or at www.orioles.com/sarasota and clicking "Community Calendar." Print and mail the completed form to Ed Smith Stadium, Attn: April 7 Clinic, 2700 12th Street ,...
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This season, it's all about the Natitude

This season, it's all about the Natitude
Teenagers have attitudes. Senior citizens have attitudes. Yours truly stuck in Beltway rush hour gridlock has an attitude. But Natitude? That's all you, Nationals fans. We're only a few weeks away from the start of the 2012 regular season and the buzz in the nation's capital is fierce. This year's squad is young, they're hungry and they're in prime position to reach the postseason for the first time since coming to D.C. And in honor of the impending rise of Nationals baseball, the...
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Orioles announce 2012 spring training opening night plans

Orioles announce 2012 spring training opening night plans
The Orioles have announced plans for the first game of their 2012 spring training season and their third season in Sarasota. The team will face the Pittsburgh Pirates at the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium on Monday, March 5, at 7:05 p.m. On Monday and throughout the season, ballpark gates will open two hours prior to the scheduled first pitch. All fans will receive a 2012 spring training magnet schedule presented by the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and the first 1,000 female fans in...
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