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Thanks, NatsTown, for enriching my life in so many ways

Thanks, NatsTown, for enriching my life in so many ways
Well, friends. It's that time. I know there's no crying in baseball, but it's difficult to say goodbye. Over the past five years, I've been blessed with countless opportunities to immerse myself in a game I love with all my heart. I learned so much during that time, more than I ever could have imagined. One of the most rewarding parts of writing this blog was showcasing and promoting all of the good work the Washington Nationals do in the community. I hope in some small way, this blog has...
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Heath Bintliff: Orioles need to win now

Heath Bintliff: Orioles need to win now
We all know the story. The Baltimore ball club has been a losing club for 13 straight seasons and they have a very good chance to have a 14th straight sub-.500 season in 2011. But for a rebuilding team, how much does that matter? The Orioles took steps in the offseason to improve the offense and turn that trend around. But the Vladimir Guerrero and Derrek Lee signings have not really panned out. Free agency has not really worked out for the bullpen, either, as Kevin Gregg and Jeremy Accardo...
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Will Yoder: Zimmerman likely to return today; what effect will he have?

Will Yoder: Zimmerman likely to return today; what effect will he have?
Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is scheduled to make his return to the Nationals lineup today after missing 58 games as a result of an abdominal injury. It's been a day the club has been looking forward to practically all season, and it's one that could desperately help the club out of its horrendous offensive slump. In his absence, the Nationals have gone 27-31 overall, but have survived on their stellar pitching. At the plate, the club has hit just .229, and has managed to score only 496...
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Some new eats and tasty treats

Some new eats and tasty treats
We all know the real reason we go to the ballpark. It's not so we can sit and watch a baseball game for nine innings, or spend the afternoon with our friends and family sharing in some quality time. Forget all of that. The real perk of going to a major league baseball game? It's all about the food, baby. It's hard to imagine going to a sporting event without something delicious and equally unhealthy by my side. From Philly cheesesteaks during a Phillies game to a famous Dodger Dog, ballpark...
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Will Yoder: Should the Nationals consider trading Clippard?

Will Yoder: Should the Nationals consider trading Clippard?
Tyler Clippard is a wanted man. Nearly any time you hear about a playoff-bound team speaking with the Nationals about a potential trade, the availability of Clippard is almost always one of the first questions asked. And why wouldn't they? Over the past three years, and especially this season, he has been a lights-out reliever who gets it done in high-pressure situations and has a propensity for the all-important strikeout. This season, Clippard has a league-leading 16 holds with a 1.86...
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Heath Bintliff: Guerrero's troubling power outage

Heath Bintliff: Guerrero's troubling power outage
As any of you who have read my posts over at Dempsey's Army know, I love to beat a dead horse. So today I will, once again, examine the addition of Vladimir Guerrero to the Orioles lineup - and the stunning lack of power Guerrero has added to the batting order. When Guerrero was signed this offseason, he was hailed and the final piece of the puzzle to make the Baltimore offense go. He was a proven cleanup hitter who would bring a presence to the heart of the lineup, provide the team with an...
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Ladies Night set for June 16

Ladies Night set for June 16
The first Ladies Night event for the 2011 season is scheduled for Thursday, June 16 when the Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals. The pregame happy hour ticket includes player appearances, drink specials, an exclusive gift, games, prizes, demonstrations, samples, music and entertainment. The $40 price also includes an outfield reserved seat and a $10 concession credit. Fans can purchase tickets at nationals.com/ladiesnight. If you can't make it, there's another Ladies Night...
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Unveiling the Orioles' fan-selected all-time lineup

Unveiling the Orioles' fan-selected all-time lineup
Over the past month, we've been taking a look at the all-time Orioles lineup. Each day on the MASN Orioles page on Facebook, we went through each position and had readers and followers vote and debate on the greatest Oriole to ever step foot on the diamond. It was a process that was well-received, with more than 1,000 comments from fans and players' names stretching from 1960 to 2011. Some spots were easier to fill than others, but now that the polls have closed, let's take a look at who...
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Matthew Taylor: Remembering Manto's surprising power surge

Matthew Taylor: Remembering Manto's surprising power surge
Only once in a career that spanned nine seasons and nine different organizations did Jeff Manto have four or more home runs in a single year. But as Orioles fans should well remember, the 1995 season was a special one for Manto, who completed a run of homers in four consecutive at-bats on this day 16 years ago. His power surge tied a record he shared at the time with 23 other players. "When you look at me you don't think I've got a chance to set any kind of record, but when you're having...
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Rachel Levitin: Hair-raising growth of hirsute Twitter accounts

Rachel Levitin: Hair-raising growth of hirsute Twitter accounts
If you're a baseball fan on Twitter these days, it's likely that you've encountered an account for a ball player's facial hair. Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth's beard has a Twitter handle, as does San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson's jet-black growth. Nationals farmhands Bryce Harper (and his attempt at upper-lip fuzz) and Collin Balestar's mustache have also gotten into the Twitter game. All this talk over facial hair got me wondering - does Major League Baseball care about...
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Gregg getting it done

Gregg getting it done
When I first met Kevin Gregg in spring training in Sarasota, Fla., I was immediately impressed with his demeanor. He was polite, engaging, confident and eager to help the Orioles move up in the standings. As the season has progressed, Gregg has proven to be effective as the Orioles closer despite "living on the edge" in several save opportunities. Gregg has his style and he refuses to change his way and give in to hitters. He has tremendous confidence in his ability to get out of a jam,...
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Derrek Lee placed on bereavement list

Derrek Lee placed on bereavement list
The Orioles announced today that they have placed first baseman Derrek Lee on the bereavement list. Lee will be eligible to be activated on June 12. Lee was batting .229 (40-175) with four home runs and 15 RBIs in 45 games for the Orioles. A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.
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Matthew Taylor: Even in minors, hometown roots run deep

Matthew Taylor: Even in minors, hometown roots run deep
I no longer live in a major league town. Having moved to North Carolina a few years ago, I don't have the luxury I enjoyed for many years in Baltimore of catching a big league game on a moment's notice. It's one of many taken-for-granted things I miss now that I'm away from the place I'll always consider home. These days I find that I'm not breaking old habits so much as I'm finding replacements for them. So I still make regular ballpark visits during the summer; they just happen to be...
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Rachel Levitin: Electric Harper challenging short attention spans

Rachel Levitin: Electric Harper challenging short attention spans
It's not the most reliable of sources, but Bleacher Report had Bryce Harper kiss situation. While the unwritten rule of respecting one's opposition by not showing them up was clearly broken, Bleacher Report is under the impression that this is a rule that should be broken. Why? Because people want to be entertained while watching a game. In today's 24-hour news cycle and constant state of connectivity, the attention span of the average person has dwindled to dust. It's like Ellen...
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Orioles complete 2011 Draft

Orioles complete 2011 Draft
The Orioles made 20 picks on day three of 2011 First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday, completing rounds 31-50. The Orioles selected 50 players overall, 28 pitchers and 22 position players, with 32 of their 50 selections being college products. The Orioles selected 9 left-handed pitchers and 19 right-handed pitchers, 4 catchers, 1 first baseman, 1 second baseman, 4 third baseman, 4 shortstops and 8 outfielders. ORIOLES 2011 DRAFT SELECTIONS ROUND PLAYER POS SCHOOL ...
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Draft picks on Twitter

Draft picks on Twitter
Here's a quick, but not necessarily verified list of athletes drafted by the Nationals during the 2011 First-Year Player Draft. Make sure to welcome them to NatsTown. Alex Meyer: @AlexMeyer17 Meyer tweeted: "Just got drafted by the Washington Nationals!!!" on June 6. Greg Holt: @reggieholt14 Caleb Ramsey: @CRamsey28 Blake Monar: @BlakeMonar Hawtin Buchanan: @Hawtin_Buchanan Buchanan tweeted: "Just got drafted by the Washington Nationals. Thanks everyone for the support, but still...
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Matthew Taylor: Luke Scott new king of "bronze bombers"

Matthew Taylor: Luke Scott new king of "bronze bombers"
I want to begin by congratulating the Orioles on their fine selection of Matt Taylor in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft with the 155th pick. I don't know a thing about Taylor other than the fact that we share the same name, so I fully support the move and look forward to his first T-Shirt Tuesday at Camden Yards. And while I'm handing out plaudits, here's to Luke Scott for taking over sole possession as the career leader in Eutaw Street home runs....
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Rachel Levitin: Recalling poise, power and hype surpassing expectation

Rachel Levitin: Recalling poise, power and hype surpassing expectation
It isn't often hype matches and then surpasses expectation, but last year on this very date, that's what Washington watched live at Nationals Park. Pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg became a part of Nationals folklore when he made his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The start was by no means shaky, but there were a few moments where the victory almost slipped away. Thanks to a few offensive heroics from Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn, combined with a nasty fastball and a...
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Ticket sales to benefit disaster relief

Ticket sales to benefit disaster relief
During the next homestand, the Washington Nationals will raise funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help victims of recent tornadoes across the country. From Alabama to Missouri, the Red Cross has launched 20 separate relief operations in the United States since March 31. More than 4,500 Red Cross workers from all 50 states have been deployed to help those in need. A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased at nationals.com/relief will be donated to the cause. Tickets...
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Rachel Levitin: Uniform alteration could fashion change for Nats

Rachel Levitin: Uniform alteration could fashion change for Nats
If I were a Washington National, the ever-changing daily lineup would start to bother me after a while. It's not because I don't trust manager Jim Riggleman to do his job. I do. He's had his eyes and ears inside Major League Baseball for longer than a decent chunk of the roster. The issue to be taken here isn't with Riggleman but rather with a lack of consistency. Imagine being a kid again and playing in a summer league or school league for any sport. In those days, it wasn't about...
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