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Marty Niland: Looking back on a classic Nats extra-inning win

Marty Niland: Looking back on a classic Nats extra-inning win
The Nationals are headed for the National League East championship with a possible division series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are currently three games up on the San Francisco Giants in the NL West. It a little more than two years ago, as the Nats were rolling toward their most recent division title, that they clashed with the Dodgers in perhaps the two teams' most memorable regular season contest, an 8-5 Nationals victory in 14 innings. The five-hour, 31-minute marathon at...
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Andrew Stetka: Orioles' call-ups leave much to be desired

Andrew Stetka: Orioles' call-ups leave much to be desired
As I've watched a number of players get the call-up across baseball over the last few days, one thing continues to weigh heavily on my mind. The Orioles don't have anyone in the farm system that really excites you. Sure, there are a few players who may end up being contributors one day. But none of these players really get you excited in the way that we've seen across the league. The Orioles could use a spark from the minors right now as they push to make the playoffs, but they aren't...
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Opposite dugout: Rays hoping to spoil hopes of division rival

Opposite dugout: Rays hoping to spoil hopes of division rival
Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 58-77 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Logan Forsythe (.283 with 17 HR, 46 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.282 with 31 HR, 85 RBIs), SS Brad Miller (118 hits, 26 HR), RHP Jake Odorizzi (9-5, 3.56 ERA), RHP Matt Andriese (6-6, 4.19 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: 3-9 Pitching probables: Sept. 5: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Matt Andriese, 1:10 p.m., MASNSept. 6: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Jake Odorizzi, 7:10 p.m., MASNSept. 7: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. LHP...
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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s"

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s"
"Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 40s," a collection of six classic, hard-to-pigeonhole masterpieces, is writing that again brings to "Hitting the Books" the noir works of this time period. The collection is part of the Library of American series from Literary Classics of the U.S., a publisher out of New York City. This volume's editor, Robert Polito, describes the six selections: "Evolving out of the terse and violent style of the pulp magazines, American Noir fiction...
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Dollars for doughnuts: Gausman family doing its part to assist flood victims

Dollars for doughnuts: Gausman family doing its part to assist flood victims
Louisiana isn't home to any Major League Baseball teams. In fact, the closest big league ballpark to the state's capital of Baton Rouge is a nearly 4 1/2-hour drive to Houston, where the Astros call home. Yet in Baltimore, one pitcher and former Louisiana resident is doing his part do help those affected by the horrific flooding that arrived unannounced on Aug. 12, and left a state and countless parishes with broken homes and businesses. Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman and his fiancée have...
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Orioles recall three players from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles recall three players from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled LHP Jayson Aquino, C Caleb Joseph, and RHP Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, OF Michael Bourn and OF Drew Stubbs have reported to the club. Aquino, 23, pitched to a 3.72 ERA (53 ER/128.1 IP) between Double-A Bowie (20 games, 19 starts) and Triple-A Norfolk (five games) this season. He was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week from May 30-June 5, going 2-0 over 15.0 scoreless innings in two starts. Over 124 career minor...
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Nationals add seven players to active roster

Nationals add seven players to active roster
The Washington Nationals added seven players to the active roster on Friday as September's roster expansion period began. The Nationals recalled catcher Pedro Severino, outfielder Brian Goodwin, right-handed pitchers Trevor Gott and Rafael Martin, and left-handed pitcher Matt Grace from Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, Washington selected the contracts of left-handed pitcher Sean Burnett and right-handed pitcher Mat Latos from Triple-A Syracuse. Outfielder Matt den Dekker was designated for...
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Patrick Reddington: Rizzo on the Schrock-Rzepczynski deal

Patrick Reddington: Rizzo on the Schrock-Rzepczynski deal
After drafting Max Schrock out of the University of South Carolina in the 13th round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft, the Washington Nationals signed the infielder to a $500,000 bonus, which MLB.com's Jim Callis noted was the highest bonus after the 10th round to that point. In a 46-game stint with the New York/Penn League's Auburn Doubledays in 2015, the 20-going-on-21-year-old put up a .308/.355/.448 slash line with 10 doubles, four triples and two home runs in 186 plate appearances. At...
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Matthew Taylor: A trip with my son to remind me what baseball is all about

Matthew Taylor: A trip with my son to remind me what baseball is all about
It's been a tough week in Birdland. It's times like these when I think irrational thoughts, like wondering if being a baseball fan is worth the aggravation. The ballpark trip I took with my son last weekend reminds me that it's about more than the outcome of games. Here's the story of the first of what I hope will be many annual summer baseball trips together: With the final out of an early half-inning having been recorded, the Chattanooga Lookouts' promotions announcer sprung into action,...
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Opposite dugout: Mets in search of wild card berth

Opposite dugout: Mets in search of wild card berth
Manager: Terry Collins (6th season) Record: 69-65 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: CF Yoenis Cespedes (.297 with 27 HR, 68 RBIs), SS Asdrubal Cabrera (.272 with 113 hits), RHP Bartolo Colon (12-7, 3.35 ERA), RHP Noah Syndergaard (12-7, 2.55 ERA), RHP Jeurys Familia (2.60 ERA with 44 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 4-9 Pitching probables: Sept. 2: RHP A.J. Cole vs. RHP Noah Syndergaard, 7:10 p.m., MASN2Sept. 3: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Robert Gsellman, 7:10 p.m., MASN2Sept. 4: RHP Max...
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Zach Wilt: O's need to finish strong for shot at postseason

Zach Wilt: O's need to finish strong for shot at postseason
This morning we turn the page on our calendars, or simply swipe up on our smartphones, as September begins and we near the finish line of the 2016 MLB season. With 29 games remaining, the Baltimore Orioles sit four back of the first place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East and tied with the Tigers for the second wild card spot. August marked the O's second losing month of the year, as they finished 13-15. They went 12-14 in July. FanGraphs.com projects that the Birds will go 15-14...
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David Huzzard: Nats almost assured of NL East crown, but need postseason success

David Huzzard: Nats almost assured of NL East crown, but need postseason success
When the Nats are good, they are good in the same way. And as September begins, the Nats all but have the National League East locked up, just like they did in 2014. And while 2012 was much closer, the Nats had the division lead for more than half the season. It has been since May that the Nationals haven't had sole possession of first place. They can't be called wire-to-wire winners, though it is close, but is it too early to say the Nats have the division won? Yes and no. It is close to...
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Orioles acquire OF Michael Bourn from the Arizona Diamondbacks

Orioles acquire OF Michael Bourn from the Arizona Diamondbacks
The Orioles tonight announced that they have acquired OF Michael Bourn from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league OF Jason Heinrich. To make room on the 40-man roster, OF Joey Rickard was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Bourn, 33, has batted .261/.307/.362 (86-for-329) with 12 doubles, six triples, three home runs, 43 runs scored, 30 RBI, and 13 stolen bases in 89 games with Arizona this season. Over 1,337 career Major League games, he has hit .266/.329/.356 with 190...
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Orioles acquire LHP Kyle Lobstein from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for LHP Zach Phillips

Orioles acquire LHP Kyle Lobstein from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for LHP Zach Phillips
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired LHP Kyle Lobstein from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for LHP Zach Phillips. To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP Ashur Tolliver has been designated for assignment. Lobstein, 27, has gone 2-0 with a 3.96 ERA (11 ER/25.0 IP) over 14 games with the Pirates this season, holding left-handed hitters to a .083/.241/.083 (2-for-24) slash line. He went 1-3 with a 4.11 ERA (23 ER/50.1 IP) and 42 strikeouts over 19 games (six starts) with Triple-A...
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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "The Battle Cry of Freedom"

Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: "The Battle Cry of Freedom"
I took "Battle Cry of Freedom" by James McPherson on a recent road trip to again browse chapters that most intrigue me in this highly regarded history of the Civil War. I read the full book years ago and may never undertake that reading again, but it is a book always ripe for chapter reads. This is not a book detailing the specific battles, movement by movement. There are volumes of such books available. Neither is the work an overview of the Civil War. That would be unfair to the details so...
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Dillon Atkinson: Believe it or not, O's need to ride Jimenez's hot hand

Dillon Atkinson: Believe it or not, O's need to ride Jimenez's hot hand
Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez got the call in D.C. to start in place of Orioles ace Chris Tillman - who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder bursitis - because of limited options and his past success against the Nationals. While fans griped at the fact that he is on the O's roster, much less starting, Jimenez went up against Nats ace Max Scherzer and tossed six innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits, no walks and striking out four batters. The non-promising...
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Charlie Fliegel: Time for Nats to start thinking ahead

Charlie Fliegel: Time for Nats to start thinking ahead
As September arrives, the National League East race is looking more like a stroll. The Nationals still want to win enough games to keep home field advantage in the National League Division Series. But they are afforded the ability to rest some players, keeping them fresh for October. And that gives them ample opportunity to try and address some roster questions before the postseason begins. So here are a few. What is the bridge to the closer? Getting to Mark Melancon hasn't been challenging,...
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Anderson, Henneman announced as inductees into Maryland Sports Athletic Hall of Fame

Anderson, Henneman announced as inductees into Maryland Sports Athletic Hall of Fame
The United States finished the 2016 Summer Olympic Games with an astounding 46 gold medals. Nearly 40 percent of those came from athletes who call Maryland home. It was a remarkable few weeks for those U.S. athletes who, along with representing their country, competed for the Old Line State. But it was also a representation of the state's exceptional athletic history. Each athlete began their journey at a young age and worked tirelessly to achieve success. And for six all-time Maryland...
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Steve Mears: The annual September roster shakeup draws near

Steve Mears: The annual September roster shakeup draws near
It is August 30th and many teams will be doing the roster shuffle in a few days to make room for their September call-ups, which also means that any player not on the 40-man roster is not eligible for a call-up. There are strong indications that Mat Latos and Sean Burnett could both be called up if Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo can make room for them on the 40-man roster. Both Latos and Burnett signed minor league contracts, and could both prove to be valuable in September and...
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Ryan Romano: If Hart fares better vs. righties, he'll have a shot in O's bullpen

Ryan Romano: If Hart fares better vs. righties, he'll have a shot in O's bullpen
While the Orioles have one of the best left-handed relievers in baseball -- and one of the best southpaws, period -- in Zach Britton, their bullpen skews to the right overall. Brad Brach, Mychal Givens, and Darren O'Day each throw right-handed, and they've all had some problems with lefties, albeit to vastly different extents. With Brian Matusz melting down and hitting waivers, Baltimore has tried out a host of left-handed bullpen arms to see if any of them can stick, and most (Ashur...
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