The Washington Nationals selected eight players on the second day of Major League Baseball's 2016 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations & General Manager Mike Rizzo and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement.
The Nationals kicked off Friday's action by selecting prep left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo out of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., in the third round. Luzardo is rated as...
Manager: John Gibbons (9th season)
Record: 32-29
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: LF Michael Saunders (.290/.372/.523 with 9 HR, 19 RBIs), LF Ezekiel Carrera (.344), 3B Josh Donaldson (14 HR, 33 RBIs), 1B/DH Edwin Encarnacion (12 HR, 46 RBIs), RF Jose Bautista (12 HR, 39 RBIs), LHP J.A. Happ (6-3, 3.57 ERA), RHP Aaron Sanchez (5-1, 2.91 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (1.65 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2
Pitching probables:
June 9: RHP Tyler Wilson vs. RHP Marcus Stroman, 7:07 p.m.,...
Manager: Ned Yost (7th season)
Record: 30-26
Last 10 games: 4-6
Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.321 with 10 HR, 35 RBIs), CF Lorenzo Cain (.297 with 8 HR, 34 RBIs), C Salvador Perez (7 HR, 29 RBIs), RF Paulo Orlando (.333), RHP Wade Davis (0.89 ERA, 16 saves)Season series vs. Orioles: 2-1
Pitching probables:
June 6: LHP Danny Duffy vs. RHP Mike Wright, 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 7: RHP Yordano Ventura vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m. MASNJune 8: RHP Edinson Volquez vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m.,...
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk and placed right-hander Darren O'Day on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
Wright, 26, has gone 2-3 with a 5.88 ERA (32 ER/49.0 IP) and 36 strikeouts over 10 games (nine starts) for the Orioles this season. In 22 career Major League games (18 starts), he has gone 5-8 with a 5.96 ERA (62 ER/93.2 IP) and 62 strikeouts. Wright was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on June 2.
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The Nationals recalled infielder Trea Turner from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and placed first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the Paternity List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Turner, 22, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment of the season. The Nationals' No. 2 prospect, according to Baseball America, and the No. 9 prospect in all of baseball entering the 2016 season, Turner earned his second MLB call-up by...
For as long as Steve Gorman can remember, baseball has provided a connection to his older brother Jim. When Steve moved from Baltimore to Kentucky in 1975, he kept up with his beloved Orioles through day-old box scores in the local newspaper. When the Orioles would make an appearance on national television, the phone rang and Jim would tell Steve to watch for him on the broadcast.
Jim, the first white player to play basketball at Morgan State, had a penchant for finding the camera and making...
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Ashur Tolliver to Triple-A Norfolk.
McFarland, 26, went 1-1 with a 1.69 ERA (3 ER/16.0 IP) in four appearances (three starts) with the Tides after being optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on May 7. McFarland made the Orioles Opening Day roster and has gone 0-1 with a 4.73 ERA (7 ER/13.1 IP) over eight relief appearances this season.
Tolliver, 28, pitched to a 6.75 ERA (3...
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Francisco Pena from Triple-A Norfolk and placed catcher Caleb Joseph on the 15-day disabled list with a testicular injury suffered in the May 30 game vs. Boston.
Peña, 26, batted .200/.241/.250 (16-for-80) with two doubles, a triple, and six RBI in 24 games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He hit safely in five of his last six games with the Tides, batting .353/.421/.353 (6-for-17) in that span. Over 808 career minor league...
Manager: Pete Mackanin (2nd season)
Record: 26-24
Last 10 games: 3-7
Who to watch: CF Odubel Herrera (.320/.427/.449 with 5 HR, 17 RBIs), 3B Maikel Franco (8 HR, 28 RBIs), 2B Freddie Galvis (17 RBIs), 1B Ryan Howard (8 HR, 18 RBIs), RHP Aaron Nola (4-3, 2.86 ERA), RHP Jeanmar Gomez (2.45 ERA, 17 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 4-2
Pitching probables:
May 30: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 31: RHP Joe Ross vs. RHP Aaron Nola, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 June 1: RHP Max...
Manager: Terry Francona (4th season)
Record: 25-20
Last 10 games: 7-3
Who to watch: SS Francisco Lindor (.318/.372/.413 with 20 RBIs), 2B Jason Kipnis (6 HR, 27 RBIs), 1B Mike Napoli (30 RBIs), DH/1B Carlos Santana (8 HR, 23 RBIs), RHP Danny Salazar (4-3, 2.32 ERA), RHP Cody Allen (11 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-5 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
May 27: RHP Mike Wright vs. RHP Trevor Bauer, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 28: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Danny Salazar, 4:10 p.m. MASN...
Manager: Don Mattingly (1st season)
Record: 21-19
Last 10 games: 5-5
Who to watch: 3B Martin Prado (.371), LF Christian Yelich (.322/.424/.531 with 5 HR, 20 RBIs), CF Marcell Ozuna (.302 with 21 RBIs), RF Giancarlo Stanton (11 HR, 25 RBIs), RHP Jose Fernandez (5-2, 3.21 ERA), LHP Adam Conley (3-2, 3.40 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos (1.59 ERA, 12 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 5-5
Pitching probables:
May 20: RHP Tanner Roark vs. LHP Justin Nicolino, 7:10 p.m., MASN May 21: RHP Joe Ross vs. RHP Jose...
Manager: Scott Servais (1st season)
Record: 21-16
Last 10 games: 5-5
Who to watch: 2B Robinson Cano (.290 with 12 HR, 34 RBIs), RF Nelson Cruz (7 HR, 21 RBIs), 3B Kyle Seager (7 HR, 21 RBIs), RHP Taijuan Walker (2-2, 2.63 ERA), RHP Steve Cishek (3.10 ERA, 11 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-3 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
May 17: LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 18: RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 19: RHP Nate Karns vs....
If you want to add a unique piece to your bobblehead collection, and help a worthy cause in the process, have I got a deal for you.
The Half Street Irregulars, one of the most active fan groups among the Nationals faithful, is conducting an eBay auction for a limited edition bobblehead likeness of MASN broadcaster Phil Wood, hosts "Nats Talk" with Mike Wallace on Saturday mornings, covers the team on the "Nats Xtra" pregame and postgame shows, and is part of the regular panel on the...
Major League Baseball announced the winners of the 2016 Honorary Bat Girl contest last week, which recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and who demonstrate a commitment to supporting the fight against the disease. The Honorary Bat Girl for the Washington Nationals is Corinne Irwin of Washington, D.C. She will be recognized on NatsHD and will be announcing play ball before the team plays the Miami Marlins on Saturday, May 14 at 7:05 p.m.
Corinne was diagnosed with...
The postponed game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, April 9, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 25, at 1:05 p.m. ET as part of a split-admission doubleheader. The second game of the doubleheader, originally scheduled for 4:05 p.m., will now begin at 7:05 p.m. Separate admission is required for each game. Both games will be broadcast live on MASN and the Orioles Radio Network.
Fans with tickets to the originally scheduled game on June 25 do not need to exchange their...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band bring The River Tour (#TheRiverTour) back to U.S. shores this summer. Eight newly announced shows start Aug. 23 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., and continue through Sept. 14 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
The River Tour will come to Nationals Park on Thursday, Sept. 1. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. at nationals.com/BruceSpringsteen and via tickets.com.
Since launching The River Tour in January, Springsteen and...
The Orioles today announced plans for a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 World Series victory. To commemorate the 50th anniversary, the Orioles will wear 1966 replica throwback uniforms and will welcome back members of the 1966 World Series team on Friday, July 8, during a pregame ceremony when the Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Oriole Park at 7:05 p.m. ET. All fans in attendance will receive a 1966 50th anniversary-themed Orioles T-shirt and will enjoy...
Manager: Brad Ausmus (3rd season)
Record: 14-16
Last 10 games: 4-6
Who to watch: 3B Nick Castellanos (.375/.393/.596 with 5 HR, 24 RBIs), DH Victor Martinez (.311 with 5 HR, 18 RBIs), 2B Ian Kinsler (.304 with 6 HR, 17 RBIs), 1B Miguel Cabrera (.291 with 13 RBIs), RHP Jordan Zimmermann (5-1, 1.10 ERA), RHP Francisco Rodriguez (7 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 1st meeting (2-2 in 2013)
Pitching probables:
May 9: RHP Anibal Sanchez vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:05 p.m. MASN May 10: RHP...
Tonight's game between the Orioles and Oakland Athletics has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 7, at 1:05 p.m. ET as part of a split-admission doubleheader. The second game of the doubleheader will begin as scheduled at 7:05 p.m. Separate admission is required for each game. Both games will be broadcast live on MASN2 and the Orioles Radio Network. Tickets and prepaid parking passes marked May 6 will be honored for the 1:05 p.m. game on May 7...
Manager: Bob Melvin (6th season)
Record: 13-16
Last 10 games: 3-7
Who to watch: CF Billy Burns (.271, 8 SB), RF Josh Reddick (4 HR, 12 RBIs), LF Khris Davis (6 HR, 14 RBIs), SS Marcus Semien (7 HR), LHP Rich Hill (3-3, 2.53 ERA), RHP Ryan Madson (8 saves, 1.32 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-6 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
May 6: LHP Rich Hill vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 7: RHP Jesse Hahn vs. RHP Mike Wright, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 8: RHP Kendall Graveman vs. RHP...