Orioles reinstate right-hander Miguel Gonzalez from DL

Orioles reinstate right-hander Miguel Gonzalez from DL
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Miguel Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list. Gonzalez, 31, was placed on the 15-day DL on September 4, retroactive to August 31, with right shoulder tendinitis. In 25 starts for the Orioles this season, Gonzalez is 9-11 with a 4.85 ERA (141.0IP, 76ER) and eight Quality Starts. Over 100 career games (94 starts) across four Major League seasons, he is 39-32 with a 3.79 ERA (576.2IP, 243ER). Gonzalez is scheduled to start...
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Orioles announce Fan Appreciation Weekend schedule

Orioles announce Fan Appreciation Weekend schedule
The Orioles today announced plans for Fan Appreciation Weekend, which will be held Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4, when the Orioles host the New York Yankees for the final three-game series of the 2015 regular season. The weekend will feature exclusive giveaways, fireworks, and other opportunities for fans to have unforgettable experiences at Oriole Park. As a "thank you" to fans for their support throughout the season, the Orioles will also surprise the most-spirited fans at...
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Nationals suspend Jonathan Papelbon

Nationals suspend Jonathan Papelbon
The Washington Nationals announced pitcher Jonathan Papelbon has been suspended for four games without pay after his altercation with outfielder Bryce Harper in the dugout during Sunday's game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition, Papelbon has accepted the three-game suspension issued by Major League Baseball for the incident which occurred during the Wednesday, September 23rd game vs the Baltimore Orioles. The league suspension will begin Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. The...
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Opposite dugout: Braves counting on trio of rookie pitchers to halt Nats' 2015 domination

Opposite dugout: Braves counting on trio of rookie pitchers to halt Nats' 2015 domination
Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (5th year) Record: 62-94 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: RF Nick Markakis (.297 with 51 RBIs), 1B Freddie Freeman (18 HR, 66 RBIs), CF Cameron Maybin (10 HR, 22 SB), RHP Arodys Vizcaino (1.80 ERA, 7 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 3-13 Pitching probables: Sept. 29: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Matt Wisler, 7:10 p.m., MASN Sept. 30: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Williams Perez, 7:10 p.m., MASN Oct. 1: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Ryan Weber, 7:10 p.m., MASN Inside the...
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Opposite dugout: Struggling Reds interrupt homestand for makeup game in D.C.

Opposite dugout: Struggling Reds interrupt homestand for makeup game in D.C.
Manager: Bryan Price (3rd season) Record: 63-92 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: 1B Joey Votto (.318/.464/.556 with 29 HR, 78 RBIs), 3B Todd Frazier (35 HR, 88 RBIs), RF Jay Bruce (26 HR, 84 RBIs), LHP Brandon Finnegan (1-1, 4.97 ERA), RHP Aroldis Chapman (1.71 ERA, 32 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 5-0 Pitching probables: Sept. 28: LHP Brandon Finnegan vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 3:05 p.m., MASN Inside the Reds: Instead of enjoying a scheduled off-day to start the final week of the regular...
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Opposite dugout: Red Sox are trying to stay out of last place in AL East

Opposite dugout: Red Sox are trying to stay out of last place in AL East
Manager: Torey Lovullo, interim manager (1st season) Record: 72-80 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: DH Davis Ortiz (36 HR, 101 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.322 with 79 RBIs), 2B Dustin Pedroia (.297 with 12 HR), CF Mookie Betts (.293 with 15 HR, 71 RBIs, 20 SB), LHP Robbie Ross Jr. (4.06 ERA, 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-11 Pitching probables: Sept. 25: LHP Wei-Yin Chen vs. LHP Rich Hill, 7:10 p.m., MASN Sept. 26: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. TBA, 4:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 27: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez...
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Opposite dugout: Orioles possess power, but poor pitching has dimmed playoff hopes

Opposite dugout: Orioles possess power, but poor pitching has dimmed playoff hopes
Manager: Buck Showalter (6th season) Record:73-76 Last 10 games:6-4 Who to watch: 3B Manny Machado (.289 with 29 HR, 75 RBIs), CF Adam Jones (27 HR, 82 RBIs), 1B Chris Davis (43 HR, 109 RBIs), 2B Jonathan Schoop (.287, 14 HR), RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (11-9, 4.31 ERA), LHP Zach Britton (2.04 ERA, 34 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: Sept. 21: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 22: RHP Chris Tillman vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 23:...
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Opposite dugout: Rays trying to stay on right side of .500, out of last place

Opposite dugout: Rays trying to stay on right side of .500, out of last place
Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 70-75 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 2B Logan Forsythe (.283 with 16 HR, 60 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (19 HR, 68 RBIs), RHP Erasmo Ramirez (10-5, 3.75 ERA), RHP Jake Odorizzi (8-8, 3.26 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (3.81 ERA, 34 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 7-8 Pitching probables: Sept. 17: RHP Chris Tillman vs. LHP Matt Moore, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 18: LHP Wei-Yin Chen vs. LHP Drew Smyly, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 19: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Erasmo...
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Matusz named Orioles nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Matusz named Orioles nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
Major League Baseball and Chevrolet, the official vehicle of MLB, today announced that Brian Matusz was named the Orioles 2015 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Wednesday, September 16th marks the fourteenth annual Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by Major League Baseball to honor Clemente's legacy and to officially recognize local Club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Matusz is one of the 30 Club finalists for...
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Span named Nationals nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Span named Nationals nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
Major League Baseball and Chevrolet, the official vehicle of MLB, today announced that Denard Span was named the Washington Nationals' 2015 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Wednesday, September 16th marks the fourteenth annual Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by Major League Baseball to honor Clemente's legacy and to officially recognize local Club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Span is one of the 30 Club...
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Opposite dugout: Playing out the string, last-place Phillies are a team in transition

Opposite dugout: Playing out the string, last-place Phillies are a team in transition
Manager: Pete Mackanin (1st season) Record: 56-88 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: CF Odubel Herrera (.299/.328/.428 with 8 HR, 14 SB), 1B Ryan Howard (22 HR, 76 RBIs), RHP Ken Giles (1.43 ERA, 13 saves), RHP Aaron Nola (6-2, 3.56 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 5-7 Pitching probables: Sept. 14: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Aaron Nola, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 15: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP David Buchanan, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 16: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. LHP Adam Morgan, 7:05 p.m.,...
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Opposite dugout: Since last meeting, Royals and O's have gone in different directions

Opposite dugout: Since last meeting, Royals and O's have gone in different directions
Manager: Ned Yost (6th season) Record: 83-56 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: CF Lorenzo Cain (.312/.368/.487 with 14 HR, 65 RBIs, 27 SB), 1B Eric Hosmer (.309 with 14 HR, 81 RBIs), 3B Mike Moustakas (.281 with 16 HR, 60 RBIs), DH Kendrys Morales (.291 with 17 HR, 101 RBIs), RHP Wade Davis (0.94 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-1 Pitching probables: Sept. 11: LHP Danny Duffy vs. RHP Mike Wright, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 12: RHP Johnny Cueto vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 1:05 p.m., FOX Sept....
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Orioles option Drake, Lake to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option Drake, Lake to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-hander Oliver Drake and outfielder Junior Lake to Triple-A Norfolk. Drake, 28, posted a 4.22 ERA (10.2IP, 5ER) and 10 strikeouts in eight games with the Orioles this season. He pitched in three games with Baltimore after being recalled on September 1 and struck out a career-high three batters over an inning of work on September 4 at Toronto. Lake, 25, played in two games with the Orioles after being recalled on September 4, going...
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Orioles claim Wilkins off waivers from Dodgers

Orioles claim Wilkins off waivers from Dodgers
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed infielder Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and designated left-hander Cesar Cabral for assignment. Wilkins, 26, has batted .251/.315/.447 (109-434) with 18 home runs and 79 RBI between Triple-A Oklahoma City (105 games) and Triple-A Buffalo (21 games) this season, including a .284/.329/.447 (40-141) slash line against left-handed pitchers. Originally selected by the Chicago White Sox in the fifth round of the 2010...
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Orioles select Reimold's contract from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles select Reimold's contract from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Nolan Reimold from Triple-A Norfolk. Reimold, 31, batted .227/.306/.340 (22-97) with three doubles, a triple, two home runs, and eight RBI in 39 games with the Orioles this season. In 54 games with the Tides this season, Reimold hit .274/.363/.371 (54-197) with 13 doubles, two home runs, and 15 RBI. Originally selected by the Orioles in the second round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Reimold has batted...
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Opposite dugout: Mets hoping to put distance between themselves and Nats

Opposite dugout: Mets hoping to put distance between themselves and Nats
Manager: Terry Collins (5th season) Record: 75-61 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: LF Yoenis Cespedes (.301 with 12 HR, 29 RBIs), C Travis d'Arnaud (.293 with 10 HR, 35 RBIs), IF Daniel Murphy (.281 with 10 HR, 58 RBIs), RF Curtis Granderson (23 HR, 59 RBIs), RHP Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.60 ERA), RHP Jacob deGrom (12-7, 2.40 RBIs), RHP Jeurys Familia (1.78 ERA, 36 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 7-6 Pitching probables: Sept. 7: LHP Jonathon Neise vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 1:05 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 8:...
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Orioles option Dariel Alvarez to Single-A Frederick

Orioles option Dariel Alvarez to Single-A Frederick
The Orioles tonight announced that they have optioned outfielder Dariel Alvarez to Class A-Advanced Frederick. Alvarez, 26, made his Major League debut on August 28 at Texas and batted .250/.308/.333 (3-12) with a double in four games with the Orioles this season. Over 721 career minor league games, Alvarez has hit .293/.335/.447 with 123 doubles, 15 triples, 80 home runs and 385 RBI.
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Orioles activate Chaz Roe from 15-day disabled list

Orioles activate Chaz Roe from 15-day disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Chaz Roe from the 15-day disabled list. Roe, 28, made one relief appearance with the Double-A Bowie Baysox on a Major League rehab assignment, August 31 against Altoona, earning the win after surrendered one run on one hit over 1.1 innings of work. In 28 games with the Orioles this season, he is 2-2 with a 3.12 ERA (34.2IP, 12ER) and 35 strikeouts.
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Orioles select Johnson's contract, recall Drake from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles select Johnson's contract, recall Drake from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Steve Johnson and recalled right-hander Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson, 28, went 4-1 with a 2.30 ERA (54.2IP, 14ER) in 32 games (three starts) with the Tides this season. In 11 games (two starts) since the Triple-A All-Star break, he posted a 0.93 ERA (19.1IP, 2ER) including a 0.55 ERA (16.1IP, ER) over nine games (two starts) in August. He did not allow a run over his last five appearances (9.0IP)...
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Opposite dugout: Trade deadline success has transformed surging Blue Jays

Opposite dugout: Trade deadline success has transformed surging Blue Jays
Manager: John Gibbons (8th season) Record: 76-57 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: 3B Josh Donaldson (.304/.372/.589 with 36 homers, 111 RBIs), SS Troy Tulowitzki (4 HR, 13 RBIs), RF Jose Bautista (31 HR, 89 RBIs), 1B/DH Edwin Encarnacion (30 HR, 92 RBIs), LHP David Price (13-5, 2.47 ERA), LHP Mark Buehrle (14-6, 3.53 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (1.99 ERA, 16 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 7-5 Pitching probables: Sept. 4: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Drew Hutchison, 7:07 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 5: RHP...
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