Opposite dugout: Reeling Marlins feature slugging Stanton, GM-turned-manager Jennings

Opposite dugout: Reeling Marlins feature slugging Stanton, GM-turned-manager Jennings
Manager: Dan Jennings (1st season) Record: 16-26 Last 10 games: 1-9 Who to watch: RF Giancarlo Stanton (.239/.324/523 with 12 HR, 39 RBIs), SS Adeiny Hechevarria (.297 with 20 RBIs), CF Marcell Ozuna (.276 with 3 HR, 12 RBIs), RHP Dan Haren (4-2, 3.47 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos (0.90 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 26 Ks in 20 IP) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-1 in 2010) Pitching probables: May 22: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Henderson Alvarez, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 23: RHP Mike Wright vs. RHP Dan Haren,...
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Nationals place Werth on DL, recall Difo from Triple-A

Nationals place Werth on DL, recall Difo from Triple-A
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Wilmer Difo from Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday and placed outfielder Jayson Werth on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 16, with a left wrist contusion. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Difo, 23, is coming off a breakout 2014 season in which he was named the South Atlantic League's Most Valuable Player. Hitting .315 with Single-A Hagerstown, Difo led the league with 176 hits, while...
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Orioles place Norris on disabled list, recall Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles place Norris on disabled list, recall Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Bud Norris on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11, with bronchitis. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Norris, 30, has gone 1-4 with a 9.88 ERA (27.1IP, 30ER) over six starts with the Orioles this season. Wilson, 25, went 2-4 with a 3.43 ERA (39.1IP, 15ER) over seven starts with the Tides this season. He was named the Orioles Jim Palmer Minor League...
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Opposite dugout: Cruz crushing homers, but Mariners yet to put it together

Opposite dugout: Cruz crushing homers, but Mariners yet to put it together
Manager: Lloyd McClendon (3rd season) Record: 17-20 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: LF/DH Nelson Cruz (.340/.395/.694 with 15 HR, 30 RBIs), 3B Kyle Seager (5 HR, 21 RBIs), LHP J.A. Happ (3-1, 2.98 ERA), RHP Fernando Rodney (5.65 with 9 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-5 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 19: RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 20: LHP Roenis Elias vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 21: LHP J.A. Happ vs. Chris Tillman, 12:35...
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Harper again named National League Player of the Week

Harper again named National League Player of the Week
Following a historically powerful week with an encore that continued to solidify his place among the game's elite, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper earned his second consecutive National League Player of the Week award on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Harper went 12-for-23 (.522) over the last week, posting a .656 on-base percentage and a 1.087 slugging percentage, courtesy of two doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBI, nine walks,...
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Bryce Harper claims second straight NL Player of the Week honors

Bryce Harper claims second straight NL Player of the Week honors
What does Bryce Harper do for an encore? How about winning a second consecutive National League Player of the Week award? Harper's hot streak continued through a swing through Phoenix and San Diego, and as a result, the 22-year-old Nationals right fielder has become just the 10th player to take back-to-back Player of the Week honors since the inception of the award in 1974. The last to turn the trick was Philadelphia's Domonic Brown in 2013. The other members of the consecutive winners club...
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Opposite dugout: Surprising Yankees confounding the experts by succeeding

Opposite dugout: Surprising Yankees confounding the experts by succeeding
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 22-17 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.327/.411/.374 with 28 R and 14 SB), LF Brett Gardner (.303 with 3 HR, 16 RBIs, 10), DH Alex Rodriguez (10 HR and 22 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (11 HR and 28 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (4-0, 0.00 ERA, 32 Ks in 21 IP), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA, 13 saves, 29 Ks in 17 2/3) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-0 in 2012) Pitching probables: May 19: RHP Nate Eovaldi vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez,...
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Orioles announce game change for May 28 doubleheader vs. White Sox

Orioles announce game change for May 28 doubleheader vs. White Sox
The Orioles today announced that the single-admission doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, May 28, at Oriole Park has been rescheduled for 1:05 p.m. The doubleheader had been scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m. following two postponed games between the teams on Monday, April 27, and Tuesday, April 28. Tickets for the postponed game on April 27 are valid for the doubleheader. Fans unable to attend the doubleheader, or fans holding tickets for the game on April 28, will have an...
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Fister placed on 15-day DL, Cole recalled from Triple-A

Fister placed on 15-day DL, Cole recalled from Triple-A
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse and placed right-handed pitcher Doug Fister on the 15-day Disabled List with right forearm tightness on Friday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cole, 23, entered the 2015 season ranked as the Nationals' No. 6 prospect, and the No. 91 prospect in all of baseball, according to Baseball America. The hard-throwing right-hander, who was added to the...
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Orioles place Flaherty on disabled list, recall Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles place Flaherty on disabled list, recall Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have placed infielder Ryan Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have recalled infielder Rey Navarro from Triple-A Norfolk. Flaherty, 28, batted .250/.372/.500 (9-36) with three doubles, two home runs, and four RBI in 13 games with the Orioles this season. Navarro, 25, hit .429/.438/.857 (6-14) with a double, triple, home run, and four RBI in four games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He...
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Opposite dugout: Even with Trout, Angels have been dreadful on offense

Opposite dugout: Even with Trout, Angels have been dreadful on offense
Manager: Mike Scioscia (16th season) Record: 17-17 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF Kole Calhoun (.314, 18 RBIs), CF Mike Trout (.289/.356/.562 with 9 HR, 19 RBIs, 9 SB), 2B Johnny Giovatella (.284, 13 RBIs), RHP Garrett Richards (3-1, 2.27 ERA), RHP Huston Street (11 saves, 3.07 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 15: RHP Jered Weaver vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 16: RHP Matt Shoemaker vs. RHP Bud Norris, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 17:...
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Opposite dugout: Padres hoping busy offseason pays dividends in NL West

Opposite dugout: Padres hoping busy offseason pays dividends in NL West
Manager: Bud Black (9th season) Record: 18-17 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: LF Justin Upton (.276, 8 HR, 24 RBIs), CF /1B Wil Meyers (.291, 5 HR, 19 RBIs), RF Matt Kemp (21 RBIs), RHP Andrew Cashner (1-6, 3.07 ERA, 45 Ks in 44 IP), RHP Craig Kimbrel (10 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-4 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 14: RHP Doug Fister vs. RHP Tyson Ross, 10:10 p.m., MASN May 15: RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Odrisamer Despaigne, 10:10 p.m., MASN2 May 16: RHP Max...
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Harper named National League Player of the Week

Harper named National League Player of the Week
After an historically powerful week at the plate, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Harper, who is currently leading the National League in home runs (11) and is tied for the Major League lead in walks (27), hit .455 with a .520 on-base percentage and a 1.318 slugging percentage over last week's six-game stretch. He clubbed six home runs, drove in 13, doubled...
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Orioles claim right-hander Jorge Rondon off waivers from Colorado

Orioles claim right-hander Jorge Rondon off waivers from Colorado
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed minor league right-hander Jorge Rondon off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, catcher Matt Wieters has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Rondon, 27, pitched in two games for Colorado this season. In five games at Triple-A Albuquerque, he went 0-0 with a 1.35 ERA (6.2IP, ER). Prior to pitching for Colorado this season, he also previously pitched in the St. Louis...
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Opposite dugout: D-backs relying on Goldschmidt, but need more reliable starting pitching

Opposite dugout: D-backs relying on Goldschmidt, but need more reliable starting pitching
Manager: Chip Hale (1st season) Record: 14-16 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Paul Goldschmidt (.345/.444/.646 with 9 HR, 27 RBIs), LF Ender Inciarte (.304 with 11 RBIs), CF A.J. Pollock (.306 with 3 HR, 10 RBIs), RF Mark Trumbo (.287 with 4 HR, 15 RBIs), RHP Brad Ziegler (1.35 ERA), RHP Josh Collmenter (3-3, 3.40 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-6 in 2014) Pitching probables: May 11: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Josh Collmenter, 9:40 p.m., MASN2 May 12: RHP Stephen Strasburg...
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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays boast big bats, but can they pitch well enough to win?

Opposite dugout: Blue Jays boast big bats, but can they pitch well enough to win?
Manager: John Gibbons (8th season) Record: 16-16 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Josh Donaldson (.317/.379/.578 with 7 HR and 21 RBIs), C Russell Martin (.293/.396/.609 with 7 HR and 10 RBIs), 21B Devon Travis (.288 with 7 HR and 25 RBIs), RF/DH Jose Bautista (5 HR and 18 RBIs), 1B Edwin Encarnacion (5 HR and 18 RBIs), RHP Aaron Sanchez (3-2, 3.62 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-1 Pitching probables: May 11: RHP Marco Estrada vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 12: LHP Mark...
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Opposite dugout: Braves bank on second meeting with Nats going better than first

Opposite dugout: Braves bank on second meeting with Nats going better than first
Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (5th season) Record: 14-14 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: C A.J. Pierzynski (.344/.377/.541 with 3 HR, 14 RBIs), 1B Freddie Freeman (.318/.376/.561 with 5 HR, 17 RBIs), RF Nick Markakis (.301/.390/.340), IF Kelly Johnson (6 HR, 17 RBIs), RHP Julio Teheran (3-1, 3.82 ERA, 28 K in 33 IP), RHP Jason Grilli (0-1, 9 SV) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 8: LHP Eric Stults vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 9: RHP Julio Teheran vs. RHP Doug...
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Machado to host BaseBOWL tournament benefiting City Department of Recreation and Parks

Machado to host BaseBOWL tournament benefiting City Department of Recreation and Parks
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will host the second annual Manny Machado BaseBOWL Tournament, a celebrity charity event to support Baltimore City's Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday, May 18. The sold-out event will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mustang Alleys Bar, Bowling and Bistro, located at 1300 Bank Street in Baltimore. In support of Machado's efforts, the Orioles will donate $10,000 to Baltimore City Recreation and Parks as well as host participating youth at...
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Nationals announce Fan's Choice Flex Pack

Nationals announce Fan's Choice Flex Pack
Beginning today, the Washington Nationals will offer the Fan's Choice Flex Pack ticket package program. Nationals fans will have the opportunity to purchase a game from each of the four categories listed below, and receive a voucher for a fifth FREE ticket, redeemable for any Regular Tier game (full list of qualifying games can be found here). Offered each season since 2009, a Flex Pack gives fans the freedom to purchase a package of some of the hottest games of the season! Fans may purchase...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees benefiting from resurgent offense, lockdown bullpen

Opposite dugout: Yankees benefiting from resurgent offense, lockdown bullpen
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 17-11 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.355/.427/.409 with 11 SB), LF Brett Gardner (.309/.444/.404 with 13 RBIs, 8 SB), 1B Mark Teixeira (10 HR, 23 RBIs), DH Alex Rodriguez (6 HR, 16 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (3-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 SV, 26 Ks in 15 1/3 IP), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA, 11 SV, 23 Ks in 13 2/3 IP), RHP Michael Pineda (4-0, 2.97 ERA, 38 Ks in 37 1/3 IP) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 7: RHP Chris...
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