Orioles encourage fans to "Vote Orange" and send O's players to 2015 All-Star Game

Orioles encourage fans to "Vote Orange" and send O's players to 2015 All-Star Game
After a successful 2014 campaign, in which three Orioles players were selected by the fans to start the 2014 All-Star Game, the Orioles are again encouraging fans to vote early, vote often, and "Vote Orange" in 2015. Voting for the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Cincinnati has begun, and for the first time ever, Major League Baseball is holding its All-Star Game balloting exclusively online, allowing all fans the chance to cast their votes for Orioles players up to 35 times per...
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Opposite dugout: Mets have cooled off after hottest start in the majors

Opposite dugout: Mets have cooled off after hottest start in the majors
Manager: Terry Collins (5th year) Record: 16-10 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 1B Lucas Duda (.304 with 2 HR, 12 RBIs), CF Juan Lagares (.324 with 11 RBIs), RHP Bartolo Colon (4-1, 3.31 ERA), RHP Jacob deGrom (2-3, 3.34 ERA), RHP Jeurys Familia (1.35 ERA, 10 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-0 in 2012, 19-9 all-time) Pitching probables: May 5 - RHP Bud Norris vs. RHP Bartolo Colon, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 6 - RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m., MASN Inside the...
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Opposite dugout: Surging Marlins hope to pick up where they left off against Nationals

Opposite dugout: Surging Marlins hope to pick up where they left off against Nationals
Manager: Mike Redmond (3rd season) Record: 12-13 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: 2B Dee Gordon (.440/.463/.510 with 11 RBIs, 11 SB), RF Giancarlo Stanton (.272, 6 HR, 24 RBIs), SS Adeiny Hechavarria (.312/.337/.462 with 16 RBIs), RHP David Phelps (1-0, 3.38 ERA, no HR allowed in 18 2/3 IP). Season series vs. Nationals: 3-0 Pitching probables: May 4: RHP David Phelps vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 5: RHP Mat Latos vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 6: RHP Tom Koehler...
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Opposite dugout: Mets and Nats have traveled different paths since opening series

Opposite dugout: Mets and Nats have traveled different paths since opening series
Manager: Terry Collins (5th year) Record: 15-7 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Lucas Duda (.312, 2 HR, 12 RBIs), CF Juan Lagares (.299, 11 RBIs), LHP Jonathon Niese (2-1, 2.74 ERA), RHP Jacob deGrom (2-2, 2.96 ERA), RHP Matt Harvey (4-0, 3.04 ERA, 31 Ks), RHP Jeurys Familia (1.69 ERA, 9 saves). Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: April 30 - RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m. MASN May 1 - RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Matt Harvey, 7:10 p.m., MASN May 2 - LHP...
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Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far

Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far
Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 12-10 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: OF David DeJesus (.277/.386/.383 with 1 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.293/.393/.427 with 7 2B,1 HR, 4 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (4 HR, 11 RBIs), CF Kevin Kiermaier (.306/.338/.565 with 2 HR, 7 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (3-2, 0.84 ERA, 37 Ks), Closer Brad Boxberger (2-1, 1.93 ERA, 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 1: RHP Alex Colome vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 2: RHP...
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Opposite dugout: First series against new-look Braves lacking usual feel

Opposite dugout: First series against new-look Braves lacking usual feel
Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (5th year) Record: 9-9 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: RF Nick Markakis (.338/.439/.371 with 11 BB), 1B Freddie Freeman (.235, 4 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Chris Johnson (.314/.375/.429), SS Andrelton Simmons (.279, 11 RBIs), LHP Alex Wood (1-0, 3.00 ERA), RHP Jason Grilli (1.20 ERA, 7 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting of 2015; 11-8 in 2014 Pitching probables: April 27 - RHP Doug Fister vs. LHP Eric Stults, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 28 - RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Julio...
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Opposite dugout: Free-spending White Sox dodge rotation issues with appeals

Opposite dugout: Free-spending White Sox dodge rotation issues with appeals
Manager: Robin Ventura (4th season) Record: 8-9 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Jose Abreu (.313/.370/.642 with 5 HR, 14 RBIs, DH Adam LaRoche (.210, 3HR, 9 RBIs), LHP Chris Sale (2-0, 2.37 ERA, 16 Ks), LHP Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 3.33 ERA, 17 Ks), RHP David Robertson (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-5 in 2014) Pitching probables: April 27: RHP Hector Noesi vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez , 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 25: LHP Jeff Samardzija vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05...
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Opposite dugout: Red Sox tied for division lead, but offense and pitching not in sync

Opposite dugout: Red Sox tied for division lead, but offense and pitching not in sync
Manager: John Farrell (4th season) Record: 9-7 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Dustin Pedrioa (.254/.324/.492 with 4 HR, 9 RBIs), LF Hanley Ramirez (.263/.326/.528 with 5 HR, 12 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.302 with 8 RBIs), RHP Justin Masterson (2-0, 5.74 ERA), RHP Koji Uehara (1-0, 2 saves, 0.00 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-2 Pitching probables: April 24: RHP Rick Porcello vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN April 25: RHP Justin Masterson vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN2...
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Opposite dugout: Despite lofty expectations, poor pitching has Fish reeling

Opposite dugout: Despite lofty expectations, poor pitching has Fish reeling
Manager: Mike Redmond (3rd year) Record: 5-11 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Dee Gordon (.348/.361/.435 with 9 RBIs, 9 stolen bases), RF Giancarlo Stanton (4 HR, 14 RBIs), 1B Michael Morse (2 HR, 7 RBIs), SS Adeiny Hechavarria (.311/.338/.410 with 1 HR, 10 RBIs), RHP Dan Haren (1-1, 3.32 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting of 2015; 6-13 in 2014 Pitching probables: April 24 - RHP Jordan Zimmermann vs. RHP Mat Latos, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 April 25 - RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Tom...
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Nationals recall left-hander Matt Grace, place left-hander Felipe Rivero on DL

Nationals recall left-hander Matt Grace, place left-hander Felipe Rivero on DL
The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Matt Grace from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday and placed left-handed pitcher Felipe Rivero on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 18, with a GI bleed. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Grace joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. The 26-year-old, who utilizes a heavy fastball/slider combination to help him induce ground balls at a high rate,...
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Nationals trade left-hander Xavier Cedeno to Dodgers for cash considerations

Nationals trade left-hander Xavier Cedeno to Dodgers for cash considerations
The Washington Nationals traded left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cedeno, 28, pitched in 25 games for the Nationals over the course of three seasons (2013-15). He was 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA (16.0 IP). Cedeno was designated for assignment on April 14, 2015.
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Chef Bryan Voltaggio to appear at Oriole Park

Chef Bryan Voltaggio to appear at Oriole Park
The Orioles today announced that Maryland's own Chef Bryan Voltaggio will appear at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, April 25, to throw the ceremonial first pitch, prepare a special, signature dish, and sign copies of his new book, HOME: Recipes to Cook with Family and Friends. A James Beard Foundation Award finalist and lifelong Orioles fan, Voltaggio is the executive chef and owner of nine restaurants including VOLT, Lunchbox, RANGE, two locations of Aggio, and four locations of...
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Gwynn speaks on Hall of Fame father's use of smokeless tobacco on HBO's "Real Sports" on Tuesday

Gwynn speaks on Hall of Fame father's use of smokeless tobacco on HBO's "Real Sports" on Tuesday
It's been less than a year since the death of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn from salivary gland cancer, and Gwynn's passing has brought many calls for Major League Baseball to ban the use of smokeless tobacco. As baseball and its players association move toward another round of negotiations on a new labor agreement next year, expect smokeless tobacco to be one of the most debated issues. Smokeless tobacco - known as "chew" - is banned in the minor leagues, and MLB enacted a series of new rules...
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Nationals reinstate Span from 15-day disabled list

Nationals reinstate Span from 15-day disabled list
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated center fielder Denard Span from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Michael A. Taylor to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Span, who underwent surgery to repair a right core muscle injury on March 9, returns to the Nationals' active roster after a three-game rehab stint with Double-A Harrisburg and Single-A Hagerstown where he went...
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Nationals recall left-hander Felipe Rivero from Triple-A Syracuse

Nationals recall left-hander Felipe Rivero from Triple-A Syracuse
The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Felipe Rivero from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, and optioned RHP Taylor Jordan there. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rivero, 23, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment and provides the team with a second left-handed reliever in the bullpen. In five Spring Training games (5.2 IP) with the Nationals this year, Rivero was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. He allowed just four...
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Birdland Passport program returns in 2015

Birdland Passport program returns in 2015
The Orioles today announced that the popular Birdland Passport program, designed to reward fans who visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Orioles' local minor league affiliates, is back for another season. All five minor league affiliates - the Norfolk Tides, Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys, Delmarva Shorebirds, and Aberdeen IronBirds - will continue to participate this season. "The Birdland Passport program has been widely successful at showcasing America's Pastime throughout the...
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Nationals recall Jordan, place Stammen on DL

Nationals recall Jordan, place Stammen on DL
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Taylor Jordan from Triple-A Syracuse and placed right-handed pitcher Craig Stammen on the 15-day disabled list with right forearm stiffness on Wednesday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Jordan, 26, joins the Nationals for the first time this season. The right-hander made one start for Triple-A Syracuse (April 10 at Scranton-Wilkes/Barre), tossing six scoreless innings while allowing...
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Orioles invite public to watch extended spring training games in Sarasota

Orioles invite public to watch extended spring training games in Sarasota
The public is invited to watch Orioles minor league players in action in Sarasota during Extended Spring Training during the months of April, May and June. There is no charge to attend the games, which will be held on Field 4 at the Ed Smith Stadium complex beginning tomorrow, April 14. Gates open 30 minutes before game time. Free parking is available in the East Lot. Please note that game times and locations are subject to change without notice due to weather and field conditions. ORIOLES...
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Orioles reinstate Lough from disabled list, option Gamboa to Triple-A

Orioles reinstate Lough from disabled list, option Gamboa to Triple-A
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated outfielder David Lough from the 15-day Disabled List. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have optioned right-hander Eddie Gamboa to Triple-A Norfolk. Lough, 29, was placed on the 15-day Disabled List to begin the season (retroactive to March 27) with a left hamstring strain. He made one rehabilitation appearance with Class-A Frederick and went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly while starting in left field for the Keys.
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Nationals reinstate outfielder Jayson Werth from disabled list

Nationals reinstate outfielder Jayson Werth from disabled list
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated outfielder Jayson Werth from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, and optioned outfielder Matt den Dekker to Triple-A Syracuse. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Werth, 35, returns to the Nationals' active roster after missing the first six games of the 2015 season following offseason (January 9) surgery on the AC joint in his right shoulder. On a three-game rehab assignment with...
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