Monday's Braves-Nationals game postponed, rescheduled for spit doubleheader Tuesday

Monday's Braves-Nationals game postponed, rescheduled for spit doubleheader Tuesday
Tonight's Nationals-Braves game scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., has been postponed due to the tragic events that occurred earlier today. The team will play a split doubleheader on Tuesday, September 17 with tonight's make-up game beginning at 1:05 p.m. The second regularly scheduled game will begin at 7:05 p.m. All gates for the originally scheduled 7:05 p.m. game will open 1.5 hours after the last out of the 1:05 p.m. game or 6:00 p.m., whichever is...
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Jones is O's nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Jones is O's nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
Major League Baseball and Chevrolet, the official vehicle of Major League Baseball, today announced that Adam Jones was named the Baltimore Orioles 2013 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Tomorrow marks the 12th 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. Jones is one of the 30 Club finalists for...
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Urrutia reinstated from restricted list, Betemit designated for assignment

Urrutia reinstated from restricted list, Betemit designated for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated outfielder Henry Urrutia from the Restricted List. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, infielder Wilson Betemit has been designated for assignment. Urrutia, 26, batted .276/.276/.310 in 24 games with the Orioles this season. Betemit, 31, has appeared in six games for the Orioles in 2013, going hitless in 10 at-bats. He was on the disabled list from March 26 to August 27 with a right knee sprain.
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"Productive" meeting held between Nats and Lee County, Fort Myers, Rockford Construction

"Productive" meeting held between Nats and Lee County, Fort Myers, Rockford Construction
Officials from Lee County, Fort Myers and Rockford Construction met yesterday in Washington with Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner to discuss the team's potential move to vacant City of Palms Park for spring training, perhaps as early as the 2015 Grapefruit League season. According to this story in the Fort Myers News-Press, Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais characterized the meeting as a fact-finding mission but sounded hopeful that progress was made that could result in the Nationals...
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Strasburg departs with lead, bullpen strong in 6-4 victory

Strasburg departs with lead, bullpen strong in 6-4 victory
Well, that lead didn't last long. Staked to a 1-0 advantage by a Wilson Ramos homer in the second inning, Stephen Strasburg twice balked home runs in a three-run bottom of the fame. The result: The Nats' lead is gone and the Marlins are up 3-1. Marlins Park hasn't exactly been kind to Strasburg - coming into the game, he was 1-2 with an 8.31 ERA in three career starts in the ballpark in Little Havana - but he has only himself to blame for the second-inning debacle. Miami loaded the bases...
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Strasburg takes hill for Nationals-Marlins finale (Ramos goes deep)

Strasburg takes hill for Nationals-Marlins finale (Ramos goes deep)
The Nationals send Stephen Strasburg to the hill this afternoon in Miami to try and take the series from the Marlins. With Bryce Harper is back in D.C. getting his sore hip looked at, the lineup has a slightly different feel. The Nationals still hope Harper will rejoin them Monday when they open a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos LF Tyler Moore 2B Anthony...
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Handicapping the field as Nats prep for Johnson's exit as skipper

Handicapping the field as Nats prep for Johnson's exit as skipper
Davey Johnson's playful "World Series of bust" boast from back in spring training seems eons ago. As the Nationals try to pull off an impossible comeback and work their way back into contention for a National League wild card berth, there are already rumblings about possible successors for their lame-duck manager. Johnson announced before the season that 2013 would be his last at the helm of the Nationals. Johnson clearly didn't envision a departure so full of disappointment and...
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Sunday is annual Cardboard to Leather collection at Camden Yards

Sunday is annual Cardboard to Leather collection at Camden Yards
It's almost fall cleaning time, and the Oriole Advocates are hoping you'll get an early start on your tidying up, helping them and some faraway kids in the process. Sunday's Orioles game against the White Sox marks the annual Cardboard to Leather collection at Camden Yards. Members of the advocates will be stationed at the turnstiles to collect your gently used but usable baseball and softball equipment. So if you've got a spare ball, bat, glove or base collecting dust in a closet, feel...
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Orioles add three to Sarasota operations staff

Orioles add three to Sarasota operations staff
The Orioles and David Rovine, Vice President of Orioles-Sarasota, today announced the addition of three new members to their Sarasota staff. Amy Tuten has been named Manager of Sponsorship Sales, Kirsten Ladendorf has joined the club as Manager of Catering and Suites and Scott Moudry has been named Manager of Ticket Operations. In addition, Trevor Markham has been promoted to Director of Operations. Tuten will create partnership opportunities with the Sarasota community and corporate clients...
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Nationals add five players to roster

Nationals add five players to roster
The Washington Nationals today selected shortstop Zach Walters and recalled outfielder Corey Brown, left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno, infielder/outfielder Jeff Kobernus and outfielder Eury Perez from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Walters, 23, joins the Nationals for the first time after hitting .253 with 32 doubles, five triples, 29 home runs and 77 RBI in 134 games for Syracuse...
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Sept. 9 meeting set between Nationals and Lee County, developer

Sept. 9 meeting set between Nationals and Lee County, developer
Mark Sept. 9 on your calendars - that's the day we'll get an indication about how serious officials from Lee County and Fort Myers, Fla., are about courting the Nationals across the state to conduct spring training. According to Spring Training Online, that's the day the Nationals will meet in D.C. with representatives of Rockford Construction, a developer interested in building a mixed-use development that would have City of Palms Park as its centerpiece and also include retail and office...
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Gausman recalled from Triple-A, Chen sent to Gulf Coast League

Gausman recalled from Triple-A, Chen sent to Gulf Coast League
Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Wei-Yin Chen to the GCL Orioles. Gausman, 22, is 1-2 with a 4.04 ERA (35.2IP, 16ER), nine walks and 33 strikeouts in eight games (seven starts) for the Tides. He went 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA (18.0IP, 2ER), four walks and 17 strikeouts in four starts in August. In nine games (five starts) with the Orioles this season, Gausman is 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA (33.1IP, 23ER). Chen, 28, is...
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Nationals recall Ryan Mattheus, option Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A

Nationals recall Ryan Mattheus, option Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A
The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Mattheus from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno to Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mattheus is 0-1 with five holds and a 6.26 ERA in 23 games with Washington this season. The 29-year-old allowed just one earned run with three strikeouts (no walks) in 5.1 innings during his five-appearance stint...
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Orioles activate Betemit from disabled list, send Flaherty to Single-A Frederick

Orioles activate Betemit from disabled list, send Flaherty to Single-A Frederick
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list and optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Class-A Frederick. Betemit, 31, is a career .268/.334/.444 hitter in 2325 plate appearances over 10 major league seasons, including a line of .281/.349/.474 in 1757 plate appearances against right-handed pitching. He was placed on the disabled list on March 31 with a right knee ligament sprain. Betemit batted .290/.353/.339 in 17 minor league...
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Brevard County making push to retain Nationals

Brevard County making push to retain Nationals
The decision by Osceola County commissioners to reject plans for a new $98 million spring training complex for the Nationals may have opened the door for Brevard County to retain its status as the team's Grapefruit League home. According to this story in Florida Today, Brevard County commissioner Robin Fisher says the county will go "all in" in its attempts to keep the Nationals at Space Coast Stadium for spring training. Fisher has proposed that the county make $29 million in improvements...
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What's next in the Nats' long search for a new spring home? (updated)

What's next in the Nats' long search for a new spring home? (updated)
So Kissimmee, Fla., is out as a possible spring training base for the Nationals. Where does that leave the Nats in terms of their longstanding desire to relocate spring camp to a location that offers both a new stadium and more teams closer by? For the time being, they'll stay in Viera, Space Coast Stadium and the adjacent minor league complex. Though it's not their preference, the Nationals at least have a functional facility at their disposal - at least until their lease runs out at the...
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Osceola County rejects plans for Nationals' spring training complex

Osceola County rejects plans for Nationals' spring training complex
The Nationals won't be moving their spring training headquarters to Kissimmee, Fla. Last night, Osceola County commissioners voted 4-1 against constructing a new complex and stadium for the Nationals, who want to move their Grapefruit League operations out of Viera, Fla. Those commissioners voting against the $98 million deal said that any potential benefits from the project were outweighed by the county's investment in it. Monday's vote followed last month's 3-2 rejection of the team's...
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Nationals acquire David DeJesus from Cubs

Nationals acquire David DeJesus from Cubs
The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder David DeJesus from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named and released outfielder Roger Bernadina. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. DeJesus is a career .279 (1281-for-4587) hitter with 254 doubles, 61 triples, 86 home runs, 513 RBI, 449 walks and a .354 on-base percentage in 11 big league seasons with the Cubs, Athletics and Royals. During his career, DeJesus has...
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Orioles recall Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles recall Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk. Valencia, 28, has batted .216/.256/.500 in 25 games over three stints with the Orioles this season. He has hit .286/.326/.531 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 65 games for the Tides.
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Matchbox Twenty's Kyle Cook joins MASNsports.com for special live video chat at 3:30 p.m.

Matchbox Twenty's Kyle Cook joins MASNsports.com for special live video chat at 3:30 p.m.
What do you do if you're the lead guitarist of a touring rock band and you've got an off-date between stops in Mansfield, Mass., and Salisbury, Md., on a Monday in August? If you're Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty, you squeeze in a baseball game. And since Camden Yards is close to the Wicomico Civic Center, site of Tuesday's show with Goo Goo Dolls, Cook is detouring to Charm City, where he'll perform the national anthem before tonight's game and watch the Orioles battle the Tampa Bay Rays...
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