Nationals place Ross Detwiler on disabled list with back strain

Nationals place Ross Detwiler on disabled list with back strain
The Washington Nationals today placed left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to July 4, with a low back strain. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Detwiler, 27, is 2-7 with a 4.04 ERA in 13 starts with Washington this season.
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Desmond vying for NL All-Star nod in the Final Vote

Desmond vying for NL All-Star nod in the Final Vote
There are always a few surprises when the All-Star teams are announced. It's simple math, really - too many deserving players, not enough spots. The need to make sure each National League team is represented is one complicating factor. So is the fact that some positions are just too heavy with potential representatives, while others are thin. The Nationals had two players chosen to the National League All-Star team, and the announcement was made a short time ago live on FOX. Bryce Harper was...
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Nationals relish Ramos' breakout in his return

Nationals relish Ramos' breakout in his return
Few players are as well-liked in the Nationals clubhouse as catcher Wilson Ramos, whose teammates see a warrior in their catcher. Nothing has dulled Ramos' enthusiasm to play, excel and contribute - not his publicized kidnapping incident in his native Venezuela two offseasons ago, not the freak knee injury and subsequent surgery that cost him most of 2012, and not the two trips to the disabled list this season with hamstring problems. So the fact that Ramos returned from the DL on Thursday...
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Long rehab behind him, Ramos eager to get back to work

Long rehab behind him, Ramos eager to get back to work
Catching a new pitcher for the first time might seem like a challenge. For Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, who returned from the disabled list today to form a battery with rookie right-hander Taylor Jordan, the new alignment might help keep his mind off the left hamstring injury that kept him out of the lineup since May 15. "It was a long rehab for me. ... I'm excited to be back," Ramos said Thursday morning in the Nats clubhouse. "For me, I feel like I can help the team a little bit. I...
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Ramos returns for finale vs. Brewers

Ramos returns for finale vs. Brewers
Wilson Ramos has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and will catch rookie Taylor Jordan for today's 11:05 a.m. finale of a four-game series against the Brewers at Nationals Park. Ramos has been out since May 15 with a left hamstring strain, an injury which has twice landed him on the DL this season. Today's lineup sees shortstop Ian Desmond move into the second spot in the order, with right fielder Jayson Werth dropped to the six-hole. The Nationals will don patriotic...
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Gametime for Sept. 7 White Sox-O's game moved to 1 p.m. for national TV

Gametime for Sept. 7 White Sox-O's game moved to 1 p.m. for national TV
Major League Baseball and the Orioles today announced that the start time for the Saturday, September 7 game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park has been moved from 7:05 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. The change in time is due to the selection of the game for exclusive television broadcast by FOX. Eutaw Street gates will open at 11:00 a.m., with the rest of the ballpark opening at 11:30 a.m., on September 7.
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Orioles acquire Feldman, Clevenger from Cubs for Arrieta, Strop and international bonus money

Orioles acquire Feldman, Clevenger from Cubs for Arrieta, Strop and international bonus money
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-hander Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handers Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop and International Signing Bonus Slots 3 and 4. Clevenger has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, outfielder Nolan Reimold has been activated from the 15-day disabled list. Feldman, 30, is 7-6 with a 3.46 ERA (91.0IP, 35ER) and nine Quality Starts in 15 outings for the Cubs this season, including...
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O's reinstate Roberts from 60-day DL, Jurrjens designated for assignment

O's reinstate Roberts from 60-day DL, Jurrjens designated for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated 2B BRIAN ROBERTS from the 60-day disabled list and designated RHP JAIR JURRJENS for assignment off of the 25-man roster. Roberts, 35, was originally placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 5 with a right hamstring strain. He was 5-for-12 with a double, run scored, RBI and stolen base in the first three games of the season. Jurrjens, 27, pitched 2.1 scoreless innings for the Orioles last night. He made one other appearance for the...
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Orioles acquire outfielder Eric Thames from Seattle

Orioles acquire outfielder Eric Thames from Seattle
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired OF ERIC THAMES from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league INF TY KELLY, and have optioned Thames to Triple-A Norfolk. Thames, 26, has appeared in 181 major league games for the Blue Jays and Mariners, batting .250/.296/.431 with 21 home runs and 62 RBI. In 57 games with Triple-A Tacoma in 2013, Thames (pronounced THAY-mes) batted .295/.382/.479 with seven home runs and 33 RBI. Thames is currently on the disabled list with a...
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Harper's rehab moving to Double-A tonight, nine innings possible

Harper's rehab moving to Double-A tonight, nine innings possible
If you believe what you read on Twitter, the high Single-A Potomac phase of Bryce Harper's minor league injury rehabilitation assignment is done. The Double-A Bowie Baysox, an affiliate of the Orioles, have tweeted that Harper will continue his recovery from left knee bursitis by playing for the Harrisburg Senators tonight and Saturday at Prince George's Stadium. Want to see Harper for yourself? Just follow the handy link for tickets. Nationals star Bryce Harper is scheduled to play in...
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Neil Diamond to debut new single July 4 at Nationals Park

Neil Diamond to debut new single July 4 at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals are proud to announce that legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond will perform his latest single "Freedom Song (They'll Never Take Us Down)" during the Nationals-Brewers game on Thursday, July 4 at Nationals Park. It will mark the first time Diamond performs this song live, which he was inspired to write in the wake of this past April's Boston Marathon bombings and a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. "I, like so many other Americans, felt...
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Orioles, Sarasota Tomorrow Next announce leadership investment to better Sarasota region

Orioles, Sarasota Tomorrow Next  announce leadership investment to better Sarasota region
Seeds planted by The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce blossomed into a success-making return on investment for the community today, thanks to the Baltimore Orioles. In a generous investment to help secure a more prosperous future for greater Sarasota, the Baltimore Orioles organization has pledged $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow Next, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's regional economic and community development initiative. The announcement came at a press conference at Ed Smith...
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Nationals place Haren on DL, recall Moore from Syracuse

Nationals place Haren on DL, recall Moore from Syracuse
The Washington Nationals recalled first baseman/outfielder Tyler Moore from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed right-handed pitcher Dan Haren on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to Sunday, with right shoulder inflammation. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Moore is batting .158 with five doubles, two home runs, 13 RBI, six walks and seven runs scored in 38 games this season with the...
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Nationals DL Haren, recall Moore from Triple-A Syracuse

Nationals DL Haren, recall Moore from Triple-A Syracuse
Tyler Moore's stay at Triple-A Syracuse didn't last long. The Nationals placed right-hander Dan Haren on the 15-day disabled list this morning and filled his roster spot by recalling Moore, the first baseman/outfielder who was sent to Syracuse on June 10. The move on Haren, who is battling right shoulder inflammation, is retroactive to Sunday, the day after his most recent start in a disappointing season. Signed to a one-year, $13 million free agent deal in the offseason, Haren is 4-9 with...
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Thirty-four years ago tonight, Orioles Magic was born

Thirty-four years ago tonight, Orioles Magic was born
Today marks a significant anniversary in Birdland. Thirty-four years ago, on June 22, 1979, Orioles Magic was born. That's the night that third baseman Doug DeCinces crushed a game-winning two-run homer - back in the day, we didn't call them walk-offs - in the ninth inning off the Tigers' Dave Tobik for a thrilling 6-5 victory before 35,456 at Memorial Stadium. Here is Bill O'Donnell's call of the decisive blast, with additional commentary by Chuck Thompson and Charley Eckman. Years...
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The other Ruth's Cafe

The other Ruth's Cafe
Anyone who's ever taken the Camden Yards tour knows this little nugget of Babe Ruth trivia: A cafe owned by the Babe's father, called Ruth's Cafe, operated on West Conway Street, roughly where Adam Jones currently patrols center field during home games. But did you know there was another Ruth's Cafe, also run by the Sultan of Swat's father and reportedly bought and paid for with the Bambino's winner's share from the 1915 World Series? The building still exists, and alcohol is still...
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Nationals sign three more draft picks

Nationals sign three more draft picks
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with three additional players selected in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft: right-handed pitcher Nicholas Pivetta (fourth round), right-handed pitcher John Simms (11th round) and right-handed pitcher Andrew Cooper (12th round). Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Player Personnel Roy Clark and Nationals Director of Scouting Kris Kline made...
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Gulf Coast League Orioles open 2013 season Saturday in Sarasota

Gulf Coast League Orioles open 2013 season Saturday in Sarasota
The Orioles Gulf Coast League (GCL) team will play its first home game of the 2013 season at the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. vs. the GCL Rays. The GCL, which includes 14 teams in Florida, gives recently drafted or signed players their first experience in professional baseball. The Orioles GCL home games, which run through August, are open to the public at no cost. Parking also is free and located in the east lot. Game times and location are subject to change...
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Nationals agree to terms with 22 players taken in draft

Nationals agree to terms with 22 players taken in draft
The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with 22 players selected in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft: right-handed pitcher Jacob Johansen (second round), third baseman Drew Ward (third round), right-handed pitcher Austin Voth (fifth round), third baseman/catcher Cody Gunter (sixth round), first baseman Jimmy Yezzo (seventh round), left-handed pitcher David Napoli (eighth round), right-handed pitcher Jake Joyce (ninth round), shortstop Brennan Middleton (10th round), shortstop David...
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Strasburg departs after five innings of one-hit ball (Nats lose 2-0)

Strasburg departs after five innings of one-hit ball (Nats lose 2-0)
That lat strain that sent Stephen Strasburg to the disabled list seems a distant memory. Through three innings at Progressive Field, the Nationals right-hander has yet to allow a hit, walked two and struck out two in a scoreless tie. Strasburg has thrown 47 pitches, but has only 25 strikes - an unusually high rate of balls for the power pitcher. He's got five outs on ground balls. Now the Nationals have to generate some offense. They had Anthony Rendon on second in the first on a one-out...
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