OF Roger Bernadina recalled by Nationals

OF Roger Bernadina recalled by Nationals
The Washington Nationals today recalled outfielder Roger Bernadina from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bernadina is batting .247 with nine doubles, two triples, five home runs, 20 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 35 runs scored in 71 games this season with Washington. The 27-year-old has excelled at Nationals Park in 2011, hitting .320 with eight doubles, four home runs and...
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Tonight's Orioles-Rays game will be joined in progress on MASN2/MASN2 HD

Tonight's Orioles-Rays game will be joined in progress on MASN2/MASN2 HD
While MASN prides itself on giving its loyal viewers the most comprehensive Orioles coverage possible, even our network is subject to Major League Baseball's rules governing game broadcasts. That's why the beginning of tonight's Orioles-Rays game from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., can't be shown. MLB rules reserve the period between 4-7 p.m. on Saturdays for the national broadcast on FOX. The Rays have exercised their option to begin tonight's game at 6:05 p.m. - which, as...
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O's reinstate Patton from restricted list, Hendrickson designated for assignment

O's reinstate Patton from restricted list, Hendrickson designated for assignment
The Orioles announced today that they have reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list. The club has also designated left-hander Mark Handrickson for assignment. Patton, 25, has pitched in 11 games for the Orioles, going 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (16.1IP, 7ER). Hendrickson, 37, has appeared in eight games for the Orioles this season, going 1-0 with a 5.73 ERA (11.0IP, 7ER).
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Monday Memory: Of flooded dugouts and faux fishing holes

Monday Memory: Of flooded dugouts and faux fishing holes
This weekend's brush with Hurricane Irene got me thinking about some of the waterlogged nights I've spend at Camden Yards and Memorial Stadium over the years. Rain and games don't really mix - even in football, where hearty, big guys boast about playing through just about everything weather-wise. They certainly did at the soggiest sporting event I ever attended, a Canadian Football League game on 33rd Street during the first year of the Baltimore Stallions. The heavens opened and didn't...
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Marrero recalled from Triple-A by Nationals

Marrero recalled from Triple-A by Nationals
The Washington Nationals today recalled first baseman Chris Marrero from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Marrero batted .300 (fifth in IL) with 30 doubles (tied for sixth), 14 home runs, 69 RBI and 59 runs scored in 127 contests this season with the Chiefs. His 145 hits rank second in the league, and thanks to 58 walks (tied for eighth) he has posted a .375 on-base...
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Orioles postpone scheduled Saturday doubleheader

Orioles postpone scheduled Saturday doubleheader
After consulting with Major League Baseball and the National Weather Service, tomorrow's scheduled day-night doubleheader between the Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to expected bad weather as a result of Hurricane Irene. Tomorrow's 1:05 p.m. game will be made up on September 8 at a time that will be announced at a later date. Tomorrow's 7:05 p.m. game will be played as part of a split admission doubleheader at 7:35 p.m. this Sunday, August 28. This Sunday's doubleheader will...
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The patch O's will wear to remember Flanagan

The patch O's will wear to remember Flanagan
Courtesy of a tweet from O's lefty Zach Britton (@zbritton), here's the patch that the Orioles will wear on their right jersey sleeves for the remainder of the season in memory of Mike Flanagan, the former pitcher, coach, club executive and MASN broadcaster who died Wednesday.
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Nationals place Mattheus on D.L.

Nationals place Mattheus on D.L.
The Washington Nationals today placed right-handed pitcher Ryan Mattheus (right shoulder strain) on the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mattheus, 27, is 2-2 with six holds and a 2.40 ERA in 32 relief appearances this season with Washington.
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"O's Xtra" remembers Flanagan, MASN to rebroadcast final Memorial Stadium game

"O's Xtra" remembers Flanagan, MASN to rebroadcast final Memorial Stadium game
The images of Mike Flanagan during his long Orioles career come rushing back in a slideshow format of memories: the mane of hair tucked under the cartoon bird cap, the lefty staring out through eye slits at an opposing batter, World Series in 1979 and 1983, tenures as a coach and teacher, standing at a podium or prowling the back fields at Fort Lauderdale Stadium as a club executive, his engaging way in the MASN broadcast booth. Flanagan's tragic passing at 59 on Wednesday brings back a flood...
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Danny Espinosa's post-baseball career is in marketing

Danny Espinosa's post-baseball career is in marketing
When Danny Espinosa's playing career is over, the rookie second baseman has a bright future as a marketing executive to look forward to. On the heels of today's 5.9 magnitude East Coast earthquake, Espinosa sent out the following tweet, figuring there might be a few workers sent home earlier than anticipated as a result of the temblor: "If you get out of work early today because of the quake, come to the Nats game tonight!!!" The tweet came after Espinosa turned to the social media...
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Weekend tormentor on Halos has a strong Orioles connection

Weekend tormentor on Halos has a strong Orioles connection
To answer one of the extra credit-seeking students at School of Roch, Angels outfielder - and weekend Orioles tormentor - Peter Bourjos does, indeed, have a Baltimore connection. Bourjos is the son of Orioles scout Chris Bourjos, who is based in Scottsdale, Ariz. The elder Bourjos is a former major leaguer, having had a cup of coffee with the San Francisco Giants in 1980. Chris Bourjos joined the Orioles' scouting staff in 2010 after serving in a similar capacity with the Blue Jays...
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Bell optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

Bell optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned third baseman Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk. Bell has batted .174 (8-46) in 17 games for the Orioles this season. A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.
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Monday Memory: 1981 exhibition game between Orioles, Triple-A Red Wings

Monday Memory: 1981 exhibition game between Orioles, Triple-A Red Wings
The dog days of August are upon us, and Orioles players scour the schedule for their precious off-days. Recharge the batteries, rest and relax - that's the mantra whenever a blank square appears on the schedule during the course of a 162-game season. Not so long ago, however, not all off-days were off-days. Once a season, the O's used one of those coveted days when a regular-season game wasn't scheduled and hopped a charter flight to Rochester, N.Y., home of their Triple-A affiliate, the...
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Nationals recall Balester from Triple-A Syracuse

Nationals recall Balester from Triple-A Syracuse
The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Balester is 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA in eight appearances this season with the Nationals. In 25 career relief appearances with Washington, Balester is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA and a .234 batting average against. Balester, 25, went 2-1 with one save and a 4.35 ERA in...
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O's claim Reyes off waivers from Toronto, release Duchscherer

O's claim Reyes off waivers from Toronto, release Duchscherer
The Orioles today announced that they have claimed left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes on waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Reyes, 26, went 5-8 with a 5.40 ERA (110.0IP, 66ER) in 20 starts for the Blue Jays this season. He spent parts of the previous four seasons with the Atlanta Braves. In 61 career major league games (57 starts), Reyes is 10-23 with a 6.04 ERA (304.0IP, 204ER). To make room for Reyes on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have transferred outfielder Luke Scott to the 60-day disabled list....
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Severino returned to Triple-A Syracuse

Severino returned to Triple-A Syracuse
Following tonight's 5-3 win over Atlanta, the Washington Nationals optioned left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Severino, 26, did not make any appearances during his two-game stint with Washington.
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Nationals unconditionally release Matt Stairs

Nationals unconditionally release Matt Stairs
The Washington Nationals today unconditionally released outfielder/infielder Matt Stairs. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Stairs, 43, batted .154 with one double and two RBI in 56 games this season with Washington.
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Bixler recalled from Syracuse by Nationals

Bixler recalled from Syracuse by Nationals
The Washington Nationals today recalled infielder Brian Bixler from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bixler posted a .314 batting average and .439 on-base percentage in 25 games this season with Syracuse. The 28-year-old scored 17 runs with five doubles, one home run, six RBI and four stolen bases for the Chiefs. In 45 games this season with Washington, Bixler has...
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Nationals acquire Erik Komatsu from Brewers in exchange for Hairston

Nationals acquire Erik Komatsu from Brewers in exchange for Hairston
The Washington Nationals today acquired 23 year-old outfielder Erik Komatsu from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Komatsu was named the Brewers' 2010 Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .323 with 31 doubles, five home runs and 63 RBI and 28 stolen bases in 130 games for Brevard County of the Single-A Florida State League....
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Orioles place Bergesen on paternity leave list, recall Tillman

Orioles place Bergesen on paternity leave list, recall Tillman
The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Brad Bergesen on the Paternity Leave List and recalled right-hander Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman will start game one of today's doubleheader. Tillman, 23, went 3-3 with a 4.17 ERA (49.2IP, 23ER) in 10 starts for the Tides. He was 2-3 with a 4.69 ERA (48.0IP, 25ER) in 10 starts for the Orioles earlier this season. Bergesen, 25, is 2-7 with a 5.79 ERA (79.1IP, 51ER) in 20 games (12 starts) for Baltimore this season.
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