North makes good on Yahn's bold prediction, rallies for 8-7 win in Carolina League All-Star Classic

North makes good on Yahn's bold prediction, rallies for 8-7 win in Carolina League All-Star Classic
FREDERICK, Md. - The South Division had jumped to a quick 4-0 lead in the second when Single-A Frederick third baseman Willy Yahn went up and down the North Division dugout, trying to pump up his teammates. "I was just saying to the guys - semi-joking around and semi-serious - 'Greatest comeback in All-Star Game history coming up,' " Yahn said. "We're just trying to compete, no matter what the score is." Yahn capped a four-run sixth inning with a two-run double that shaved the South lead...
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Sedlock will start Thursday for Keys after being backed off to limit innings

Sedlock will start Thursday for Keys after being backed off to limit innings
FREDERICK, Md. - Cody Sedlock's hiatus is about to end, and the right-hander couldn't be happier. Sedlock, who is 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in eight starts for Single-A Frederick this season, will start Thursday at Wilmington when the Keys open the second half of their schedule. It'll be his ninth start of the season, but his first since May 25. "I've been 100 percent for a little bit, for a while," Sedlock said this afternoon before the Carolina League All-Star Classic at Nymeo...
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Nationals recall Adrián Sanchez

Nationals recall Adrián Sanchez
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Adrián Sanchez from Double-A Harrisburg and placed right-handed pitcher Kyle Barraclough on the 10-day Injured List with right radial nerve irritation on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Sanchez, 28, joins the Nationals for his third Major League assignment of the season. He hit .287 with nine doubles, one triple, five homers, 16 RBI, five walks, five stolen bases and 20 runs...
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Orioles unveil lineup for 2019 Birdland Summer Concert Series

Orioles unveil lineup for 2019 Birdland Summer Concert Series
Oriole Park is the place to be this summer as the Orioles host a diverse line-up of music artists ranging from emerging performers to Hall of Fame legends throughout the summer as part of the Birdland Summer Music Series. The series is highlighted by the first-ever major concert at the ballpark, featuring world-renowned artist BILLY JOEL, on Friday, July 26, which not only will bring nearly 40,000 people to downtown Baltimore but also help raise funds for a worthy cause. The Orioles Charitable...
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Nationals reinstate Trevor Rosenthal

Nationals reinstate Trevor Rosenthal
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Trevor Rosenthal from the 10-day Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rosenthal, 29, returns to the active roster after missing 39 games while on the 10-day Injured List. He appeared in 10 games with Double-A Harrisburg while on rehab assignment,...
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Orioles announce plans to celebrate Father's Day weekend at Oriole Park

Orioles announce plans to celebrate Father's Day weekend at Oriole Park
The Orioles invite families to spend Father's Day Weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the Theme Nights_logos_FathersDayOrioles take on the Boston Red Sox from June 14-16. On Father's Day Sunday, June 16, fans are invited to participate in Father's Day Catch on the Field, presented by Pennington Seed, prior to the 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Red Sox. Two ticket packages are available and both include a pair of tickets to the Father's Day game and a 25-minute pregame session of catch...
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Orioles to host LGBTQ Pride Night at Oriole Park on June 12

Orioles to host LGBTQ Pride Night at Oriole Park on June 12
In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, fans are invited to attend LGBTQ Pride Night at Oriole Park on Wednesday, June 12, when the Orioles take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:05 p.m. ET. LGBTQ Pride Night ticket packages, which include a ticket to the game and an O's pride cap, are available for purchase at Orioles.com/ThemeNights. A limited number of VIP ticket packages also remain, which include a game ticket, an O's pride cap, and access to a pregame party on the Center Field Roof Deck...
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Hard-throwing Rainey earning Martinez's trust out of 'pen

Hard-throwing Rainey earning Martinez's trust out of 'pen
If Nationals manager Davey Martinez needs him out of the bullpen in tonight's opener of a four-game series at Petco Park against the Padres, right-hander Tanner Rainey will be ready. Being willing to pitch is a reliever's calling card, a sure way to curry favor with a manager - no small thing when you're a newcomer to an organization and still trying to carve out a niche in the bullpen. Granted, having thrown in two straight games may mean Rainey is due a day off. But with righties Wander...
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Turner's walk-off blast caps imperfect 6-4 win, Nats' first home sweep

Turner's walk-off blast caps imperfect 6-4 win, Nats' first home sweep
In a perfect world, Aníbal Sánchez's second strong start off the injured list wouldn't have been rendered an afterthought. In a perfect world, Juan Soto's homer-robbing grab at the left field wall would get significantly more attention. In a perfect world, the Nationals would prefer not to contemplate another bullpen meltdown - or the ramifications for asking too much of too many pitchers on yet another occasion. But Nationals baseball in 2019 is far from perfect, even if the ending...
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Notes on Dozier, Robles, Rosenthal, bullpen (Nats win 6-4)

Notes on Dozier, Robles, Rosenthal, bullpen (Nats win 6-4)
The Nationals appear to have dodged the injury bug with both second baseman Brian Dozier and center fielder Victor Robles. However, only Robles is listed in the starting lineup for today's matinee against the White Sox. Dozier was hit in the left arm by a Reynaldo López pitch in the second inning of last night's 9-5 Nats victory. He stayed in the game for two innings before being replaced at second base by Howie Kendrick and sported a sizeable bruise after the game. But X-rays were...
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Game 61 lineups: Nats vs. White Sox

Game 61 lineups: Nats vs. White Sox
A win today would not only give the Nationals their first four-game winning streak of the season, it would give them a series sweep at home for the first time this year. The Nats have won three straight series. Right-hander Aníbal Sánchez takes the mound for the home team, coming off his best outing of the season. Sánchez came off the injured list after a left hamstring strain on May 29 and threw six innings of one-hit ball at Atlanta, walking one and striking out seven to pick up his...
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Nationals select right-hander Jackson Rutledge

Nationals select right-hander Jackson Rutledge
The Washington Nationals selected collegiate right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge with the No. 17 selection in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline and Director of Scouting Operations Eddie Longosz made the joint announcement. Rutledge, a 6-foot-8, 245-pound sophomore went 9-2 with a 0.87 ERA (8 ER/82.2 IP) and 134 strikeouts in 13 starts in...
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The Baltimore Orioles tonight announced that they have selected catcher Adley Rutschman from Oregon State University with the first overall selection of the 2019 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Rutschman, 21, hit .411/.575/.751 (76-for-185) with 10 doubles, 17 home runs, 57 runs, 58 RBI, and 76 walks in 57 games during his junior season. He guided Oregon State to their 20th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. His .575 on-base percentage and 76 walks led all of Division...
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Orioles partner with T. Rowe Price to support Baltimore Orioles Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program

Orioles partner with T. Rowe Price to support Baltimore Orioles Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program
The Orioles today announced a new partnership with T. Rowe Price as the local title sponsor of the Baltimore Orioles RBI program for the 2019 season. The Orioles RBI season begins on Saturday, June 1. The Orioles RBI program is a Baltimore City youth baseball and softball league designed to teach important life lessons through the games of baseball and softball, increase the self-esteem of children, and encourage kids to stay in school. The program is a Major League Baseball initiative...
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Orioles to offer one-day-only special pricing on tickets and merchandise in celebration of Halfway to Black (and Orange) Friday

Orioles to offer one-day-only special pricing on tickets and merchandise in celebration of Halfway to Black (and Orange) Friday
With six months to go before Black Friday in November, the Orioles have announced limited-time special pricing on game tickets and select merchandise in celebration of 'Halfway to Black (& Orange) Friday' on Friday, May 31. From 6:00 a.m. to midnight on Friday, May 31, fans can take advantage of discounted pricing for 12 upcoming home games this season. The Orioles will offer a 50 percent discount on tickets for the available dates from 6:00 a.m. to noon, followed by a 25 percent discount...
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Nationals reinstate Aníbal Sánchez

Nationals reinstate Aníbal Sánchez
The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Aníbal Sánchez from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher James Bourque to Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Sánchez, 35, returns to the Nationals after being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 17 with a left hamstring strain. In nine starts prior to his injury, he was 0-6 with a 5.10 ERA (24 ER/42.1 IP) and...
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Orioles to host "Yoga at the Yard" at Oriole Park

Orioles to host "Yoga at the Yard" at Oriole Park
Fans are invited to join the Orioles and event partner WJZ-TV for "Yoga at The Yard" at Oriole Park on Saturday, June 1, featuring a special postgame yoga session on the field following the 4:05 p.m. ET game against the San Francisco Giants. A limited number of ticket packages are available for purchase, which include a ticket to the game, along with access to the postgame yoga session led by Bee Balanced Therapies, and an exclusive Orioles yoga mat. Baltimore-based Bee Balanced Therapies,...
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Nationals recall James Bourque

Nationals recall James Bourque
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher James Bourque from Double-A Harrisburg and optioned right-handed pitcher Joe Ross to Triple-A Fresno on Saturday. Additionally, the Nationals recalled from rehab assignment and optioned outfielder Andrew Stevenson to Triple-A Fresno. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Bourque, 25, went 3-0 with six saves and a 1.33 ERA (3 ER/20.1 IP) in 14 appearances out of Harrisburg's...
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Obama surprises scholar-athletes at Youth Baseball Academy with a visit

Obama surprises scholar-athletes at Youth Baseball Academy with a visit
Like most of their peers, students at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy are counting down the days until summer vacation begins. When the weather warms up and the days until the end of school grow shorter, kids tend to get restless. How best to combat this development? How about a surprise visit from a former president? On Wednesday, the scholar-athletes at the Youth Baseball Academy were celebrating the end of the school year when President Barack Obama stopped by. Obama enjoyed...
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MASN's Thorne to teach play-by-play class at Arizona State's Cronkite School

MASN's Thorne to teach play-by-play class at Arizona State's Cronkite School
MASN's Gary Thorne is about to begin training the next generation of baseball play-by-play announcers. Thorne, who is in his 13th year of calling Orioles games on MASN, will this week begin teaching a play-by-play course as a visiting professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The one-of-a-kind course runs from today through July 20 and will be open to a select group of sports journalism majors at the Cronkite School. "Gary Thorne...
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