Orioles' "Have a Catch" campaign returns June 11-17

Orioles' "Have a Catch" campaign returns June 11-17
The Orioles are once again encouraging fans to go outside and #HaveACatch as the club returns the popular 'Have A Catch' campaign beginning today. Expanding upon Major League Baseball's PLAY BALL campaign, the Orioles will encourage children, and fans of all ages, to go outside and enjoy a game of catch throughout the week. In support of the 'Have A Catch' campaign, the Orioles will host several events with local youth organizations including Baltimore City Public Schools and the Boys...
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Orioles to host "Paint in the Park" on July 10

Orioles to host "Paint in the Park" on July 10
The Orioles invite fans of all artistic ability to enjoy a unique "Paint in the Park" event at Oriole Park on Tuesday, July 10, beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET prior to that evening's game against the New York Yankees. From the bullpen picnic area, instructors from Pinot's Palette (www.pinotspalette.com/ellicottcity) will lead fans through a two-hour painting session of the Oriole Bird logo and a baseball background. A limited number of ticket packages are available for purchase, which include a...
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Orioles complete First-Year Player Draft

Orioles complete First-Year Player Draft
The Orioles made 30 selections on Day Three of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday, completing rounds 11-40. This year, the Orioles selected 40 players overall: 22 pitchers and 18 position players, with 28 of the selections being college athletes. The Orioles selected 16 right-handed pitchers, six left-handed pitchers, seven infielders, seven outfielders, and four catchers. For a complete recap of all Orioles draft selections, click here.
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Nationals finish third day of First-Year Player Draft with 30 selections

Nationals finish third day of First-Year Player Draft with 30 selections
The Washington Nationals selected 30 players on the third day of Major League Baseball's 2018 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations & General Manager Mike Rizzo and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Over the three days of the First-Year Player Draft, the Nationals selected a total of 40 players: 17 right-handed pitchers, six left-handed pitchers, five outfielders, eight infielders and...
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Orioles select right-hander Grayson Rodriguez in first round of First-Year Player Draft

Orioles select right-hander Grayson Rodriguez in first round of First-Year Player Draft
The Orioles tonight selected right-hander Grayson Rodriguez from Central Heights (TX) High School with their first selection as the 11th overall pick of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft. The Orioles also selected infielder Cadyn Grenier at No. 37 overall from Oregon State University. Grayson Rodriguez, 18, a right-handed pitcher from Central Heights (TX) High School was named a 2018 Rawlings-Perfect Game First Team Senior Preseason All-American and to the Texas - All Region First Team. As a...
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Nationals select left-hander Tim Cate

Nationals select left-hander Tim Cate
The Washington Nationals selected collegiate left-handed pitcher Tim Cate with their second-round selection (No. 65 overall) in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Cate, a 6-foot-1, 186-pound junior went 5-4 with a 2.91 ERA (17 ER/52.2 IP) in 11 games (seven starts) for the University of Connecticut. He...
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Nationals select right-hander Mason Denaburg

Nationals select right-hander Mason Denaburg
The Washington Nationals selected prep right-handed pitcher Mason Denaburg with the No. 27 selection in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Scouting Operations Kris Kline made the joint announcement. Denaburg, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-hander, went 5-1 with a 1.27 ERA (5 ER/35.1 IP) in eight starts during his senior season at Merritt Island (Fla.) High School. He...
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Opposite dugout: Injuries, offensive struggles have submarined Mets

Opposite dugout: Injuries, offensive struggles have submarined Mets
Manager: Mickey Callaway (1st season) Record: 27-30 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: SS Asdrúbal Cabrera (.292 with 10 HR, 34 RBIs), 1B Adrián González (6 HR, 26 RBIs), LF Brandon Nimmo (.276, 14 RBIs, 6 SB), CF Michael Conforto (7 HR), RHP Jeurys Familia (2.25 ERA, 14 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-1 in 2015) Pitching probables: June 5: RHP Alex Cobb (1-7) vs. LHP Jason Vargas (2-3), 7:10 p.m., MASN June 6: RHP Dylan Bundy (3-7) vs. RHP Zach Wheeler (2-4), 7:10...
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Sunday's Yankees-Orioles game postponed due to rain

Sunday's Yankees-Orioles game postponed due to rain
Today's scheduled game between the Orioles and New York Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split (separate-admission) doubleheader on Saturday, August 25. The first game of the doubleheader on August 25 will begin at 1:05 p.m. ET. The second game will begin as scheduled at 7:05 p.m. Both games will be broadcast on MASN and on the Orioles Radio Network, including the flagship station 105.7 The Fan. Separate admission is required for each...
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Nationals select contract of right-hander Justin Miller

Nationals select contract of right-hander Justin Miller
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Justin Miller on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Miller, 30, joins the Nationals after tossing 13.2 innings of scoreless relief across nine appearances out of Triple-A Syracuse's bullpen. He struck out 23 batters, issued three walks and surrendered just three hits (3-for-43) along the way. Miller tossed more than 1.0 inning of relief in six of the...
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Orioles expand University Nights series in 2018

Orioles expand University Nights series in 2018
Students, alumni, and supporters of several area universities are invited to attend University Nights at Oriole Park this season, as several local and regional colleges will be celebrated in August and September. The University Nights lineup has expanded in 2018 to include James Madison University, Virginia Tech, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Virginia Commonwealth University, Coppin State University, and Georgetown University. Morgan State University, Towson University, and...
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Opposite dugout: Rebuilding Marlins occupy NL East basement

Opposite dugout: Rebuilding Marlins occupy NL East basement
Manager: Don Mattingly (3rd season) Record: 19-30 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: C J.T. Realmuto (316 with 6 HR, 16 RBIs), 2B Starlin Castro (.293 with 21 RBIs), 1B Justin Bour (9 HR, 23 RBIs), RHP Elieser Hernandez (0-1, 2.08 ERA), RHP Brad Ziegler (9 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (6-13 in 2017) Pitching probables: May 25: RHP Max Scherzer (7-1) vs. RHP José Ureña (0-7), 7:10 p.m., MASN2 May 26: RHP Tanner Roark (2-4) vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen (1-2), 4:10 p.m., MASN2...
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Nationals select contract of left-hander Tim Collins

Nationals select contract of left-hander Tim Collins
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tim Collins from Triple-A Syracuse and transferred infielder/outfielder Howie Kendrick to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Collins, 28, joins the Nationals after appearing in 17 games with Triple-A Syracuse where he recorded 10.4 strikeouts per 9.0 innings (20 SO/17.1 IP) and held opposing batters to a .190 batting average (11-for-58)....
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Nationals select contract of outfielder Juan Soto

Nationals select contract of outfielder Juan Soto
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Juan Soto from Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday and optioned right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez to Double-A Harrisburg. Additionally, the Nationals designated outfielder Moisés Sierra for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Soto, 19, joins the Nationals after hitting .362 with 10 doubles, four triples, 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 29 walks, three stolen bases and 33...
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Fans invited to enjoy "Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" beginning June 1

Fans invited to enjoy "Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark" beginning June 1
Throughout the summer, the Orioles invite fans to enjoy performances from a cross-section of emerging and established artists on Friday evenings as part of the club's new Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark series. Following each Friday night game at Oriole Park from June through August, the Orioles will host a postgame, on-field musical performance followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The first Friday Fireworks & Music event will feature singer, songwriter, and...
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Phillies-Orioles makeup game on July 12 scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

Phillies-Orioles makeup game on July 12 scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
The postponed game between the Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, May 15, has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 12, at 6:05 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on MASN2 and on the Orioles Radio Network, including flagship station 105.7 The Fan. Eutaw Street Gates A and H will open at 4:00 p.m., while all remaining gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Parking lots will open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets and parking for the May 15 game will be automatically honored for the makeup game on July 12. No...
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Johnny Holliday nominated for National Radio Hall of Fame

Johnny Holliday nominated for National Radio Hall of Fame
Johnny Holliday, co-host of the "Nats Xtra" pregame and postgame shows on MASN, has been nominated for the 2018 class of the National Radio Hall of Fame. Holliday is nominated in the category for local/regional broadcasters with 20 or more years in the industry. Long before he joined MASN, Holliday was a successful rock and roll disc jockey, working with legendary announcer Murray the K on WINS in New York, and spinning tunes on San Francisco's KYA, the top 40 giant where he drew acclaim as...
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Nationals, PenFed Credit Union launch "Tickets for Troops" program

Nationals, PenFed Credit Union launch "Tickets for Troops" program
PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, today announced it has signed a unique and expansive sponsorship deal with the Washington Nationals Major League Baseball team. The new three-year agreement will expand upon a previous sponsorship and will designate a new, special area as "PenFed Military Appreciation Section" at Nationals Park. "PenFed has been supporting the national military community and the greater Washington community for 83 years," said James...
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Orioles to host Father's Day Catch on the Field on June 17

Orioles to host Father's Day Catch on the Field on June 17
Fans are invited to participate in Father's Day Catch on the Field, presented by Pennington Grass Seed, on Sunday, June 17, prior to the 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Miami Marlins. Fans may purchase one of two ticket packages that include a pair of tickets for the Father's Day game and a 25-minute pregame session of catch on the field at Oriole Park. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Prostate Cancer Discovery Fund of the Brady Urological Institute of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Last...
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Nationals select Mark Reynolds

Nationals select Mark Reynolds
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of infielder Mark Reynolds from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and placed first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to May 10) with a right oblique strain. Additionally, the Nationals transferred right-handed pitcher Joaquin Benoit to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Reynolds, 34, joins the Nationals after appearing in 10 games...
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