Nationals recall Trevor Gott

Nationals recall Trevor Gott
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott from Triple-A Syracuse and placed left-handed pitcher Matt Grace on the 10-day disabled list with a left groin strain on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gott, 25, returns to the Nationals for his second stint with the club. He appeared in five games (5.0 IP) from March 31 to April 13 and allowed opposing batters to hit .176 against him (3-for-17) while...
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Nationals select contract of right-hander Carlos Torres

Nationals select contract of right-hander Carlos Torres
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Carlos Torres and designated right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole for assignment on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Torres, 35, joins the Nationals after making four scoreless appearances for Triple-A Syracuse. He did not allow a hit, walked one and struck out three batters along the way. A veteran of eight Major League seasons, Torres spent the previous...
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Chris and Jill Davis to host second annual "Crush's Homers for Hearts" benefiting University of Maryland Children's Hospital

Chris and Jill Davis to host second annual "Crush's Homers for Hearts" benefiting University of Maryland Children's Hospital
The Orioles today announced that Chris and Jill Davis will host the second annual "Crush's Homers for Hearts," a charity Home Run Derby event at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, on Monday, May 14, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Proceeds from the event will again benefit the Pediatric Heart Program of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital (UMCH) at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Participants will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in a Home Run Derby challenge in...
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Nationals reinstate Matt Wieters, select contract of Moisés Sierra

Nationals reinstate Matt Wieters, select contract of Moisés Sierra
The Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated catcher Matt Wieters from the 10-day disabled list and selected the contract of outfielder Moisés Sierra on Wednesday. Additionally, they placed outfielder Adam Eaton on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 9) with a bone bruise to his left ankle and designated catcher Miguel Montero for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Wieters, 31, returns to...
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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays trying to remain relevant in AL East race

Opposite dugout: Blue Jays trying to remain relevant in AL East race
Manager: John Gibbons (11th year) Record: 6-4 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Justin Smoak (.352 with 2 HR, 10 RBIs), LF Curtis Granderson (.364/.417/.545), 2B Yangervis Solarte (.308 with 2 HR), 3B Josh Donaldson (2 HR, 5 RBIs), RHP Marco Estrada (1-0, 2.77 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (4 saves, 0.00 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (7-12 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 9: LHP J.A. Happ (1-1) vs. RHP Dylan Bundy (0-0), 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 10: RHP Aaron Sanchez (0-1) vs. RHP...
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Orioles announce series of O's Zone events for fans

Orioles announce series of O's Zone events for fans
The Orioles today announced dates for six O's Zone events, presented by Budweiser. Each event will include Orioles giveaways, trivia and prizes, an appearance by the Oriole Bird, and autograph sessions with former Orioles players. Additionally, Rob Long, host of "The Mid-Atlantic Sports Report" on MASN and "Baltimore's Big Bad Morning Show" on 105.7 The Fan, the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, will emcee all six events. The first O's Zone event will take place on Friday,...
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Baseball tournament business heats up at Orioles facilities in Sarasota

Baseball tournament business heats up at Orioles facilities in Sarasota
Competitive youth travel baseball is big business, and Sarasota County is earning its share as the Orioles continue to recruit weekend and four-day tournaments that showcase young ballplayers for scouts and colleges. More than 50 event days are already booked by out-of-town clients for 2018, with more in the pipeline. "Some of the nation's most respected tournament organizations are lining up to bring events to the Orioles' fields at the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park and...
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Opposite dugout: Braves hoping to turn tide against Nationals

Opposite dugout: Braves hoping to turn tide against Nationals
Manager: Brian Snitkner (3rd season) Record: 2-1 Who to watch (2017 stats): 1B Freddie Freeman (.307/.403/.586 with 28 HR, 71 RBIs), CF Ender Inciarte (.304, 22 SB), RF Nick Markakis (.275, 76 RBIs), RHP Julio Teheran (11-13, 4.49 ERA), RHP Arodys Vizcaino (.283 ERA, 14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (9-10 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 2: RHP Tanner Roark (13-11, 4.67 ERA in 2017) vs. LHP Sean Newcomb (4-9, 4.32 ERA in 2017), 7:35 p.m., MASN2 April 3: RHP A.J. Cole...
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Nationals announce 2018 opening day roster

Nationals announce 2018 opening day roster
The Washington Nationals announced their 2018 Opening Day roster on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals 25-man roster is comprised of 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, and four outfielders. CATCHERS (2): Matt Wieters, Miguel Montero INFIELDERS (6): Ryan Zimmerman, Howie Kendrick, Trea Turner, Anthony Rendon, Matt Adams, Wilmer Difo OUTFIELDERS (4): Adam Eaton, Michael A. Taylor, Bryce Harper, Brian...
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Orioles finalize 25-man roster

Orioles finalize 25-man roster
The Orioles today announced several roster moves to finalize their 25-man roster. Two players have been placed on the 10-day disabled list: outfielder Mark Trumbo (retroactive to March 26 - right quad strain) and right-hander Gabriel Ynoa (retroactive to March 26 - right shin stress reaction). Left-hander Zach Britton is currently on the 60-day disabled list (since February 15 - right Achilles surgery). The Orioles have selected the contracts of infielder Pedro Álvarez, outfielder Craig...
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Orioles announce opening day plans

Orioles announce opening day plans
The Orioles today have announced plans for Opening Day on Thursday, March 29, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the Minnesota Twins, which will air on MASN, Entercom Baltimore's 105.7 The Fan, and the entire 45-station Orioles Radio Network. PREGAME FUN AROUND THE YARD To allow fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of Opening Day, the entire ballpark will open at noon on Thursday. Each fan will receive a 2018 schedule magnet, presented by Long Fence, at the gates. Roving musical groups will...
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Scherzer's ready - for whatever comes his way (updated)

Scherzer's ready - for whatever comes his way (updated)
Max Scherzer has pitched in the Arizona desert, where 80 degrees in a comfort-controlled domed stadium masks triple-digit heat and minimal humidity outside. He's worked in Detroit, where early-season winds whip around, making it feel much colder than it is. And he's at home on the mound in D.C., where cool spring weather gives way to heat and humidity that tests a pitcher's mettle and stamina. So pardon the right-hander if he's not really fazed by foreboding weather forecasts that predict...
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Zimmerman won't play today, but is ready for season opener

Zimmerman won't play today, but is ready for season opener
Ryan Zimmerman's retrospective spring training statistics will look pretty threadbare - one game as a designated hitter on March 2, two at-bats and a double off the Mets' Hansel Robles. In a city where intrigue and conspiracy theories are a part of everyday existence, everyone seems to have their own belief as to why the first baseman became a Grapefruit League ghost. Some whisper that Zimmerman is hiding an injury or working away from prying eyes on something that's gone wrong in his swing....
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For both Army and Navy, "an incredible experience" at Camden Yards

For both Army and Navy, "an incredible experience" at Camden Yards
The first flakes fluttered from the sky late in the sixth inning of the opening game of Sunday's doubleheader between Army West Point and Navy at Camden Yards. They floated and danced from the clouds, but barely had any effect on what was happening on the field between two rival service academies. Within minutes, however, the ballpark was engulfed in a full-fledged snow squall. And as Navy took the field for the top of the seventh, the umpires huddled as fans strained to see warm-up pitches...
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Brian Roberts elected to Orioles Hall of Fame; Fred Manfra is Herb Armstrong Award winner

Brian Roberts elected to Orioles Hall of Fame; Fred Manfra is Herb Armstrong Award winner
The Orioles today announced that former Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame. Additionally, long-time Orioles Radio broadcaster Fred Manfra will be inducted as this year's Herb Armstrong Award winner. Roberts and Manfra will be honored at a luncheon at Oriole Park sponsored by the Oriole Advocates, founders of the Orioles Hall of Fame, on Friday, August 10 at noon, as well as during an on-field ceremony prior to the Orioles game on Saturday, August...
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Orioles sign right-hander Alex Cobb to four-year contract

Orioles sign right-hander Alex Cobb to four-year contract
The Orioles today announced that they have signed right-hander Alex Cobb to a four-year contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander José Mesa Jr. has been designated for assignment. Cobb, 30, went 12-10 with a 3.66 ERA (73 ER/179.1 IP) and 128 strikeouts in 29 starts with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017. Over a six-year Major League career, Cobb has gone 48-35 with a 3.50 ERA (272 ER/700.0 IP) and 570 strikeouts in 115 starts. He has started 22 or more games in four seasons,...
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Setting our lineup of guest bloggers for 2018

Setting our lineup of guest bloggers for 2018
LIke all good teams, we're setting our lineup for the coming season. At MASNsports.com, that means letting you know who our Orioles guest bloggers will be for the 2018 campaign. Since 2011, we've shared our little corner of cyberspace with passionate guest bloggers who write about the O's, giving them an opportunity to share their strong opinions with a larger audience and hopefully introducing new readers to their blogs. This year will be no different, with two returnees and a newcomer...
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Setting the guest blogger rotation for 2018

Setting the guest blogger rotation for 2018
Since 2011, MASNsports.com has welcomed guest bloggers to our pages, giving folks with strong opinions about the Nationals a chance to share their viewpoints with a larger audience. We'll do the same in 2018, though we're adding a couple of newcomers to our rotation. We'll begin on Friday, March 30 - which is currently scheduled as an off-day after the Nats' season opener in Cincinnati - with the introduction of Ryan Sullivan, who hosts The Nats GM podcast and associated website. He'll be...
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Annual "Go Green" auction to feature caps, bases from St. Patrick's Day game

Annual "Go Green" auction to feature caps, bases from St. Patrick's Day game
You already know that Saturday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, which is reserved for the wearing of the green. It's the one day when the Orioles divert from their typical orange-and-black color scheme to don green caps for the only time during spring training. But you won't want to miss the bidding on the green in the club's annual "Go Green" auction to benefit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. Orioles players and coaches will wear specially designed green caps when the Orioles...
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Orioles to celebrate Kids' Opening Day on Sunday, April 1

Orioles to celebrate Kids' Opening Day on Sunday, April 1
The Orioles today announced plans for their fourth annual Kids' Opening Day presented by Weis Markets, which will be held Sunday, April 1, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards when the Orioles host the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. ET. The celebration will welcome children and their families to a new season of Orioles Baseball with many fun activities and unique gameday opportunities for several lucky kids throughout the day. Kids' Opening Day will feature a kids-only Retro Oriole Bird Bank...
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