Scherzer strong early in Game 3 (Cubs win 2-1)

Scherzer strong early in Game 3 (Cubs win 2-1)
Four innings into Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field and the Nationals are still searching for their first run. They've had a couple of chances, but have been unable to get to Cubs lefty José Quintana when they've had runners in scoring position. In the second, Michael A. Taylor led off with a single and went to second when Quintana's pickoff attempt sailed wide of first base. But Max Scherzer couldn't get a bunt down, striking out out swinging. After Trea...
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NLDS Game 2 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs

NLDS Game 2 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs
The Nationals will go with the same lineup - save for starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez - as they employed Friday night this afternoon when they try to square the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Cubs at a game apiece. Today's key matchup: Nats speedster Trea Turner against Cubs left-hander Jon Lester. Lester is notorious for his inability to throw to first base, which gives teams with base-stealing threats an advantage. Turner stole two bases against Lester on June 29 at...
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Registration underway for Oct. 28 KidsPeace Trick-of-Trot 5K and one-mile walk at Camden Yards

Registration underway for Oct. 28 KidsPeace Trick-of-Trot 5K and one-mile walk at Camden Yards
Registration is now underway for the Oct. 28 KidsPeace Trick-of-Treat 5K and one-mile walk at Camden Yards. The Halloween-themed event, held in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles and hosted by Angela and Buck Showalter, benefits KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs of Maryland, including its KidsPeace Empowering Youth to Succeed life skills program for young people preparing for independence. The run and walk events take place around Camden Yards, with the races ending on the field...
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Nationals announce 2017 NLDS roster

Nationals announce 2017 NLDS roster
The Washington Nationals announced their 2017 National League Division Series roster on Friday, in advance of the series' opening game against the Chicago Cubs. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals' NLDS roster is comprised of 11 pitchers (six right-handed pitchers, five left-handed pitchers), two catchers, six infielders and six outfielders. The Nationals' veteran-laden squad will get a dash of youthful exuberance, but...
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Opposite dugout: Defending champion Cubs begin postseason with bull's-eye on their backs

Opposite dugout: Defending champion Cubs begin postseason with bull's-eye on their backs
Manager: Joe Maddon (4th season) Record: 92-70 (won NL Central) Who to watch: 3B Kris Bryant (.295/.409/.537 with 29 HR, 73 RBIs), 1B Anthony Rizzo (32 HR, 109 RBIs), C Willson Contreras (23 HR, 75 RBIs), LF Kyle Schwarber (30 HR, 59 RBIs), RHP Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.03 ERA), RHP Jake Arrieta (14-10, 3.53 ERA), LHP Jon Lester (13-8, 4.33 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (2.30 ERA, 32 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 3-4 Pitching probables: Oct. 6: RHP Kyle Hendricks vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:31 p.m.,...
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Opposite dugout: Disappointing season nearing an end for Pirates

Opposite dugout: Disappointing season nearing an end for Pirates
Manager: Clint Hurdle (7th season) Record: 71-85 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: CF Andrew McCutchen (.273/.358/.470 with 26 HR, 79 RBIs), 1B Josh Bell (24 HR, 83 RBIs), RHP Chad Kuhl (7-11, 4.31 ERA), LHP Felipe Rivero (1.72 ERA, 19 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 0-2 Pitching probables: Sept. 26: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Trevor Williams, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 27: RHP Gabriel Ynoa vs. RHP Chad Kuhl, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Inside the Pirates: Like the Orioles, the Pirates are nearing the end of...
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NLDS tickets to go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Nationals Fan Club members

NLDS tickets to go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Nationals Fan Club members
The Washington Nationals announced today that tickets for 2017 National League Division Series games at Nationals Park will go on sale for Nationals Fan Club members on Wednesday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. (available for purchase online only). Fans can register for the Nationals Fan Club for FREE by visiting nationals.com/FanClub. Members will also receive exclusive content throughout the 2017 Postseason and into the 2018 season. If any tickets are available after the Fan Club presale,...
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Opposite dugout: Third place, .500 mark are Rays' late goals

Opposite dugout: Third place, .500 mark are Rays' late goals
Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd year) Record: 74-78 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: LF Corey Dickerson (.277 with 26 HR, 60 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (18 HR, 83 RBIs), 1B Logan Morrison (36 HR, 82 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (30 HR, 78 RBIs), RHP Alex Cobb (11-10, 3.63 ERA), RHP Chris Archer (9-11, 4.02 ERA), RHP Alex Colomé (45 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 6-6 Pitching probables: Sept. 21: RHP Matt Andriese vs. RHP Gabriel Ynoa, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 22: RHP Alex Cobb vs. RHP: Ubaldo...
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Orioles, KidsPeace team up to host annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-mile walk on Oct. 28

Orioles, KidsPeace team up to host annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-mile walk on Oct. 28
The Baltimore Orioles and OriolesREACH are once again joining manager Buck Showalter, his wife, Angela, and KidsPeace to host a Halloween-themed race to benefit children in foster care. The eighth annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-Mile Walk 102916_KidsPeace5k_0191will start and end at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, October 28. Halloween costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers, the first masters' finishers, and age group winners. There...
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Orioles, KidsPeace team up to host annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-mile walk on Oct. 28

Orioles, KidsPeace team up to host annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-mile walk on Oct. 28
The Baltimore Orioles and OriolesREACH are once again joining manager Buck Showalter, his wife, Angela, and KidsPeace to host a Halloween-themed race to benefit children in foster care. The eighth annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-Mile Walk 102916_KidsPeace5k_0191will start and end at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, October 28. Halloween costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the first three male and female finishers, the first masters' finishers, and age group winners. There...
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Opposite dugout: After long skid, Dodgers no longer a lock for best NL record

Opposite dugout: After long skid, Dodgers no longer a lock for best NL record
Manager: Dave Roberts (2nd season) Record: 94-52 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: 3B Justin Turner (.326/.419/.536 with 19 HR, 67 RBIs), SS Corey Seager (.305/.385/.489 with 19 HR, 68 RBIs), 2B Chris Taylor (.296 with 19 HR, 67 RBIs), LF Cody Bellinger (37 HR, 86 RBIs), LHP Alex Wood (14-3, 2.81 ERA), LHP Rich Hill (9-8, 3.67 ERA), RHP Kenley Jansen (5-0, 1.29 ERA, 37 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2 Pitching probables: Sept. 15: LHP Alex Wood vs. RHP Edwin Jackson, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept....
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Orioles announce 2018 schedule

Orioles announce 2018 schedule
The Orioles today announced that they will open the 2018 season at Oriole Park against the Minnesota Twins as part of a three-game homestand beginning with Opening Day on Thursday, March 29. The 2018 season opener marks the first Opening Day in March since the Orioles hosted the Boston Red Sox on March 31, 2014. The Orioles will again host each American League East divisional opponent for three series throughout the season. The Toronto Blue Jays will play a total of nine games in Baltimore,...
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Nationals announce 2018 schedule

Nationals announce 2018 schedule
The Washington Nationals announced their 2018 schedule on Tuesday, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, revealing an 81-game home slate that will begin on April 5 at Nationals Park. After celebrating Opening Day in Cincinnati on March 29 and kicking off the 2018 season with a six-game road trip to the Queen City and Atlanta, the Nationals will mark the 85th home opener in D.C. since 1901 with a tilt against their divisional foe, the New York Mets. Nationals Park will open its gates for...
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Join Nationals in donating to hurricane relief efforts

Join Nationals in donating to hurricane relief efforts
The Washington Nationals are inviting fans to contribute specific supplies requested by aid organizations to support those recovering from the devastation of recent storms. The collected items, listed below, will be accepted at Nationals Park from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day between Friday, September 8 and Sunday, September 17. When gates open on game days, donations will be accepted at the Center Field and Home Plate entrances. Outside of game times, donations will be accepted on the...
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Nationals select Robles' contract, recall Bautista and Stevenson

Nationals select Robles' contract, recall Bautista and Stevenson
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday, recalled outfielders Rafael Bautista and Andrew Stevenson from Triple-A Syracuse, and transferred right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Robles, 20, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. The consensus best prospect in the...
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Opposite dugout: Power bats and strong arms carrying torrid Tribe

Opposite dugout: Power bats and strong arms carrying torrid Tribe
Manager: Terry Francona (5th season) Record: 84-56 Last 10 games: 10-0 Who to watch: 2B José Ramírez (.309 with 25 HR, 69 RBIs), SS Francisco Lindor (27 HR, 71 RBIs), RF Jay Bruce (.278 4 HR, 14 RBIs), DH Edwin Encarnacion (33 HR, 85 RBIs), RHP Trevor Bauer (15-8, 4.39 ERA), RHP Cody Allen (2.70 ERA, 24 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-1 Pitching probables: Sept. 8: LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Mike Clevinger, 7:10 p.m., MASN Sept. 9: RHP Gabriel Ynoa vs. RHP Josh Tomlin, 1:05 p.m., FOX...
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Zimmerman named Nationals' nominee for 2017 Roberto Clemente Award

Zimmerman named Nationals' nominee for 2017 Roberto Clemente Award
Major League Baseball today announced that Ryan Zimmerman was named the Washington Nationals' 2017 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, the most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB Club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Each Club nominates one current...
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Alex Wells named 2017 Jim Palmer minor league Pitcher of the Year

Alex Wells named 2017 Jim Palmer minor league Pitcher of the Year
The Orioles today announced that left-hander Alex Wells has been named the Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the 2017 season. Wells will be presented with his award tonight during a pregame ceremony with Orioles Director of Player Development Brian Graham and Orioles Director of Pacific Rim Operations and Baseball Development Mike Snyder. Wells went 11-5 with a 2.38 ERA (37 ER/140.0 IP) and a career-high 113 strikeouts, 17 Quality Starts, and 25 starts for Class-A Delmarva this...
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Davis named O's nominee for 2017 Roberto Clemente Award

Davis named O's nominee for 2017 Roberto Clemente Award
Major League Baseball today announced that Chris Davis was named the Orioles' 2017 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, the most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Each club nominates one current player to be...
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Orioles to host 5K walk benefiting LUNGevity Foundation in memory of Monica Pence Barlow

Orioles to host 5K walk benefiting LUNGevity Foundation in memory of Monica Pence Barlow
For the fourth consecutive year, the Orioles will host LUNGevity Foundation's Breathe Deep Baltimore, a 5K walk to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer, which again this year is in memory of Orioles' late Public Relations Director, Monica Pence Barlow, on Saturday, September 16, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The 5K walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude on the field. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and fees are $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for youth....
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