The Orioles have made the following roster move:
- INF/OF Nick Maton has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles and Major League Baseball today announced that catcher JAMES McCANN has been named the Orioles’ 2024 nominee for the esteemed Roberto Clemente Award. The most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB, the Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Capital One, is the annual recognition of a Major League player from each club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
The Orioles will join Major League Baseball in honoring the 23rd annual Roberto Clemente Day on Sunday, September 15, as they take on the Detroit Tigers at 12:05 p.m. ET at Comerica Park. This commemorative day was established by Major League Baseball to honor Clemente’s legacy and to officially acknowledge local club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award. As part of the league-wide celebration, the Roberto Clemente Day logo will appear on the bases and official dugout lineup cards, all players will wear a ‘21’ patch on their jersey, and a special tribute video will be played in ballparks. Once again this season, each team’s Clemente nominee will wear ”21” on their uniform, joining players and uniformed personnel from Puerto Rico, previous nominees, and those who have worn “21” on prior Roberto Clemente Days.
The Orioles will recognize McCann in a special on-field ceremony on Saturday, September 21.
Since joining the Orioles prior to the 2023 season, McCann has emerged as a cornerstone of community support in Baltimore, earning him a nomination for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. His unwavering dedication to community service is a family affair, with McCann, his wife Jessica, and their twin boys actively contributing to their communities year-round. This past offseason, the McCann family donated 50 pairs of shoes to Church of the City’s Wrap Around Closet in Nashville, Tenn. supporting children in foster care.
Earlier this season, the Orioles announced their adoption of Harlem Park Elementary Middle School, aiming to foster a lasting relationship and support students from pre-k all the way through their entry into the workforce. McCann eagerly embraced this partnership, actively engaging with Harlem Park students and staff at Friday home game batting practices, proudly donning a Harlem Park-branded t-shirt. His involvement extended to the classroom as well, where he visited PE classes to teach baseball skills and inspire students to pursue their dreams with perseverance. To further support Harlem Park, McCann and Jessica provided Harlem Park students with essential items such as backpacks, clothing, and shoes for the new school year, underscoring their dedication to fostering the growth and success of Baltimore’s youth.
The Orioles have made the following roster move:
- Agreed to terms on a 2024 Minor League contract with INF/OF Terrin Vavra.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Selected the contract of INF/OF Nick Maton from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Designated C David Bañuelos for assignment.
The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Orioles have made the following roster move:
- Agreed to terms on a 2024 Minor League contract with RHP Adrian Houser.
The Orioles have made the following roster move:
- Agreed to terms on a 2024 Minor League contract with RHP Nick Anderson.
Jorge Mateo had successful left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with internal brace and flexor repair today. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister at Trinity Park Surgery Center in Arlington, Texas.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Claimed OF Forrest Wall off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Designated RHP Dillon Tate for assignment.
The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Joan Adon on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to Aug. 25) with a right shoulder biceps strain on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Ribalta, 26, went 5-2 with five saves, a 2.64 ERA and a .194 opponents’ batting average in 44 relief appearances between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 69 batters and allowed just four home runs in 47.2 innings between the two stops.
Ribalta joins the Nationals for the second time after making his Major League debut on Aug. 13 at Baltimore and appearing in the game on Aug. 15 at Philadelphia. He allowed three earned runs on five hits with two strikeouts and one walk in 2.0 innings between the two outings.
Selected out of Miami Dade Community College (Fla.) in the 12th round of the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft, Ribalta is 13-7 with a 3.35 ERA in 127 career Minor League games. The native of Santa Clara, Cuba, has struck out 195 in 166.2 innings over five seasons.
Adon, 26, has appeared in eight games (1 start) for Washington this season, posting a 6.75 ERA along the way.
The Orioles today announced plans for Fan Appreciation Weekend, which will be held from Friday, September 20, through Sunday, September 22, when the Orioles host the Detroit Tigers for the final home series of the 2024 regular season. The weekend will feature exclusive giveaways and opportunities for fans to enjoy unforgettable experiences at Oriole Park. Fans can purchase tickets for the weekend series at Orioles.com/FanAppreciation.
On Friday evening, fans will be able to enjoy pregame music by DJ Chris Styles on the Legends Park Stage with a special appearance by the Camden Franks of the Berks Live Hot Dog Race, as part of a Hot Dog Disco. O’s alumni will be on Eutaw Street, near the New Era cap store, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to sign autographs for fans, free of cost. All fans can stay to enjoy postgame fireworks, presented by SeatGeek.
As a thank you to the best fans in baseball, the Orioles added a GUNNAR HENDERSON t-shirt giveaway on Saturday for the first 20,000 fans, 15 and over. Gates will open to fans two hours prior to the first pitch, as part of the year-long Early Bird Saturdays, presented by Coors Light. KleptoRadio, a local favorite party band, will perform for fans in Legends Park from 2-3:45 p.m. Fans can also enjoy special happy hour deals at Legends Park from 2-4 p.m., extended an additional hour for Fan Appreciation Weekend. Deals include select $5 16 oz. domestic beers as well as $2.50 soft pretzels and popcorn. Beginning when gates open and continuing through the end of the sixth inning, fans are invited to Legends Park to write notes to their favorite O’s players and coaches wishing them good luck as they make their push for the Postseason.
The Orioles will wrap up their regular season home season on Sunday when the first 20,000 fans, 15 and over, will receive an Orioles crewneck sweatshirt. DJ Maybach will be on stage at Legends Park playing kid-friendly music beginning when gates open. In the Bullpen Picnic Area, kids can enjoy activities including coloring and friendship bracelet making, and even make posters to cheer on their favorite Orioles. Mascots from the Orioles Minor League Affiliates will also be taking photos with fans between the second and fourth, free of cost. Following the game, kids ages 4 to 14 will have the opportunity to run the bases as part of Kids Run the Bases, presented by Weis Markets.
All weekend long, randomly selected fans will be invited to participate in pregame ceremonies, including delivering the game ball and throwing a ceremonial first pitch. The weekend will also feature the Berks Live Hot Dog Race during each game, and there will be various opportunities for fans to receive prizes and giveaways and celebrate Orioles baseball throughout the ballpark and on the Orioles social media accounts.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Recalled INF Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Placed INF Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day Injured List (left wrist sprain), retroactive to August 23.
The Orioles have released RHP Nick Avila.
Outfielder Dylan Crews, one of the top prospects in all of baseball, is set to make his Major League debut tonight against the New York Yankees, as the organization today announced the selection of his contract. In a corresponding move, Washington optioned catcher Riley Adams to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
The No. 3 prospect in all of baseball, according to MLBPipeline.com, Crews hit .270 with 21 doubles, six triples, 13 home runs, 68 RBI, 36 walks, 25 stolen bases and 60 runs scored in 100 games between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester this season. He ranks among Nationals full-season Minor Leaguers in extra-base hits (2nd, 40), triples (2nd, 6), slugging percentage (3rd , .451), OPS (3rd, .793), RBI (3rd, 68), doubles (T3rd, 21), home runs (4th, 13), average (4th, .270) and stolen bases (T4th, 25).
According to Baseball America, Crews is the No. 4 prospect in baseball, the “Best Defensive Outfielder” in the International League and the “Best Hitter for Average” in Washington’s Minor League system. He was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on June 18 represented the Nationals in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game in July.
The 22-year-old Crews joins the Nationals after hitting .309 (21-for-68) with a .385 on-base percentage (5 BB, 4 HBP) and a .529 slugging percentage (2B, 3B, 4 HR) in 16 games since Aug. 3. He reached base safely in all 16 games and has hit safely in 13 of the 16.
Crews made his professional debut in 2023, hitting .292 with nine doubles, five homers, 29 RBI, 14 walks, four stolen bases and 26 runs scored in 35 games between the FCL Nationals, Single-A Fredericksburg and Double-A Harrisburg. He was named Carolina League Player of the Week in his first week in the league after going 12-for-29 (.414) with two doubles, three home runs and 14 RBI in six games.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Claimed RHP Brooks Kriske off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Designated LHP Nick Vespi for assignment.
The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Alex Call on the 10-day Injured List with a partial tear of the plantar fascia (left foot) on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Millas, 26, hit .311 with 13 doubles, three triples, a career-high nine home runs, 35 RBI, 18 walks, 10 stolen bases and 32 runs scored in 60 games for Triple-A Rochester this season. He is 11-for-23 (.478) with two doubles, a triple and a home run in his last five games.
This is Millas’ fourth Major League stint of 2024. He’s appeared in 11 games, going 5-for-30 (.167) with a double, homer, one RBI, two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in his second Major League season.
Call, 29, was hitting .343 with nine doubles, three homers, 14 RBI, 12 walks, five stolen bases and 15 runs scored in 30 games prior to suffering the injury on Friday night against Atlanta.
Please see the attached document for the updated 26-man roster.
INF/OF Terrin Vavra has been claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Reinstated LHP Keegan Akin from the Paternity List.
- Optioned LHP Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Activated INF Emmanuel Rivera. He will wear No. 26.
- Selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 51.
- Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Optioned LHP Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Optioned RHP Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Optioned INF Livan Soto to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Designated LHP Bruce Zimmermann for assignment.
The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:
- Claimed INF Emmanuel Rivera off waivers from the Miami Marlins. He has not yet reported.
- Designated INF/OF Terrin Vavra for assignment.
The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
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ORANGE & BLACK GIVES BACK: Classroom Set Up at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School
As part of their Adopt-A-School initiative, members of Orange & Black Gives Back, the Orioles employee volunteer program, and current Orioles players, coaches, and their families will assist teachers at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School with setting up and decorating their classrooms in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Orioles also provided Harlem Park teachers with $7,000 in gift cards to Lakeshore Learning Store, a local educational supply store, to help purchase classroom necessities.
PITCH, HIT, AND RUN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Orioles will host Major League Baseball and RCX Sports for the Pitch, Hit, and Run regional championship. The championship, which will be held at Oriole Park, is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pitch, Hit, and Run serves as an opportunity for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while also competing for a chance to attend the 2024 MLB World Series. The Orioles will provide all participants with tickets to that night’s game.
