Luke Scott Named 2010 Most Valuable Oriole

Luke Scott Named 2010 Most Valuable Oriole
The Orioles today announced that Luke Scott has been voted winner of the 2010 Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole Award by members of the local media who cover the team on a regular basis. He will be recognized for his accomplishments in an on-field ceremony prior to tonight's game against the Detroit Tigers. Entering tonight's game Scott, 32, was 6th in the American League in slugging percentage (.538) and on-base plus slugging (.904) and was 14th in the league in home runs with a...
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Orioles to Hold Fan Appreciation Weekend October 1- October 3 at Camden Yards

Orioles to Hold Fan Appreciation Weekend October 1- October 3 at Camden Yards
The Orioles will hold their annual Fan Appreciation Weekend during their last homestand of the 2010 season when they host the Detroit Tigers for four games, today through Sunday, October 3. The club has planned events throughout the weekend to give back to their fans. * Each game of the series, nine fans will be randomly selected to take the field and stand with an Orioles player during the National Anthem, with Junior Orioles Dugout Club Members being selected for this event on Sunday. *...
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Orioles-Tigers Game Postponed Due to Rain

Orioles-Tigers Game Postponed Due to Rain
Single-admission doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow at 4:35 p.m. Tonight's game between the Orioles and Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to rain. The teams will play a single admission doubleheader tomorrow beginning at 4:35 p.m. The second game will begin 20 minutes after the conclusion of the first. Both games will be broadcast on MASN2, as well as 105.7 The Fan and the Orioles Radio Network. Tickets for tonight's game may be exchanged for seats of equal value for tomorrow's...
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Orioles Announce Details for Annual Fan Appreciation Weekend

Orioles Announce Details for Annual Fan Appreciation Weekend
The Orioles will hold their annual Fan Appreciation Weekend during their last homestand of the 2010 season when they host the Detroit Tigers for four games, Thursday, September 30 through Sunday, October 3. The following events have been planned for the weekend. FANS ON THE FIELD FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM During each game of the series, nine fans will be randomly selected to take the field and stand with an Orioles player during the National Anthem. On Sunday, the Orioles will randomly select...
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Nationals Name Tyler Moore Minor League Player of the Year, Tom Milone Minor League Pitcher of the Year

Nationals Name Tyler Moore Minor League Player of the Year, Tom Milone Minor League Pitcher of the Year
The Washington Nationals today named first baseman Tyler Moore as their Minor League Player of the Year and left-hander Tom Milone as their Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone and Director of Player Development Doug Harris made the joint announcement. Moore hit .269 with 43 doubles, 31 home runs, 111 RBI and 78 runs scored in 129 games with Potomac of the Single-A Carolina League. He...
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Nationals Renew Affiliation with Hagerstown Suns of the Single-A South Atlantic League

Nationals Renew Affiliation with Hagerstown Suns of the Single-A South Atlantic League
The Washington Nationals today announced the signing of a two-year Player Development Contract with the Hagerstown Suns of the Single-A South Atlantic League. Nationals President Stan Kasten, Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone and Director of Player Development Doug Harris made the joint announcement. "Our partnership between the Nationals and Hagerstown has fit well," said Kasten. "We very much...
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Orioles Announce 2010 Award Winners for Player Development & Scouting

 Orioles Announce 2010 Award Winners for Player Development & Scouting
The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2010, including INF Joe Mahoney as the club's top minor league player and LHP Zach Britton as the club's top minor league pitcher. The winners will be honored before the Orioles' game against the New York Yankees tonight at Camden Yards. Mahoney, the Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year, hit .307 with 30 doubles, 18 home runs and 78 RBI in 124 combined games with Single-A Frederick (72...
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Jeremy Guthrie Named Orioles Nominee for the 2010 Roberto Clemente Award Presented by Chevrolet

 Jeremy Guthrie Named Orioles Nominee for the 2010 Roberto Clemente Award Presented by Chevrolet
Fans Can Vote for the National Award Recipient on Chevy.com/Clemente and Register for a Chance to Win a Trip to 2010 World Series Major League Baseball and Chevrolet, the official vehicle of Major League Baseball, have announced that Jeremy Guthrie was named the Orioles' 2010 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. Guthrie is one of the 30 Club nominees who are finalists for the national award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball...
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Josh Willingham Named Washington Nationals' Nominee for the 2010 Roberto Clemente Award Presented by Chevrolet

Josh Willingham Named Washington Nationals' Nominee for the 2010 Roberto Clemente Award Presented by Chevrolet
Fans are encouraged to vote for Willingham to receive the National Award online Washington Nationals Outfielder Josh Willingham was named the team's 2010 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet, the Nationals announced today. RC dayWillingham is one of the 30 Club nominees who are finalists for the national award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines a dedication to giving back to the community with outstanding skills on...
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Orioles Add Pitchers David Hernandez, Troy Patton, and Pedro Viola to Roster

Orioles Add Pitchers David Hernandez, Troy Patton, and Pedro Viola to Roster
The Orioles today announced that they have added three pitchers to their roster, reinstating RHP David Hernandez from the disabled list, recalling LHP Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk and recalling LHP Pedro Viola from Double-A Bowie. Hernandez was placed on the 15-day disabled list on August 5 with a left ankle sprain. He is 4-3 with two saves and a 3.29 ERA (27.1IP, 10ER) in 25 appearances out of the bullpen for the Orioles after making eight starts in the rotation to begin the...
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Nationals Add RHP Yunesky Maya, RHP Joe Bisenius & LHP Ross Detwiler to Active Roster

Nationals Add RHP Yunesky Maya, RHP Joe Bisenius & LHP Ross Detwiler to Active Roster
The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya and selected right-handed pitcher Joe Bisenius from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler was recalled from rehab and reinstated from the 15-Day Disabled List, and catcher Carlos Maldonado was designated for assignment. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Maya went 1-1 with a 0.87 ERA (one ER/10.1 IP) in two starts...
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Nationals Fans Rewarded with Fan Appreciation Month Throughout September

Nationals Fans Rewarded with Fan Appreciation Month Throughout September
To celebrate their most loyal fans, the Washington Nationals have teamed up with numerous corporate partners to recognize September as Fan Appreciation Month during the final 16 games of the season at Nationals Park (Sept. 6-8, Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 20-29). The team and its sponsors will thank fans and season ticket holders for their unwavering support through a variety of surprise giveaways as the 2010 season comes to a close. "The 2010 season has been quite a memorable one for the...
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Nationals Recall RHP Collin Balester from Syracuse

Nationals Recall RHP Collin Balester from Syracuse
The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Balester is 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA in six relief appearances this season with Washington. The 24-year-old went 3-3 with a 5.87 ERA in 35 games/5 starts with the Chiefs, including a 2-0 record and 3.38 ERA in 30 appearances as a reliever.
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Orioles Recall RHP Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles Recall RHP Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles announced that they have recalled RHP Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will start today's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tillman, 22, went 11-7 with a 3.34 ERA (121.1IP, 45ER) in 21 starts for the Tides this season, including 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA (34.0IP, 12ER) in six starts in August. His ERA was tied for fourth in the International League and he was tied for 5th in the league in wins. Tillman is 1-4 with a 7.92 ERA (25.0IP, 22ER) in six starts over two previous stints...
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Garrett Mock Reinstated from DL & Optioned to Syracuse, Josh Willingham Transferred to 60-Day DL

Garrett Mock Reinstated from DL & Optioned to Syracuse, Josh Willingham Transferred to 60-Day DL
The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock from the 60-Day Disabled List then optioned him to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. The club also transferred outfielder Josh Willingham to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Mock missed the last 129 games after going on the Disabled List (right cervical disk) on April 15, retroactive to April 11. The...
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Nationals Add C Wilson Ramos & INF Danny Espinosa to Active Roster

Nationals Add C Wilson Ramos & INF Danny Espinosa to Active Roster
The Washington Nationals today recalled catcher Wilson Ramos and selected infielder Danny Espinosa from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. The club also transferred right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Ramos, 23, returns to the Nationals for a second stint, as he debuted with Washington on Aug. 19 at Atlanta when fellow catcher Wil Nieves was placed on the Temporary...
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Orioles Add Robert Andino, Nolan Reimold, and Brandon Snyder to Roster

Orioles Add Robert Andino, Nolan Reimold, and Brandon Snyder to Roster
Lou Montanez designated for assignment The Orioles today announced that they have added three players to their roster from Triple-A Norfolk, recalling OF Nolan Reimold and INF Brandon Snyder and selecting the contract of INF Robert Andino. To make room for Andino on the 40-man roster, OF Lou Montanez was designated for assignment. Reimold batted .320 (31-97) with six doubles, two home runs, a .460 on-base percentage and .443 slugging percentage in the month of August and had reached base...
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Nationals Lock up Livan Hernandez through 2011

Nationals Lock up Livan Hernandez through 2011
The Washington Nationals today announced they have signed right-handed pitcher Livan Hernandez through the 2011 season. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Including this season's 9-9 mark with a 3.49 ERA in 27 starts, Hernandez is 11-13 with a 3.90 ERA (97 ER/224.0 IP) in 35 starts, 24 of which have been quality starts, since rejoining the Nationals as a free agent on August 25, 2009. In little more than a year with Washington, Hernandez owns...
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Orioles Reinstate RHP Jim Johnson from 60-Day Disabled List

Orioles Reinstate RHP Jim Johnson from 60-Day Disabled List
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated RHP Jim Johnson from the 60-day disabled list, where he had been since May 28 with right elbow inflammation. Johnson is 1-1 with one save and a 6.52 ERA (9.2IP, 7ER) in 10 games for the Orioles this season. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Orioles transferred RHP Jason Berken to the 60-day DL.
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Orioles Option RHP Armando Gabino to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles Option RHP Armando Gabino to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned RHP Armando Gabino to Triple-A Norfolk. Gabino, 26, has pitched to a 13.50 ERA (4.2IP, 7ER) in five appearances with the Orioles. A corresponding roster move will be announced before tomorrow's game.
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