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Award winners named, Rutledge to start Sunday, Ward to pitch in AFL
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Lane Thomas had already been named the Nationals’ Player of the Year last season. Then the outfielder went and improved every facet of his game to earn the honor again this season. Thomas’ selection as 2023 Player of the Year was announced today, and he joined Kyle Finnegan (Pitcher of the Year) and Josiah Gray (Good Guy Award) in accepting their a
Wells excited for return and bullpen role with Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CLEVELAND – Tyler Wells watched the Orioles’ playoff-clinching celebration from a distance. From the roster at Triple-A Norfolk. More enjoyment than envy. He has a chance to be in the middle of Part 2 if the Orioles win the division for the first time since 2014. The magic number is seven, and Wells is in the bullpen after the Orioles recalled him
Orioles and Guardians lineups for second game of series
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CLEVELAND – Heston Kjerstad is the Orioles' designated hitter tonight and Aaron Hicks is starting in center field. Cedric Mullins is on the bench. Gunnar Henderson is the shortstop and stays atop the order. Jordan Westburg is playing second base and Ramón Urías is at third. Tyler Wells is in the bullpen tonight after the Orioles recalled him from T
Nationals announce 2023 media awards
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals announced the winners of the eighth annual end-of-season awards as voted on by members of the local media. Outfielder Lane Thomas was voted 2023 Nationals Player of the Year, while right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan was named Pitcher of the Year. Right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray was given the Good Guy Award, presented to a
Game 154 lineups: Nats vs. Braves
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
It’s overcast but dry here on South Capitol Street. It doesn’t appear that will be the case Saturday. Or possibly Sunday, either. In other words, the Nationals and Braves sure better get tonight’s game in. Patrick Corbin will try to hold Atlanta’s potent lineup in check, no small task. The left-hander has been better of late, with back-to-back qual
An ode to Doolitte, a D.C. legend
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It’s a sad, yet happy day in Washington, D.C. One that, unfortunately, was coming sooner rather than later. Sean Doolittle, the dominant Nationals reliever and fan favorite, announced his retirement today. Where do you begin with a player and person who has meant so much to an organization and a city? Let’s start on the field, since he’s retiring f
Orioles recall Wells, option Baumann
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Tyler Wells from Triple-A Norfolk.Optioned RHP Mike Baumann to Triple-A Norfolk.
Orioles recall Wells and option Baumann
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CLEVELAND – Tyler Wells is back with the Orioles. Wells was recalled this afternoon from Triple-A Norfolk, with the club optioning Mike Baumann. Baumann must stay down a minimum 15 days unless he replaces an injured player. Joey Krehbiel was optioned on Sept. 12, Cole Irvin on Sept. 13, Nick Vespi on Sept. 14 and Bryan Baker on Saturday. Manager Br
Nationals statements on Sean Doolittle's retirement announcement
MASN Staff
Nationals
Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner:“On behalf of my family and the entire Washington Nationals organization, I’d like to congratulate Sean on a fantastic career and thank him for all that he’s done for our city and our franchise. An All-Star and a World Series champion, he was not only a fierce competitor, but is one of th
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Doolittle announces retirement after 11 MLB seasons
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Sean Doolittle, who helped reshape the Nationals bullpen into a unit worthy of a World Series title and in the process became a fan favorite for his performance, big personality and community involvement, announced his retirement today. The popular left-hander, who turns 37 next week, was hoping to make it back to pitch for the Nationals after a pa