Saturday's Channel Lineup for MASN's Nationals, Orioles and Ravens Coverage
Saturday's Channel Lineup for MASN's Nationals, Orioles and Ravens Coverage
MASN Staff
Orioles
(Washington D.C.) -- MASN will be carrying the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens simultaneously on Saturday evening, August 29th. In the Washington, D.C. DMA, the Nationals game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals will appear on WDCW-50, as well as on WDCW-50's HD channel. Nats Xtra begins at 6:30 p.m. The Ravens preseason game against the Carolina Panthers will appear on MASN, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Orioles will host the Cleveland Indians on MASN 2 with O's Xtra...
Nationals Name Davey Johnson Senior Advisor to the General Manager
Nationals Name Davey Johnson Senior Advisor to the General Manager
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today named Davey Johnson Senior Advisor to the General Manager. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A former World Series winning player and manager, Johnson joins the Nationals after managing Team USA to a semi-finals berth in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Johnson has managed or coached five Team USA professional squads since 2005, including the 2008 Olympic team that claimed the bronze in Beijing. Johnson spent the...
Nationals Select the Contracts of RHP Juan Jaime, LHP Atahualpa Severino & LHP Aaron Thompson
Nationals Select the Contracts of RHP Juan Jaime, LHP Atahualpa Severino & LHP Aaron Thompson
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime, left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino and left-handed pitcher Aaron Thompson. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Jaime went 5-2 with a 2.10 ERA in 14 games (12 starts) last season with Vermont of the Single-A New York-Penn League and Hagerstown of the Single-A South Atlantic League. The 22-year-old posted a .189 batting average against and 12.3...
Nationals Name 2010 Coaching Staff
Nationals Name 2010 Coaching Staff
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today announced that hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third base coach Pat Listach will return in the same roles in 2010. The club also named John McLaren bench coach, Jim Lett bullpen coach and Dan Radison first-base coach. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Nationals Field Manager Jim Riggleman made the joint announcement. Eckstein returns for a second season in Washington, as his offense showed significant...
Granderson, Zimmerman Among 'All Stars Helping Kids' Winners for 2010 Jefferson Awards for Public Service
Granderson, Zimmerman Among 'All Stars Helping Kids' Winners for 2010 Jefferson Awards for Public Service
MASN Staff
Nationals
Tigers outfielder and Nationals third baseman Join World Champions Venus Williams and Lauryn Williams, NBA All-Stars Dwight Howard and Dirk Nowitzki, NFL star Justin Tuck on "Dream Team For Public Service" SAN FRANCISCO (November 23, 2009) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson and Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman are among 10 "Dream Team for Public Service" winners from among 53 nominees selected for the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, which will recognize the...
Nationals Announce 2010 Spring Training Schedule
Nationals Announce 2010 Spring Training Schedule
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today announced their 2010 Spring Training schedule, which is highlighted by a home matchup against the World Champion New York Yankees on March 12 and will conclude with an exhibition tilt against the Boston Red Sox on April 3 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Florida-based portion of the Nationals' spring schedule is comprised of 32 Grapefruit League contests, including 15 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL. It will commence on March 4 with...
Washington Nationals Name Phil Rizzo Senior Advisor to the General Manager
Washington Nationals Name Phil Rizzo Senior Advisor to the General Manager
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today named Phil Rizzo Senior Advisor to the General Manager. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A scout for well over 40 years, Phil Rizzo joins his ninth franchise--the Nationals--and his son for the second time. Mike and Phil worked together for seven seasons (1999-2005) with Arizona, where Phil was a Diamondbacks Special Assignment Scout. While with the Diamondbacks, Phil made the first call and filed the first...
Nationals Announce 2010 Minor League Coordinators and Field Staffs
Nationals Announce 2010 Minor League Coordinators and Field Staffs
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today named their minor league coordinators, managers, coaches and trainers for the 2010 season. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone and Nationals Director of Player Development Doug Harris made the joint announcement. Trent Jewett, 45, will manage Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. He returns for his second season in the Washington chain after...
Nationals Acquire Right-Handed Reliever Brian Bruney from Yankees
Nationals Acquire Right-Handed Reliever Brian Bruney from Yankees
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed pitcher Brian Bruney from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named. To make room on the roster, the Nationals unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Saul Rivera. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Bruney joins the Nationals after going 5-0 with 14 holds and a 3.92 ERA in 44 appearances with the World Champion Yankees in 2009. Bruney is 8-0 with 26 holds, one save and...
Nationals Select Four Players in Rule 5 Draft & Trade Top Selection to Yankees to Complete Deal for Brian Bruney
Nationals Select Four Players in Rule 5 Draft & Trade Top Selection to Yankees to Complete Deal for Brian Bruney
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today selected four players in Major League Baseball's Rule 5 Draft and traded their top selection to the New York Yankees to complete Monday's deal for right-handed pitcher Brian Bruney. Prior to today's Draft, Washington unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Zack Segovia. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals selected outfielder Jamie Hoffmann from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Major League...