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Why MLB Needs Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles to Succeed - Bleacher Report

2012-05-19
Bleacher ReportWhy MLB Needs Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles to SucceedBleacher ReportThe Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles got interleague baseball off to a fantastic start on Friday night in Washington, DC. The regional rivals played a well-pitched, defensive baseball game that went into extra innings.Washington Nationals geographic rivalry with O's means something this seasonDistrict Sports PageWashington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles Set for Great Upcoming Series: A ...Yahoo! SportsNationals vs. Orioles: Nick Markakis's homer in 11th lifts Baltimore, 2-1Washington PostFederal Baseball -Sports Chat Place -USA TODAYall 448 news articles »

Washington Nationals are due a bigger check from MASN for TV rights - Washington Post

2012-05-18
The Georgetown DishWashington Nationals are due a bigger check from MASN for TV rightsWashington PostIt's way past time to get MASN to fork over the hundreds of millions of dollars in future cable TV fees to which the Washington Nationals have every contractual right. The stakes are huge. The Nats get $29 million this year from MASN, a regional sports ...Rose Park Featured in Nats CommercialThe Georgetown Dishall 5 news articles »

Washington Nationals - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-18
Bleacher ReportWashington Nationals - TeamReportChicago TribuneMLB Team Report - Washington Nationals - INSIDE PITCH The Nationals may have actually gotten some positive news on the injury front on Thursday -- a rarity this season. Before the 5-3 loss to the Pirates, manager Davey Johnson said left fielder Michael ...Washington Nationals: Saturday Notes - Jayson Werth; Michael Morse; Leftover ...Federal BaseballMichael Morse: The Washington Nationals Need the Slugger to Return ASAPBleacher ReportNationals' Mike Morse close to rejoining Nationals' lineupSportingNews.comMLB.com -SI.com -Washington Post (blog)all 25 news articles »

Washington Nationals - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-18
Washington Nationals - TeamReportChicago TribuneThat was the beginning of Washington's bad stretch of injuries. The Nationals lost a number of key players after that. Despite still missing several, they'll be getting one important person back. --RHP Jordan Zimmermann had an .083 batting average ...

Pirates 5, Nationals 3 - CBSSports.com

2012-05-17
Kansas City StarPirates 5, Nationals 3CBSSports.comWASHINGTON -- Andrew McCutchen won't get to face the Washington Nationals again this season. He's sorry about it. They're not. McCutchen hit two home runs, James McDonald took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and struck out a career-high 11, ...McCutchen, McDonald lead Pirates over Nats 5-3Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 682 news articles »

Washington Nationals Minor League Scoreboard for May 18 - District Sports Page

2012-05-19
Washington Nationals Minor League Scoreboard for May 18District Sports PageThe Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, were bombarded by Columbus hitters on Friday night in a 12-2 loss to the Clippers. The loss gave Syracuse a split of the four-game series. Columbus (20-21) took control early in ...and more »

Washington Nationals Improve to 23-14 on Year with Recent Win Over Pirates: A ... - Yahoo! Sports

2012-05-17
PennLive.com (blog)Washington Nationals Improve to 23-14 on Year with Recent Win Over Pirates: A ...Yahoo! SportsContributor Network – 18 hours ago The Washington Nationals continue to impress even with all of the injuries the team has gone through to this point in the season, improving their home record to 14-5 in their May 16 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates by ...McCutchen owns Nationals' pitchersMLB.comWashington Nationals Split Two-Game Set With Pittsburgh Pirates, Lose 5-3 Tonight.Federal BaseballAndrew McCutchen makes Washington Nationals pay in final meeting with ...PennLive.com (blog)Washington Post -SportingNews.com -District Sports Pageall 180 news articles »

Washington Nationals - PlayerWatch - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-14
District Sports PageWashington Nationals - PlayerWatchChicago TribuneWhat should have been a fly-ball out turned into a two-run double and cut the Nationals' lead to 6-5. Harper had a rough weekend, starting with getting cut by the bat Friday. 2B Danny Espinosa is quietly coming out of his slump.Henry Rodriguez still Nationals closerESPNWashington Nationals Game 35 Review: Burnett – not Hot Rod – saves Nats win in 9thDistrict Sports PageJohnson: Morse looking at return in early JuneMLB.comall 84 news articles »

Washington Nationals - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-15
SB NationWashington Nationals - TeamReportChicago TribuneMLB Team Report - Washington Nationals - INSIDE PITCH You knew it had to happen sooner or later. Sooner wins. Right fielder Bryce Harper crushed a 2-1 offering from Padres starter Tim Stauffer deep over the center field onto the grassy hill of the ...Washington Nationals Lose 6-1 To San Diego Padres; Stephen Strasburg Out Early ...Federal BaseballNationals hope to send Padres packing with a lossFox NewsNationals Vs. Padres: Washington Returns Home To Begin Two-Game SeriesSB NationAtlanta Journal Constitution -ESPN -CBSSports.comall 776 news articles »

Why MLB Needs Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles to Succeed

2012-05-19
The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles got interleague baseball off to a fantastic start on Friday night in Washington, DC. The regional rivals played a well-pitched, defensive baseball game that went into extra innings.  The Orioles won the game 2-1 in the 11th inning after the Nationals could not successfully mount a comeback in response to Nick Markakis' impressive solo home run in ...

Markakis homers in 11th to beat Nats; O's stay in first

2012-05-19
Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis rounds the bases after hitting the go-ahead home run against the Washington Nationals in the 11th inning Friday.

Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles Set for Great Upcoming Series: A Fan’s Preview

2012-05-18
Who would have thought that a Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals matchup would actually feature two teams that weren't in last place in their respective divisions? Let's face it, both teams have been terrible over the past few years, but 2012 may be the year things are finally starting to turn around for each team.

Markakis Homers in 11th, Orioles Beat Nats 2-1

2012-05-18
The Washington Nationals are short-handed — and it shows.

MLB: Stauffer shaky in return to Padres

2012-05-19
WASHINGTON - Saratoga Central Catholic High School graduate Tim Stauffer earned a no-decision and Bryce Harper hit his first big league home run, helping lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

McCutchen, McDonald lead Pirates over Nats 5-3

2012-05-17
WASHINGTON (AP) Andrew McCutchen won't get to face the Washington Nationals again this season. He's sorry about it. They're not.

Washington Nationals are due a bigger check from MASN for TV rights

2012-05-18
Come on, baseball. Get a move on, Commissioner. It’s way past time to get MASN to fork over the hundreds of millions of dollars in future cable TV fees to which the Washington Nationals have every contractual right. Read full article >>

Nationals vs. Orioles: Nick Markakis’s homer in 11th lifts Baltimore, 2-1

2012-05-18
The Washington Nationals began their first interleague series of the season with a 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night courtesy of Nick Markakis ’s home run in the 11th inning before 36,680 at Nationals Park. Read full article >>

Washington Nationals: Chien-Ming Wang Will Pitch out of Bullpen Upon Return

2012-05-19
The Washington Nationals have a problem when it comes to their starting pitching. They have too many worthy starters. It is certainly a decent problem to have for any major league ballclub. With Chien-Ming Wang looming in the minors and his rehab stint nearing its end, the Nats are going to have to decide which of their overachieving starters will have to take the fall and move to the bullpen ...

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2012-05-19
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2012-05-19
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Why MLB Needs Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles to Succeed http://t.co/AT4pZNJb

2012-05-19
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2012-05-19
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2012-05-19
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2012-05-19
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Brewers manager Ron Roenicke says something missing this year with 'quiet group' - Washington Post http://t.co/kCGccDpY

2012-05-19
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke says something missing this year with 'quiet group' - Washington Post http://t.co/kCGccDpY

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2012-05-19
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@MLBFanCave Right now my Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals! My first time seeing a good O's team! #CantStopUs

2012-05-19
@MLBFanCave Right now my Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals! My first time seeing a good O's team! #CantStopUs