Is Braves' path to postseason a blueprint Orioles could follow?

Is Braves' path to postseason a blueprint Orioles could follow?
The Braves winning the National League East is bad news for the Nationals, good news with hope for the Orioles. The Braves arrived a year or two early and won the NL East, a division race where the Nationals were the heavy favorite to win and make it to the World Series. The Orioles are losing in triple digits, but they can take heart that two seasons ago, the Braves were on the bottom of rebuilding, struggling as the Orioles did this season. Former Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis signed with...

Opponents enjoy one game as teammates of Max Scherzer (AL wins 8-6 in 10)

Opponents enjoy one game as teammates of Max Scherzer (AL wins 8-6 in 10)
Right-hander Max Scherzer gets the start in tonight's 89th All-Star Game. National League outfielder Christian Yelich, who now plays for the Brewers, is making his initial All-Star appearance. Yelich played five seasons for the Marlins, an NL East team that faced the Nationals 19 times a season. Yelich is very familiar with Scherzer and is excited he gets to play on the same team with the Cy Young winner. "It's nice to have him on the same team for a night, I guess you could say," Yelich...