O's game blog: Series opener against Mets
After an off-day Monday and with another coming up on Thursday, the Orioles will squeeze in a brief two-game series with the New York Mets beginning tonight at Oriole Park. On May 11-12, the Orioles lost two games to the Mets at Citi Field by 3-2 and 7-1 scores. At 29-23, the Mets lead the National League East by 3 1/2 games over the Atlanta Braves and by four over the Philadelphia Phillies. In their most recent series, the Mets went 2-2 at San Diego, winning the last two games on Saturday and...
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Voth out "for some time" after surgery to repair nose
Austin Voth is recovering from surgery to repair multiple fractures in his nose, and though the Nationals right-hander is feeling fine after getting hit by a fastball during Sunday's game in Philadelphia, he will need some time to heal before returning to pitch. In addition to needing to have his nose reset in multiple places during Monday's surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Voth's left eye is swollen shut. He posted a message to his Instagram account thanking...
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Nationals announce changes to ballpark protocols as Nationals Park returns to 100 percent capacity
In accordance with Mayor Bowser's plans to fully reopen the District of Columbia, Nationals Park will open to 100% seating capacity starting on Thursday, June 10 against the San Francisco Giants. With the ballpark returning to full capacity, fans will notice many changes around the ballpark, including several updates to health and safety protocols and the return of many fan-favorite ballpark experiences. Single game tickets are on sale now to the general public for the rest of the season!...
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Hyde's bullpen stocked again with two Rule 5 picks (with lineups)
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde leaned against the dugout railing this afternoon at Camden Yards and had his first face-to-face interaction with the media since spring training shut down on March 12, 2020. No more Zoom interviews during his pregame session. And for Hyde, no mask. The return to pre-pandemic days is creeping along. The key is how it's moving forward. "This feels normal," Hyde said as his players took batting practice. "It's been strange, for you, too, doing everything through...
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Game 57 lineups: Nats at Rays
A three-city road trip that began in promising fashion, with two wins in three days in Atlanta, now reaches its final leg with the Nationals now needing a strong finish against a tough opponent. Having lost three of their last four (including two straight in Philadelphia over the weekend), the Nats tonight open a quick two-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla., against a Rays club that owns the best record in the American League at 38-23. As has been the case for several years now, Tampa Bay is...
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Orioles to host LGBTQ Pride Night at Oriole Park on June 22
Orioles to host LGBTQ Pride Night at Oriole Park on June 22
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, fans are invited to attend LGBTQ Pride Night at Oriole Park on Tuesday, June 22, when the Orioles take on the Houston Astros at 7:05 p.m. ET. LGBTQ Pride Night ticket packages, which include a ticket to the game and a pair of O's Pride Sunglasses, are available for purchase at visit Orioles.com/Pride. A portion of proceeds from each LGBTQ Pride Night ticket package will benefit Moveable Feast, a Baltimore-based nonprofit that provides nutritious foods and...
Nationals recall Ryne Harper
Nationals recall Ryne Harper
Pete Kerzel
Nationals
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Ryne Harper from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Austin Voth on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to June 7) with a fractured nose on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Harper, 32, joins the Nationals for his third Major League stint of the season. He's made two appearances out of Washington's bullpen so far this season, posting a 3.00 ERA (1...
Orioles activate Sceroler
Orioles activate Sceroler
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Two days after optioning left-hander Zac Lowther to Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles filled out their 26-man roster by reinstating Rule 5 pick Mac Sceroler from the injured list prior to tonight's series opener against the Mets at Camden Yards. The Orioles also reinstated infielder Pat Valaika from the bereavement list and optioned infielder Ramón Urías to Norfolk. Sceroler has made two appearances, none since April 11, due to right shoulder tendinitis. He's allowed three runs and five...
Back on the radar: Ofelky Peralta off to good start at Bowie
Back on the radar: Ofelky Peralta off to good start at Bowie
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was during September 2013 when then-Orioles international scouting guru Fred Ferreira went to see a pitcher he had not yet seen throw before at a showcase in the Dominican Republic. Before the day was out in San Pedro de Macoris, Ferreira decided the Orioles had to have tall right-hander Ofelky Peralta. On the spot he agreed to sign him for $325,000. The kid could throw mid-90s already and might grow into more velocity. Before too long, he moved into the O's top 30 prospects list. * No. 29...
This, that and the other
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The order of probability among Orioles with an opportunity to make the All-Star team is shifting like an infield defense. John Means appeared to be a lock, but he's on the injured list with a strained shoulder after his ERA increased to 2.28 in 12 starts, proof again that he's also raised the bar if this is deemed as a possible deal breaker. Pulling back to reality, let's note that Means' ERA ranked 12th in the majors and third in the American League last night. His 0.83 WHIP was first in...
Checking in on the Nationals farm system
Checking in on the Nationals farm system
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The minor league season is now in full swing. Teams have played five series, each of them lasting six games (with a few postponements along the way). So we're starting to get a better sample size to evaluate players' performances. The Nationals farm system, as has been well documented, is a work in progress. But there have been signs of life in recent weeks, with some familiar names beginning to perform as hoped and a few newcomers beginning to make a name for themselves. Here's a rundown of...
Mountcastle named AL Player of the Week
Mountcastle named AL Player of the Week
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle's vicious attack on the sophomore slump hasn't gone unnoticed. Mountcastle has been named the American League's Player of the Week after posting a .458 average (11-for-24) with three doubles, four home runs, 10 RBIs, seven runs scored and a 1.083 slugging percentage in six games. Among his other accomplishments were: * Recording at least one hit in every game, including four multi-hit efforts. * Homering in three consecutive games for the first time in his career, the first...
In new Baseball America top 100, O's have top pitcher and catcher
In new Baseball America top 100, O's have top pitcher and catcher
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Baseball America released an updated top 100 prospects list today and the Orioles organization now features the top-rated catcher in Adley Rutschman at No. 2 and the top-rated pitcher, with right-hander Grayson Rodriguez at No. 11. For a Double-A Bowie team that is 21-7, Rutschman is batting .293/.450/.586/1.035 with five doubles, eight homers and 22 RBIs. He has walked more than he has struck out, 26 times to 24. His name is all over the Double-A Northeast leaders. He's second in OBP, third...
Is the bullpen starting to show cracks?
Is the bullpen starting to show cracks?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals believed they were going to enter the season with as deep a bullpen as they've had in some time. With new closer Brad Hand joining experienced late-inning right-handers Daniel Hudson and Will Harris, plus up-and-comers Tanner Rainey, Wander Suero and Kyle Finnegan, the Nats were reasonably confident they had an ample supply of arms to win games late. Fifty-six games into a 162-game season, they were somewhat right about that. The bullpen has been perhaps the least of the...
Message received from clubhouse meeting motivating Orioles
Message received from clubhouse meeting motivating Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Something had to be done. Or more to the point, some things needed to be said. The Orioles kept losing, constructing a streak that threatened to produce a team-wide breakdown. Aggression also was lost, as a few veterans noticed, perhaps out of fear that a mistake would only compound the problem. What had to be understood, and quickly, is that there's no way out when always playing it safe. A clubhouse that slants toward youth and inexperience needed a leader to step up. As expected, the first...
       
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