Wynns expected to join Orioles for upcoming homestand
Wynns expected to join Orioles for upcoming homestand
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are prepared to make a change with their catchers. Austin Wynns is in Baltimore, according to sources, and could be placed on the active roster for Monday afternoon's game against the Twins. Because he isn't on the 40-man roster, a corresponding move would be necessary. Wynns didn't play in the majors in 2020. He's a career .239/.271/.339 hitter in 70 games with the Orioles and has thrown out 10 of 36 runners attempting to steal. Among three catchers on Triple-A Norfolk's...
Late runs stretch Orioles' losing streak to 13 games (updated)
Late runs stretch Orioles' losing streak to 13 games (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Keegan Akin blew a 92 mph fastball by Zack Collins today to end the second inning and shook his head on his way back to the dugout, the disgust as visible as his facial hair. A silent scolding for a pair of two-out walks. Knowing what's unacceptable to the rookie and the people evaluating him. A leadoff home run by sudden slugger Billy Hamilton in the bottom of the third also was frowned upon, another early lead vanishing before it could be celebrated. Akin gave the Orioles 4 2/3 innings in...
Another slow day on offense leads to latest loss
Another slow day on offense leads to latest loss
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was another day with little offense, another where the Orioles starter failed to get past the fifth inning, another where the bullpen gave up some late runs and another day when the Orioles could not get a win. They completed a winless road trip, going 0-10 with today's 3-1 loss at Chicago to the White Sox, who completed a four-game sweep. This was Chicago's first home four-game sweep versus the Orioles since June 1956. This one produced a frustrating inning where a great chance to break...
Same old script for Nats in shutout loss (updated)
Same old script for Nats in shutout loss (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
With a five-star pitching matchup between two of the National League's best, it wasn't unfair to walk into Nationals Park today and wonder if the first team to score was assured victory in the series finale. Who knew it would actually play out just like that, with the winning run scoring in the top of the first? Maybe it all was too predictable in the end, this 3-0 victory by the Brewers. The Nationals aren't losing games in unusual fashion right now. They're losing them in practically the...
Hyde on Mountcastle, Mancini, Nevin, pitching and more
Hyde on Mountcastle, Mancini, Nevin, pitching and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle made it through yesterday's doubleheader without any physical setbacks, the only negative besides the losses being the five strikeouts in six at-bats. Mountcastle is listed among the reserves this afternoon in Chicago, while Trey Mancini returns to the lineup as the designated hitter. Two players that pass in the day. "His hand's still a little bit sore," manager Brandon Hyde said during his Zoom call with the media. "Proud of him, how he handled yesterday. We kind of...
O's game blog: The road trip finale in Chicago
O's game blog: The road trip finale in Chicago
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Still looking for their first win since May 16 and still looking to end a long losing streak, the Orioles play the first-place Chicago White Sox today. It is the finale of a four-game series and a 10-game road trip. The last Orioles win was two weeks ago today, when they beat the New York Yankees 10-6 at Oriole Park. Ryan Mountcastle drove in four runs and Maikel Franco knocked in three as the O's improved to 17-23. But the Orioles (17-35) are winless since that date and have lost 12 in a row,...
Harris to have thoracic outlet surgery, Robles rehabs in Bowie
Harris to have thoracic outlet surgery, Robles rehabs in Bowie
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
For 2 1/2 months, the Nationals and Will Harris hoped they could find a reason for the swelling that would occur in his hand sometimes when he pitched, and hoped there was a way to continue to pitch while treating the mysterious ailment. Now, though, they finally have a concrete answer, and a course of action: Harris has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and later this week will undergo surgery that is likely to end the right-hander's season. "I spoke to him for a while yesterday,...
Game 49 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers
Game 49 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
A nine-game homestand that began with a sweep of the Orioles concludes today for the Nationals, who need to beat the Brewers just to avoid getting swept and finishing this stretch with a losing record. Yes, the narratives change quickly around here. The good news: Max Scherzer is on the mound, and he's the best thing the Nats have going for them right now. So far this month, he's 3-1 with a 1.62 ERA, 0.780 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings. Against a Brewers lineup that ranks last in...
Orioles and White Sox lineups
Orioles and White Sox lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Trey Mancini has returned to the Orioles lineup this afternoon, batting third as the designated hitter, but Ryan Mountcastle returns to the bench after playing both ends of yesterday's doubleheader. Tyler Nevin is the first baseman, DJ Stewart is in left field and Anthony Santander is in right. Stevie Wilkerson is the second bnaseman. Left-hander Keegan Akin is making his fifth appearance this season and his first start since Sept. 27 in Toronto, when he allowed four runs (two homers) in three...
Frustrated Soto trying to snap out of his rare slump
Frustrated Soto trying to snap out of his rare slump
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
It has become something of a familiar sight in recent weeks: Juan Soto hitting a hard ground ball somewhere on the infield and then showing visible frustration with the result after another potential breakout at-bat ending in an out. And it happened again Saturday afternoon in the opener of the Nationals' doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Brewers. With a chance to deliver in a big spot - two on, one out - Soto smashed a 100.6 mph ground ball right to second baseman Kolten Wong, who...