A frustrating one-run loss for the O's, plus farm notes
A frustrating one-run loss for the O's, plus farm notes
Steve Melewski
Orioles
We've seen seasons when the New York Yankees batters had their way with Orioles pitching at Camden Yards. This is not one of those seasons. The Yankees were 2-2 at Camden Yards this year, scoring 17 runs in those four games heading into last night's series opener at Oriole Park. And while they hit three homers last night - they had hit six in the previous four games - they only put up five runs. But that was enough to beat the Orioles 5-4 to start the weekend series. The Orioles are going...
Still thriving, Hudson tries to enjoy every moment he's got left
Still thriving, Hudson tries to enjoy every moment he's got left
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Daniel Hudson was sitting at home in Arizona last winter, contemplating his memorable 2019 run to a World Series title and the frustrating and surreal 2020 that followed, and made a vow to himself to enjoy the 2021 season no matter what. Why? Because he has no idea at this point if he'll even get a chance to be on a big league mound in 2022. "This is the last year on this contract, and I don't know what's going to happen next year. I really don't," the 34-year-old Nationals reliever said...
Yankees power past Orioles 5-4 (updated)
Yankees power past Orioles 5-4 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Dean Kremer knows the Yankees almost as well as his own family. He must feel as though he's been in quarantine with them. Kremer made his 11th career start tonight and his fifth versus the Yankees, but the lineup wasn't a duplicate. Gleyber Torres is on the COVID injured list. Giancarlo Stanton was a late scratch with a quadriceps injury. Aaron Judge was batting third. Gio Urshela was available off the bench. The Yankees are still dangerous at the plate, the intimidation factor lowered just a...
Kremer makes progress against Yankees, but pinch homer sinks O's
Kremer makes progress against Yankees, but pinch homer sinks O's
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer, it was the same team, but a different night and a much different result. For the Orioles, the final result was not at all what they wanted. A pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh by Gio Urshela off Travis Lakins Sr., lifted the New York Yankees to a come-from-behind 5-4 win in the series opener. The O's led 4-2 until that home run, and they fall to 16-22 and have lost six of seven games. Their major league-worst home record drops to 5-14. They are...
Jahmai Jones injury ruins call-up rumors
Jahmai Jones injury ruins call-up rumors
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Pat Valaika was on the field early yesterday for infield drills and later placed in the Orioles lineup for the series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Kill the rumors and speculation regarding Jahmai Jones. Jones was scratched from Triple-A Norfolk's lineup on Tuesday and replaced at second base by Mason McCoy. Stevie Wilkerson started at second the following night, Rylan Bannon Thursday and McCoy last night. Were the Orioles preparing to recall Jones rather than keep rotating...
Strasburg to start Sunday for Rochester in Trenton
Strasburg to start Sunday for Rochester in Trenton
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Stephen Strasburg will make a rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, potentially the right-hander's final tune-up before he rejoins the Nationals rotation, this start coming on the road against Buffalo, even though the game will be played in Trenton, N.J. Confused enough yet? You're not alone. The most pertinent detail: Strasburg is going to face opposing hitters in an actual ballgame instead of teammates in a simulated game, the first time he will have done so since landing on the...
O's game blog: O's host Yankees in homestand opener
O's game blog: O's host Yankees in homestand opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles begin a six-game, seven-day homestand against two American League East teams tonight when they host the New York Yankees at Oriole Park. It is the start of a three-game series. The Orioles (16-21) got swept two straight by the New York Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday, scoring a combined three runs in the two games. They have lost five of the last six games, scoring 18 runs in that span. The Orioles are just 5-13 at home and are 0-4-1 in five home series. They are 7-10 in games within...
Game 34 lineups: Nats at D-backs (Corbin on paternity leave)
Game 34 lineups: Nats at D-backs (Corbin on paternity leave)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Max Scherzer appears to be on one of those dominant rolls we've seen from him before, the kind that turns every one of his starts into must-see TV. Over his last six outings, the three-time Cy Young Award winner owns a 1.79 ERA, 0.769 WHIP and 52 strikeouts against only seven walks. (And remember, that stretch includes a seven-run blowup start against the Blue Jays, so he's been unbelievably great in the five other appearances.) So even though it may require some extra caffeine, it might be...
Updating Santander and revisiting Akin's return (Jones on IL)
Updating Santander and revisiting Akin's return (Jones on IL)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Anthony Santander will stay with Double-A Bowie through the weekend on his injury rehab assignment, but won't be able to immediately rejoin the Orioles. There are still protocol regulations that must be followed before he's allowed inside the clubhouse. Santander hasn't played since spraining his left ankle in an April 20 game against the Marlins in Miami. He's in right field tonight at Prince George's Stadium. "Hopefully, by the end of next week, he'll be with us if all goes smoothly,"...
Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Freddy Galvis is batting cleanup tonight as the Orioles begin a three-game series against the Yankees and their latest homestand. Ryan Mountcastle is batting fifth as the designated hitter. DJ Stewart is behind him in the order and starting in right field. Pat Valaika is the second baseman. He participated in early infield drills today before batting practice. Dean Kremer is 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.538 WHIP in six starts. He's faced the Yankees twice this season and allowed nine runs and 15...