O's continued inconsistent play seen on this homestand
Steve Melewski
Orioles
To say the least, the Orioles have been inconsistent over recent weeks and maybe even going back further than that. It has been seen big time on this homestand, which started Tuesday with the O's getting blown out 9-3 by the Nationals. Then they put together solid starts by Dean Kremer and Zach Eflin and won back-to-back by 4-1 and 5-1. But the Ori
Wood continues to improve against lefties
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – When the Nationals were asked earlier this year what more did James Wood have to prove in the minor leagues to earn his first promotion to the majors, the answer was always the same: They wanted him to hit left-handed pitching better. Well, Wood did just that in his 52 games with Triple-A Rochester. In 53 plate appearances against le
Coulombe on throwing progression, Holliday on Mayo's demotion and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles reliever Danny Coulombe is beyond the beginning stages of his throwing progression. Coulombe smiles as he provides the latest update, which includes playing catch from 90 feet. “I’ve been revving up my throwing,” he said yesterday. “I’m on track, so hopefully it just keeps going well. And as long as it keeps going well, we’ll keep going.” C
Huge nights from Holliday and Urías can't save Orioles in 12-10 loss (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Corbin Burnes lost his catcher tonight shortly before the national anthem. He warmed and then paused while a member of the grounds crew ran onto the field with a rubber cleat cleaner and hammer, using spikes to secure it behind the mound. Burnes got the green light to pitch and surrendered multiple runs in the first inning for the only time in his
Finnegan surrenders walk-off hit to Turner in loss to Phillies (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – No matter what the Nationals did on the mound tonight, they had to get more production at the plate. Even on a good pitching night, three runs is usually not enough to beat this daunting Phillies lineup that scored 13 last night. The Phillies entered tonight averaging 7.0 runs per game over 47 games against the Nats since the nightca
Rutschman scratched from Orioles lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made a change to their lineup about 10 minutes before first pitch. Adley Rutschman was scratched due to lower back discomfort. He was supposed to lead off for the third time this season. Colton Cowser returns to the top spot against Red Sox left-hander Brennan Bernardino, an opener who is expected to be replaced by right-hander Cooper C
O's game blog: Corbin Burnes faces the Red Sox in Game 2 of series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For the Orioles recently, the three-game win streak has been elusive. They last won three straight from July 14-20 when they ended the first half by beating the Yankees and started the second half with two in a row over the Rangers. Since then the Orioles have won back-to-back games four times, but each time lost the next game.  But after beating W
Call returns to leadoff spot vs. righty as Abrams works on hitting breaking balls
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – With Alex Call’s resurgence at the plate since his call-up from Triple-A Rochester, Nationals manager Davey Martinez has toyed with the idea of platooning him and CJ Abrams in the leadoff spot. The right-handed Call would lead off against left-handed starting pitchers and the lefty Abrams would lead off against righties. But tonight,
Povich in Baltimore and likely to start Saturday
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Left-hander Cade Povich is with the Orioles and expected to start Saturday night against the Red Sox. He’s spending tonight on the taxi squad with no indication from the club that he’s staying beyond the weekend. Manager Brandon Hyde explained in his media session that Povich “potentially” would join the active roster and pitch Saturday and Albert
Game 123 lineups: Nats at Phillies
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – “This one I'm going to flush.” That was manager Davey Martinez after last night’s 13-3 loss to the Phillies. And yeah, let’s forget about that one. The Nationals look to bounce back tonight with Patrick Corbin on the mound. There are only a handful of starts left for the veteran left-hander in a Nats uniform, so we don’t need to revi