O's game blog: Cade Povich faces Boston in Game 3 of the series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have had a homestand with two kinds of ugly losses and two well-pitched, well-played wins. Tonight they play Game 3 of a four-game series with Boston and Game 5 of their six-game homestand. The Orioles (72-51) are 2-2 on the homestand, but had fallen one game behind the New York Yankees (73-50) for the AL East lead through Friday. Bosto
Orioles injury updates on Rutschman, Rodriguez and Webb
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is trending in a direction that moves him further away from the injured list. Rutschman was scratched from last night’s lineup with lower back discomfort that flared as he hit in the cage. He’s receiving treatment and remains on the active roster. “He’s a little better,” said manager Brandon Hyde. “Hoping in the next
Law lands on IL with elbow strain, plus other bullpen roster moves
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – The Nationals figured they were going to need bullpen help after seven relievers combined to cover almost 10 innings over the last two games. They just didn’t figure an injury would also creep up on one of their most trusted relief pitchers. Right-hander Derek Law landed on the 15-day injured list this afternoon with a right elbow fl
Orioles recall Cade Povich, option Bryan Baker
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:   Recalled LHP Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk. He will start tonight’s game.Optioned RHP Bryan Baker to Triple-A Norfolk.
Nationals select Joe La Sorsa, recall Joan Adon among roster moves
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa, recalled right-handed pitcher Joan Adon, placed left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia on the Bereavement List and placed right-handed pitcher Derek Law on the 15-day Injured List with a right elbow flexor strain on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations an
Rutschman out of Orioles' lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles can move back into a first-place tie if they win tonight. The Yankees lost to the Tigers this afternoon 4-0 in Detroit. Adley Rutschman is out of the lineup after being a late scratch last night with lower back discomfort. Colton Cowser is leading off and playing left field. Anthony Santander is the designated hitter. Ryan O’Hearn is in
Game 124 lineups: Nats at Phillies
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – After winning three of their last four heading into Wednesday’s finale against the Orioles, the Nationals have now dropped three straight games. Following Thursday’s blowout loss to the Phillies, there were some encouraging signs last night before Trea Turner walked it off in the bottom of the ninth. And now there are question marks
Orioles recall Povich and option Baker
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles recalled left-hander Cade Povich, who was on their taxi squad, and he’s starting tonight against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Manager Brandon  Hyde confirmed last night that Povich would get the ball. Reliever Bryan Baker was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move. That one was anticipated but not revealed until this aft
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