The rotation, today's starters and latest on Austin Hays
The rotation, today's starters and latest on Austin Hays
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are going to need a starter for Tuesday night's game against the Braves. Manager Brandon Hyde already has eliminated the idea of rookie Keegan Akin working on short rest. One potential candidate eliminated. Akin threw 39 pitches in two-thirds of an inning in the second game of Friday night's doubleheader. Hyde won't disrupt his rest and routine. If the roster is unchanged from its current state, Hyde most likely is going to choose between Thomas Eshelman and Asher Wojciechowski...
The young pitchers are providing hope for the future
The young pitchers are providing hope for the future
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It has been a disappointing weekend in New York for the Orioles. But it was a real positive to see right-hander Dean Kremer have another strong outing on Saturday afternoon. He faced the Yankees again, and again threw well against them. In two starts versus New York he has allowed five hits and two runs over 11 innings. The Yankees have hit just .135 (5-for-37) against him and he has walked six and fanned 14 in the two games. Over the next year or two, this Orioles' rebuilding effort will...
Rutledge working on fastball command, improving changeup
Rutledge working on fastball command, improving changeup
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals top pitching prospect Jackson Rutledge has worked on commanding his fastball and curveball during his bullpen sessions and simulated games at the alternate training site in Fredericksburg. As Nats minor league pitching coordinator Brad Holman told me this week, it's all about moving the ball around the strike zone instead of narrowly avoiding it. "It's definitely been the emphasis during camp," Rutledge said during a Zoom video session with reporters. "I think I've actually...
O's lose in 10 innings, fall 4 1/2 games behind Yankees (updated)
O's lose in 10 innings, fall 4 1/2 games behind Yankees (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Yankee Stadium whistle still works. The one that plays after an opponent's strikeout. No longer done for the benefit of fans. Every bit as irritating to teams that don't want to be serenaded after another empty at-bat. The Orioles heard it five times today in the first two innings. Nine times through the fifth. The other sound is a club stumbling backward. Down to their last 15 games in a truncated season, the Orioles have fallen 4 1/2 behind the Yankees following today's 2-1 10-inning...
Dean Kremer strong again, but O's lose to Yankees
Dean Kremer strong again, but O's lose to Yankees
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was another impressive day for Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Taking the mound after his club got swept in a doubleheader on Friday, Kremer gave his team a very solid outing against New York. Facing the Yankees for the second time in six days, he threw well against a team that had scored 16 runs last night and 23 runs during a three-game winning. But the O's offense did not do its part. The Yankees beat the Orioles 2-1 in 10 innings on a sac fly by Luke Voit. The Orioles fall to 20-25...
Rainey out for "a few days," Hernández gets first MLB start
Rainey out for "a few days," Hernández gets first MLB start
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals right-hander Tanner Rainey was one of only two relief pitchers who did not appear in last night's 12-inning marathon against the Braves. The other was left-hander Ben Braymer, who had just been called up. Rainey had pitched in three of the last four games. But today we found out there was another reason why Rainey did not pitch. "He has a little tightness in his forearm, so we are going to give him a few days off," said manager Davey Martinez during today's pregame Zoom video...
O's game blog: Dean Kremer faces the Yankees
O's game blog: Dean Kremer faces the Yankees
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After a miserable night of baseball - one that saw them lose 6-0 and 10-1 - the Orioles try to regroup today and gain a game on the Yankees as the series continues. It's the third game of a four-game series. The Orioles (20-24) have lost three in a row since winning six of eight games. They are 10-9 on the road and 11-16 versus American League East clubs. They begin play today tied with Detroit, 3 1/2 games behind the Yankees for the No. 8 AL playoff spot. New York (24-21) has won its last...
Notes on roster move, homegrown outfield and Sisco
Notes on roster move, homegrown outfield and Sisco
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A late-night roster move following the doubleheader sweep, with the Orioles designating Mason Williams for assignment, illustrates how the club is placing more emphasis on pitching depth rather than the luxury of carrying an extra outfielder. The Orioles didn't make any subtractions from their bullpen. Couldn't really afford to do it. "Especially after a doubleheader and some games in a row here going forward, we definitely need the extra arm," manager Brandon Hyde said in today's Zoom...
Orioles and Yankees lineups
Orioles and Yankees lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The X-rays taken on Renato Núñez's left hand last night were negative and he's in today's lineup as the first baseman. The Orioles also will try to break their three-game losing streak with Pat Valaika at shortstop and José Iglesias as the designated hitter. Ryan Mountcastle moves up to third in the order, followed by catcher Pedro Severino. Dean Kremer is making his second major league start after holding the Yankees to one run and one hit over six innings in his debut last weekend...
Game 44 lineups: Nats vs. Braves (updated, Eaton scratched)
Game 44 lineups: Nats vs. Braves (updated, Eaton scratched)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals lost another lead Friday night to the Braves, but this time persevered into extra innings and won the game 8-7 at Nats Park. Michael A. Taylor's bloop single to right field in the bottom of the 12th scored Adam Eaton with the walk-off run. Taylor's winning knock was his third career walk-off hit and first since a walk-off double on May 22, 2018, against the Padres. On Thursday night, the Nats led 5-0 after two innings before succumbing 7-6. The Nats are 4-4 against the Braves...