Tumultuous road trip ends with fourth straight loss (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PHOENIX – A road trip that began on the heels of a no-hitter, then included an extra-inning win, a 14-run explosion, back-to-back walk-off losses, a 17-run blowout loss and the trades of three popular veterans ended this afternoon with the closest thing the Nationals have had to a normal day in the last week. And even then, there was still some top
Soto joining Orioles as Westburg's replacement
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Liván Soto finally is going to play for the Orioles in his third stint in the organization. The circumstances, however, are crushing. Soto will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk for Thursday night’s series opener in Cleveland as the injury replacement for Jordan Westburg, according to an industry source. Westburg was hit on the right-hand today by
The swing of emotions: The O's celebrate Holliday while showing concern after Westburg's injury
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For the Orioles, the high they felt of winning 10-4 today at Camden Yards as Jackson Holliday hit a grand slam to lead the O's past the Blue Jays lasted briefly. The attention immediately turned to Jordan Westburg, who was hit in the hand with a fastball. A team that has lost pitchers Tyler Wells, John Means and Kyle Bradish for the year and hopes
Holliday's first major league homer is a grand slam as O's beat Blue Jays
Steve Melewski
Orioles
On the first full day after the trade deadline, Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias expressed optimism that his roster was “fortified,” his pitching staff improved and that his team has “as good a shot as anybody.” This morning the O’s began the process of retooling their roster after the flurry of deadline trades for th
Game 109 lineups: Nats at Diamondbacks
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PHOENIX – It’s been an eventful road trip, to say the least. The Nationals went to St. Louis and won a game in extra innings, scored 14 runs while trading Jesse Winker mid-game and lost on a walk-off homer. Then they came to Arizona and traded Lane Thomas before Kyle Finnegan gave up five runs in the bottom of the ninth, then kept Finnegan but trad
O's game blog: Looking for a series win versus Toronto
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles, still a work in progress with their roster after the trade deadline, take the field today with Jackson Holliday back in the lineup as they host Toronto to wrap up the four-game series. The Orioles (64-44) lead the American League East by 1/2 game over the Yankees and by seven games over the Red Sox after last night's 6-2 win. They have
Elias tackles variety of topics after trade deadline
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Trade deadlines are supposed to address questions and deficiencies with the roster for a team in buyer mode. There are always questions, however. The work gets done and explanations are sought. Why do this and that? Is the club actually better than the previous model? And about those rumors. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias met w
Jackson Holliday talks about his return to the majors
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is back with the team today and about to play in a big league game for the first time since April 23. He said he feels more prepared this time around and his arm is fully ready after a bout with right elbow inflammation. The 20-year-old Holliday went 2-for-34 with 18 strikeouts in 10 games in his first time in the
Holliday and McCann in today's Orioles lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles recalled Jackson Holliday this morning and he’s starting at second base to close out the series against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Left-hander Gregory Soto was activated and is wearing No. 65. Catcher Blake Hunt and infielder Terrin Vavra were optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Hunt is on the taxi squad. Also, right-hander Levin Stoudt c
Orioles recall Jackson Holliday
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves:   Recalled 2B/SS Jackson Holliday from Triple-A Norfolk.Activated LHP Gregory Soto. He will wear No. 65.Optioned C Blake Hunt to Triple-A Norfolk.Optioned INF/OF Terrin Vavra to Triple-A Norfolk.   Additionally, RHP Levi Stoudt has been outrighted to Double-A Bowie.