Game 96 lineups: Nats at Brewers
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MILWAUKEE – It’s been a while since the Nationals last won a series opener. You have to go back to June 21 in Colorado for the most recent case. So Friday night’s 5-2 victory over the Brewers was significant, because it now gives them two opportunities to win this series before heading into the All-Star break. It’s always better to play ahead than
Orioles acquire RHP Selby from Royals
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher COLIN SELBY from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. He has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Selby, 26, pitched to a 6.00 ERA (2 ER/3.0 IP) in two relief appearances with the Royals this season after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates on April
More relaxed Rutledge makes most of his spot start
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MILWAUKEE – Nobody wants to be at Triple-A. Everyone at Triple-A wants to be in the majors, whether for the first time or for the first time in a while. The challenge for those grinding away at the highest level of the minor leagues is not to think too much about trying to get promoted, not to treat every game like a potential ticket out of town. F
More draft talk with Matt Blood, a note on today's Futures Game and a take on last night
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It is not an exaggeration to say the Orioles have done very well in the MLB Draft. They have high picks near the top of the board they like, players like Adley Rutschman, Heston Kjerstad and Colton Cowser, and some that came a bit later that are now All-Stars, like Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg. They have the No. 1 farm system in baseball, a
A look at Orioles history in Home Run Derby
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Gunnar Henderson is following a tough act in the Home Run Derby. Adley Rutschman didn’t advance past the first round last summer, but he hit 20 homers left-handed and seven more right-handed in the 30-second bonus round. Henderson will stick with the left side. Seems almost boring by comparison, but this is no time to experiment. Rutschman brought
Winker returns to Milwaukee and helps Nats end losing streak (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MILWAUKEE – If anyone was worried the grind of 17 games in 17 days to close out the season’s first half – not to mention 13 losses over the last 17 games – would leave the Nationals a dejected bunch this evening, Jesse Winker and Co. made sure to allay those fears right off the bat tonight. And if anyone was worried Jackson Rutledge wouldn’t be up
Orioles bats quieted, Hyde ejected in 4-1 loss to Yankees (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles traded a National League Central opponent tonight for one in the American League East. They had won 73 percent of their division games this year. But even that wasn’t enough to get their offense going again. After scoring two runs in being swept by the Cubs, the Orioles ended their scoreless innings streak tonight but extended a losing
Adon goes back to Triple-A; Ferrer nears end of rehab assignment
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MILWAUKEE – When the Nationals demoted DJ Herz to Triple-A earlier this week, it opened the door for the club to carry a long reliever for the first time this season. But with the fifth starter’s spot in the rotation coming back up this evening, the team had no choice but to drop that long man in favor of a fill-in starter. With Jackson Rutledge re
O's game blog: The Orioles-Yankees series opener at the Yard
Steve Melewski
Orioles
They are the top two teams in the American League East, with the Orioles (57-36) leading the Yankees (56-39) by two games atop the division. But both have been playing under .500 ball for a couple of weeks or more.  Heading into the weekend series, the Orioles are coming off being swept three straight by the Cubs. They have lost four of five and fi
Pregame Orioles notes on Povich, Henderson's preparation for Home Run Derby, and Smith's return to majors
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cade Povich brings a certain level of curiosity into tonight’s start against the Yankees. Specifically, how will the rookie respond to his worst outing in the majors, when he failed to retire a batter in the second inning in Oakland and was charged with eight runs. Povich has surrendered six runs in the first inning and six more in the second over