Orioles can't snap out of offensive funk and lose fifth in row 6-1 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The theory that last night’s incident in the ninth inning that emptied both dugouts and bullpens and eventually sent Heston Kjerstad to the seven-day concussion injured list would light a fuse under the Orioles was doused pretty early this afternoon. The anger lingers but so do the problems that made a first-place lead practically vanish. Grayson R
Stowers recalled as Kjerstad goes on concussion IL
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled OF Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk.Placed OF Heston Kjerstad on the 7-day concussion Injured List.
O's game blog: Looking to even the series against New York
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Can a team struggling to score runs get them today against a pitcher they hit hard less than a month ago? We're going to find out as the Orioles again face Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (9-5, 3.27 ERA), who is making his 19th start of the season. When Gil faced the Orioles May 1, he pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings on just two hits. But the rematch
Orioles option Povich, Kjerstad scratched from lineup, Elias on draft and trade deadline (Kjerstad on IL)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles tweaked the bullpen again this afternoon. Right-hander Vinny Nittoli had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and rookie starter Cade Povich was optioned after last night’s game. Left-hander Danny Coulombe was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. Nittoli allowed one run and struck out four bat
Salazar joins Nats bullpen for now, Rutledge optioned back to Triple-A
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MILWAUKEE – The Nationals have decided to use the last two days before the All-Star break as an opportunity to get a look at another pitcher who could figure into their long-term plans if he keeps doing in the majors what he did at Triple-A. The Nats called up reliever Eduardo Salazar prior to today’s game against the Brewers, swapping the right-ha
Nationals recall RHP Salazar, option Rutledge
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Eduardo Salazar from Triple-A Rochester and optioned right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Salazar, 26, joins the Nationals after posting a 0.84 ERA (1 ER/10.2 IP)
Orioles select RHP Nittoli, option Povich, put Coulombe on 60-day IL
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of RHP Vinny Nittoli from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 67.Optioned LHP Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.Transferred LHP Danny Coulombe to the 60-day Injured List (left elbow surgery). The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
Kjerstad stays in Orioles lineup this afternoon against Yankees
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Heston Kjerstad is in today’s lineup for the Orioles after being hit on the helmet last night by a 96.8 mph sinker from Clay Holmes. Kjerstad underwent testing for a concussion but is fine. We’ll find out later whether there’s any carryover from the dugout-clearing incident. Manager Brandon Hyde and others, including bench coach Fredi González, had
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