Abrams earns first All-Star selection of young career

One of the key young faces of the Nationals’ rebuild is going to represent the organization at the All-Star Game for the first time. CJ Abrams, who has blossomed into one of the sport’s best shortstops over the last calendar year, was selected as the Nats’ lone All-Star representative this afternoon, an appropriate honor for the 23-year-old acquire
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Burnes joins Henderson and Rutschman as lone Orioles All-Stars

OAKLAND – The Orioles found out today that only one other player from the club that’s tied for the best record in the American League has been chosen for the All-Star Game. If anyone else goes to Arlington, Texas, it will be as a late substitute. Corbin Burnes made his fourth All-Star team in a row after going 9-3 with a 2.32 ERA, 1.021 WHIP and 14
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Pitching wears down again during loss to Cards (updated)

A stretch of 17 games in 17 days in blistering early July heat has long loomed on the Nationals’ schedule. This was going to be a test not only of this growing team’s ability to compete with opponents in the pennant race, but also of this team’s physical and mental fortitude. All of that is being put to the test right now, and though the Nats have

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O's game blog: O's play series and road trip finale at Oakland

In the final game of a three-game series and six-game road trip, the Orioles (56-33) play at Oakland (34-57) today. The O's won the series-opener 3-2 Friday and lost 19-8 on Saturday.  That game produced season-highs or really lows for the Orioles. * It was the most runs they have allowed this season, topping the 14 from June 21 at Houston. * It is
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Orioles and Athletics lineups to close out series and West Coast trip

OAKLAND – The Orioles will try to win the series this afternoon while they also complete their West Coast trip, saying goodbye to the Oakland Coliseum for the last time. They also want to avoid a second series loss to the Athletics this season. Heston Kjerstad is in left field and Cedric Mullins is in center. Colton Cowser is on the bench. Ryan O’H
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Nats promote third base prospect House to Triple-A
Mark Zuckerman
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One day after making a change at third base in the major leagues, the Nationals made a change at third base in the minors, promoting Brady House to Triple-A Rochester and perhaps indicating the 2021 first-round pick has a chance to reach D.C. by season’s end. House, the 21-year-old slugger from Georgia, earned this promotion after hitting 13 homers
Game 90 lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals
Mark Zuckerman
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Saturday was a good day for the Nationals, who fielded their youngest lineup in years and scored 14 runs thanks to homers by James Wood, CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz. Now, can they keep something like that up? Too often this season we’ve seen an offensive explosion followed up by a lifeless showing at the plate. The challenge today: Don’t let up. As
This Bowie Baysox reliever is excelling, yet flying a bit under the radar
Steve Melewski
Orioles
BOWIE, Md. – You won’t find his name on those top 30 prospect lists. He doesn’t throw a blazing fastball. He played college ball at the Div. 1 level and was not a high draft pick.  But what Bowie bullpen right-hander Dylan Heid does have is very impressive stats and a very unique pitch he throws on rare occasions, a pitch not seen much anymore in p
Logic behind the lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
OAKLAND – An opposing right-handed pitcher today will cause Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and his staff to dig through the stats packets and check the splits before posting the lineup. It isn’t as simple as loading up on left-handed hitters. Hyde sat Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad yesterday against Athletics right-hander Luis Medina. Austin Hays
Young Nationals torch Cardinals in blowout win (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
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Hope for the Nationals came on a 97-degree late Saturday afternoon, the kind of afternoon in which the shaded side of the ballpark is packed while the sunny side is vacated. And the kind of afternoon in which the youngest players on the field delivered the promise of what’s to come during what this organization hopes is a rousing second half to thi
Orioles surrender 19 runs in lopsided loss to Athletics (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
OAKLAND – Cade Povich issued two walks in the first inning and took one of his own. Brent Rooker, the third batter faced, made loud contact on a cutter that traveled 414 feet to the seats above the out-of-town scoreboard in left field. The ball was in flight as Povich drifted toward the third base line, his head turned in the direction of the landi
O's game blog: The chance for a series win at Oakland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With Friday's 3-2 win at Oakland, the Orioles improved to 3-1 on their West Coast road trip, winning another well pitched game. Right-hander Albert Suárez and three relievers teamed on a five-hitter with 11 strikeouts. The O's wins on the trip have come via 2-0, 4-1 and 3-2 scores, so three wins allowing just three runs. The Orioles (56-32) begin p
Lipscomb takes over at third after Senzel designated for assignment
Mark Zuckerman
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The Nationals wrapped up a week of notable transactions involving the promotion of young players at the expense of struggling veterans with a significant swap at third base, calling up Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designating Nick Senzel for assignment. Lipscomb will start at the hot corner for today’s game against the Cardinals and wi
Lipscomb recalled, Senzel DFA
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The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designated third baseman Nick Senzel for assignment on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 24, returns to the Nationals after hitting .395 (15-for-38) with five doubles, three homers,
Hays stays in Orioles lineup in Oakland
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
OAKLAND – Austin Hays gets another start in left field this afternoon after collecting three hits last night on his 29th birthday. He’s matched up against Athletics right-hander Luis Medina. Colton Cowser is on the bench. Cedric Mullins starts in center field, Ryan O’Hearn is in right and Anthony Santander is the designated hitter. Ramón Urías star
       
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