O's game blog: Looking for another win in series with Texas

In their first series against each other since Texas swept the Orioles last October in the American League Division Series, the Orioles have beaten Texas 11-2 and 2-1 the last two nights to begin this four-game series. After losing five in a row to Houston and Cleveland, the Orioles (52-30) have won their past three games. During the five losses, B
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Irvin, with some late run support, authors latest gem for Nats (updated)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Josiah Gray got the Opening Day assignment based off his 2023 campaign. MacKenzie Gore got the hype based off his reputation and knack for the occasional dominant outing. But the member of the Nationals rotation who had the best spring and most looked poised to break out might well have been Jake Irvin. Three months later, th
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Health updates on Westburg and Hays, Norby's return to Orioles and more

Jordan Westburg and Austin Hays were unavailable for last night’s game due to knee soreness. However, Westburg is playing second base tonight and Hays could start Sunday against Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. Westburg was on the field with head athletic trainer Brian Ebel early today performing agility drills and stretching. He’s recovered from
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Orioles place Norby on taxi squad (with O's lineup)

Infielder Connor Norby, the No. 6 prospect in the organization per MLB Pipeline, is on the Orioles’ taxi squad. However, it’s a precaution and might not include his return to the active roster. Norby went 3-for-14 with a home run before the Orioles optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. He’s batting .286/.380/.498 with 20 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs
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Winker back in left field after right knee scare

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As scared as he was in the moment Friday when his right knee got tweaked and he fell to the ground in pain, Jesse Winker was confident by night’s end he wasn’t seriously injured and hoped he might even feel well enough to rejoin the Nationals lineup Saturday afternoon. Sure enough, Winker is back in there today, starting in l
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Game 82 lineups: Nats at Rays
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – We’ve still got more than two weeks to go until the All-Star break, but technically speaking the second half of the season begins today for the Nationals, who have now played 81 games. At 38-43, they’re probably a little better than most people expected, though they also have to acknowledge they could be even better given how
Looking at Urías' good defense, June coming to a close and Cowser's power
Steve Melewski
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The Texas Rangers were trying to come from two runs down and the wildness of the O’s bullpen gave them a great chance. They had cut the O's 2-0 lead to 2-1 in the seventh inning and a key batter, leadoff hitter Marcus Semien, batted with the bases loaded and two outs. O’s righty Jacob Webb threw him a 2-2 fastball and he hit it hard toward third ba
Where the Nationals stand at the official midway point of 2024
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The sting of a 3-1 loss to the Rays was still fresh, not to mention the frustration of a losing streak that has now reached four games and dropped the Nationals from a temporary spot in the National Leauge’s final wild card slot to a spot well below that key standing. But as Jesse Winker contemplated where this team stood upo
Santander on All-Star balloting: “Happy and excited and grateful for Orioles fans who voted for me"
Roch Kubatko
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Anthony Santander didn’t purposely begin tracking the All-Star Game balloting to see where he stood among outfielders in the American League. It’s just so hard to avoid. “Social media right now, it’s all over the place,” he said yesterday with a smile. “And actually, the last update I said, ‘I don’t know if my mom is doing a really good job because
Suárez slays slump with six scoreless innings in Orioles' 2-1 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
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Albert Suárez figured it out. A two-start slump circled the drain tonight, with Suárez regaining the effectiveness that made him so valuable to a club with a bundle of pitching injuries. Súarez shut out the Rangers over a season-high six innings, Colton Cowser homered for the second time in two nights and the Orioles claimed a 2-1 victory before an
With Wood still at Triple-A, Nats lose Winker and game (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Help is on the way for the Nationals’ power-starved lineup. But it’s not scheduled to arrive until Monday, leaving the current group to have to try to get the job done this weekend against the Rays. And if tonight’s series opener was any indication, it’s going to continue to be tough sledding until James Wood joins the bunch.
O's game blog: Orioles face Scherzer in Game 2 against Texas
Steve Melewski
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The Orioles are nearing the end of a stretch of playing 30 games in 31 days since May 31. Even with the recent five-game losing steak, the team is 16-11 (.593) in this span with three games left in this series with Texas remaining before Monday's off-day to end this grueling span. The Orioles have won series in this difficult stretch versus the Ray
Gray to start again for Rochester, Cavalli feeling better, Gallo progressing
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – By most conventional measurements, Josiah Gray should be ready to return from the injured list. The Nationals right-hander, out since mid-April with a flexor strain in his elbow, has made four rehab starts this month, adding one inning each time out and maxing out at six innings Tuesday for Triple-A Rochester. That most recen
Orioles sign Niko Goodrum and Burch Smith, plus other notes
Roch Kubatko
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The Orioles announced two more minor league signings today, agreeing to terms with infielder Niko Goodrum and right-hander Burch Smith. Goodrum, 32, appeared in nine games with the Rays and four with the Angels this season and went 3-for-29 with 10 strikeouts. The Pirates selected him on waivers June 10 and he was granted his release a week later.
Lefty reliever Matt Krook talks about joining the Orioles
Steve Melewski
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As Orioles ace pitcher right-hander Corbin Burnes (9-3, 2.28 ERA) went on the paternity list today, it opened an opportunity for Triple-A lefty reliever Matt Krook to join the team. Manager Brandon Hyde said Burnes will rejoin the team for Tuesday’s game at Seattle and then they will map out his next start. Today Krook was called from Norfolk to ta
       
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