Henderson and Rutschman among leaders in Phase 2, Burnes back on active roster

SEATTLE – Gunnar Henderson confirmed last night on ESPN that he’s participating in the Home Run Derby on July 15 in Arlington, Texas. Now he’s waiting to learn whether he’s starting at shortstop for the American League. His chances look pretty good. Henderson has received 67 percent of the votes in the Phase 2 update to maintain his lead over the R
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Game 84 lineups: Nats vs. Mets

A day Nationals fans (and players, for that matter) have long awaited has arrived at last. Nearly two years after the deal went down, the top prospect acquired in the Juan Soto trade makes his major league debut. And he’ll be joined on the field by two other top young building blocks who arrived in the same trade with the Padres. It’s James Wood Da
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Burnes back from paternity leave, Krook to Norfolk

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Reinstated RHP Corbin Burnes from the Paternity List.Optioned LHP Matt Krook to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.
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Nats select contract of top prospect Wood

Washington Nationals top prospect, outfielder James Wood, is set to make his Major League debut tonight against the New York Mets, as the organization today announced the selection of his contract. In a corresponding move, Washington designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager M
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Grueling stretch comes to end with O's playing .600 ball during the span

It ended with a blowout loss 11-2 last night, but for the most part the Orioles did a nice job through their extremely demanding stretch of 30 games over 31 days that ended on Sunday Night Baseball. The team today will have its first day off since June 17 and just its second since May 30. They played .600 ball during this run, going 18-12. When the
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Wood's arrival helps Nats further distance themselves from Soto (Rosario DFA'd)
Mark Zuckerman
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There has been no darker day in recent Nationals history – maybe in all of Nationals history – than Aug. 2, 2022, when general manager Mike Rizzo made the decision to trade Juan Soto to the Padres. The only saving grace that day was the glimmer of hope that the blockbuster move to deal a 23-year-old superstar (plus Josh Bell) in exchange for six pl
Norby passes through Baltimore again, talks about Mayo's monster season
Roch Kubatko
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Connor Norby has stepped inside the Camden Yards home clubhouse a few times this season without actually being on the active roster. At least catcher David Bañuelos had his contract selected twice before the Orioles outrighted him. Norby was optioned June 11 after the Orioles returned from St. Petersburg, Fla. He got to Baltimore, had a locker set
Irvin struggles again as O's lose series and homestand finale (updated)
Steve Melewski
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The Orioles were looking for their third four-game sweep of this season and third in their past 11 series since May 23. But lefty Cole Irvin’s struggles continued tonight as the Birds fell in an early hole and lost big on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball.” Irvin allowed five runs over 3 2/3 innings as the Rangers scored two in the second and knocked h
Henderson announces he will participate in Home Run Derby
Steve Melewski
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Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson told a national TV audience watching tonight’s "Sunday Night Baseball" game on ESPN that he will take part in the Home Run Derby competition during All-Star week in Texas on Monday, July 13. Henderson was mic'd up on the field at shortstop during the top of third inning and was asked about the Derby. "I will be do
O's game blog: Chance for a four-game sweep on "Sunday Night Baseball"
Steve Melewski
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It certainly would not in any way make up for losing three straight last October in the American League Division Series. But the O's have a chance to produce a four-game sweep tonight over the Rangers on the national stage of ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball." The Orioles (53-30) will end a seven-game homestand tonight that began with two losses
O's talk about going 18-11 during demanding stretch of games
Steve Melewski
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The gauntlet is coming to a close for the Orioles. Starting back on May 31, they began a stretch of playing 30 games in 31 days that ends with tonight’s game versus Texas. They have gone 18-11 in this span, and 6-2-1 in nine series, even with a five-game losing streak and being swept in Houston. Tonight they could produce their second four-game swe
Corbin takes another loss as Nats fall to Rays (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – From the outset of this season, there have been several anticipated developments that would signify major steps forward for the rebuilding Nationals. When would CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore become big-time big-leaguers? When would James Wood make his major league debut? And when would the club have enough quality pitching dep
Hays in Orioles lineup, Mountcastle stays in reserve role
Roch Kubatko
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Austin Hays is in the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since Tuesday. His knee soreness has dissipated and the Rangers are starting left-hander Andrew Heaney. It’s time for him to play. Left field is back in Hays’ possession. Ryan Mountcastle is on the bench, where he also began last night’s game before pinch-hitting. An explanation will c
García's bold scamper home appreciated by aggressive Nats
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Nationals’ 8-1 victory Saturday was made possible by a six-run explosion in the top of the seventh that turned a tight, low-scoring ballgame into a comfortable rout. But if not for that rally, Luis García Jr.’s bold baserunning play in the top of the fourth might well have been the deciding factor. Standing on third with
Game 83 lineups: Nats at Rays
Mark Zuckerman
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – We’ve reached the final day of a long road trip, one that saw the Nationals play nine games in three cities in three time zones. They’ve gone 3-5 to this point, so a winning record is out of the question. But a victory today over the Rays at least would seal two series wins to combat the unfortunate sweep in San Diego. Stymie
       
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