A family affair in the dugouts this weekend in Houston (plus Cowser's homecoming)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – It’s a bit of a family affair in the dugouts in Houston this weekend as the Astros host the Orioles for a three-game series. Two good friends, who are now also brothers-in-law, will manage against each other in the O’s Brandon Hyde and Houston’s Joe Espada. Their friendship goes back many years and they married sisters. Espada was Houston
Game 75 lineups: Nats at Rockies
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
DENVER – The Nationals couldn’t hit a lick in three games at home against the Diamondbacks. Maybe a three-game series at Coors Field against the Rockies will do the trick. If ever there was a ballpark – and an opposing pitching staff – that could snap a team out of its offensive funk, this is that combination. There’s no better place to hit in base
Orioles and Astros lineups for series opener in Houston
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles begin their three-game series in Houston with Colton Cowser out of the lineup for the second consecutive day. Ryan O’Hearn is making his second start in left field, with Cedric Mullins in center and Anthony Santander in right. Jordan Westburg is the third baseman. Adley Rutschman is serving as designated hitter.   Texas native Gray
O's beat both Wheeler and Gil in impressive stretch vs. Yankees and Philly
Steve Melewski
Orioles
They did it the hard way. It began last Friday where the Orioles were headed into a six-game stretch versus Philadelphia and the New York Yankees, the teams with the two best records in their respective leagues. Where some fans might have been happy with a 3-3 split, the Orioles won both series and go 4-2 in this stretch. And yes, they did do it th
Green searching for more contact while trying to keep up with Nats' top outfield prospects
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Nationals have a plethora of top outfield prospects getting closer to the major leagues. Top prospect James Wood just rejoined Triple-A Rochester’s roster after a three-week stint on the injured list. And he’s now reunited with the Nats’ No. 2 prospect Dylan Crews, who just earned his first promotion to Triple-A and hit hi
This, that and the other from the Bronx
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - The wise and accomplished veteran is an Oriole for reasons beyond his awards and ace status. Corbin Burnes can teach. He can mentor. And man, is he needed right now. The rotation is crumbling at Burnes’ feet. John Means, Tyler Wells and now Kyle Bradish underwent surgery on their right elbows. Reconstructive, repairs, whatever. It’s all
Orioles set division series record while routing Yankees 17-5 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – Ryan Mountcastle pulled into second base, turned to the visiting dugout and pumped his fist with such force that he could have flattened a bull. A punch was finally thrown in the series. It landed flush. The Orioles held their composure for three games. They got hit and took their base. Couldn’t be lured into a fight or a war of words bu
O's game blog: The series-deciding game for the Orioles and Yankees
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles (48-25) and the New York Yankees (51-25) are now separated by just 1.5 games in the standings with New York in first place heading into today's third and deciding game of the current series. The Yankees won 4-2 on Tuesday night and the Orioles won 7-6 in 10 innings last night. The Orioles are 4-2 versus the Yankees this year and five of
Nats again can't slug in strike zone in loss to Snakes (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals’ aggressiveness at the plate has been on display all season. They want to swing at strikes, get on base and steal bases to score runs. The approach of swinging at strikes is all well and good on paper. But you have to do some damage with those hitter’s pitches to make it meaningful. They’ve had some trouble with it this week against t
Westburg returns to Orioles' lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Jordan Westburg was on the field early today to perform agility drills and test his bruised left hip. He did fine and is starting at second base this afternoon in the series finale against the Yankees. Left-hander Cole Irvin is 6-3 with a 3.03 ERA and 1.229 WHIP in 13 games (11 starts). He’s made three career appearances against New York