Nats hope veteran Ramírez can provide right-handed punch
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Seeking another right-handed bat to a lineup that has lacked for consistent production, the Nationals signed Harold Ramírez to a minor league contract today, with the understanding the veteran outfielder/first baseman could be called up to the majors in short order. Ramírez, 29, owns a career .287/.325/.408 slash line in parts of six seasons with t
Orioles waiting to learn more about Bradish's injury before determining next step
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles know the source of Kyle Bradish’s elbow discomfort. Next is figuring out what to do about it. Bradish returned to the 15-day injured list this afternoon with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. He exited last night’s game after the fifth inning, underwent tests and received the unfortunate news. A decision is pendin
Bradish on IL with sprained UCL, lineups and notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles placed starter Kyle Bradish on the 15-day injured list again today with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his right elbow – the same injury that led to a platelet-rich plasma injection in January and delayed his 2024 debut until May 2. Left-handed reliever Nick Vespi was recalled for the fourth time, giving the Orioles an eight-man
Game 70 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals and Marlins have played five times so far this season. The Nationals have won all five games. The combined score of those games: 41-17. It’s been a while since we’ve seen the Nats dominate an opponent to this extent. They’ll gladly take it. The Nationals have pitched well against most clubs this year. They haven’t hit well against eve
Difficult six-game stretch begins with a loss and further pitching injury concerns
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the Orioles began an important six-game stretch last night against the Phillies, the club with the best record in the National League and then the New York Yankees, the club with the best-record in the American League, it seems like a pretty important stretch of baseball. How much will it say about how the Orioles will do the rest of this year?
Nats balancing lefty-heavy rotation with righty-heavy bullpen
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals are currently doing something they haven’t done in their nearly 20 years since relocating to D.C.: Running out a rotation with four left-handers. Injuries to right-handers Josiah Gray and Trevor Williams have called for replacements, who just happened to be left-handers to make for a mostly lefty rotation that is rarely seen in baseba
Kimbrel and Westburg venturing into impressive territories
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Craig Kimbrel was unaware of his exact proximity to Hall of Fame closer Lee Smith on one of baseball’s all-time lists until after his most recent appearance. Kimbrel notched his 16th save Wednesday by retiring the side in order in the ninth inning. He got a called third strike on Atlanta’s Jarred Kelenic, sandwiched by a ground ball and lineout. Sm
Bradish to undergo tests on sore right elbow
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Another injury has hit an Orioles rotation that drifts toward fuller strength and is knocked back again. Kyle Bradish exited tonight’s game after the fifth inning with soreness in his right elbow. He surrendered his first two home runs of the season and left with the Orioles down 2-1 in a game they’d lose 5-3 in 11 innings. “He came to us and said
Bradish leaves game after 74 pitches, Orioles lose 5-3 in 11 innings
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Kyle Bradish jogged out of the dugout, twisted his body sideways while leaping over the first base line and pounded his fist into his glove. The same routine. Like it was any other night. It wasn’t. Bradish hadn’t surrendered a home run in his last 10 starts dating back to the 2023 season, but Phillies leadoff hitter Kyle Schwarber sent a 2-1 curve
Gore, Nats push through extracurriculars to rout Marlins (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Frustrations are bound to boil over during the long baseball season. Either with one’s self or with a teammate, it’s a part of the game for every team. Despite a shortage of wins over the last couple of years, there haven’t been too many incidents with the Nationals. At least not in the public eye. The Nats have had even fewer reasons for one this