O's game blog: Albert Suárez faces the Rays in series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After Thursday’s off-day, the Orioles return to Oriole Park tonight to begin a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. It continues a 14-game run of playing all American League East foes. The Orioles (35-19) are on a 105-win pace after Wednesday’s 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. They won that series with Boston and extended to 18 their stre
After very long night, Nats take it easy prior to series opener
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – The Nationals clubhouse was mostly empty three hours before tonight’s series opener at Progressive Field, only a few players lounging around and chatting while the rest waited to take a late bus to the ballpark following an exceptionally late night of travel. A 7:20 p.m. getaway night game in Atlanta was bad enough. Then a lengthy delay
Means and Wells undergoing elbow surgery (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are losing two projected starting pitchers for the rest of the 2024 season, presenting more challenges for the rotation and perhaps altering trade plans near or at the deadline. John Means and Tyler Wells will undergo season-ending elbow surgery within the next few days, according to executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias,
Westburg on Orioles' bench again tonight
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Jordan Westburg remains out of the lineup for tonight’s game against the Rays at Camden Yards. Westburg has a bruised right hand. He didn’t play Wednesday. Ramón Urías stays at third base. Colton Cowser is in left field, Cedric Mullins is in center and Anthony Santander is in right. Adley Rutschman is batting .381 against fastballs this season, fou
Game 56 lineups: Nats at Guardians
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – The Nationals come to town feeling pretty good about themselves. They just took three of four from the Braves in Atlanta, getting some outstanding pitching along the way. Now they face another legitimate challenge in the Guardians, quietly one of the hottest teams in baseball. Cleveland has won 13 of 16, a stretch that included a nine-g
Rosario soaks in ovation and contributes to Nats' wins in return to Atlanta
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – As Eddie Rosario walked to the plate for the first time on Monday, Braves catcher Sean Murphy moved from his normal position behind it to in front of it, unofficially pausing the game. He knew what was about to happen. The public address announcer introduced Rosario as the Nationals’ fourth batter in the first inning and the crowd of 38,8
A closer look at the Orioles at the 54-game mark
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Things have not gone perfectly for the Baltimore Orioles in the 2024 season. I just got an in person look in St. Louis at the Orioles being swept three straight amid all the rain delays and they looked bad in doing so.  But in looking at this team this year, that series was an outlier. Mostly they play well and win a lot. As of Thursday morning, th
Going back to Orioles' bullpen and Akin's recent struggles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles kept their bullpen intact through the off-day that leads into tonight’s series opener against the Rays and begins a stretch of 29 games in 30 days. They didn’t option anyone. They didn’t make a trade or a waiver claim. But the day is still young. The Orioles keep shuffling relievers. They acquired Thyago Vieira from the Brewers Saturday
Nats stick to winning formula to win series against Braves (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – The Nationals won two of the first three games against the Braves with some big hits and great pitching. They haven’t always gotten home runs, but they got one from CJ Abrams on Monday and one from Lane Thomas on Wednesday. They haven’t always seen their starter go deep in the game, but Mitchell Parker, Jake Irvin and MacKenzie Gore combi
Gray throws another live BP, Cavalli making another rehab start tonight
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – Josiah Gray threw another live bullpen session today, one more step closer to returning from the 15-day injured list. Gray landed on the IL with a right elbow/forearm flexor strain after just two starts in which he allowed 13 runs in 8 ⅓ innings. But after a long and patient rehab process, he finally returned to a mound to face live hitte