O's game blog: The Toronto series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Coming off a season when they posted a winning record against every other American League East club for the first time since 2014, the Orioles are playing well again so far this year in division games. There have just been so few to date. The Orioles went 3-0 at Boston April 9-11 and went 3-1 versus the Yankees at home in late April and earlier thi
Rosario NL Player of the Week
MASN Staff
Nationals
After leading Major League Baseball in OPS (1.733), slugging percentage (1.133) and on-base percentage (.600) this week, Nationals outfielder Eddie Rosario has been named National League Player of the Week. The announcement was made this afternoon on MLB Network.[A baseball player running in a game  Description automatically generated]Rosario went
Hyde on Kjerstad: "I’m sure he’ll be back up here soon"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Heston Kjerstad appeared only seven games with the Orioles and made the lineup four times before they optioned him today to Triple-A Norfolk. He made 17 plate appearances. They want one of their top prospects to get busy again. Asked earlier today whether the decision on Kjerstad was motivated by his need to play more, manager Brandon Hyde said, “T
O's outfielder Kyle Stowers on his latest shot at the big leagues
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Kyle Stowers played in the bigs with the Orioles for parts of the 2022 and 2023 seasons, batting .207/.267/.331/.598 with three career homers in 131 plate appearances. He has spent parts of the last four years at Triple-A, posting a .773 OPS there in 22 games during the 2021 season. He had an .884 OPS during part of the 2022 season and an OPS of .8
Hays back with Orioles and McKenna designated for assignment, plus tonight's lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made a second outfield-related roster move today, reinstating Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list and designating Ryan McKenna for assignment. McKenna can decline an outright assignment and become a free agent if he clears waivers. Hays worked out on the field earlier today before the Orioles decided to reinstate him. Hays and Kyle
Game 40 lineups: Nats at White Sox
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CHICAGO – It was a warm, muggy morning and early afternoon here in the Windy City, but it has turned dark and, well, windy in the last 30 minutes. There’s a storm approaching, and they just rolled the tarp out to cover up the infield at Guaranteed Rate Field. This could be a problem throughout the evening. If they’re able to play, the Nationals ope
Hays comes off IL, McKenna DFA
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Reinstated OF Austin Hays from the 10-day Injured List (left calf strain).Designated OF Ryan McKenna for assignment.
Stowers recalled, Kjerstad optioned
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled OF Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk.Optioned OF Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk.
Orioles claim Brewers RHP Martin
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Claimed RHP Corbin Martin off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
Orioles recalling Stowers, claim Martin on waivers, plus other notes (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have recalled outfielder Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk today, according to an industry source. The club hasn’t announced the move. Stowers hasn’t appeared in a major league game since May 14, 2023, after breaking camp with the Orioles. He’s batting .240/.315/.541 with 11 doubles, 11 home runs, 32 RBIs, 13 walks and 44 strikeouts in