Parker dominates Astros for second MLB win (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Given the circumstances, it was fair to wonder if Mitchell Parker’s impressive major league debut last week was a bit flukish. Was that five-inning victory before a sellout crowd at Dodger Stadium as good as it was ever going to get for the Nationals’ 2020 fifth-round draft pick? Given what he just accomplished today in his follow-up start against
O's game blog: The series finale at Kansas City
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles and Royals today play the last game of their three-game series at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium. After this one, the Orioles move on to Aneheim for three games with the Angels. The clubs have split two games, with the Royals winning 9-4 on Friday and the Orioles holding off a furious K.C. rally, 9-7 last night. It was a
Kimbrel soaking in 422nd save and drying souvenir baseball that came with it
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
KANSAS CITY – The overflow locker next to Craig Kimbrel held the usual items this morning – a suitcase, a couple of backpacks and some hoodies on hangers. Sitting on the top shelf, however, was a rarity. Maybe a first for the 15-year veteran. A plastic container filled with uncooked rice. This isn’t part of a special diet. The grains covered the ba
Ruiz feeling better, likely to go on short rehab stint
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
As he described the illness that sidelined him now for nearly two weeks, Keibert Ruiz was asked if he’d ever been that sick before. “When I got COVID,” the Nationals catcher said. “This was kind of the same. My whole body was in pain. Fever every three, four hours. The whole night sweating.” Ruiz has finally moved past the worst of his case of infl
Orioles and Royals lineups in series finale in Kansas City
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
KANSAS CITY – The Orioles return to their left-handed lineup this afternoon as they try to win the series against the Royals. Cedric Mullins returns to center field, Colton Cowser to left and Jackson Holliday to second base. Cowser is batting .400 against fastballs this season after hitting .087 in 2023. Jordan Westburg is batting .438 (14-for-32)
Game 21 lineups: Nats vs. Astros
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
After an absolutely beautiful Saturday here at the ballpark, the clouds have rolled in and the temperature has dropped nearly 20 degrees for today’s series finale against the Astros. Hopefully that’s not an omen of things to come for the Nationals, who were all sunshine and roses on Saturday. The Nats have a chance to win another series; it would b
A look at some batters off to strong starts at Double-A Bowie (O's win wild one)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Earlier this week when I was in Bowie, Md., to cover Kyle Bradish's first injury rehab start, I spent some time with Double-A Bowie manager Roberto Mercado to discuss his team's solid start to the new season. It has been some weekend in Bowie with the Baysox winning Friday 5-4 over Altoona on a walk-off on John Rhodes' single in the 10th. Last nigh
Thomas' risky double play set up walk-off celebrations
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Saturday was full of celebrations, fanfare and big moments. Both on and off the field. The 2019 World Series championship team was in attendance for the Nationals’ second game against the Astros. Former players were recognized before and during the game for their heroics five years ago. Then the current Nationals squad showed the old guys they have
Holliday maintains confidence while fighting through early slump
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
KANSAS CITY – Jackson Holliday stopped by his locker yesterday before the visiting clubhouse closed to the media. He isn’t hiding. He completed a fielding drill in front of the dugout and laughed with teammates at the railing. He isn’t sulking or broken. Holliday is a 20-year-old rookie in the majors who isn’t immune to bumps and slumps. He didn’t
Orioles rip into Ragans and withstand rally for 9-7 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
KANSAS CITY – Corbin Burnes tried to turn away from a hard one-hopper, felt the ball slam off his right hip, scrambled to retrieve it, failed on his first attempt and threw out the runner by a hair. This was one batter into his start. Burnes waved off manager Brandon Hyde and head athletic trainer Brian Ebel as they began walking to the mound. Like