Updating Hicks and tonight's lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
HOUSTON - Aaron Hicks is out of tonight’s Orioles lineup after leaving last night’s game in the ninth inning with cramping in his hamstring. However, Hicks is walking without a limp today and said he should be available. “I feel good today,” Hicks said.  “I can play today. I’m good to go. Just got to hydrate and get things going a little quicker th
Game 152 lineups: Nats vs. White Sox
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
There are 11 games remaining on the Nationals’ 2023 schedule. Nine of those come against the teams with the two best records in baseball. Which makes these final two games against the White Sox kind of important if they want to stockpile a couple more wins and inch closer to the 70-win mark. It didn’t happen Monday night, not even close as Mike Cle
With less than two weeks of season left, Nats beginning offseason work
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals have 11 games left in the regular season, and while they will try to go 1-0 in every one of them, the organization is already having internal discussions on how they can improve next year. One thing they’re going to take a hard look at is how they stayed mostly healthy this year, particularly with their pitchers. The Nationals placed
The Orioles' case for the defense (plus another amazing win)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
In previous glory days of the Orioles from long ago – when they won 100 or more games three straight years from 1969-1971 – outstanding pitching and defense went hand-in-hand. The Orioles won 11 Gold Gloves in that three-year period with players like Brooks Robinson, Mark Belanger, Dave Johnson and Paul Blair leading the way. The 2023 Orioles play
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
HOUSTON – Mike Baumann could have missed it. The Orioles recalled Baumann from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, one day before they clinched a playoff berth and popped champagne corks. Baumann was soaked in beer and bubbly. He almost had a dry September. The timing was ideal for Baumann, who swapped roster spots with reliever Bryan Baker. “I was very
Means holds Astros to one run, Mullins hits go-ahead homer in ninth for 8-7 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
HOUSTON – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ran out of pitching. He also was running out of ideas. His club regained the lead over the Astros tonight on Cedric Mullins’ three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning, and he had to get creative to avoid losing control of the situation. But typical of the 2023 Orioles, they figured it out. They seem to th
Sloppy Nats shut down by Clevinger after benches clear (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals were looking to build off their dramatic win Sunday in Milwaukee and start their final homestand of the season on a strong note. In fact, manager Davey Martinez has mentioned multiple times over the last week the importance of his team finishing the regular season strong heading into the offseason. Obviously, wins would be nice, but t
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O's game blog: The road trip begins in Houston
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles lead the American League East by two games, plus hold the playoff tiebreaker over the Tampa Bay Rays with 13 games to play. They begin the last regular season road trip tonight at Houston in a matchup of AL division leaders and a possible playoff preview. The Orioles (93-56) will play three games this week at Houston and then four at Cl
Pregame Orioles notes on yesterday's celebration, rotation and Mountcastle updates and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
HOUSTON – The Orioles have moved on from the party. They went wild yesterday after clinching a playoff berth, but arrived in Houston with their focus on the seven-game road trip and winning the American League East for the first time since 2014. “I wanted our guys to enjoy the flight, but I think we’ve done a nice job turning the page,” said manage
Rainey to throw bullpen, Cavalli might play catch
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
As the Nationals get ready to begin their last homestand of the 2023 season, the club is also looking at how it is going to handle two pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery before the team breaks for the offseason. Tanner Rainey, still working his way back from his surgery last year, is running out of time to pitch for the Nats this year. The