Stephen Strasburg throw blue wide
Nats, Strasburg can't let retirement terms ruin relationship
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The statement was released at 5:41 p.m. Friday, roughly 90 minutes before first pitch at Nationals Park, attributed to Mark Lerner and pertaining to one of the most important players in club history. “Stephen Strasburg is and always will be an important part of the Washington Nationals franchise,” it read. “We support him in any decision he makes a
After latest win, the Orioles are now on a 103-win pace
Steve Melewski
Orioles
West Coast, East Coast. Home or road. American League East or outside of the division. Doesn't seem to matter much. The Orioles' relentless pursuit of winning carried on Friday night at Fenway Park. The Orioles' 11-2 blowout of the Red Sox improved their record to 89-51 (.636). An 11-11 finish would net them 100 wins, but for now, they are on a 103
Leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON - Kyle Bradish must want to keep his ERA at 3.03. Must like the whiff of a palindrome. Bradish allowed two runs in six innings last night for the third start in a row and fourth out of five. He registered his 16th quality start of the season and raised the Orioles’ total to 61. They lead the majors with 44 since June 1. Are they getting clos
Gore's short start puts added strain on bullpen in loss (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals’ September swoon has largely been tied to poor performances by their starting pitchers, and in particular by abbreviated outings by those starters. Unable to consistently complete five or more innings, members of the Nats rotation have not only dug their team into early holes, they’ve put added strain on a bullpen that’s not built to
Another quality start from Bradish and pair of four-run innings highlight Orioles' 11-2 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON – Kyle Bradish wouldn’t set the bullpen into motion tonight until two outs in the sixth inning. Ryan O’Hearn had to do it. Orioles relievers raised their arms and jumped in the air as O’Hearn’s fly ball sailed into the right field seats leading off the top of the fourth. They couldn’t catch it. May as well celebrate it. O’Hearn’s 12th homer
O's game blog: The Boston series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Not only have the Orioles been the best team in the American League East to this point of the year – leading the division by four games – but they have been the best team in head-to-head games within the AL East. AL East vs. AL East in 2023:.634 – Orioles (26-15).600 – Rays (24-16) .556 – Red Sox (20-16).381 – Yankees (16-26).324 – Blue Jays (12-25
Riley Adams catchers gear CC gray
Adams out for season with hamate fracture, García returns
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Riley Adams wasn’t overly concerned in the moment when he fouled off a pitch Wednesday night and felt something wrong with his left wrist. That’s not uncommon. Then he tried to take a practice swing. “I went to grab the bat again, and it certainly felt more painful than I’ve experienced before,” the Nationals catcher said. “That’s when I was thinki
Orioles pregame notes on Bautista, Means, Gibson's nomination and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON – Orioles closer Félix Bautista played catch again today, increasing the distance on flat ground during his second session after a brief pause. The club is downplaying the significance of it. Bautista also threw in Anaheim while on the injured list with discomfort in his right elbow, described only as a “right UCL injury.” “We’re going to se
Statement from Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner
MASN Staff
Nationals
Please find below a statement from Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner: Stephen Strasburg is and always will be an important part of the Washington Nationals franchise. We support him in any decision he makes and will ensure that he receives what is due to him. It is regrettable that private discussions have been made publi
Orioles and Red Sox lineups and notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON – The Orioles are a season-high 37 games above .500 and four games ahead of the Rays in the American League East as they reach the final stage of their road trip at Fenway Park. They’ve won five in a row, seven of nine, 11 of 14, 14 of 18 and 25 of 35. On the line this weekend is a streak of 84 consecutive multi-game series without being swe