O's game blog: Looking to win the series at Arizona
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX - The Orioles have played four regular season series in Arizona and lost all four to the Diamondbacks. They lost series there in 2002, 2007, 2013 and 2019. But after winning 7-3 Saturday night at Chase Field, the O's can take this series with a win this afternoon against Arizona (70-66). The D-backs, who won 4-2 on Friday night, have won fi
Pregame updates on Jorge López, Bautista, Mountcastle, Means, Santander and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX -  Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is still not ready to pass on what the next steps will be for injured closer Félix Bautista. Bautista, who has a 1.48 ERA with 33 saves, made the 2023 All-Star team, but went on the 15-day injured list Aug. 26 with a right UCL injury. The next steps – and what they will look like – may not be completely formu
Mountcastle and Santander in today's Orioles lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are trying today to claim their 28th series as they conclude their visit to Arizona. Ryan Mountcastle has returned to the lineup after missing the past few games due to an illness. He’s batting cleanup and playing first base. Anthony Santander was hit on the right hand last night in the ninth inning, left the game and underwent testing,
O's activate López, reinstate Hicks
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Activated RHP Jorge López. He will wear #73.Reinstated OF Aaron Hicks (low back strain) from the 10-day Injured List.Optioned OF Colton Cowser to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.Designated RHP Austin Voth for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 39 players.
López and Hicks added to Orioles' roster in Arizona
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles’ roster has changed again. Get used to it. Jorge López was activated this morning after the Orioles claimed him on waivers yesterday from the Marlins. Aaron Hicks was reinstated from the injured list. To make room, outfielder Colton Cowser was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and reliever Austin Voth was designated for assignment. López ent
Gore's next start pushed back due to bereavement leave
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MacKenzie Gore will remain on bereavement leave and miss his next scheduled turn through the rotation. Gore, who would’ve been on turn to start Tuesday against the Mets, went on bereavement leave Thursday. Manager Davey Martinez said today the left-hander won’t be back in time to make that start and instead will be pushed to a later date. “When he
Game 138 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Here’s some good news for you on this Sunday morning: This is the last time the Nationals will face the Marlins this season. Here’s some bad news: They’ve got to face Sandy Alcantara in today’s series finale, trying to avoid a four-game sweep and trying to avoid falling to 2-11 against Miami this year. Alcantara isn’t having a Cy Young season; he’s
Kyle Bradish wins homecoming and Cionel Pérez on Jorge López's return
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX - Kyle Bradish said it was the most nervous he's been in a major league game. It was the first time he pitched as a big leaguer in his home state of Arizona, first time he faced his boyhood team, the Diamondbacks, and the first time he had 70 family and friends in person hanging on his every pitch. But the local (Arizona) kid made good. He
Thoughts on López's return and wondering what else is going on with the Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
On the same day that the Orioles claimed their former closer, Jorge López, on waivers from the Marlins, manager Brandon Hyde told the assembled media at Chase Field that former Rule 5 closer Tyler Wells has arm fatigue. I’m tired from trying to project this month’s bullpen. I’m not getting any closer. My take from the East Coast is that López is in
O's offense explodes in fourth, Bradish gets win in home state over Arizona (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX - If you watched the first three innings of the Orioles game at Arizona tonight, you would not have had a clue about what was going to happen in the top of the fourth. Through three the Orioles had two hits and no runs against Arizona rookie right-hander Slade Cecconi, their No. 14 prospect via MLBPipeline.com. His slider was working nicely