O's game blog: Looking to even the series at Arizona
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX – After scoring 23 runs on 34 hits in their three-game series at home with the White Sox, the Orioles offense got off to a slow start on their nine-game road trip that began Friday night. They were held to one run over six innings by former O’s draft pick Zach Davies and to two runs on the night in a 4-2 loss to Arizona. The Orioles (83-51)
Hyde on López addition and other pregame updates from Phoenix
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX – The Orioles are hoping to recapture the magic with right-handed reliever Jorge López. Added by the Orioles today on waivers from Miami, López has not yet reported to the team, but he is going to and the O’s hope he can help them win the American League East. Being acquired after the cutoff date for postseason eligibility, López will
Williams blasted in Nats' latest loss to Marlins (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals signed Trevor Williams in December to help stabilize the back of their rotation, enticing the veteran right-hander with a two-year, $13 million deal after he had success as a swingman for the Mets. The thinking: Williams could provide valuable innings for a rotation that was short on proven arms, then potentially transition to the bul
Orioles lineup missing Mountcastle again
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle is out of the Orioles lineup again tonight in Arizona. He was scratched last night due to an illness. Gunnar Henderson, who went 2-for-4 last night with two runs scored, stays at shortstop. Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter. Ryan O’Hearn is the first baseman and Ramón Urías is playing third base. Adam Frazier is the second b
Longtime international scouting director DiPuglia resigns
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Johnny DiPuglia, the Nationals’ longtime head of international scouting, has resigned after nearly 15 years with the organization, creating an opening for a prominent position within the front office as its longtime general manager continues to negotiate his own extension. DiPuglia confirmed his resignation but did not offer details of the move, wh
He's back: O's claim 2022 All-Star closer Jorge López on waivers
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX – The Orioles bullpen added a reinforcement today as the club claimed former O’s closer Jorge López off waivers from Miami. He has not reported yet to the team. Right-hander Logan Gillaspie was designated for assignment to make 40-man roster room. The 40-man roster has a full 40 players. López, acquired by the Orioles via waivers from Kansa
Nationals select contract of OF Blankenhorn, recall RHP Willingham
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Travis Blankenhorn and recalled right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Friday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Nationals have requested unconditional release waivers on right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General
Orioles make waiver claim to return López to Baltimore, designate right-hander Gillaspie for assignment
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed RHP Jorge López off waivers from the Miami Marlins. He has not yet reported.Designated RHP Logan Gillaspie for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
Game 137 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
One bad week isn’t going to undo everything positive the Nationals have done over the previous six weeks. But you’d sure rather not let this losing streak linger much longer, right? They’ve dropped three in a row, not to mention five of their last six, for the first time since the first week of July. They’ll try to reverse that trend this afternoon
O's drop trip opener, Henderson's great double play, Walker remembers time with O's
Steve Melewski
Orioles
PHOENIX - On night one of a three-city, nine-game road trip, the O's offense fell flat but Gunnar Henderson reminded us why he has become the leading contender in the eyes of many for American League Rookie of the Year. Playing shortstop, Henderson, running with his back to the infield, made an over-the-shoulder catch in the last of the fourth and