Nats settle for series win after failing to sweep Marlins (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
MIAMI – A little over a month ago, the Nationals still had the longest streak without a three-game series sweep in major league history. Then, in a weekend series at home against the Giants, they finally pulled off their first sweep since June 14-16, 2021 against the Pirates. They’ve repeated that feat twice more since, and entered today’s finale a
O's game blog: Looking for the series sweep against Colorado
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles wrap up their series with the Colorado Rockies today looking for a three-game sweep after back-to-back 5-4 wins. They trailed in each game of this series but took the lead in the eighth inning Friday night and in the sixth inning last night.  The Orioles (81-48) lead Tampa Bay by three games atop the American League East with Toronto 10
Ruiz gets one more day of rest, Young gets first start
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
MIAMI – For the fourth straight game and fifth in the Nationals’ last six, Riley Adams will start behind the plate in Sunday’s finale against the Marlins. As they go for a sweep of their division rival, the Nats continue to monitor Keibert Ruiz’s health after he took a foul tip off his face mask Wednesday in New York. Adams replaced him to catch th
Pregame notes on Flaherty's return to rotation and Hall's return to roster
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the Orioles look to sweep the Colorado Rockies today, right-hander Jack Flaherty will return to the mound for the first time since he gave up seven runs in three innings Aug. 15 at San Diego. He is pitching the series finale today on 11 days' rest. Flaherty is 8-8 with a 4.73 ERA in 23 starts this season and is 1-2 with a 7.07 ERA in three start
Game 131 lineups: Nats at Marlins
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
MIAMI – Remember that time earlier this year when the Nationals were searching for their first series sweep in over two years to break the longest major league streak without one? Well, here they are now in search of their fourth series sweep since the All-Star break. Oh, and have we mentioned the fact that the Nats are only four games behind these
Orioles lineup vs. Rockies
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Jack Flaherty is ready to make today’s start, his fourth since joining the Orioles in a deadline trade with the Cardinals. Flaherty was pushed back after experiencing general soreness and saying he didn’t “bounce back” from his last start and ensuing workout. He’s allowed 10 runs and 10 hits in eight innings in his last two starts. Today’s opponent
Yennier Cano gets first save shot with Félix Bautista on the injured list
Steve Melewski
Orioles
On the day the Orioles found out they've lost their closer for an indefinite period, you had to figure this game – played in front of a huge crowd – would be close in the late innings. Maybe with the Orioles leading by a run late and needing to protect that lead. Yep. With Félix Bautista now on the injured list while we await word on just how long
Thrust into action, Young paving way for Nats' younger outfielders
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
MIAMI – Jacob Young wasn’t in the minor leagues for too long before finally getting the call to the major leagues. The 2021 seventh-round pick out of the University of Florida played 26 games at Single-A Fredericksburg the year he was drafted by the Nationals. He spent all of last year with the FredNats, slashing .262/.360/.331 with a .691 OPS, 118
Mountcastle on Bautista: “He’s our guy, he’s the rock of that bullpen, and we’re just praying for a fast recovery"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Players walked into a brightly lit clubhouse yesterday feeling as though they were in the dark. Félix Bautista left the previous night’s game one strike away from his 34th save, accompanied by head athletic trainer Brian Ebel. Didn’t bother testing the elbow with a warmup toss. Grimaced, spun, flexed the hand and exited. They headed home unsure of
Orioles rally past Rockies for 81st win, Cano gets the save (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde worked through the various scenarios in his head. How he’d protect a late lead. Building a bridge to his designated closer for the night. He just needed the game to reach that point. Trying for their 81st win and 26th series conquest, the Orioles rallied from a two-run deficit in the sixth inning by scoring four times a