Because You Asked - Brave New World
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
On Sept. 24, 2014, the Orioles defeated the Yankees 9-5 in the Bronx to move 32 games above .500. They lost their next three, won 1-0 in Toronto and finished the regular season 96-66. The 2023 edition is 77-47 heading into tonight’s series opener against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards, with a chance to soar 31 games beyond the .500 mark for the firs
Source: Martinez has new deal, Rizzo working toward one
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals’ recent turnaround on the field appears to have convinced ownership to address the biggest off-the-field issue that has been looming over the club all summer: Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo are getting new contracts. Martinez has already agreed to a two-year deal that includes a third-year option, and Rizzo is close to finalizing a dea
Heading home after a series sweep to end the road trip
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles will certainly take some momentum into their AL East series at home tomorrow night against third-place Toronto.  They blasted Oakland 12-1 on Sunday to produce their seventh three-game sweep of the year. For those that love run differential, the Orioles outscored the Athletics 28-7 over the weekend. Gunnar Henderson had four extra-base
A day the Nationals (and Little Leaguers) will never forget
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Every member of the Nationals’ traveling party arrived here Sunday morning with some personal expectation what the experience would be like. And every one of them left town at the end of the night with the same reaction: It was nothing like they expected it to be. It was so much more than that. CJ Abrams: “Growing up and watchin
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
OAKLAND – The joke landed and also elicited a quick and serious response. With a six-man rotation, multiple pitchers nearing a return from the injured list and others who are candidates to return from the minors, is it possible that the Orioles actually have, dare we say, too much pitching? Manager Brandon Hyde, sitting in the dugout yesterday duri
Nats score early, hold down Phillies in Little League Classic (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – As he sat in the dugout at tiny, historic Bowman Field this afternoon, watching his team take the field for batting practice, Davey Martinez considered what participation in the MLB Little League Classic meant for the Nationals. Most of these players had never been in a nationally televised game before. Certainly none of them ha
Source: Crews to Harrisburg, Morales and Pinckney to Wilmington
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – As they showcase themselves before a national audience for the first time this season, the Nationals are moving their top picks from this summer’s draft a step closer to the big league stage, including a big jump for their No. 1 prospect. The Nats are promoting outfielder Dylan Crews to Double-A Harrisburg, a source familiar wit
Orioles complete sweep with 12-1 thrashing of Athletics, Mateo hits inside-the-park homer (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
OAKLAND – Jorge Mateo paused before sprinting out of the batter’s box, knowing he hit JP Sears’ changeup a long way, thinking maybe it would clear the fence in left-center field. He slowed as he got halfway to second base, realized that Lawrence Butler wouldn’t make the catch or contain the ball, and slipped into another gear. The Jorge Mateo gear
Kieboom, Thompson rejoin roster for Little League Classic
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Tonight’s MLB Little League Classic offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Nationals to both experience the Little League World Series in person and then play in a nationally televised game in the most intimate setting they’ll ever have in the major leagues. For two players, it also marks a welcome return to the big lea
O's game blog: Looking to end the road trip with a three-game sweep
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles' West Coast road trip began with an impressive series win at Seattle against a red-hot Mariners team, and they won the last two games of the series in 10 innings. They lost two of three at San Diego, but a win today would give them a three-game sweep at Oakland to end the trip. A winning road trip is already secured and so is a series w