Martinez explains García demotion; Adon to start Saturday
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
CINCINNATI – The Nationals’ surprise decision to demote Luis García to Triple-A following Wednesday’s game wasn’t a sign the organization has given up on the struggling second baseman, manager Davey Martinez insisted today, but rather an acknowledgment he must show improvement in several areas to earn his way back to the big leagues. “I still stron
Orioles and Mets lineups at Camden Yards (plus notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are back home for a weekend series against the Mets, followed by three games against the Astros. Ryan Mountcastle, who went 11-for-13 with four doubles and six RBIs in Toronto, is batting second and playing first base. He tied the club record for hits in a series of four games or fewer. Merv Rettenmund went 11-for-18 when the Orioles sw
Game 110 lineups: Nats at Reds
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
CINCINNATI – Hello from Great American Ball Park, where the Nationals come to town with some new faces and a new look to their lineup after Wednesday’s surprising roster moves. Blake Rutherford is your new starting left fielder, the 26-year-old set to make his major league debut after getting called up from Triple-A Rochester to take Corey Dickerso
Jack Flaherty calls O's "a complete team" plus other notes from Toronto
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO – You only get one chance to make a first impression. Right-hander Jack Flaherty, who had made 118 starts for the St. Louis Cardinals since the 2017 season, made a good one on his new Orioles teammates and fans throughout Birdland. He was rolling, getting through the fifth in Toronto Thursday afternoon on 58 pitches. He had retired 15 in a
Henry excited to be pitching again, but understands process
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Cole Henry has had a long road in front of him. Ever since he decided to undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last August, he has faced an uphill climb to get his career back on track. All things considered, it’s been so far, so good for the Nationals’ No. 12 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Thoracic outlet syndrome surgery has a negative stigma
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles’ posted lineup yesterday had Ryan McKenna in center field instead of Colton Cowser for the third game in a row. Three out of the four played at Rogers Centre. Facing left-handers Hyun Jin Ryu and Yusei Kikuchi provided a built-in explanation. Sitting Cowser yesterday against right-hander Kevin Gausman required one. Manager Brandon Hyde
Jack Flaherty gets win in O's debut as Birds take three of four from Jays (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO – Jack Flaherty’s Orioles debut got off to a rocky start today. But it quickly got better. And it mostly stayed that way, especially thanks to some clutch pitching from the right-hander in the last of the sixth.  Flaherty allowed one run and four hits over six innings on 92 pitches as the Orioles beat Toronto 6-1 to win three of four in thi
O's game blog: Jack Flaherty makes O's debut facing Kevin Gausman in Toronto
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO – After the Orioles got just one run over six innings in losing 4-1 last night to Toronto and lefty Yusei Kikuchi, they face another top starting pitcher today in former Oriole right-hander Kevin Gausman.  After winning Monday and Tuesday, the O’s lost last night and now are 66-42 but once again lead the American League East. They are 1.5 g
Pregame notes on Fuji's rough outing, Flaherty's debut, Santander's award and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO – He had three lights out games before last night, but his performance Wednesday led directly to the Orioles’ 4-1 loss against Toronto. Manager Brandon Hyde is trying to figure out how reliever Shintaro Fujinami can become more consistent with his command and control. And pitch without feeling too much pressure as well. In three games befor
Orioles lineup for series finale in Toronto (plus notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Jack Flaherty makes his Orioles debut this afternoon in Toronto, as the Orioles try to rebound from last night’s 4-1 loss and claim their 21st series. Flaherty went 3-1 with a 3.03 ERA in five July starts with the Cardinals before Tuesday’s trade. His only career start against the Blue Jays was April 1 in St. Louis, and he tossed five scoreless and