Nats recall Alu from Rochester, claim Garcia from Marlins (plus minors notes)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
We are just minutes before the trade deadline, and although the Nationals have made a few roster moves this afternoon, none of them have been in the form of a trade like last night’s deal of Jeimer Candelario to the Cubs for two prospects. This afternoon the Nats announced they recalled infielder Jake Alu from Triple-A Rochester to take Candelario’
Orioles trade Barzardo for right-hander Rinehart
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Acquired minor league RHP Logan Rinehart from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Eduard Bazardo.
Orioles lineup in Toronto (Rinehart acquired from Mariners)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Less than three hours before the trade deadline arrives, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has posted a lineup that includes Adley Rutschman in the leadoff spot again and Gunnar Henderson moving down to fifth against Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu. Henderson is the designated hitter. Jordan Westburg is playing second base, Ramón Urías is the third b
Nationals make waiver claim on lefty Garcia
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed pitcher Robert Garcia off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Garcia, 27, went 2-0 with two saves and a 2.85 ERA in 31 games (one start) for Triple-A Jacksonville. He struck out 62 batters in 41.0 inni
Game 108 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It’s Trade Deadline Day, which means people all around baseball will be glued to their phones, computers and TVs awaiting the big moves being made throughout the day up until the 6 p.m. deadline. For the Nationals, that means keeping an eye on names like Lane Thomas and Kyle Finnegan after Jeimer Candelario was traded to the Cubs for two prospects
Nationals recall Alu
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Jake Alu from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Alu, 26, is tied for first among Nationals farmhands with 22 doubles and ranks in the system in hits (3rd, 90), runs (5th, 48), batting average (6th, .293), OPS (7t
Gibson on trade deadline: "If we don't make a massive splash, I think this team is really good"
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO - After he threw yet another quality start for the Orioles last night - as they beat Toronto in the series opener - right-hander Kyle Gibson discussed today's trade deadline. He told reporters if nothing big happens today, he is fine with it. He loves the current group in the Orioles' clubhouse and sees enough talent there right now to keep
After Monday's deal, will deadline day be quiet for Nats?
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
This trade deadline always promised to be different from the previous two, in which the Nationals dealt away some of the biggest names in club history for premier prospects, four of which are currently on their big league roster. So as Trade Deadline Day 2023 finally arrives, we already know not to expect those kind of fireworks coming out of the o
More on Rutschman as Orioles' leadoff hitter (plus notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The idea intrigued Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. He just needed to find the exact time to launch it. Writing catcher Adley Rutschman’s name second in the lineup was steeped in logic. It made total sense. A hitter with tremendous bat control and skills, able to work a count and use every inch of the field, hitting behind the table setter. The result
Nice series start: Gibson goes six, Mountcastle drives in three, Hays makes great catch in ninth as O's win (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
TORONTO – When the Orioles played in Toronto in May, they swept a three-game series at Rogers Centre. It was their first sweep at the place since April 22-24, 2005. They returned tonight to find out if they could win again at a ballpark where O’s wins over many years were scarce. The Orioles were also looking to build on their series win over the w