Big plays, big games everywhere you looked as O's took series against Tampa Bay
Steve Melewski
Orioles
In some ways it was a familiar script for the Orioles. Big plays, big hits and another big win. In other ways it was different. Different as in they won a big series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. In recent years they haven’t played very many big series there and certainly have won very many series of any kind. Going into the 2023 seaso
Asche confident in Cowser's ability to adapt in majors
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Cody Asche gives the compliment and explains how it also can be a curse. “We’re really fortunate, we have a lot of really good hitters who are almost too good for the minor leagues,” said Asche, the Orioles’ offensive strategy coach, as he sat in the visiting dugout at Tropicana Field before a weekend game. “They don’t get to
O'Hearn homer breaks tie and Orioles increase division lead with 5-3 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles accomplished a goal this weekend of leading their division. Now, they want to pad it. Gunnar Henderson singled and hit a 446-foot home run in the first two innings, and Ryan O’Hearn broke a tie in the sixth with a line drive off the left field foul pole in a 5-3 victory over the Rays before an announced crowd of 23,440 at Tropicana Fiel
Nats complete first sweep since 2021 with win over Giants (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It was not a taboo word around the Nationals clubhouse. In fact, in talking to members of the team before today’s finale against the Giants, no one was really too concerned about it. But it had to be noted how long it has been since the Nationals last swept a three-game series. You have to go back more than two years to June 14-16, 2021 against the
O's game blog: The series finale with Tampa Bay
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays wrap up this four-game series today and the worst the Orioles can do is leave with a 2-2 split. This will be the third series against the Rays this year and Baltimore has not lost any of them, winning one 2-1, splitting one 1-1 and leading this series 2-1 heading into today. Sandwiched around a 3-0 loss Friday where t
Nats not concerned about sweepless streak
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Nationals fans are aware of it. It may even bother them a little. But doesn’t seem to have an effect on the players and coaching staff in the clubhouse. The Nationals have not swept a three-game series since June 14-16, 2021 against the Pirates. They have not swept a series in their last 96 attempts, expanding the longest streak of series without a
Orioles lineup vs. Rays to close out series
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Colton Cowser is in right field and Aaron Hicks gets the start in center field, as the Orioles try for their 19th series win and a two-game lead over the Rays in the American League East. Ryan Mountcastle and Jordan Westburg are on the bench. Gunnar Henderson is leading off and playing shortstop. Anthony Santander is the desi
Game 99 lineups: Nats vs. Giants
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Is today the day? Will it finally happen? Can this unfathomable streak be ended? Once again, the Nationals are seeking their first three-game series sweep since June 14-16, 2021 against the Pirates. This will be the Nats’ fourth opportunity to sweep a three-game set this season. They were able to win the first two games behind strong starting pitch
Notes on another big win, AL East against AL East and Wells pitches today
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Sometimes you have to win the game twice. Sometimes you have to do it twice within the same series. Thursday the Orioles lost a two-run lead in the seventh but won the game. Yesterday they lost a five-run lead in the sixth and two-run lead in the eighth and yet won the game. It is what good and tough teams can do. It is why the Orioles, who were 6.
More on Orioles' dramatic win over Rays
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Orioles played the kind of game yesterday that is hard to summarize in one story. Even on the internet and with its limitless space. That’s what happens when a top pitching prospect is lights out indoors for five innings. When a lead is lost in the eighth, but a game is won in the ninth. With so many contributors and key