Nats cruise to victory as they celebrate Crews (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Today was one of those days where, in the grand scheme of things, the result of the Nationals’ game against the Giants didn’t really matter. The franchise introduced Dylan Crews, the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, as one of the “keystone” pieces for the future. Many were thinking about the next competitive Nationals team a few years down
Crews introduced as Nats' newest "keystone" player
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It was another monumental day for the Nationals franchise and its future. After making the signing official, the organization officially introduced No. 2 overall pick Dylan Crews as its latest highly touted prospect. “Another exciting day here at Nationals Park,” said general manager Mike Rizzo to begin the introductory press conference in front of
Orioles respond to lost late lead with rally in ninth for 6-5 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Orioles have faced Baltimore native Shane McClanahan nine times in his career. Or “too much,” according to manager Brandon Hyde. McClanahan led the majors in ERA as he warmed for today’s start, preparing for a team that scored one run in its last 15 innings. A team that never beat him and was shut out in six innings in an
O's game blog: Grayson Rodriguez faces Tampa Bay in Game 3
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles beat Tampa Bay 4-3 in 10 innings Thursday night and were held to just two hits in a 3-0 loss last night. So the O’s and Rays are right back where they were and separated by just percentage points when this series started. They are tied for first atop the American League East with the Orioles at 59-38 (.608) and Tampa Bay at 61-40 (.604)
Orioles lineup vs. Baltimore native Shane McClanahan
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Gunnar Henderson moves back to third base today and Jorge Mateo is the shortstop, as the Orioles continue their series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Jordan Westburg is out of the lineup. Austin Hays is leading off and playing left field. He’s in a 4-for-31 slump in his last nine games. Adley Rutschman is the designated
Game 98 lineups: Nats vs. Giants
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
While much of the attention today surrounds Dylan Crews’ introductory press conference, the Nationals still have a game to play tonight. The Nationals won their third straight series opener last night. Now they’ll look to win their first series since the All-Star break. Josiah Gray makes his second start since his first All-Star Game appearance. He
Top Nats prospects excited to welcome Crews to crew (presser today)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
As we await the official announcement that Dylan Crews has signed his deal with the Nationals, some top prospects are anxiously awaiting to welcome the No. 2 overall pick into the minor league system. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported yesterday that Crews agreed to a deal worth about $9 million, which is over the slot value of $8,988,500. Now
See target, hit target: An adjustment that could help Grayson Rodriguez
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles showed confidence in rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez when they gave him the ball on Monday in the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They brought the kid back from the farm knowing he would face one of MLB’s best offenses followed by a start against Tampa Bay, which comes this afternoon. They knew his MLB stats this ye
Coulombe on Bautista: "What he’s doing is honestly historical"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Félix Bautista sat in the visiting bullpen last night, knowing the phone wasn’t ringing for him. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde needed Bautista to close out Wednesday afternoon’s game at Camden Yards. He needed Bautista Thursday night to cover the ninth and 10th innings in a 4-3 win over the Rays that catapulted his club into s
Irvin sets career highs as Nats power past Giants to win series opener (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals have had success in series-opening games in July. Entering tonight’s opener against the Giants, they had won three of their last five opening games, outscoring their opponents 16-11. It’s the other games in series that have caused them trouble to start the second half of season, as they've been outscored by the Cardinals and Cubs 42-1