After another delay, Nats drop first road series in month (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
ST. LOUIS – At the end of a long weekend that included three rain delays, one suspended game, one extra-inning game and way too much time spent looking at red, yellow and green blobs on the Doppler radar, the Nationals experienced the rarest outcome of all: a road series loss. With an 8-4 loss to the Cardinals today, the Nats dropped two of three o
Bradish deals, gets early offense as O's sweep Marlins, extend win streak
Steve Melewski
Orioles
In an effort to get their sixth series sweep and fifth three-game sweep of the year, the O’s sent right-hander Kyle Bradish to the mound today to face the Miami Marlins. They had to like their chances with Bradish, a pitcher on a roll, who started this day at 5-4 with a 3.32 ERA. Had he enough innings to qualify for league leaders, he would be 10th
Harvey heads home for MRI, likely headed to IL (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
ST. LOUIS – Given his lengthy history of injuries, the mere fact Hunter Harvey made it through the first half of this season healthy was considered a win for the Nationals. The fact the 28-year-old right-hander also pitched well enough to assume the closer’s role and become one of Davey Martinez’s most trusted relievers was icing on the cake. So wh
O's game blog: A chance for a sweep this afternoon against Miami
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have four three-game sweeps this year - three at Camden Yards - and will try to add to the list today against the Miami Marlins. The O's have posted 5-2 and 6-5 wins to start this series and homestand.  They now have 33 comeback wins, tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the most in the major leagues. Since the start of 2022, they hav
Grayson Rodriguez starting tomorrow for Orioles (plus Mullins, Pérez updates)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has not started for the Orioles since May 26. That stretch will end on Monday night when he will start the series opener for the Orioles against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camden Yards. Manager Brandon Hyde made that announcement today about Rodriguez, who is 4-0 with a 1.96 ERA in eight Triple-A starts this year. “Ve
Game 93 lineups: Nats at Cardinals (Candelario scratched)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
ST. LOUIS – It’s another hot, muggy day here, and there once again is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. We’ve already seen the first two games of the weekend get delayed. Why not another to complete the rain sweep? The Nationals survived Saturday’s pseudo-doubleheader, winning the first game before losing the nightcap. That still puts them
Hicks scratched from Orioles lineup (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made a late lineup change this morning. Aaron Hicks has been scratched and no longer gets the start in center field. Austin Hays goes from the bench to left field for the series finale against the Marlins at Camden Yards. Colton Cowser’s first start in Baltimore switches from left field to center. Hays is batting fourth, with Ryan O’Hea
Mullins out of Orioles lineup for series finale against Marlins
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are trying today to complete their sixth series sweep before the Dodgers come to town. They’re also attempting to extend their winning streak to a season-high eight games. The Marlins are starting an opener, left-hander Steven Okert, who retired all four batters last night with three strikeouts. Manager Brandon Hyde knows that the Marli
Will Jackson Holliday follow lead of other top prospects at Double-A Bowie?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As MLBPipeline.com’s No. 1 prospect, Jackson Holliday moved to Double-A Bowie on Friday for his first game at that level. It was the next challenge for the 19-year-old shortstop that was drafted No. 1 overall by the Orioles almost exactly a year ago today. But Bowie manager Kyle Moore, while acknowledging the challenges the kid will face hitting Ea
Mountcastle unfazed by uncertainty of his role
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle stepped into the cage yesterday for batting practice and hit a ball into the second deck in left field. It meant nothing and everything. The stats didn’t change. Mountcastle’s last official home run is May 24 in New York, about two weeks before dizziness and blurred vision forced him onto the injured list. The diagnosis was vertigo