O's big inning, Wells' strong outing lead to win and series victory (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – It was unexpected but very welcome. The Orioles got a big inning early in the game against the club with the best team ERA in Major League Baseball. A club they had scored six runs off in four games over the last two weekends. But their 6-2 victory today over the American League Central-leading Twins was keyed by a huge six-run six-hi
Candelario back in lineup, Hill remains in organization
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Jeimer Candelario is back in the Nationals lineup after one day off with a knee injury, but he’s not back at third base yet. Candelario, who was struck in the right knee with a pitch during the 10th inning of Thursday’s loss to the Reds, sat out Friday night’s series opener against the Rangers. He attempted to take swings in the cage prior to the g
O's game blog: Looking for a series win in Minnesota
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – The Orioles didn't have a huge night on offense or produce some record-setting numbers last night. They used old school pitching and defense to win. Cedric Mullins made a great catch in center to rob a three-run homer and that helped lefty Cole Irvin continue to turn his season around with 6 1/3 innings allowing one run last night. Wh
Hyde's pregame props for Cowser and Bautista's All-Star hope
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS - Colton Cowser has been with the Orioles for four days now and today the rookie will make his fourth start, batting seventh in right field. He has made a strong early impression on manager Brandon Hyde. "I think he's been amazing," Hyde said pregame today. "Love his at-bats. Looks like he's been doing that for a while up here. Even tha
Game 89 lineups: Nats vs. Rangers
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Will the Nationals win a home game today? If they do, will they pop champagne in the clubhouse? At this point, anything’s possible. Having begun this homestand 0-5, and having lost 15 of their last 16 home games overall, the Nats are desperate for something positive to happen on South Capitol Street. The good news: All the top relievers should be a
Hays in Orioles lineup this afternoon in Minnesota
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
All-Star Austin Hays has returned to the Orioles lineup this afternoon for the first time since bruising his left hip Sunday against the Twins. Hays is in left field and batting fifth. Colton Cowser is in right field today, and Anthony Santander is the designated hitter. Aaron Hicks returns to the lineup in center field after pinch-hitting last nig
Meneses finally snaps homer slump with pair of blasts
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Joey Meneses didn’t need to be told. He knew how long it had been since he’d hit a baseball over a fence in a game. Not that it stopped anyone and everyone from talking to him about it. Which, in turn, made it awfully hard not to think about it. “Absolutely,” the Nationals designated hitter said, via interpreter Octavio Martinez. “It seems like eve
O's win at Target Field marked by the latest great catch by Mullins
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – All it took was one remarkable catch. One strong starting pitching performance. One clutch late relief outing. A sac fly, a sac bunt, a clutch double and a few others things for the Orioles to beat a team they often struggle against. They lost two of three to the Twins last weekend. And while the Twins' record is inferior to the Oriol
What changes are coming to Orioles?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The mathematical first half of the season is behind us. The Orioles played their 87th game last night in Minnesota, leaving two on the table before the All-Star break. That’s the actual splitting of the halves. The draft will run from Sunday-Tuesday. Four Orioles will be in Seattle for the All-Star Game, and prospects Jackson Holliday and Heston Kj
Good start to the weekend: O's beat Twins 3-1 in 10 innings (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – Cole Irvin was not “swirvin” this time. Irvin, who uses that nickname in his Twitter handle, was very much in balance and control tonight and he was setting down the Minnesota Twins with regularity. His season ERA was 6.32 at game time, but his ERA since his latest return to the Orioles roster June 10 was 3.44 in five games. He gave u