Nationals recall Espino, designate Kuhl for assignment
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino from Triple-A Rochester and designated right-handed pitcher Chad Kuhl for assignment on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.  Espino, 36, joins the Nationals for the first time this season after beginning the sea
Notes on Pérez's improvement, Baumann's contribution, Givens' return to Baltimore and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The bar is lowered in the aftermath of a 13-1 loss. An at-bat or outing might be lauded only because it wasn’t part of the problem. Sift through the scraps and treat them like gold. However, manager Brandon Hyde offered lots of legitimate praise for Cionel Pérez after the reliever’s two scoreless innings Friday night. They were bigger than the game
Gray, top three relievers combine to shut out Padres (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
SAN DIEGO – How’s this for a formula for success on a lovely Saturday evening at Petco Park: Get two early solo homers from your power-starved lineup, then ask your pitching staff to shut out the Padres’ potent bats the rest of the way? OK, so that may not have been Davey Martinez’s preferred plan entering the day. Given his team's major league wor
Kuhl designated for assignment, Espino recalled from Triple-A
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
SAN DIEGO – The Nationals parted ways with Chad Kuhl today, designating the struggling right-hander for assignment and recalling Paolo Espino from Triple-A Rochester to take his roster spot. The club had been hoping Kuhl might turn things around as a long man in their bullpen, but the 30-year-old was in a sustained rut, his ERA climbing to 8.45 fol
Orioles respond to lopsided loss with McKenna walk-off homer in 10th (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Flush it. The best advice that the Orioles could give themselves last night after a 12-run loss. Don’t dwell on the mistakes and the embarrassment. Move on as quickly as possible. Nothing good comes from wallowing in it. "That's definitely one you need to let go right away and come back tomorrow,” manager Brandon Hyde said after Friday's game. “It'
Game 76 lineups: Nats at Padres
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
SAN DIEGO – The Nationals’ lineup is in a bad place right now. That group has averaged 3.3 runs, 8.6 hits and a measly 1.2 walks over the last 18 games, only three of which the team has won. So what’s the cure for an anemic offense? Maybe a rookie knuckleballer making his major league debut? That’s the unusual situation the Nats find themselves in
O's game blog: Looking for a bounce-back win as the Seattle series continues
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles are, no doubt, very eager to turn the page today to a new game and the second game of their weekend series with the Seattle Mariners. Last night’s 13-1 loss was their biggest margin of defeat of 2023, topping the 12-2 loss at home to Texas on May 26. The O’s offense has produced just three runs on seven hits the past two games after sco
Updating Orioles rotation and lineup, Mullins' return, Mountcastle's rehab, and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has announced his starters for the next two games. Kyle Bradish is closing out the series against the Mariners on Sunday, and left-hander Cole Irvin faces the Reds on Monday. The alignment keeps Bradish on normal rest. Irvin started June 16 against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, allowing three solo home runs in the third, a
O's Cedric Mullins on rejoining team, returning to lineup
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles got their center fielder and leadoff hitter back today. And it’s in less than a month since he left the field on May 29 against Cleveland with a right groin strain. Mullins rehabbed in Florida, went 1-for-10 with a homer in three Triple-A rehab games this week and is back atop the lineup today. “Feels good. Body is doing well,” he said
Mullins, Zimmermann return to Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles reinstated center fielder Cedric Mullins from the injured list this afternoon. They also recalled left-hander Bruce Zimmermann and optioned reliever Logan Gillaspie and infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A Norfolk. Mullins finished his rehab assignment with Norfolk after Thursday’s doubleheader and returned to Baltimore. He’s leading off t