With AL-leading average and now fifth in OPS, Austin Hays on the All-Star talk
Steve Melewski
Orioles
He might be the American League’s leading hitter for yet another day today with his .323 batting average. And that is six points ahead of Bo Bichette of Toronto, next at .317. But the Orioles' Austin Hays is not even ready to ponder being in contention for a batting title. “We are not even at the All-Star break yet. So, we have a long way to go bef
Orioles trade Watkins to Astros
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Traded RHP Spenser Watkins to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations.
Orioles lineup vs. Mariners at Camden Yards
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Gunnar Henderson is leading off and serving as designated hitter for tonight’s series opener against the Mariners at rainy Camden Yards. Henderson is batting .358 in June after bringing a .201 average into the month, the third-largest increase in the majors with a minimum 50 at-bats, according to STATS. The Orioles didn’t reinstate center fielder C
Hill getting chance to be Nats' everyday center fielder
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals made an interesting choice when placing Victor Robles back on the 10-day injured list with back spasms in the lumbar spine. They could have recalled Alex Call, who was originally optioned down to Triple-A Rochester when Robles was activated Friday, even though it was within 10 days because he would have been replacing an injured playe
Norfolk's Buck Britton on playoff berth and Jordan Westburg's big season
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When the Triple-A Norfolk Tides won 8-3 at Nashville on Wednesday night, they became first-half champions of the 20-team International League. The first half ends this Sunday and by already winning it, Norfolk clinched its first playoff spot since 2015. There was no big on-field celebration for a few good reasons. For one, not wanting a host of top
Ambler on "incredibly talented" players in Triple-A Norfolk's lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brink Ambler glances at the lineup card for Triple-A Norfolk and a smile creases his face. And he isn’t filled with joy because of the two Orioles on injury rehab assignments. Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle would liven up the place if it needed a spark. It does not. The joint was jumping long before their arrivals. The Tides are the first half
O's Adley Rutschman advances to next phase of All-Star Game voting
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has advanced to the second-phase of voting for the 2023 All-Star Game, as he attempts to get the start for the AL in the game set for Tuesday, July 11 in Seattle. The second phase of voting, which begins this Monday at 12:00 p.m. (ET), features the top two vote-getters at each position (and the top six outfielders in
Irvin sharp, Martinez ejected and Nats sloppy in loss (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Although they lost an off-day, the Nationals were hoping to use this makeup game against the Diamondbacks to create some momentum before heading out on a nine-game road trip. Yesterday’s win over the Cardinals was only their fourth since the start of June. Putting together back-to-back wins to end this homestand would have made for a happy flight o
With lost off-day, Martinez finding some rest for Nats
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Two weeks ago, the Nationals were looking at this date on the calendar and expecting to spend their off-day in sunny San Diego. But because of the postponement of the June 8 finale against the Diamondbacks due to the poor air quality from the Canada wildfires, they’re instead still in cloudy D.C. ready to play an early afternoon makeup game. That m
Game 74 lineups: Nats vs. Diamondbacks
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
And we’re back. After the Nationals finally got a win here yesterday to end their series against the Cardinals, they’re right back to play today’s makeup game against the Diamondbacks. What should have been the series finale between these two teams two weeks ago was postponed due to the poor air quality from the Canada wildfires to make this now a