Triple-A Norfolk wins International League first-half championship
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It has been quite a season for the Orioles’ Triple-A Norfolk Tides affiliate. They broke out of the gates this year going 7-1 and were 11-4 after 15 games. After 29 games in early May they were 22-7. Last night they rode that strong start all the way to the first-half championship of the International League. With an 8-3 win at Nashville, Norfolk (
More on Robles' injury and defensive positioning
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
There have been some very bizarre circumstances and confusing statements surrounding Victor Robles’ back injury. It all started on May 7 when the 26-year-old first hurt his back while sliding into second base during a game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. He was placed on the 10-day injured list the following day with what the team then called
Reviewing Orioles roster and rotation after road trip
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The roster churn slowed yesterday for the Orioles, who stuck with the same 26 players to close out their road trip. They made it through nine innings without an injury. The flu-like symptoms that have swept through the clubhouse apparently didn’t claim a new victim. A win achieved on a day that they lost. At least four player
Nats beat rain and Cardinals to avoid another sweep (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The situation surrounding this afternoon’s finale between the Nationals and Cardinals was a tricky one. Rain was in the forecast all day today in the District of Columbia, with only a brief window right around the 4:05 p.m. scheduled start time. The Nationals have a makeup game against the Diamondbacks scheduled for 1 p.m. tomorrow (with more rain
Robles and Edwards land on IL, Hill and La Sorsa join Nats
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
An odd Tuesday night has turned into a busy Wednesday afternoon here at Nationals Park. After some misplays in the field, a confrontation with MacKenzie Gore in the dugout and questions about his health, Victor Robles was placed back on the 10-day injured list today with back spasms in the lumbar spine, with the Nationals selecting the contract of
Homers and errors work against Wells in 7-2 loss to Rays (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Rays hurt Tyler Wells today in the second inning. Wells also hurt himself. Ganging up on the right-hander prevented the Orioles from sweeping the two-game series. Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes hit back-to-back home runs to begin the inning, Wells committed two errors that led to a pair of unearned runs, and Tampa Bay
Game 73 lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals (Robles back on IL)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It doesn’t get any easier to say, but it remains true: The Nationals need a win. Ideally, they would win their next two games to end this homestand on a somewhat positive note. They’re 0-5 since returning to D.C. last week and have only won two of their last 15 games. Trevor Williams gets the start this afternoon in the finale against the Cardinals
Nationals select Hill contract, put Robles on IL
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Derek Hill from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day Injured List with back spasms in the lumbar spine on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Hill, 27, joins the Nationals after hitting
O's game blog: A chance for a two-game sweep against Tampa Bay
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles lost the first game they played this season against the Tampa Bay Rays, but have since won three in a row. They won the last two games of a series at Camden Yards from May 8-10 and they won 8-6 last night at Tropicana Field. So they took the opener of a two-game series, meaning they can sweep this series with a win this afternoon. By wi
Orioles and Rays lineups in series finale
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Adley Rutschman is catching a day game following a night game as the Orioles finish their two-game series against the Rays. Ramón Urías starts at first base after moving across the diamond last night in the ninth inning. Ryan O’Hearn stays in the cleanup spot, but as the designated hitter today. Gunnar Henderson is playing th