More thoughts on Orioles' decision to sign Aaron Hicks
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Aaron Hicks’ era in Baltimore, however long it lasts, began yesterday with reports that the Orioles were close to reaching an agreement on a major league contract. An obvious counterpunch to losing Cedric Mullins to a groin injury. One that statistically doesn’t seem to pack much of a wallop. Hicks was seen at Camden Yards, walking with executi
Nats make Dodgers sweat before falling apart late (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LOS ANGELES – There was a moment in the top of the seventh tonight that left a crowd of 46,571 at Dodger Stadium booing the home club for letting the Nationals claw their way back into a game that felt like it had already been decided for the boys in white uniforms and royal blue caps. The names in the visiting dugout have long since changed from t
Orioles build big early lead and hold on for 8-5 win in first game without Mullins (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adam Frazier lined an 0-2 changeup from Cal Quantrill into center field tonight, and the Orioles had their new leadoff hitter. For one game, at least. Frazier could stay atop the order or move down. Austin Hays might bat first Wednesday or in the next series. The lineup will be fluid with Cedric Mullins idle. It takes a village to replace Mullins,
Nats trying different outfield alignment tonight
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LOS ANGELES – Joey Meneses has played plenty of games in the outfield in his career, just not yet this season. Lane Thomas has played plenty of games in center field in his career, just not yet this season. Davey Martinez decided it was time to put an end to both of those streaks tonight when he filled out his lineup card for the Nationals’ game ag
O's game blog: Looking to get the bats going against Cleveland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
During this month of May, the Orioles have twice won series after losing the first game of that series. They have a chance to do it again against Cleveland after losing 5-0 on Monday to the Guardians in a game that took just two hours and 19 minutes. The Orioles were held to just five hits by three Cleveland pitchers in front of 25,249 at Oriole Pa
Game 55 lineups: Nats at Dodgers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
LOS ANGELES – It’s been a whirlwind first month in the big leagues for Jake Irvin, who probably wasn’t even supposed to be here so soon. The rookie right-hander was promoted from Triple-A Rochester at the start of the month and legitimately impressed in his first two starts, especially when he held the Giants scoreless for 6 1/3 innings May 8. Thin
Elias and Hyde talk about Mullins' injury and Hicks' arrival (plus lineups)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are hopeful that Cedric Mullins’ absence from the team will be measured in weeks instead of months. They’ll grip that optimism with both hands and also keep their fingers crossed. Mullins was placed on the 10-day injured list after he slowed before reaching first base yesterday in the eighth inning and limped off the field with assistan
Orioles sign Aaron Hicks
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have signed outfielder AARON HICKS to a Major League contract. He will wear No. 34 and be active for tonight’s game. Additionally, outfielder CEDRIC MULLINS has been placed on the 10-day Injured List with a right groin strain. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.  Hicks, 33, appeared in 28 games
Orioles sign Hicks and put Mullins on injured list
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have signed veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks to a major league contract. He’s active for tonight’s game at Camden Yards. The lineup hasn’t been posted. Hicks replaces Cedric Mullins, who’s on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. The Yankees designated Hicks, 33, for assignment on May 20 with the club owing him about $27.6 mi
Taking stock of the Nats with the season 33 percent complete
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
LOS ANGELES – Monday was Memorial Day, the traditional day on the baseball calendar when it becomes acceptable to start drawing broad conclusions about a team or a player’s performance for the season. It also happened to coincide with the Nationals’ 54th game of the year, making this juncture all the more significant. Yes, the Nats have now complet