Nats get early offense, late pitching in win over Padres (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Give the Nationals lineup a chance to face a left-handed starter and take an early lead. Give Trevor Williams a chance to pitch into the sixth inning and retain that lead. Then hand over the rest to the trusted portion of Davey Martinez’s bullpen and watch them finish the job. It’s a nice formula for success, and it worked quite well for the Nats t
O's game blog: Looking to bounce back in New York
Steve Melewski
Orioles
A New York Yankees team that is playing good baseball right now produced a come-from-behind win last night, beating the Orioles 6-5 in 10 innings in the series opener at Yankee Stadium. The Orioles are now 13-3 in series-opening games. They actually did not lose either of the first two series where they lost the first game. Tampa Bay beat the Oriol
Decision pending on Orioles reliever Dillon Tate (and other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – The Orioles aren’t ready to announce their plans for reliever Dillon Tate, whose 30-day injury rehab assignment has reached its conclusion. The choices are clear: Reinstate Tate and put him on the active roster, with a corresponding move necessary, or reinstate and option him to Triple-A Norfolk. “We’re making decisions on that right now
Nats proceeding without designated closer
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Six times in their last 16 games, the Nationals have entered the ninth inning with a lead of three runs or fewer. Here, in order, is the name of the pitcher who took the mound in those save situations: May 5 at Diamondbacks: Kyle Finnegan May 6 at Diamondbacks: Hunter Harvey May 13 vs. Mets: Finnegan May 16 at Marlins: Harvey May 20 vs. Tigers: Fin
Orioles lineup vs. Yankees in Bronx
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – Joey Ortiz gets the start at third base tonight as the Orioles try to even their series with the Yankees. Cedric Mullins is leading off against a left-hander, former Orioles Rule 5 pick Nestor Cortes. Six of Mullins’ last nine hits are for extra bases. He has a six-game hitting streak, going 10-for-23 (.435) with four doubles, two home r
Game 49 lineups: Nats vs. Padres
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Tuesday night’s series opener had some extra emotions attached to it, what with Juan Soto returning to D.C. and MacKenzie Gore facing the Padres for the first time. Tonight’s game shouldn’t carry quite the same vibes, even though Soto obviously will still be playing in D.C. And he’ll be facing a guy who hasn’t pitched for the Padres before but is f
This time O's could not pull it out in extra innings
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The third straight extra-innings game was not the charm for the Orioles. And on a night when they pitched Aaron Judge well and he was 0-for-3, right-handed closer Félix Bautista made one poor pitch in the last of the ninth. Two outs from another impressive win, the Orioles did not get them, losing 6-5 in 10 innings to the Yankees. This time there w
Recent relief woes leave Martinez with few trusted options
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
While MacKenzie Gore’s laborious start Tuesday night – three runs, seven hits, four walks, 103 pitches in 4 2/3 innings – put the Nationals in a rough position, the young lefty wasn’t the pitcher of record in a 7-4 loss to the Padres. That distinction went to Erasmo Ramírez, who was charged with four runs in one-plus innings of relief, a ragged out
More chatter about Orioles' bullpen
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Kyle Bradish gave the Orioles five innings last night. Manager Brandon Hyde gave the ball to his relievers to cover the last four. Mychal Givens retired the Yankees in order in the sixth, on a strikeout and two ground balls. A nice little reminder that he can be a weapon during any stretch of the game. Also, a reminder that Hyde doesn’t
Soto gets best of Gore, Abrams as Nats drop opener (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The baseball gods brought Juan Soto, MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams together tonight as only they can, three of the primary figures in one of the biggest trades in history converging at Nationals Park for a series opener that was anticipated more than most because of their participation. The game – a 7-4 loss by the Nationals to the Padres – ultimate