Orioles updates on McKenna, Urías, Givens, Tate and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Outfielder Ryan McKenna said he’s available to play this afternoon if the Orioles want to bring him off the bench. McKenna underwent an MRI on his lower back that didn’t reveal any structural damage. He’s receiving treatment for soreness that began as the Orioles were finishing their trip in Atlanta. “It seems to be nothing too crazy for concern,”
Ortiz recalled, gets start at shortstop
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have reduced their pitching staff to 12 this morning by optioning left-handed reliever Nick Vespi and recalling infielder Joey Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk. Ortiz arrived yesterday and joined the 24-hour taxi squad because outfielder Ryan McKenna is receiving treatment for a sore back. McKenna has avoided the injured list, but Ortiz main
Game 39 lineups (resumed): Nats vs. Mets
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
So, here we are again. After a fiasco of a Saturday afternoon and evening, the Nationals and Mets are back at it this afternoon for what amounts to nearly a full doubleheader. Today’s originally scheduled 1:35 p.m. game has been pushed back to 4:35 p.m., with Jake Irvin and Max Scherzer still expected to start. But first, the teams have to complete
Wells leads latest strong pitching game and Henderson appreciates organization's support
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Most teams are losing series against the Orioles these days except for Atlanta, but everyone else they've played since April 10. Over a month into the season, the Orioles have won nine of their last 10 series after their latest win last night.  They blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 for the team’s fourth shutout of 2023. Tyler Wells gave up just o
Urías timetable for return, McCann's surprise achievement, praise for González
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles infielder Ramón Urías is facing a new opponent. The amount of time spent recovering from a left hamstring strain. Urías said yesterday that his leg feels “much better.” He didn’t seem to be limping as he walked across the clubhouse to his locker. The Orioles put Urías on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after he left the previous night’s gam
Wells is nearly unhittable and Orioles claim another series (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The party rages on with the Orioles. All of the wins, the water games, the loud music and light shows in the clubhouse. Selling tickets at Camden Yards should be replaced by a cover charge. They’re mashing, they’re splashing, they’re 13 games above .500 for the first time since the final game of the 2016 season. Mike Elias wasn’t kidding when he sa
Game suspended after nearly 4-hour delay (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Against all odds, today’s game at Nationals Park began on time, with Trevor Williams getting Brandon Nimmo to fly out on his very first pitch at 4:05 p.m., only a few minutes after a steady rain began to fall from the sky. The intensity of that rain only increased over the ensuing 38 minutes as the Nats took a 1-0 lead, then as the Mets put two run
O's game blog: Looking to keep it rolling in Game 2 against Pittsburgh
Steve Melewski
Orioles
On a night when they twice trailed by a run and didn't score over their first five innings, the Orioles used late offense to beat Pittsburgh 6-3 last night. Tonight they look for a second straight win over the Pirates, which would provide them with yet another series win. The Orioles (25-13) sit at 3 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay and could pull to wit
Notes on McKenna's sore back and Ortiz's arrival, González's managerial assignment, Watkins' progress and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna is dealing with some back soreness, which explains why infielder Joey Ortiz showed up today from Triple-A Norfolk with his bags in hand. Ortiz is on the 24-hour taxi squad in case McKenna goes on the injured list. Ortiz will return to the Tides on Sunday if he isn’t recalled. Teams normally are allowed to carry only
Joey Ortiz on rejoining the Orioles in a taxi squad role
Steve Melewski
Orioles
His stay here this time could be potentially very short and he is not on the active roster, but infielder Joey Ortiz, one of the Orioles' top 100 prospects, is in the clubhouse today. He is on the taxi squad for tonight’s game with Pittsburgh. Acting manager Fredi González - working as skipper of the Orioles tonight while Brandon Hyde attends the g