Notes on Urías' hamstring, Givens' knee, Vespi's arrival, Rodriguez's innings and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde saw Ramón Urías in the weight room this afternoon and said the infielder’s left hamstring is improving through rehab sessions. What hasn’t changed is the anticipated length of Urías’ absence from the active roster. He won’t be back after his 10 days have passed. “He’s doing well,” Hyde said. “I think the timetable’s sti
Lefty reliever Nick Vespi on first 2023 trip to the majors
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Lefty reliever Nick Vespi spent time on the Norfolk-Baltimore shuttle last year and makes his first trip to Baltimore this year for the Pittsburgh series that begins tonight. He was recalled from Triple-A today and takes the roster spot of lefty Drew Rom, sent back to the Tides. Vespi’s chances to make the Orioles out of spring training were hinder
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O's recall Vespi
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk.
Game 38 lineups: Nats vs. Mets
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals are back home after a 3-3 road trip and Thursday’s off-day. It’s an odd setup for this four-game series before the Nats head back on the road to Miami: They’ll play these four games against the Mets on Friday-Monday this Mother’s Day weekend. MacKenzie Gore returns to the mound to start this series for the home team. The young left-ha
Orioles lineup vs. Pirates
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have a third left-hander in their bullpen again after recalling Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk. He replaces Drew Rom, who was optioned after Wednesday’s game. Vespi underwent sports hernia surgery in January and didn’t break camp with the team. He allowed four runs and struck out 17 batters in 12 2/3 innings with the Tides. Vespi didn
Ruiz learning how to take charge in second year behind plate
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO – As well as he pitched Monday night to earn his first major league win, Jake Irvin had a moment when it looked like things might fall apart on him. Irvin opened the top of the fourth by allowing a leadoff single to the Giants’ Thairo Estrada. He then walked Joc Pederson. On the MASN broadcast, analyst Kevin Frandsen speculated Nation
Sometimes the unofficial save comes before the ninth inning
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When the Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night 2-1 in a series-deciding game, righty reliever Yennier Cano was remarkable again. He got a drama-free save, getting three quick outs in the ninth on just eight pitches. He sure earned a save. But sometimes an unofficial save can come before the ninth inning, and for me, Wednesday was one of t
Facing slumping team won't cause Orioles' focus to pass the Bucs (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles begin another series tonight against another team that’s above .500. And this is where the similarities slam into a closure. The Pirates arrive having lost nine of their last 10 games, but they remain atop the National League Central. Try doing that in the American League East. Go ahead. Letdown games and series aren’t permissible, and
Rom returns to Norfolk
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Optioned LHP Drew Rom to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday's game.
Rom returning to minors
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Drew Rom’s major league debut remains on hold. So close, but unable to capture it. The Orioles announced that they optioned Rom to Triple-A Norfolk following last night’s 2-1 win over the Rays at Camden Yards. A corresponding move is coming Friday when they begin a three-game series against the Pirates that’s situated in the middle of their homesta