Pregame notes on Urías, Kremer and Mateo on his offense
Steve Melewski
Orioles
WASHINGTON – Orioles infielder Ramón Urías, who was hit in the left side of his head Saturday by a 96.2 mph pitch, is no longer in concussion protocol. He is not starting tonight, but could play in the series opener against the Washington Nationals. “He’s cleared everything and that’s unbelievable,” said manager Brandon Hyde before today’s game. “F
Vargas swinging, Dickerson not running yet, Hernandez released
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
One week after landing on the injured list with a left shoulder strain, Ildemaro Vargas was able to begin taking swings, and the Nationals utilityman is aiming for a return next week when the team is in New York. Vargas jammed his left shoulder April 9 making a diving catch of a sharp grounder in Colorado. He finished out the game but hasn’t played
Game 17 lineups: Nats vs. Orioles
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The first round of this year’s Battle of the Beltways begins tonight, and though the roles of the two participants have changed somewhat at this stage in each franchise’s development, there’s still reason to believe the baseball played the next two nights on South Capitol Street will be compelling. The Nationals have been playing compelling basebal
Orioles lineup vs. Nationals in D.C. (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles posted their lineup for tonight’s series opener against the Nationals in D.C. and didn’t announce a roster move. Ramón Urías left Chicago in concussion protocol after being hit in the head Saturday. His condition had improved the following day, and manager Brandon Hyde will provide another update later today to the assembled media. Ryan
O's hitting coach on hot bats and some of the players raking right now
Steve Melewski
Orioles
If two hitting coaches can help the Orioles, maybe three can do even more. So far that is proving correct as the co-hitting coaches Ryan Fuller and Matt Borgschulte are in their second seasons together on the Orioles staff. This year they were joined by Cody Asche, named before this season as offensive strategy coach. The “three-headed monster” as
Improved defense already showing up in metrics
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals went into the season touting much-improved defensive play, insisting that would help make their pitching staff better. Sixteen games into the 162-game marathon, there appears to be some truth to that line of thinking. Though they’ve still made their share of mistakes in the field, including 12 errors (tied for most in the majors) and
Because You Asked - Wicked Prayer
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are in D.C. tonight for the first of two games in a “beltway rivalry” that is more hype than actual substance. Sure, it’s fun to beat the team down the road. But players would be stretching the truth like Silly Putty if they claimed to have extra motivation. This isn’t a division series. There isn’t much of a mailbag rivalry, either. To
Orioles reinstate Keegan Akin, option Spenser Watkins
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have reinstated LHP Keegan Akin from the paternity list and optioned RHP Spenser Watkins to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.
Chance to win $50,000 for Orioles 50th home run through lottery promotion
MASN Staff
Masn
Just 15 games into the season and the Orioles are setting a blistering pace for slugging and home runs. The Orioles 2023 HR total is in the top 5 of the American League. Led by Ryan Mountcastle and Adley Rutschman, the birds have been belting it out of the park regularly. And that pace could continue. The Birds will soon be facing several teams tha
A look at Heston Kjerstad's start for Double-A Bowie (plus O's notes, roster move)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Once Heston Kjerstad started hitting, he didn’t stop. The No. 2 overall pick by the Orioles out of Arkansas in the 2020 MLB Draft, a player that went 27 months between his last college game and first pro game, he has been making up for lost time since late last season. The myocarditis diagnosis he dealt with kept him on the sidelines for a long tim