More on Urías, Ortiz and Orioles bullpen
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles could be on the verge of making another roster move. Infielder Joey Ortiz was in Triple-A Norfolk’s lineup last night as the shortstop and cleanup hitter in Nashville, but the Orioles had him removed as a precaution while infielder Ramón Urías remains in concussion protocol and is assessed by doctors. Ortiz is on the 40-man ro
Nats follow familiar script in narrow loss to Guardians (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals continue to do enough to keep themselves engaged in close ballgames, right through the final out of the ninth. And they continue to do just enough to keep themselves from emerging victorious by losing the second half of close ballgames. Whether by bullpen struggle or punchless lineup, the Nats just aren’t delivering in meaningful situ
Orioles' first extra-inning game ends in walk-off loss (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO - Anthony Santander had identified the issue. He didn’t need more video of his at-bats, though he was willing to keep studying to confirm what he knew. Santander said this morning that he wasn’t seeing the ball well because he’s late on pitches. Manager Brandon Hyde said he’d like Santander to be a little more on time. They could agree, bot
Why power-starved Nats aren't turning to Garrett more
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals entered the day ranked last in the majors in home runs, last in the National League in slugging percentage. None of their regulars owns an OPS higher than .780, and that belongs to No. 9 batter Victor Robles. There is, however, one player currently on their bench with better numbers, albeit in an extremely limited sample. Stone Garret
O's game blog: Looking for another win in Chicago
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After their 6-3 comeback win over the White Sox Friday night, a victory today in the windy city would give the Orioles a series victory over Chicago and a chance to sweep the Sox on Sunday afternoon. Adley Rutschman’s bases-loaded double on an 0-2 pitch in the seventh inning, turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 lead and the Orioles went on to win to im
Orioles encouraged by Bradish's start in Bowie, Watkins ready for long relief role
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles received positive news on Kyle Bradish’s rehab start last night at Double-A Bowie. His right foot felt good. The rest is just numbers, some more favorable than others. Bradish threw 82 pitches in five innings, so he’s stretched out. He allowed four runs (three earned) and three hits with one walk, five strikeouts and a home ru
Game 15 lineups: Nats vs. Guardians
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals are losing more far more games than they win right now. But those losses all have been close. Four of their last five defeats have come by one run, including Friday night’s 4-3 margin to the Guardians. And the other was a 2-0 loss to Shohei Ohtani. So they’ll try to reverse that trend this afternoon in the second game of the weekend s
Orioles and White Sox lineups
Roch Kubatko
Masn
CHICAGO – Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter this afternoon against the White Sox, as the Orioles try to guarantee another series win. Rutschman ranks second in the American League and third in the majors with a .492 on-base percentage. He’s sixth in the majors with a 1.134 OPS. Ryan Mountcastle’s 19 RBIs continue to lead the majors. Gunnar H
Thompson set up for multiple innings with reintroduced curveball
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals have been looking to get reliever Mason Thompson stretched out to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen since late last summer. The right-hander, who was acquired in the 2021 trade for Daniel Hudson with the Padres, has previous experience as a starter that can translate to a long-relief role. Between 2016-19 in San Diego’s farm s
Rutschman comes up big again and Bowie notes on Bradish and McDermott
Steve Melewski
Orioles
BOWIE, Md. - Adley Rutschman was the clutch man again for the Orioles. The Orioles are now 5-0 this year in series-opening games after posting a come-from-behind 6-3 win over the White Sox in Chicago. Rutschman’s bases-loaded double to left center field in the seventh inning provided Baltimore a 4-3 lead and the O’s bullpen combined for 3 2/3 score