Orioles announce roster moves, plus some game notes before tonight's series-opener in Chicago
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles have announced their series of roster moves leading into tonight’s game against the White Sox. Left-hander Cole Irvin was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk following yesterday’s 8-7 walk-off win over the Athletics. Left-handed reliever Keegan Akin was placed on the paternity list. A taxed bullpen is adding right-handers Spenser Wat
Quiet Wood is secretly the funny leader of talented Wilmington roster
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WILMINGTON, Del. – James Wood is quiet for his size. At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, one would think he would have just as big and loud of a personality. That could also be assumed given he is the Nationals’ newest top prospect and one of the highest-ranked minor league players in all of baseball. But that is far from the case for this 20-year-old. Sin
O's notes on Adley, Gunnar, Bautista's whiff rate and more after Oakland series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles' pitching allowed 23 runs in the last three games of the Oakland series, but the Baltimore offense was such that they were able to win two of those games by 12-8 and 8-7 scores. But the Orioles know they are going to need to tighten up the pitching and fast. Somehow they are 7-6 and they did take three of four against Oakland despite the le
Bradish talks Bowie, Gibson gives opinions on Rodriguez, O'Hearn on Triple-A prospects
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The return of Kyle Bradish to the Orioles rotation becomes more of a reality with tonight’s injury rehab start at Double-A Bowie. Bradish is expecting to be one-and-done in the minors. Build up his pitch count in a low-pressure environment, make certain that his right foot can withstand the workload, and wait for the roster move. “I’m very excited,
Sources: Orioles optioning Cole Irvin in series of roster moves
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are making changes to their rotation and bullpen following their walk-off win this afternoon against the Athletics. According to multiple sources, left-hander Cole Irvin has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after starting today and lasting only four innings. Left-handed reliever Keegan Akin is going on paternity leave. In corresponding
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Bemboom clears waivers, goes to Norfolk
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move: C Anthony Bemboom has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.
Homestand highlights for April 14-14
MASN Staff
Nationals
After a seven-game road trip, the Washington Nationals return home with a three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians, followed by two games against the Baltimore Orioles in the Beltway Series presented by Inova. Single-game tickets for all Nationals home games are on sale now at nats.com/Tickets.    This second homestand of the season features
Rutschman walk-off homer gives Orioles series win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
As the rotation continues to deliver shortened starts and the bullpen fights to catch its collective breath, the Orioles must bank on their offense to keep the line moving and the team from shutting down. Ryan Mountcastle homered again today, Ryan O’Hearn celebrated his return to the majors with two rewarded bases-loaded at-bats in the first three
O's game blog: The series finale with Oakland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Oakland Athletics scored four late runs last night to break a 4-4 tie and beat the Orioles 8-4 at Camden Yards. The Orioles have taken two of three in this four-game series, which wraps up this afternoon. O's pitching has allowed eight runs to Oakland in back-to-back games after Monday's series-opening 5-1 win. Baltimore's team ERA of 5.37 rank
Pregame notes on pitching, Santander's back, Henderson's slump, O'Hearn's arrival and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Asked what he’s looking for today from starter Cole Irvin, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn’t miss a beat. He blurted out a response with an impressive exit velocity. “Nine,” he said. Every inning is appreciated. “I’d love to have Cole go as deep in the game as possible,” Hyde said. “Maybe we can swing the bat and give him some run support and pla