Grayson Rodriguez makes solid debut, but Texas wins to avoid the sweep (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – With a large rooting section from his hometown of Nacogdoches, Texas, in the stands today, Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez made a strong big league debut in his home state. But it didn’t start out great for him.  After allowing two runs and giving up some loud contact in the Rangers' first inning, he settled in nicely and
Nats swept by Rays as same issues continue
Bobby Blanco
Masn
On Opening Day, Patrick Corbin suffered through some defensive errors behind him, some bad luck on weak contact by Braves hitters and some poor pitches on his own part. He couldn’t retire the only batter he faced in the fourth while giving up four runs (two earned) and throwing 85 pitches. In today’s matinee finale against the Rays, he was more eff
Nationals celebrate Blossoms & Baseball with NCBF and Embassy of Japan
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals proudly welcomed representatives from the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the Embassy of Japan for today’s annual Blossoms & Baseball game. Prior to today’s event, the NCBF, in partnership with the Embassy, donated a National Cherry Blossom Festival giant cherry blossom sculpture to the Nationals for display at Nat
O's game blog: Grayson Rodriguez makes his MLB debut in the series finale at Texas
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas – O’s rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the sport by Baseball America and No. 7 via MLBPipeline.com, today makes his long-anticipated major league debut. Rodriguez will face two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom as the Orioles and Texas Rangers conclude a three-ga
Home opener postponed and Rutschman on catching Rodriguez today
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Tex. – Before we get to today's game, the Orioles annouced before game time today that their scheduled home opener tomorrow with the New York Yankees has been postponed until Friday at 3:05 p.m. An Orioles tweet said: "After consultation with MLB, tomorrow's home opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been postponed due to the forecas
Orioles home opener postponed to Friday
MASN Staff
Masn
After consultation with Major League Baseball, tomorrow’s Home Opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards between the Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to the forecast of severe inclement weather. The game will be made up on Friday, April 7 at 3:05 p.m. ET. Tickets for tomorrow’s postponed game will be valid for the April 7 game, no exchange ne
Rodriguez arrives in Texas to make major league debut (home opener postponed)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Grayson Rodriguez was the next man up. The Orioles optioned Rodriguez while making their final rounds of cuts in spring training, viewing him as the sixth pitcher for a five-man rotation. A spot opened with Kyle Bradish going on the 15-day injured list this morning with a right foot contusion, and Rodriguez flew into Texas last night. How Rodriguez
Martinez still playing matchups against lefty starters
Bobby Blanco
Masn
For the fourth time in their first six games of the new season, the Nationals are facing a left-handed starter in Shane McClanahan for this afternoon’s series finale against the Rays. While trying to avoid a sweep in just the second series of 2023 and with it still being so early, manager Davey Martinez is playing matchups, stacking his starting li
Game 6 lineups: Nats vs. Rays
Bobby Blanco
Masn
Today is April 5? With a sunny forecast and temperatures expected to reach the 80s for an early weekday game, it feels more like July 4 in the District, am I right? Anyways, good morning from Nationals Park, where the Nats wrap up the first homestand of the season with a 1 p.m. game against the Rays, the only remaining undefeated team in the majors
Orioles recall Rodriguez, Bradish to IL
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Grayson Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk. Rodriguez will start today’s game against Texas, which will be his Major League debut. He will wear No. 30.Placed RHP Kyle Bradish on the 15-day Injured List with a right foot contusion, retroactive to April 4.