Cavalli shut down for two weeks with shoulder inflammation
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Bad news struck the Nationals clubhouse this afternoon ahead of the opener against the Athletics. Making matters worse, it involves one of their top prospects. Cade Cavalli, just four days removed from his major league debut, will be shut down for two weeks with right shoulder inflammation, manager Davey Martinez announced to begin his pregame pres
In Aberdeen, Grayson Rodriguez is ready for return to game action
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ABERDEEN, Md. – The Orioles' top pitching prospect, right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, headed north this week to continue his rehab. In two days Rodriguez will pitch in a game for the first time since his appearance June 1 for Triple-A Norfolk. Rodriguez, ranked as the No. 4 prospect in baseball by both Baseball America and MLBPipeline.com, will take
Hyde on Wells, roster, Guardians series, Mountcastle and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CLEVELAND – Tyler Wells is getting closer to appearing in games and rejoining the Orioles. Wells threw about 30 pitches today during a bullpen session at high Single-A Aberdeen, and he’s poised to begin an injury rehab assignment with the IronBirds. Today’s activity followed the simulated game from a few days ago. “Felt great after, so positive new
Game 129 lineups: Nats vs. Athletics
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Would you believe the Athletics have never played at Nationals Park before? That’s right, the last time the A’s were in D.C. was June 9, 2005, when Liván Hernández tossed eight strong innings on 127 pitches, Nick Johnson cleared the bases with a three-run double and Chad Cordero pitched the ninth for his 17th save in a 4-3 victory at RFK Stadium. S
Orioles and Guardians lineups (and notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CLEVELAND - The Orioles leave Houston after winning two of three games against the team with the best record in the American League, and now they play three games in Cleveland against the leaders in the Central Division. Yesterday’s off-day actually cost the Orioles a half-game in the wild card race. They’re two behind the Blue Jays for the last sp
Spenser Watkins worked with O's pitching coaches to step up his game
Steve Melewski
Orioles
During a year where the Orioles have made dramatic improvement as a team, so have several individuals, especially on the pitching staff. And as those players got better, so did the team. One led to two. As it relates to Orioles pitchers, pitching coaches Chris Holt and Darren Holmes have worked with guys to tweak pitches, add pitches, work on their
Nats preaching patience with struggling Abrams
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
CJ Abrams has never struggled to hit. Not as a teenager, when he was named Georgia High School Player of the Year. Not as a first-time professional, when he hit .401 in 32 games with the Padres’ rookie ball team in Arizona. Not last season at Double-A, where he had a .363 on-base percentage in 42 games before suffering a leg injury. And not this se
Cowser's move to next level is felt in Orioles' outfield
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Colton Cowser was supposed to move quickly through the Orioles’ system. They believed it would happen before making him the fifth overall selection in last year’s draft. The advanced, polished bat with its high contact rate. The defensive skills to play anywhere in the outfield. And that’s exactly what’s happening. Right before our eyes. Cowser alr
Cowser and Ortiz heading to Norfolk, Rodriguez beginning rehab at Aberdeen
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles launched a few more significant minor league promotions this afternoon, including a first-round draft pick’s ascension to Triple-A. To be determined is whether the ripple effect touches the major league roster. Outfielder Colton Cowser and shortstop Joey Ortiz are moving from Double-A Bowie to the Norfolk Tides. Infielder Darrel Hernaiz
Starting pitching stepped it up in Houston, good sign for stretch run
Steve Melewski
Masn
HOUSTON – After a weekend in Houston where O’s pitching gave up just four runs, leading the team to a series win over the club with the best record in the American League, the O’s take some momentum to Cleveland where they open a big series Tuesday night. They’re all big now, when the club is 1.5 games out of a playoff berth with 35 games remaining