Orioles and Rays lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Left-hander DL Hall is making his major league debut this afternoon, and the Orioles are attempting to win a fifth consecutive series as part of their amazing turnaround. Hall joined the active roster this morning, with reliever Nick Vespi optioned again to Triple-A Norfolk. Hall, the No. 4 prospect in the organization per ML
Hassell staying present while looking forward to future with Nats
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
WILMINGTON, Del. – Robert Hassell III, like many of us, was surprised when he heard his name mentioned in a potential trade package for Juan Soto just 11 days ago. He was sitting in his apartment in Fort Wayne, Ind. when he received the call from Padres general manager A.J. Preller, who told him that he was included with four fellow prospects and L
O's make statement with win and Hall debuts today
Steve Melewski
Orioles
We’re not necessarily picking on the four-letter network, and no, I am certainly not picking on MASN. But maybe I am picking on ESPN. In their ESPN.com MLB preview for this year, they projected a record of 58-104 for the Orioles. Another 100-loss season. Hey, at least they did see the team gaining six wins from last season. Well, as of last night t
More on DL Hall's promotion to the Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A deep dive into the wild card chase always felt like more of a surface story about the Orioles. Here’s where they sit in the standings. Here’s the latest from the rotation, bullpen and lineup. Here’s the latest double play turned by the defense. Here’s a team finally ready to launch after a teardown that started halfway thro
Nats salute Soto and Bell, then get trounced by Padres (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
First came the video tribute, with plenty of highlights of Juan Soto and Josh Bell in Nationals uniforms, plus a taped message from Soto himself to D.C. fans, prompting a big round of applause. Then came the announcement of the Padres’ starting lineup, featuring Soto batting second and Bell batting fourth, each of them receiving more applause. Then
Orioles open important series by ripping Rays (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Opposing teams at Tropicana Field must become educated on the unique ground rules during their pregame studies. Be able to recite the outcome if a ball strikes one of the catwalks. Know whether it remains in play and what happens if it’s caught or lands on the turf. Adley Rutschman didn’t let the quirks complicate his at-bat
O's game blog: Hall gets the call as a big series begins
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have arrived in Tampa/St. Pete for their huge weekend series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Tonight, it’s the first of three games between the AL East rivals who are competing for one of three American League wild card playoff spots. The Orioles (58-53) and Tampa Bay (58-52) are tied 8-8 in the season series and the winner of this series will
Soto, Bell ready for emotional return to Nationals Park
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Juan Soto was here in April 2019 when Bryce Harper returned to Nationals Park for the first time as a Phillie. He was here this April when Max Scherzer returned to Nationals Park for the first time as a Met. He was here this May when Trea Turner returned to Nationals Park for the first time as a Dodger. It was strange seeing former teammates, super
Clippard and McGee activated, Fedde throws sim game, Gore plays catch
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Just like 10 days ago at the trade deadline, all the attention at Nationals Park is focused on Juan Soto and Josh Bell, who return to D.C. as members of the Padres after the historic deal. And just like 10 days ago, even though all that attention is on the now former Nationals, the current club still has a game to get ready for tonight. In order to
Nationals reinstate Clippard and activate McGee
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Tyler Clippard from the 15-day Injured List: Activated left-handed pitcher Jake McGeeOptioned right-han