Orioles lineup and draft signings
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adley Rutschman is batting second again tonight as the Orioles try to win their first game after the All-Star break. Rutschman is catching, which puts him on the bench or makes him the designated hitter Sunday afternoon. Manager Brandon Hyde posted the same lineup as last night. Jordan Lyles is working on an extra day of rest following the All-Star
Big crowd at Yard Friday, but O's comeback in series opener falls short
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It was set up for the Orioles' ninth walk-off win of the year. They trailed by one run and had come from four runs back to get that close on Anthony Santander’s stirring three-run shot off Aroldis Chapman in the seventh. A 7-3 deficit was now 7-6 and the top of the order was coming up for Baltimore. But it didn’t happen this time. Adley Rutschman’s
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde hasn’t confirmed his second-half rotation beyond Tyler Wells, Jordan Lyles and Dean Kremer for the Yankees series, which began last night with a 7-6 loss. Unless there’s a late intruder, the first two games of the Rays series next week should feature Spenser Watkins and Austin Voth in whatever order. The process of elim
Second half opens in familiar fashion for Nats (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHOENIX – The Nationals returned from a four-day break this evening, hoping both for a fresh start to the second half of the season while also trying to maintain some semblance of the positive vibes they displayed during their unexpected victory in the first-half finale. They got neither during a 10-1 trouncing at the hands of the Diamondbacks. The
Orioles' rally falls short in 7-6 loss to Yankees (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles burst into the unofficial second half of the season with four days’ rest and a streak of 11 wins in their last 13 games. They were energized, and they were playing at home. A perfect pairing on a sweltering night. The Yankees were swept yesterday in a day-night doubleheader in Houston, boarded their charter flight and arrived in Baltimo
Nats sign top draft picks, place Clippard on IL
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHOENIX – The Nationals signed nine of their top-10 draft picks today, including first rounder Elijah Green, who should immediately be classified as one of the top prospects in an organization still trying to stockpile more young talent. Green, the fifth overall selection in Sunday’s first round, represents the highest draft pick the Nationals have
O's game blog: O's host Yankees to begin seven-game homestand
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With 92 games down and 70 still to go, the Orioles begin their post-All-Star-break schedule tonight hosting the New York Yankees to start a three-game series and seven-game homestand. The Orioles (46-46) ended the pre-All-Star-break portion of the schedule losing two of three at Tampa Bay in a series that ended Sunday. Their loss a week ago tonight
Game 95 lineups: Nats at Diamondbacks
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHOENIX – Hello from the Valley of the Sun, where the temperatures have been in the 110s all week. Fortunately, it won’t be anywhere close to that inside Chase Field tonight when the Nationals open the second half of the season against the Diamondbacks. The All-Star break allowed Davey Martinez to rearrange his rotation however he preferred, and he
Hyde on Hays' wrist, López at the All-Star Game, rotation, Rutschman, and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The All-Star break did wonders for the Orioles’ collective health. Outfielder Austin Hays needed to rest a sore right wrist, and reliever Félix Bautista is available tonight after the exercise band mishap at Tropicana Field last weekend that bruised his right hand. Tyler Wells, who’s starting tonight, has a restriction on his innings this season, a
Nationals recall Harvey, reinstate Arano, put Clippard on IL
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.  ·       Recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey from Triple-A Rochester ·       Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Victor Arano from