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Nationals Homestand Highlights
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals return home to D.C. for a six-game homestand, opening with a quick two-game set against the Seattle Mariners followed by a four-game series against the divisional rival Atlanta Braves. Single-game tickets for all Nationals home games are on sale now starting at just $9. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should visit nat
Soto hopes Derby precedes another dominant second half
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Juan Soto could’ve skipped the Home Run Derby, and nobody would’ve batted an eyelash. He already put on a show last year at Coors Field, and given most sluggers’ reluctance to partake in the annual pre-All-Star Game competition, he would’ve been excused had he said no this time. Soto, though, embraces the idea of going head-to-head with some of bas
Orioles and Cubs lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles designated left-hander Kirk McCarty for assignment today to make room for pitcher Louis Head on the 40-man roster. Head was claimed off waivers this morning from the Marlins. The Orioles optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Head has been on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. He made a rehab appearance in the rook
In Aberdeen, Heston Kjerstad talks about his promotion to the IronBirds
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ABERDEEN, Md. – He was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. But outfielder Heston Kjerstad of the Orioles would not play his first minor league game until this year on June 10 – exactly two years to the day that the Orioles selected him in round one. He put it this way this afternoon in steamy Aberdeen when discussing dealing with first my
Game 89 lineups: Nats vs. Mariners
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
On the heels of a rough road trip against division contenders, the Nationals return home this week, with another four-game series against the Braves looming before the All-Star break. Before that, though, comes a quick two-game interleague series with the Mariners. It’s the first time these two franchises have met since 2017, only the sixth head-to
Orioles claim Louis Head off waivers (plus some pregame notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles have claimed reliever Louis Head off waivers from the Marlins, which is going to require a corresponding move on a full 40-man roster. Head was on an injury rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League and the Marlins appeared ready to send him to Triple-A Jacksonville. He’s been sidelined since late June with a right should
The 2022 O's evoke memories of past clubs that produced Orioles magic
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It is a hypothetical conversation that could have happened in any number of places in or around Baltimore this week. Or anywhere where O’s fans reside or hang out. One fan might have asked another if he thought the surprising 2022 Orioles could keep winning and stay in playoff contention deep into this season or maybe even until the very end of it?
Looking at the Nationals' potential trade chips
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
We’ve reached the final week of the first half of the season, the All-Star break looming after that, not to mention the 2022 MLB Draft (which begins Sunday night). And then looming right after that, of course, is the trade deadline. Three weeks from today, on Aug. 2, the fates of contenders and rebuilding clubs alike will be shaped with a flurry of
Sorting through a few Orioles surprises
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The stubborn streak in me isn’t as long as the Orioles’ winning streak, which has reached eight games. However, I can't always admit when I’m wrong. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, but that’s another subject. Let’s stick to baseball. I didn’t think the 2022 Orioles would be one game under .500 on July 12, that I’d wake up yesterday morning and t
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Kjerstad moves up from Delmarva to Aberdeen
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Twenty-two games at the lowest-level full-season affiliate were a sufficient sample size. The Orioles didn’t need to see any more from outfielder Heston Kjerstad. There was no reason to keep him down any longer. Kjerstad has been promoted from Single-A Delmarva to high Single-A Aberdeen, with his latest debut set for Tuesday night against Jersey Sh