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Kjerstad: "It's been a journey to get to this moment"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Heston Kjerstad’s positive attitude is reflected in the way he’s handled the extreme delay in reaching his first professional game. How he used the term “a little bump” today to describe the reasons why it took until now to join an Orioles minor league affiliate. With at-bats that finally count. In front of crowds who don't just pass through the ga
Cruz returns to lineup, Sánchez throws light bullpen and more
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
After a long 10-game road trip across three cities, the Nationals are finally home in D.C., ready to start an 11-game homestand over the next 10 days. “Yeah, it's awesome,” manager Davey Martinez said during his pregame session in the press conference room at Nationals Park. “I mean, it was a long road trip. It really was. But glad to be home.” Alt
Kjerstad playing in Delmarva, Orioles and Royals lineups
Kjerstad playing in Delmarva, Orioles and Royals lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Outfielder Heston Kjerstad, the second-overall draft pick in 2020, finally is able to make his professional debut tonight at Single-A Delmarva – exactly two years after his selection from the University of Arkansas. He’s batting third and serving as the designated hitter. Kjerstad, 23, was diagnosed with myocarditis after the draft and strained his
Game 60 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Home, sweet home! After going 3-7 over a three-city road trip, the Nationals have finally returned home to South Capitol Street.  Tonight kicks off an 11-game homestand over the next 10 days (thanks to a doubleheader against the Phillies a week from today), starting with three games against the Brewers. The Nats will be looking for a little payback
Friday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
35,000 FEET ABOVE THE EAST COAST – Good morning from the friendly skies. Following a not-so-appreciated, getaway night game in Miami, your trusty reporter is currently flying home to Washington on less than full sleep. But don't worry, I won't be napping on this 2 1/2-hour flight north. I'll be working. Working for you, dear readers. The Nationals'
Because You Asked - First Contact
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have three more games to play in Kansas City before heading to Toronto. I was supposed to be on the current trip, but was switched to Rogers Centre. My first visit since the 2016 wild card game. More on that later. The mailbag is allowed in Canada, but I’ll leave it home. Much lighter than its current condition. Welcome to the latest se
O's rotation has had its recent struggles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles starting rotation, which got off to a strong start this year in the season’s first few weeks, now has been springing some leaks in the last few. It is proving to be a challenge for a team that has gotten a strong performance all year from its bullpen but is trying to keep that bullpen fresh at a time when they have to cover so many inni
Lyles halts O's momentum in 7-5 loss to Royals (updated)
Paul Mancano
Orioles
KANSAS CITY – With each swing, Carlos Santana was getting closer. A 277-foot flyout in the second inning, a 354-foot flyout in the third.  Santana had seen 14 pitches from Jordan Lyles. None were sinkers. But the 15th was. Lyles left a 90 mph sinker over the heart of the plate with one on and no out in the bottom of the fifth inning of Thursday’s g
Strasburg shows promise, fades late in return
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
MIAMI – This was never going to be Strasmas II, and anyone who went into tonight’s game believing it might hasn’t been paying close enough attention. He wasn’t going to strike out 14. He wasn’t going to approach anything close to triple digits on the radar gun. He wasn’t going to wow the baseball world with pitching dominance. No, when Stephen Stra
O's game blog: The series opener at Kansas City
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles begin a two-city eight-game road trip tonight at Kauffman Stadium against the host Royals. The Orioles were rained out at home versus the Cubs last night, so they went 3-4 on what was scheduled to be an eight-game homestand. The Orioles went 1-2 against the Mariners and Guardians to begin the homestand before hitting five homers in Tues