Majority of Nats bullpen has quietly been very effective
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The story of Wednesday’s 1-0 victory surely was the performance of the Nationals pitching staff, which became the first to shut out the Dodgers lineup in nine months. And specifically the Nats bullpen, which tossed three scoreless innings with zero margin for error and wound up stranding runners on base in each of those frames, including in scoring
Orioles rotation reaches another uncertain spot
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – The Orioles finally get a much-needed break before wedging five games into four days in Boston, including Saturday’s doubleheader and a night game on Memorial Day. Wouldn’t the afternoon make more sense? Neither team is listing its starting pitchers for the series. Nice way to spice up a relationship. Keep some mystery in it. Kyle Bradis
Orioles can't put away Yankees in series finale (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – Tyler Wells had two strikes on Aaron Judge tonight leading off the fourth inning, and his ninth pitch turned into a double on a ball that hopped the left field fence. Gleyber Torres fell behind 0-2 and singled. The count was 2-2 to Miguel Andújar when he lined a run-scoring single into left-center to break a scoreless tie. The four solo
Fedde, back of bullpen shut out Dodgers for 1-0 win (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Meaningful late-inning opportunities for Kyle Finnegan and Tanner Rainey have been so sparse this season that Davey Martinez has regularly been compelled to use his best relievers in blowouts just to make sure they don’t get rusty. The Nationals have had a save opportunity in only two games this month (each of them blown saves by Rainey, for what i
O's game blog: Looking for a series win in the Bronx
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It is time for an Orioles impressive stat alert: They are 5-1 in rubber match games this year, winning five in a row since a loss to Milwaukee early in the year. They have won those games by scores of 5-0 over the New York Yankees, 9-5 over Boston, 6-1 against Kansas City, 3-2 at St. Louis and 7-6 in 11 innings over the Tampa Bay Rays. So, five win
Orioles claim Vallimont off waivers (and other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – The constant hunt for pitching has led the Orioles to right-hander Chris Vallimont. Vallimont was claimed off waivers today from the Twins and optioned to Double-A Bowie. Room was created on the 40-man roster by transferring pitcher Alexander Wells to the 60-day injured list with a Grade 1 UCL strain. Vallimont, 25, was designated for as
Orioles make waiver claim on pitcher
MASNsports.com Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed RHP Chris Vallimont off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Double-A Bowie.Transferred LHP Alexander Wells to the 60-day Injured List with left elbow inflammation.
Tyler Wells clapping gray
Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK – Adley Rutschman is catching on back-to-back nights as the Orioles close out their series against the Yankees. Rutschman is batting sixth behind designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle. Mountcastle recorded his 10th multi-hit game of the season last night and is batting .341/.372/.610 with two doubles, three home runs and nine RBIs in his last
Ross getting another MRI, Strasburg pleased with rehab start
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Though Stephen Strasburg emerged from his first minor league rehab start encouraged about the way his arm felt and is ready to continue progressing toward his return to the Nationals rotation, Joe Ross did not enjoy the same outcome after experiencing tightness in his surgically repaired elbow during his outing. Both Strasburg and Ross were schedul
Lane Thomas swing white
Game 45 lineups: Nats vs. Dodgers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
For the sixth time in 14 series this season – and the third straight series – the Nationals head into the finale needing a win to avoid getting swept. This is not a good way to live life in the major leagues, but it’s the way this team is living this year, and that’s just the way it is. The Nats will hope Erick Fedde can put forth a better start th