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Bullpen trying to bring its best in Means' absence
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The relievers didn’t talk about it. They didn’t call a meeting and discuss the responsibilities inherited when ace starting pitcher John Means underwent surgery on his elbow and was done for the rest of the season. They just knew. Means wasn’t around to absorb heavy innings and lessen the burden on the bullpen. Instead, the group would have to do m
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Nationals option Sam Clay and Francisco Perez
MASN Staff
Masn
The Washington Nationals have optioned LHP Sam Clay and LHP Francisco Perez to Triple-A Rochester. The active roster is now at 26.
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Gray, bats come up big for series win in San Francisco
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO – Josiah Gray had been here before. An otherwise dominant start was now teetering on the brink, often spoiled by an untimely home run surrendered. Here, then, was Gray in the bottom of the fifth this afternoon at Oracle Park, having just finally allowed his first hit of the game, now having subsequently loaded the bases with Darrin Ru
Orioles option Ryan McKenna
MASNsports.com Staff
Orioles
Following today’s game, the Orioles made the following roster move: Optioned OF Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk.
Lyles, bullpen and bats combine to give Orioles series win (updated)
Lyles, bullpen and bats combine to give Orioles series win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A manager uses six relievers to secure a win, he’s going to wish for a lengthy outing from his starting pitcher less than 24 hours later. Brandon Hyde watched Jordan Lyles strand two Red Sox runners in the first and second innings and leave the bases loaded in the third. Escape acts that should be applauded, but also left him at 55 pitches. The for
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Strasburg, Ross to face hitters Wednesday, Sánchez still sidelined
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO – Three right-handers who would probably be members of the Nationals rotation right now if healthy remain out, though two of them at least are about to cross a significant hurdle in their recoveries. Stephen Strasburg and Joe Ross are scheduled to face live hitters Wednesday in West Palm Beach, Fla. It’ll be the first time Strasburg h
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Game 24 lineups: Nats at Giants
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
SAN FRANCISCO – It’s been a strange series so far, with the Nationals blowing out the Giants on Friday night and then getting blown out Saturday afternoon. The end result of all that? They still have a chance to win the weekend series today if they can put everything together for nine innings. Josiah Gray gets the ball for his fifth start of the se
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O's game blog: Looking for a series win against Boston
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After last night’s 2-1 win in 10 innings over Boston on a throwing error by the Red Sox, the Orioles and Sox have split the first two games of this series. They have scored seven runs combined in the games. Today, the Orioles (7-14) host Boston (9-13) in the rubber game in the series. A win would give the Orioles their third series victory of 2022
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Injury updates and pitching matchups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his left ulnar collateral ligament and is expected to miss eight-to-12 weeks. Surgery isn’t a consideration at this time. Wells will rehab at the spring training complex in Sarasota, Fla. Wells felt the discomfort in his elbow after Tuesday’s game in New York. Chris Ellis i
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Mancini remains out of Orioles lineup for series finale
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles conclude the first of three series on the homestand this afternoon with Jordan Lyles starting and Trey Mancini on the bench. Mancini wasn’t available last night after bruising his ribs Friday while making a catch in right field and slamming into the wall. He said yesterday that he was fine, but manager Brandon Hyde wanted to rest him. M