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This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are in New York for a three-game series that wraps up a long road trip. Three cities, one terrible piece of news regarding ace John Means and one significant update on catcher Adley Rutschman. Rutschman is in Aberdeen tonight, where the high Single-A IronBirds open a six-game series against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The usual Monday o
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Final thoughts on West Coast road trip
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Orioles road trip has moved to the East Coast and they face the New York Yankees tonight. The Orioles (6-10) took two of three from the Yankees (10-6) in the series in Baltimore that preceded this trip. New York scored just six runs in three games in Baltimore. But in winning five of six since then - and they just swept three
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Adams passes surprise first test at first base
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The idea was first broached late last summer, after the Nationals acquired Riley Adams from the Blue Jays and wondered if it might make sense to have him start learning how to play first base. It continued in earnest this spring, with infield coaches Gary DiSarcina and Tim Bogar working with Adams at first base (when he wasn’t busy with his myriad
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Haskin had only a brief setback after being hit in hand
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Given the stretch of injuries that are hitting the Orioles at practically every turn, on their own roster and especially in the minors, they must have braced for the worst when a pitch ran in on Hudson Haskin’s hands during his first at-bat of an April 13 game in Binghamton. Haskin was hit and headed to the clubhouse. Lineups posted for Double-A Bo
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Ellis leaves early with shoulder discomfort in 7-6 loss (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde praised his bullpen before today’s game in Anaheim. He noted how the staff stepped up collectively as the club lost ace John Means and bulk reliever Dean Kremer to injuries. Miss your teammates, but not a beat. Hyde didn’t intend to grab the phone so early this afternoon, or to talk about another physical issue that str
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Sweep at hands of Giants leaves Nats feeling sick
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
When looking for omens of what’s to come the rest of the afternoon at the ballpark, this one was impossible to miss. Two pitches into today’s series finale at Nationals Park, third baseman Lucius Fox inexplicably began jogging from his position toward the home dugout in apparent distress. He made it only a few feet to the right of the pitcher’s mou
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Santander keeps finding ways to get on base
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
In parts of his five major league seasons, Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander hasn’t been able to post an on-base percentage higher than .315, a level attained in only 37 games in 2020. Santander played in 110 games last summer and accumulated 438 plate appearances, missing a month with a sprained ankle and being shut down after Sept. 26 with a l
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Rutschman beginning rehab assignment (plus lineups)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are owed some good news on the health front, and it’s arriving from the minors. Catcher Adley Rutschman and pitchers DL Hall and Rico Garcia are joining the high Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds this week, with the first game played Tuesday night against Jersey Shore at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Rutschman, the No. 1 or 2 prospect in ba
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Bell MRI "pretty clean," Rogers shifting to bullpen for now
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Josh Bell isn’t in the Nationals’ lineup for today’s series finale against the Giants, but the slugger’s right hamstring injury doesn’t appear to be serious enough to keep him out for long. Manager Davey Martinez said the MRI taken of Bell’s hamstring after he departed Saturday’s game was “pretty clean.” The club decided not to start him today – gi
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Game 18 lineups: Nats vs. Giants
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
This homestand began in uplifting fashion, with the Nationals sweeping a day-night doubleheader from the Diamondbacks behind the strong performances of two young starting pitchers. Four consecutive losses later, the vibe has changed dramatically around here. Now the Nats need a win this afternoon just to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Gia