Law activated off IL, Hassell finally reaches Triple-A
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals are getting their most durable reliever back for the season’s final month. Derek Law, the workhorse setup man who landed on the injured list two weeks ago with a flexor strain in his right elbow, was activated Monday and will be available for tonight’s series opener in Miami. Law was confident all along his IL stint would be short, an
Brandon Hyde's take on Rutschman's struggles, plus Jimenez's White Sox reunion
Steve Melewski
Orioles
On a day the Orioles had one of their highest-scoring games of the year and a day when every starter both had a hit and scored a run, one Oriole had two hits and now the club hopes he can get hot again. Catcher/DH Adley Rutschman had two hits – one a bloop single – and drove in a run. It was just his third two-game game since Aug. 10. Since posting
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Coby Mayo started at third base Sunday afternoon in Denver after rejoining the Orioles on their expanded roster and he lined a single the opposite way for his second major league hit. He also scored his third run. He seemed comfortable in the box and in the field. The Rockies started left-hander Ty Blach. The Orioles placed Ramón Urías on the 10-da
Slow start, fast finish: O's whip White Sox, 13-3 in series opener (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The start to the Orioles' latest homestand, which began with them playing easily the worst team in the majors, could have gone better. Right-hander Corbin Burnes, who began today with an 8.59 ERA over his last three starts and 7.36 over his past five, gave up a couple of soft hits and both runners scored in the top of the first to give the Chicago
O's game blog: A new homestand begins
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Back home for the first time since Aug. 25 after a 3-3 road trip, the Orioles begin a six-game homestand this afternoon versus the Chicago White Sox, who will be followed by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles (79-59) are a half game back of the New York Yankees (79-58) as play begins today. The Orioles went 1-2 in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium and the
O's add Nick Maton to roster ahead of CWS series opener (plus lineups and pregame notes)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles' roster churn continued today in advance of the homestand opener against the Chicago White Sox. The club selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher David Bañuelos for assignment. The Orioles acquired Maton, 27, from the Detroit Tigers on Feb. 7 for cash considerations. He has sp
Orioles select Maton's contract, Bañuelos DFA
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of INF/OF Nick Maton from Triple-A Norfolk.Designated C David Bañuelos for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
A look at the remaining schedule as calendar turns to September
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles had losing months in both July and August, but they began September with a win Sunday by 6-1 at Colorado. The O's won the series over the Rockies. The Orioles had gone 0-5-1 in their past six series versus National League opponents. But their win at Coors Field gave them their first series win over an NL team since they beat Atlanta and
Brzykcy's fairy tale path to majors upended by nightmare debut
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
As he stood before a locker with his nameplate, a Nationals jersey with his name on it, inside a big league clubhouse for the first time, Zach Brzykcy was asked what he would’ve thought if someone predicted this outcome for him four years ago when he was a junior at Virginia Tech. “I would’ve laughed at them,” he said. “Like, no way is this going t
James McCann on Orioles' injuries: “I’d say not surprised as much as, ‘Here we go again'"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
DENVER - The reaction is about what you’d expect. Players watch a teammate sustain an injury and struggle to comprehend the reasoning or keep count. Zach Eflin is reinstated from the injured list and starts yesterday’s series finale in Colorado, less than 24 hours after a 103.1 mile line drive slams into Dean Kremer’s right arm, creating a Rocky Mo