A look at Matt Harvey's amazing turnaround and other notes
A look at Matt Harvey's amazing turnaround and other notes
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When a pitcher has an ERA of 11.20 over an 11-start stretch, just getting three or four decent innings from him might seem like a mountain to climb. Right now, Matt Harvey is an exceptional mountain climber. After getting bashed by opponent hitters from May 12 through July 7 - a stretch where he went 0-8 with that unsightly ERA and a 1.035 OPS against, now he is putting up zero after zero. He may have skipped a step in improving and went right from terrible to great. Just what did this guy do...
New-look Nationals start off new era with win (updated)
New-look Nationals start off new era with win (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The reboot of the Washington Nationals began tonight with a 34-year-old journeyman on the mound, a 22-year-old superstar batting third, a major-league cleanup hitter batting behind him, and a bunch of other assorted parts surrounding them. Some are potential parts of the franchise's future, some are not. It may have left a majority in the crowd of 33,882 sad, angry, intrigued, maybe even excited for the possibilities in a few cases. But this is the new reality for an organization that won its...
Matt Harvey good again as the O's beat Detroit (updated)
Matt Harvey good again as the O's beat Detroit (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
During the series-opening game last night, the Orioles offense was quiet and missing the longball. But it returned for the Orioles tonight at Comerica Park. And they had a rejuvenated Matt Harvey back on the mound also. Harvey posted a third straight stellar outing as the Orioles beat Detroit 4-3 to even the four-game series at one win each. The Orioles (36-66) have won five of their past seven and are 8-5 since the All-Star break. Harvey's scoreless streak to begin the second half grew to 18...
What's left to look forward to after the trade deadline?
What's left to look forward to after the trade deadline?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The trade talk is silenced. Another important date is crossed off baseball's calendar. Unless you get excited over expanded September rosters - and only two additional players may be added in 2021 - there isn't much left beyond the actual games. For the Orioles, attention to the minors only intensifies. Like the Adley Rutschman watch as he keeps pushing for a promotion to Triple-A Norfolk. It can't be much longer. And how convenient if he simply has to go from Richmond, where Double-A Bowie...
Elias talks about trade deadline, minor league injuries and more
Elias talks about trade deadline, minor league injuries and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles tried to trade at least one of their relievers prior to today's deadline. Talks began more than a week ago and kept moving at varying paces until 4 p.m. The effort wasn't lacking, only an agreement. Triple-A reliever Shawn Armstrong was dealt to the Rays this morning for cash considerations. Injured shortstop Freddy Galvis was sent back to the Phillies for Single-A pitcher Tyler Burch just before the negotiating window slammed shut. No one in the current bullpen had to pack up and...
Game 103 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs (plus roster moves)
Game 103 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs (plus roster moves)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Hey, don't forget: There's still a baseball game to be played tonight! After the Nationals made six franchise-altering trades over the last 24 hours that netted them 12 new prospects for eight veterans, manager Davey Martinez's new-look team now has to turn its attention to a three-game series against the Cubs, who will also have a new-look roster. Originally, it appeared that Jon Lester was tonight's scheduled starter, but since he was traded to the Cardinals at the last minute, Paolo...
Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera
Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and Adrián Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera
Doug Miller
Nationals
The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Gabe Klobosits and infielder Adrián Sanchez on Friday. Additionally they recalled catcher Tres Barrera from Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Klobosits, 26, went 3-2 with seven saves and a 0.56 ERA (2 ER/32.0 IP) in 24 games between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester this season. He recorded 36 strikeouts, 10 walks, one home run...
O's game blog: Matt Harvey faces the Tigers
O's game blog: Matt Harvey faces the Tigers
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles lost the series opener at Detroit Thursday night and the clubs continue the four-game series tonight at Comerica Park. Miguel Cabrera hit career homers No. 496 and No. 497 last night as the Tigers won 6-2. Right-hander Casey Mize allowed four hits and one unearned run over seven innings as Tigers pitching held the Orioles to four hits on a night they went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. The Orioles (35-66) are 4-2 the last six games and 7-5 since the All-Star break. They...
Santander back in Orioles lineup vs. Tigers
Santander back in Orioles lineup vs. Tigers
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles reinstated outfielder Anthony Santander from the COVID-19 injured list today and optioned pitcher Thomas Eshelman to Triple-A Norfolk, again lengthening their bench to four players. Santander is in tonight's lineup in Detroit, playing right field and batting fifth. The 40-man roster had room after the Orioles traded injured shortstop Freddy Galvis to the Phillies. Manager Brandon Hyde said the team will take another day or two to determine the status of pitcher Keegan Akin, to...
Eight veterans in total dealt before deadline (updated)
Eight veterans in total dealt before deadline (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
When the clock reached 4 p.m. and it was all said and done, the Nationals had traded away eight veterans off their 2021 roster, four of them key contributors to the club's World Series title only 21 months ago. In their place will come 12 prospects of varying pedigrees from six other organizations, all of them now trying to win this season while the Nats begin a rebuild they hope is neither too long nor too painful. In the final moments before this afternoon's deadline, general manager Mike...