Orioles lineup vs. Indians
Orioles lineup vs. Indians
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The rotating outfield for the Orioles finds Austin Hays in left field this afternoon and Anthony Santander in right for the series finale in Cleveland that also concludes a brutal road trip. Trey Mancini is playing first base and Ryan Mountcastle is the designated hitter, with DJ Stewart going to the bench. Pat Valaika is the second baseman and Austin Wynns is catching. Jorge López faced the Indians on June 6 in Baltimore and allowed three runs and four hits in five innings. He walked three...
Hand returns to form, converting eight straight saves
Hand returns to form, converting eight straight saves
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
It was a mere four weeks ago when the sight of Brad Hand taking the mound for the ninth inning was enough to cause Nationals fans to clench their teeth, sweat profusely and assume the worst was inevitable. After giving up two runs to the Orioles on May 21 and turning what should've been an easy win into a high-stress one, Hand found himself the owner of a 4.11 ERA. He had been scored upon in five of his last six outings. He had surrendered homers in three of his last four. He had been charged...
When it comes to a long rebuild, being patient is difficult
When it comes to a long rebuild, being patient is difficult
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Mike Elias has been asked the question before, and it came again yesterday. Does the Orioles executive vice president and general manager relate to fan frustration over the team's performance? He knows some fans are very patient during the rebuilding, but others get very frustrated and upset by poor play at the big league level while the minor league clubs are mostly winning. Is that something he thinks about and is concerned about? When asked yesterday during a Zoom interview with O's...
Orioles can't overcome more breakdowns in 8-7 loss (updated)
Orioles can't overcome more breakdowns in 8-7 loss (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
On the same day that Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde again spoke about the need to stay patient and focus on the big picture, no matter how much the losing hurts and frustrates in the moment, the Orioles collected two runs and four hits within the first 10 pitches of their game in Cleveland. A brief reprieve and then a jarring return to their reality. The present can be painful. No one disagrees. The Indians scored five runs off Keegan Akin in the third inning before he recorded an out, the Orioles...
Espino delivers latest pitching gem as Nats sweep Bucs (updated)
Espino delivers latest pitching gem as Nats sweep Bucs (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The notion of the Nationals thriving with Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Daniel Hudson all on the injured list at the same time would've sounded fairly ludicrous to anyone who considered that nightmare scenario two weeks ago. How could this team, deficient in pitching depth and offensive might, not only survive but actually get better with those three arms unavailable? In this most unusual season, that's exactly what's happening. The Nats are slowly climbing their way back up the...
O's game blog: Lefty Keegan Akin faces Cleveland
O's game blog: Lefty Keegan Akin faces Cleveland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the Orioles look to snap a 17-game road losing streak tonight at Cleveland, they send lefty Keegan Akin (0-1, 4.13 ERA) to the mound. Akin has a scoreless start earlier this year against Cleveland and tonight will make his fourth start of the 2021 season. Akin allowed three runs and five hits over four innings in his last start against Tampa Bay. He gave up one run over 9 2/3 innings his two previous starts this season. In three starts on the year, he is 0-1 with a 2.63 ERA with six walks...
Elias updates medical statuses of Kjerstad, Hall and Davis
Elias updates medical statuses of Kjerstad, Hall and Davis
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The deliberate process of getting outfielder Heston Kjerstad built up physically and able to begin playing in games has been shelved again due to a medical issue. The same condition that kept him inactive following the 2020 draft. Kjerstad, the second-overall pick out of the University of Arkansas, was diagnosed with myocarditis last summer and couldn't participate in spring training earlier this year. He reported to the alternate camp site in Bowie and moved his baseball activities and...
Skipper Brandon Hyde looks to stay upbeat during losing streak
Skipper Brandon Hyde looks to stay upbeat during losing streak
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the Orioles' latest losing streak has reached six games in a row overall and 17 straight on the road, trying to stay upbeat and keep a good energy level is a challenge. They are humans inside those uniforms, and mounting losses frustrate them just as they do fans. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has reminded reporters all year that the Orioles clubhouse has remained upbeat in part because of some veteran leaders and a coaching staff that stays upbeat every day. That can't be easy. "It's...
Castro on restricted list while dealing with family matter
Castro on restricted list while dealing with family matter
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals placed Starlin Castro on the restricted list today so the veteran third baseman can attend to "some family matters that he needs to attend to," according to manager Davey Martinez. Castro informed the club of the matter prior to Tuesday night's game and wasn't in the starting lineup for only the second time this season. He left the ballpark prior to first pitch against the Pirates. Though he didn't offer any other specifics about Castro's situation, Martinez stressed that...
Orioles and Indians lineups
Orioles and Indians lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Freddy Galvis is batting third tonight in Cleveland as the Orioles try to end their 17-game road losing streak. Ryan Mountcastle is the designated hitter and Austin Hays is in right field again. DJ Stewart gets another start in left. Anthony Santander takes a turn on the bench. Pat Valaika is the second baseman. Stevie Wilkerson committed two errors last night. Cedric Mullins is batting .452/.531/.786 this month with three doubles, a triple and three home runs. His 80 hits this season are tied...