In adding Eflin, O's got pitcher bucking recent trends for flamethrowers and Ks
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Right-hander Zach Eflin started for the Orioles in Game 1 yesterday. He threw well and got the win against Toronto in his O's debut. He also did something unusual for him. He fanned seven batters to tie a season-high and had six strikeouts after just four innings. Thirteen times this year in his 20 starts, Eflin fanned five or fewer. He's mostly a
Deadline day arrives with Orioles still searching for same upgrades
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The trade deadline clock is ticking louder. Pencils are down at 6 p.m., though deals tend to trickle in after it. A clean getaway from the incremental non-updates, rumors and speculation. Who’s gonna miss it? The Orioles are missing a second starter, reliever and right-handed hitting outfielder. They have one of each so far with Zach Eflin, Seranth
Finnegan blows four-run lead in ninth, sending Nats to defeat (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHOENIX – The news was only minutes old, and Davey Martinez was still trying to process it and express his thanks to Lane Thomas while also trying to figure out what to do with his lineup for a game that was set to begin in less than three hours. "It's tough, but I've still got 25 guys out there to get ready to play Arizona," the Nationals manager
Povich returns to Norfolk
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: Returned 27th man LHP Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk after today’s doubleheader.
Orioles fail in quest for doubleheader sweep, lose 8-4 in Game 2 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Colton Cowser laid into a fastball, watched it soar to right field and raised his right leg. It probably won’t become his signature home run pose, but he was in the moment. Jordan Westburg wasn’t as confident in the outcome of his fly ball the following inning until it landed in the bullpen area to tie Game 2. He went the more conventional route, w
Thomas dealt to Guardians for three prospects
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PHOENIX – Lane Thomas joined the Nationals on the day the organization began to tear down its championship roster and start a massive roster rebuild. Three years later, with the franchise believing its much closer to winning again, he’s heading to another organization right in the thick of a pennant race. The Nats traded Thomas to the Guardians thi
Nationals acquire three prospects in exchange for Lane Thomas
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey, infielder José Tena and infielder Rafael Ramirez Jr. from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Clemmey, is Cleveland’s No. 7 prospect according to B
Game 107 lineups: Nats at Diamondbacks (Thomas traded to Guardians)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHOENIX – It’s a dry 109 degrees here in the Valley of the Sun. Guess it’s only appropriate as the trade market heats up. There have been a number of deals made throughout the baseball world today, though nothing involving the Nationals yet. The day is still young, especially out here in the Pacific Time Zone. (Technically, it’s Mountain Standard T
Eflin earns first Orioles win in Game 1, McCann catches fastball in face and keeps playing (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Zach Eflin will pitch in front of much larger crowds and with a lot more at stake. He won't always watch his battery mate bleed at home plate and refuse to leave. Today’s debut with the Orioles unfolded in the mid-afternoon opener of a doubleheader, a makeup from the May 14 rainout. Empty seats were spread at every level throughout the ballpark. Th
O's game blog: O's host Toronto for a doubleheader to begin four-game series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
A straight doubleheader is coming up today at Oriole Park as the Orioles (62-43) host Toronto (49-56) to begin a four-game series. The Orioles beat San Diego 8-6 on Sunday to avoid being swept three in a row as they snapped San Diego's seven-game win streak. Even with that win the Orioles are 1-4 their past five series. They have lost five of seven