Checking a few lists as the season finale arrives
Checking a few lists as the season finale arrives
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When Jonathan Villar stole his 40th base in the sixth inning Saturday afternoon he joined a short list of Orioles who have recorded that many steals in one year. When Trey Mancini homered to right in the ninth in the win at Boston, he hit number 35 and joined a longer, but still pretty exclusive list of Orioles. Villar has sure filled up the stat sheet, batting .274/.339/.455 with 33 doubles, five triples, 24 homers and 111 runs scored. But with his 40th stolen base, Villar joins a list of six...
Orioles assured of series win to close out season (updated)
Orioles assured of series win to close out season (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON - A season that again proved to be unforgiving for the Orioles, highlighting every deficiency while also sprinkling in the occasional reward in an ill-fated attempt to provide some balance, finally and mercifully has reached its 162nd game. The chance to make an impression, to perhaps have it carry through the cold winter months and into sunny Sarasota, Fla., is down to a nub. DJ Stewart, twice forced onto the injured list and engaged in a heated outfield competition that's expanding,...
Robles under the weather, Suzuki feeling good after Saturday start (Nats win 10-7)
Robles under the weather, Suzuki feeling good after Saturday start (Nats win 10-7)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals manager Davey Martinez said Victor Robles was a late scratch for today's game, Game 2 of the series against the Indians, because his young center fielder was under the weather. Veteran Gerardo Parra takes Robles' place in center field, batting seventh. "He's sick. We got a lot of guys sick but he came in today not feeling good," Martinez said. "I didn't want to chance him because the way he play all of a sudden he's dehydrated and something happens. If he feels better I'd...
O's game blog: Looking for two in a row at Fenway Park
O's game blog: Looking for two in a row at Fenway Park
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After a 4-1 win on Friday night, the Orioles play the second game of their series in Boston today and game No. 161 for the season. The O's won last night when Asher Wojciechowski threw six scoreless innings and Renato Núñez hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs. Lefty John Means (11-11, 3.54 ERA) today makes his 27th start. For the year, he's thrown 150 innings, allowing 133 hits with 36 walks and 116 strikeouts. He holds a WHIP of 1.127 and allows 8.0 hits per nine innings, with...
Hyde on Means: "He's been a rock for us" (O's lead 8-4)
Hyde on Means: "He's been a rock for us" (O's lead 8-4)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde isn't ready to name his starter for Sunday's season finale, waiting to find out which relievers are used this afternoon. "It could absolutely be anybody," Hyde said. Meanwhile, left-hander John Means is wrapping up an impressive first season that could thrust him into the voting for American League Rookie of the Year. Means has proven to be one of the major's better success stories at 11-11 with a 3.54 ERA and 1.127 WHIP in 150 innings. "He's had an...
Game 161 lineups: Nats vs. Indians
Game 161 lineups: Nats vs. Indians
Byron Kerr
Nationals
With a win today versus Cleveland, the Nationals will secure home field advantage for Tuesday's National League wild card game. They can also grab home field if the Rockies upend the Brewers again tonight in Denver. Former Nats left-hander Gio González starts for the Brewers at Colorado with first pitch set for 8:10 p.m. ET. So the Nats will know where they stand prior to that game getting underway. The Nats are surging again at the right time, winning six in a row and eight of their last...
Orioles and Red Sox lineups
Orioles and Red Sox lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON - The penultimate game of the Orioles' 2019 season includes Rio Ruiz batting cleanup today against the Red Sox and Stevie Wilkerson playing center field. Chris Davis is playing first base and Austin Wynns is catching. Austin Hays and Hanser Alberto are on the bench For the OriolesJonathan Villar 2BDJ Stewart LFTrey Mancini RFRio Ruiz 3BRenato Núñez DHChris Davis 1BStevie Wilkerson CFAustin Wynns CRichie Martin SS John Means LHP For the Red SoxJackie Bradley Jr. CFRafael Devers...
Núñez delivers milestone homer, Trumbo with a classy goodbye
Núñez delivers milestone homer, Trumbo with a classy goodbye
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For a player the Orioles added via a waiver claim in May 2018, it was a milestone homer. A team finally gave Renato Núñez everyday playing time and he rewarded the 2019 Orioles with 30 homers and 89 RBIs. Núñez is one of 19 players in the American League with 30 and 89. And it was a big homer. A three-run shot off Boston's Nathan Eovaldi that gave the O's an early 3-0 lead. They would win 4-1 and Núñez drove in all four runs. He crushed the milestone shot with an exit...
Suzuki catches, Kendrick plays second, Parra breaks out
Suzuki catches, Kendrick plays second, Parra breaks out
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
These final games of the regular season are, first and foremost, about trying to lock up home field advantage for the wild card game, which the Nationals can now do if they simply win one of their two remaining games against the Indians. But they're also about putting everyone in the best possible position heading into Tuesday night's winner-take-all game against either the Brewers or Cardinals. Which means there's a concerted effort right now to give all the key participants whatever...
Bundy done in 2019
Bundy done in 2019
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
BOSTON - A decision has been made regarding Dylan Bundy's final start in 2019. He's already made it. Bundy no longer is going to take the mound for the last game of the season. Manager Brandon Hyde hasn't named a Sunday replacement, but called it a "potential" bullpen game. "That's probably going to be decided after Saturday," Hyde said. "We're probably going to piece it together." Bundy will conclude the season with a 7-14 record, 4.79 ERA and 1.355 WHIP in 161 2/3 innings. The 30...