Corbin continues dominant run  in 11-1 win (updated)
Corbin continues dominant run in 11-1 win (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PITTSBURGH - Sure, all this offense over the last week has been nice eye candy for the Nationals and their fans. Who doesn't like to see a ballclub score lots of runs in bunches? Let's not forget the real backbone of this Nationals roster, though. As always, it's built on the broad shoulders of a starting rotation that has been the one constant all season long, no matter the nightly state of the lineup or bullpen. And Patrick Corbin has been a major part of that equation. No, Corbin hasn't...
O's hit four homers to back Aaron Brooks and win series
O's hit four homers to back Aaron Brooks and win series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After a lackluster loss to begin this series Monday - one that included baserunning and defensive mistakes - the Orioles won back-to-back nights to close out a series victory. The Orioles hit four homers tonight to back a strong start from right-hander Aaron Brooks and beat Kansas City 8-1. They are 41-86 and win their first series since taking three of four in Anaheim from July 25-28. Since then, they split two series and had lost their past four. They ended an eight-game losing streak last...
Orioles turn home run tables in 8-1 win (with quotes)
Orioles turn home run tables in 8-1 win (with quotes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The record was inevitable, the only mystery surrounding the date of its arrival and who would be responsible on the mound and at the plate. It was coming as sure as nightfall. The Orioles have tied the 2016 Reds for most home runs allowed in a season with 258. There are 35 games left on the schedule. They will claim it as their own, most likely while the Rays are in town beginning Thursday. Manager Brandon Hyde will take plenty more like this one. How his team made the record an attachment...
Strickland on broken nose: "It could've been a lot worse" (Nats up 6-0)
Strickland on broken nose: "It could've been a lot worse" (Nats up 6-0)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PITTSBURGH - Hunter Strickland can laugh about it now, but in those first few moments after the barbell fell from the rack and struck him on the face Tuesday afternoon, the Nationals reliever didn't know what to think. "I had no idea. I didn't know what happened," he said. "Obviously, it hit me pretty good, so it kind of dazed me for a second there. After that, I looked up in the mirror. My nose was crooked and bleeding everywhere. Just kind of put two and two together: Got knocked out by...
Notes on Harvey usage and Mancini's history with him (O's up 8-1)
Notes on Harvey usage and Mancini's history with him (O's up 8-1)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is unlikely to use Hunter Harvey on consecutive days out of the bullpen, which eliminates the rookie from consideration as the team closes out its series against the Royals. Harvey retired the side in order last night in the eighth inning, striking out two batters and earning his first major league win. He also tossed a scoreless inning in his debut Saturday at Fenway Park, again striking out two and also issuing a walk. "Probably not," Hyde said. "There's...
Another look at the Orioles' improved Dominican program
Another look at the Orioles' improved Dominican program
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles are one of 10 major league organizations that field two teams in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. It is a league where some the youngest international players in pro ball get their feet wet and start to really learn the game. The Orioles' two DSL teams have had solid seasons, and club officials feel the talent level in their Dominican program is on the rise. The O's DSL-1 team has a record of 31-36 and the DSL-2 team is 26-32. Felipe Rojas Alou Jr. is the director of the...
Game 126 lineups: Nats at Pirates
Game 126 lineups: Nats at Pirates
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PITTSBURGH - The Nationals scored 13 runs in Monday night's series opener. Then they scored one run last night. So what does tonight hold in store? The Nationals will try to get their offensive mojo back against Pirates right-hander Joe Musgrove. Musgrove hasn't faced the Nats this year. He's had an up and down season, but in his most recent start he held the Cubs to two runs and four hits while striking out nine over 7 1/3 innings. Patrick Corbin starts for the Nationals. The lefty did face...
Orioles and Royals lineups
Orioles and Royals lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles conclude their three-game series against the Royals with Chris Davis out of the lineup for the third night in a row. Trey Mancini remain at first base and DJ Stewart is in right field. Richie Martin is the shortstop tonight with Jonathan Villar at second base and Hanser Alberto at third and leading off. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field. Aaron Brooks has allowed five runs or more in four of his last five starts and is dragging a 9.22 ERA and 1.756 WHIP into tonight's game since...
How the Nats and Strasburg diagnosed tipped pitches
How the Nats and Strasburg diagnosed tipped pitches
Byron Kerr
Nationals
On Aug. 3, 2019, the Diamondbacks rolled past the Nats 18-7. The lowlight for Washington: One of their hottest pitchers, Stephen Strasburg, was lit up to the tune of nine runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings. In a season with 15 wins, it was by far his worst outing to date in 2019. Arizona crushed five extra-base hits in that game, including a two-run shot by Eduardo Escobar, a solo shot from Nick Ahmed and a three-run homer by Jake Lamb. Ketel Marte delivered a triple and David Peralta a...
O's game blog: Birds, Royals play series finale at Oriole Park
O's game blog: Birds, Royals play series finale at Oriole Park
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have not won a series for almost a month and that run can end tonight. They've split the first two games against the Kansas City Royals with the series-deciding game set for tonight. Baltimore's last series win was July 25-28, when they took three of four from the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Since then, they split with San Diego and Toronto, and lost series to New York, Houston, New York and Boston. Kansas City beat the Orioles 5-4 on Monday night and the O's came back to win...