Martinez on trade deadline and his own trade history as a player
Martinez on trade deadline and his own trade history as a player
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is now three days away, and not many former players can speak to what it is like to be traded the way that Nationals manager Davey Martinez, who was traded several times in his 17-year major league career, can. With a veteran clubhouse before him in D.C., he has told his troops to stay online with what the Nats are trying to do and not worry about outside rumors. "The toughest thing at this point is to focus on what's at hand," Martinez said. "Don't...
O's game blog: Looking for a four-game sweep in Anaheim
O's game blog: Looking for a four-game sweep in Anaheim
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Orioles have not swept a series all year. They have not swept a two- or three-game series. But a win today at Angel Stadium will give them a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. It would be a sweep over a team that beat their rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, two in a row before this series began. At the start of this series, the Angels had won four in a row and were 9-3 since the All-Star game, and 12-6 in July. The Angels were playing well, but they've lost 10-8 in...
Givens closes it out, the O's homer record and Tate waits his chance
Givens closes it out, the O's homer record and Tate waits his chance
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ANAHEIM, Calif. - In the bottom of the ninth right-hander Mychal Givens was on the mound trying to close out an 8-6 Orioles win. And even when the Angels pulled within a run, even when the Orioles defense made a critical mistake, and even when Mike Trout batted with the tying run 90 feet away, the Orioles still got the victory. Givens bent but didn't break and the Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-7 to go 4-2 on this road trip and 3-0 in a four-game series they can sweep today. The Orioles...
O's get late runs, hold lead and win again in Anaheim
O's get late runs, hold lead and win again in Anaheim
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ANAHEIM, Calif. - On a night when the Orioles allowed homers to Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani, they still won. It's going that well for the Birds in Anaheim. But they had to sweat it out to the last pitch when Mychal Givens got Justin Upton to pop out on a 3-2 pitch with two outs and the bases loaded. They hang on to beat the Angels 8-7 tonight and the Orioles have taken the first three in this series to improve to 35-69. They have won four of five, seven of 10 and are 13-11 the...
Wondering about Monday's starter (and Aberdeen leftovers)
Wondering about Monday's starter (and Aberdeen leftovers)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
While the Orioles downplay John Means' second stop on the injured list, this time with a left biceps strain, they need to find a starter to take his next turn. Means is expected to miss only one start, but who's making it? Someone has to take the mound Monday night in San Diego, and manager Brandon Hyde isn't ready to announce his choice. Probably because he doesn't know yet what it is. Gabriel Ynoa is an option if he's fresh. He worked 1 2/3 innings Wednesday in Arizona and three innings...
Notes on Means, Trumbo, Wilkerson (O's win 8-7)
Notes on Means, Trumbo, Wilkerson (O's win 8-7)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Orioles have not announced their starting pitchers yet for the San Diego series that begins Monday. Right-hander Tom Eshelman is expected to start Tuesday but manager Brandon Hyde said he doesn't yet know about Monday. That is where All-Star lefty John Means would be slated in the rotation, but he went on the injured list yesterday retroactive to July 25 with a left biceps strain. Hyde did say today that Means will undergo further testing, but once again said he is not...
Grace has good opening, but Ross struggles in 9-3 loss to Dodgers
Grace has good opening, but Ross struggles in 9-3 loss to Dodgers
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Matt Grace experiment as an opener could not have gone much better. The Nationals found a way to get to Clayton Kershaw early on. All looked good for the Nats after they jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning Saturday afternoon before 39,616 at Nats Park. Grace ended up pitching in two innings. But once he left, right-hander Joe Ross allowed seven runs as the potent and unrelenting Dodgers lineup demonstrated they can take over games. Will Smith went 3-for-3 with a homer, two doubles...
Rutschman already fitting in with IronBirds (updated with quotes)
Rutschman already fitting in with IronBirds (updated with quotes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adley Rutschman just wanted to blend. The first overall pick in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft just wanted to be one of the guys inside the Aberdeen IronBirds clubhouse and while on the field for batting practice prior to his first game with the Orioles' short-season Single-A affiliate. He's going to keep trying. No matter how hard. Rutschman walked past a team store at Ripken Stadium with his IronBirds jersey hanging in front of the window. Couldn't miss it. He was assigned No. 35, which...
Broxton update and Orioles lineup in Anaheim
Broxton update and Orioles lineup in Anaheim
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles won't be keeping center fielder Keon Broxton in the organization after designating him for assignment last weekend. Broxton has been claimed off waivers by the Mariners, allowing him to stay in the majors. Broxton is out of minor league options and would have needed to clear waivers and be outrighted. Acquired from the Mets on May 22 for international signing bonus slots, Broxton added value with his defense in center but slashed .204/.261/.350 (21-for-103) with three doubles, four...
O's game blog: Looking for three in a row in Anaheim
O's game blog: Looking for three in a row in Anaheim
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ANAHEIM, Calif. - With wins over the Los Angeles Angels by 10-8 in 16 innings and 9-3 last night, the Orioles will try for a third straight win tonight at Angel Stadium. Baltimore (34-69) can pick up a series win with a victory either tonight or tomorrow. The Orioles have won three of four, six of nine and are 12-11 over the last 23 games. They are now 19-33 in road games. In this series, the Orioles have scored 19 runs on 29 hits with three doubles and four home runs. Over their past nine...