Blow of Gray's injury softened by ascension of other young starters
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Tuesday’s news on Josiah Gray and Cade Cavalli wasn’t good, certainly not in Gray’s case. The Nationals’ Opening Day starter, who landed on the injured list after two outings with a right flexor strain, has been shut down during the final stages of his rehab assignment after a recurrence of elbow discomfort and is scheduled to visit specialist Keit
West Coast this, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SEATTLE – The news yesterday that Double-A Bowie catcher Samuel Basallo was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game stirred up further discussion about his standing in the Orioles organization. Specifically, how long he’ll be in it. How long he should be in it. We should pause that topic and mention how he’s a deserving choice as the No. 2 pr
Rodriguez and three relievers combine on shutout in 2-0 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SEATTLE – No team in baseball had a lower batting average or fewer hits before tonight than the Mariners. They scored the fourth-fewest number of runs. The pitching staff held opponents to the lowest average, but the offense sputtered and stalled while a division lead shrank like cotton. Exposure to a hot starter wasn’t going to make the situation
Another 10th-inning meltdown, another loss to Mets (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
James Wood has spent all of two nights in the big leagues. Each time, the Nationals’ top prospect has found himself stepping to the plate to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning in a tie game. Each time, he hasn’t been able to score the winning run. And each time, the Nats went on to lose to the Mets after a disastrous top of the 10th. The scrip
O's game blog: The road trip begins in Seattle
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After a much-needed off-day, the Orioles (53-31) begin a six-game West Coast road trip tonight at Seattle in a match up of first-place clubs. The trip heads to Oakland starting Friday night.  When we last saw them, the Orioles were getting blown out 11-2 at home Sunday night by the Rangers. But the Orioles had won the first three games of that four
Hyde updates Mountcastle and rotation plans, Burnes returns to club as father of twin girls
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SEATTLE – Ryan Mountcastle is taking ground balls at first base during batting practice and might be available to play tonight. Mountcastle hasn’t been in the lineup for the past three games. “He’s still a little bit under the weather,” said manager Brandon Hyde. “Hopefully he feels well enough to come off the bench and hopefully feeling a little b
Gray shut down with elbow discomfort, will get new MRI
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Josiah Gray is unlikely to pitch again for some time after the right-hander experienced elbow discomfort during his last rehab start, prompting the Nationals to schedule an MRI and a consultation with Dallas specialist Keith Meister during the All-Star break. Though they don’t yet know the extent of this setback, the Nationals and Gray admittedly a
Orioles lineup missing Mountcastle again, Nittoli signed to minor league deal
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SEATTLE – Ryan Mountcastle is out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the third game in a row. Mountcastle was used as a pinch-hitter Saturday. Manager Brandon Hyde told the media Sunday night that Mountcastle was “under the weather.” Heston Kjerstad is the designated hitter. Colton Cowser is in left field and Cedric Mullins is in center. Jorge Mateo
The Orioles annual Food & Funds Drive returns to provide meals to families in need
MASN Staff
Masn
Fans are challenged to help the Orioles collect 10,000 pounds of food The Baltimore Orioles, in collaboration with the Maryland Food Bank, today announced the return of the 37th annual Orioles Food & Funds Drive, driven by AAA Club Alliance Inc. This important event will take place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards during the weekend series agains
Game 85 lineups: Nats vs. Mets
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Monday wasn’t a typical day at the ballpark. Today should be, as the hullaballoo of James Wood’s debut dies down and the rookie outfielder just gets to work on being a big leaguer for a team trying to start winning games again. The Nationals had themselves within a game of .500 just over a week ago, but they’ve lost six of their last seven and now