Where the Nationals stand at the official midway point of 2024
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The sting of a 3-1 loss to the Rays was still fresh, not to mention the frustration of a losing streak that has now reached four games and dropped the Nationals from a temporary spot in the National Leauge’s final wild card slot to a spot well below that key standing. But as Jesse Winker contemplated where this team stood upo
Santander on All-Star balloting: “Happy and excited and grateful for Orioles fans who voted for me"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Anthony Santander didn’t purposely begin tracking the All-Star Game balloting to see where he stood among outfielders in the American League. It’s just so hard to avoid. “Social media right now, it’s all over the place,” he said yesterday with a smile. “And actually, the last update I said, ‘I don’t know if my mom is doing a really good job because
Suárez slays slump with six scoreless innings in Orioles' 2-1 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Masn
Albert Suárez figured it out. A two-start slump circled the drain tonight, with Suárez regaining the effectiveness that made him so valuable to a club with a bundle of pitching injuries. Súarez shut out the Rangers over a season-high six innings, Colton Cowser homered for the second time in two nights and the Orioles claimed a 2-1 victory before an
With Wood still at Triple-A, Nats lose Winker and game (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Help is on the way for the Nationals’ power-starved lineup. But it’s not scheduled to arrive until Monday, leaving the current group to have to try to get the job done this weekend against the Rays. And if tonight’s series opener was any indication, it’s going to continue to be tough sledding until James Wood joins the bunch.
O's game blog: Orioles face Scherzer in Game 2 against Texas
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles are nearing the end of a stretch of playing 30 games in 31 days since May 31. Even with the recent five-game losing steak, the team is 16-11 (.593) in this span with three games left in this series with Texas remaining before Monday's off-day to end this grueling span. The Orioles have won series in this difficult stretch versus the Ray
Gray to start again for Rochester, Cavalli feeling better, Gallo progressing
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – By most conventional measurements, Josiah Gray should be ready to return from the injured list. The Nationals right-hander, out since mid-April with a flexor strain in his elbow, has made four rehab starts this month, adding one inning each time out and maxing out at six innings Tuesday for Triple-A Rochester. That most recen
Orioles sign Niko Goodrum and Burch Smith, plus other notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles announced two more minor league signings today, agreeing to terms with infielder Niko Goodrum and right-hander Burch Smith. Goodrum, 32, appeared in nine games with the Rays and four with the Angels this season and went 3-for-29 with 10 strikeouts. The Pirates selected him on waivers June 10 and he was granted his release a week later.
Lefty reliever Matt Krook talks about joining the Orioles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As Orioles ace pitcher right-hander Corbin Burnes (9-3, 2.28 ERA) went on the paternity list today, it opened an opportunity for Triple-A lefty reliever Matt Krook to join the team. Manager Brandon Hyde said Burnes will rejoin the team for Tuesday’s game at Seattle and then they will map out his next start. Today Krook was called from Norfolk to ta
Orioles agree to terms on minor league contracts with Niko Goodrum and Burch Smith
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Agreed to terms on 2024 Minor League contracts with INF Niko Goodrum and RHP Burch Smith.
Rutschman out of Orioles lineup for tonight's game against Rangers
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
X-rays on catcher Adley Rutschman’s right hand came back negative but he isn’t in tonight’s lineup. Rutshman was hit by a foul tip last night and later homered. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Rutschman feels better today and he planned on swinging a bat. Heston Kjerstad also is out of the lineup after homering last night and driving in three run