Latest on Kremer, Kjerstad's return and reaction to All-Star balloting
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are prepared to wait a little longer on Dean Kremer before he returns to the rotation. Kremer is expected to make a third injury rehab start after throwing only 39 pitches in two-thirds of an inning Saturday with Triple-A Norfolk. He worked 3 2/3 innings and threw 59 pitches in his first outing, and the Orioles hoped that he could build
Orioles lineup vs. Guardians and All-Star voting update
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Heston Kjerstad marks his return to the majors by starting in left field tonight for the series opener against the Guardians. Ryan O’Hearn is the first baseman and Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter. Ryan Mountcastle is on the bench. Cedric Mullins is in center field and Anthony Santander is in right, which also puts Colton Cowser on the benc
Orioles recall Kjerstad and DFA Maton
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made last night’s reported move official today by recalling outfielder Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk. He’s back in the majors for the third time in his career and the first since they optioned him May 13. Infielder Nick Maton was designated for assignment to make room for Kjerstad on the active roster. The 40-man roster is reduc
Irvin stares down Coors and thrives in the thin air
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
DENVER – Jake Irvin had never pitched at Coors Field before. The Nationals’ trip here last season came right in between the right-hander’s major league debut in D.C. and his second start in San Francisco, so he had no personal experience to go off as he prepared for Sunday’s outing against the Rockies. So Irvin sought out a teammate with loads of e
O's look to regroup after lost weekend in Houston
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON - In baseball, you are riding high one day and not the next. Or you have plenty of momentum and you are winning series against two of baseball's best teams one day and getting swept by a team starting to play well again the next. When the Orioles rallied from 11 runs down to get within three late in the game at Houston Friday night, we were
Mailbag leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The mailbag wasn’t emptied on the first attempt. Passionate fans have questions, and there’s never a shortage. Let’s get to a few more before tonight’s game against the Guardians that begins the latest homestand. Same rules apply. There are none except for the ban on profanity. Stop trying. Where would you, Mr. Kubatko, rate Gunnar as an all-time O
Source: Orioles will recall Heston Kjerstad
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Heston Kjerstad had quite a day with Triple-A Norfolk. The right fielder was ejected this afternoon after being hit by pitches three times in three innings and told later that the Orioles were promoting him. Kjerstad is expected to be recalled on Monday, according to an industry source. The Orioles are beginning their latest homestand with a three-
Nats finally break through in ninth to beat Rockies (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
DENVER – For two nights, the Nationals shrugged off their hitting woes and took full advantage of Coors Field and everything it has to offer. And then when it came time for today’s series finale in the best hitter’s park in America, they reverted right back to the form they displayed earlier in the week when they swung at almost everything the Diam
Albert Suárez struggles as Houston wins to complete the sweep (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – A recent run of strong starts during an overall good season for right-hander Albert Suárez hit a speed bump in New York a few days ago. Today in Houston, it was quite a bumpy ride again for the hurler who took an ERA of 1.61 into that start at Yankee Stadium. He allowed three runs and walked five in 3 2/3 innings in the Bronx. He was much
Despite recent woes on bases, Nats insist they will keep running
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
DENVER – The 2024 Nationals established their offensive identity way back in April. Knowing they couldn’t match most other clubs in the power department, they decided to take advantage of their above-average speed and try to become the majors’ best baserunning team. And for eight good weeks, they delivered in that department. The Nats racked up an