Robles' time in organization ends with unconditional release waivers
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – Victor Robles won’t be remaining in the Nationals organization after the club made another procedural move today that ensures the longtime outfielder will have to try to revitalize his career with another franchise. The Nats requested unconditional release waivers on Robles today, a transaction that comes five days after they designated
Game 57 lineups: Nats at Guardians (Abrams scratched)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – Friday night didn’t go particularly well for the Nationals, who totaled one run on four hits and one walk and then watched as a close game blew up on them late, turning into a 7-1 loss to the Guardians. This series is no small task, what with Cleveland having now won 14 of 17 behind excellent pitching and a surprisingly productive lineu
Westburg in Orioles' lineup vs. Rays
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Jordan Westburg returns to the Orioles’ lineup today after missing the past two games with a sore right hand. Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins are on the bench, with Kyle Stowers in left field and Colton Cowser in center. Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter. Anthony Santander, who’s in right field, has posted a .333 average and .762 slugging percen
Gunnar Henderson on MVP talk, his bat throws after drawing a walk and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As play began on Friday night in the majors, Gunnar Henderson was once again tied for the MLB homer lead with 18 with Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker. His OPS of .938 was fourth-best in the AL and seventh in MLB. He’s scoring runs, stealing bases, bashing baseballs and fielding them very, very well at shortstop. Cal Ripken Jr. once won the American Lea
On the Nats' lack of hitting (and lack of Rainey appearances)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – There are any number of stats you can point to when trying to show how much the Nationals have struggled offensively so far this season. The Nats rank 25th out of 30 major league clubs in runs scored, 27th in hits, 27th in homers. They’ve been shut out six times, most in the National League. They’ve been held to two or fewer runs 22 tim
Orioles rotation, outfield and OPS
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Albert Suárez made another start with the Orioles last night. Cole Irvin closes out the Rays series on Sunday and is unlikely to do more bouncing between rotation and bullpen. A minimum of five starters are needed on a major league staff. The Orioles want to expand it to six but injuries have created an unsettled situation. Dean Kremer’s right tric
Orioles tally three runs in sixth to turn back Rays 3-1 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The season shifted past the one-third mark for the Orioles tonight. It also dumped them into a treacherous stretch of 29 games in 30 days, the only breather coming on June 17, wedged between series against the Phillies and Yankees. The two teams with the best records in baseball. How they responded tonight again illustrated why they also belong amo
Sleepy Nats waste Corbin's quality start in Cleveland (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – A bleary-eyed Nationals team showed up for work this evening, flying high from a series win in Atlanta but dragging from a delayed flight following a getaway night that didn’t have them in bed until about 5 a.m. Was a lack of sleep to blame for their eventual 7-1 loss to the Guardians? Or was it just another rough night at the plate for
O's game blog: Albert Suárez faces the Rays in series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After Thursday’s off-day, the Orioles return to Oriole Park tonight to begin a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. It continues a 14-game run of playing all American League East foes. The Orioles (35-19) are on a 105-win pace after Wednesday’s 6-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. They won that series with Boston and extended to 18 their stre
After very long night, Nats take it easy prior to series opener
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
CLEVELAND – The Nationals clubhouse was mostly empty three hours before tonight’s series opener at Progressive Field, only a few players lounging around and chatting while the rest waited to take a late bus to the ballpark following an exceptionally late night of travel. A 7:20 p.m. getaway night game in Atlanta was bad enough. Then a lengthy delay