After a very rough start, Austin Hays keeps working to turn it around
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays got off to a terrible start to his 2024 season, there is no denying that. However, as some around Birdland see a player in decline, others might see a player that has produced an OPS that is above the American League average since the 2021 season. His 2021 OPS+ was 107 or seven percent above the league, the next year
Westburg keeps impressing with rapid development in majors
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
To understand and appreciate Jordan Westburg's advanced approach to hitting, rewind to Tuesday night in the bottom of the first inning. The Orioles were down 2-1 and had the bases loaded. Red Sox starter Brayan Bello got ahead two strikes, threw a third consecutive sinker and watched it roll into right field. Ryan O’Hearn and Colton Cowser raced ho
Thomas homers and Gore fans 10, but Senzel injured in Nats' win (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – Davey Martinez cautioned his team about the challenges facing a new pitcher ahead of tonight’s game against the Braves. Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach made his major league debut for the home team three years after being drafted, having Tommy John surgery and making only 24 minor league starts between last year and the start of this s
Burnes goes seven innings, Henderson hits grand slam and Orioles recover from sloppy start in 6-1 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The entire Orioles infield gathered on the mound in the second inning for a conference that seemed to be more about settling down. Hit the pause button, regroup and get back to work. Get back to the way they normally play. The Red Sox scored after Connor Wong singled, left fielder Colton Cowser and shortstop Gunnar Henderson committed errors, and J
Pregame notes on Nats facing debuting starter, Negro Leagues stats and Cavalli’s rehab
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – The Nationals have another tough pitching matchup in tonight’s game against the Braves. Not because it’s another established major leaguer like Charlie Morton or Max Fried. But because it’s a 23-year-old making his first major league start. Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach had his contract selected to the Braves roster this morning to m
O's game blog: Corbin Burnes gets the start in the Boston series finale
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The last time the Orioles lost an AL East series was April 9, 2023 when they dropped two of three at home to the New York Yankees. They will need a win tonight to keep that run going after splitting the first two games against Boston.  Since that result with New York, the Orioles have played 17 consecutive AL East series without losing one, going 1
Hyde on Westburg: "I think we really caught a break and got lucky"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The 95.5 mph sinker that crashed into Jordan Westburg’s right-hand last night threw a scare into the Orioles. He didn't toss him onto the injured list. Westburg is out of tonight’s lineup to give him an extra day to heal. X-rays came back negative, and Thursday’s off-day should improve his chances of playing Friday night against the Rays at Camden
Westburg and Rutschman out of Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
X-rays on Jordan Westburg’s right hand and wrist came back negative after he was hit last night by a pitch. However, he’s out of tonight’s lineup against the Red Sox. Westburg leads the club with 12 multi-RBI games. James McCann is catching and batting ninth. Adley Rutschman is on the bench. Ramón Urías gets the start at third base. Ryan O’Hearn is
Game 54 lineups: Nats at Braves
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – Two down, two to go. After splitting the first two games, the Nationals now have a chance in the next two days to at least split this four-game set, if not win it. Although the Nats have outscored the Braves 8-6 so far, all eight of their runs came on Monday, having been shut out in last night’s loss. They’ll try to get past their struggl
Gunnar Henderson is drawing more walks and talks about why that is happening
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles' Gunnar Henderson has been piling up some walks lately. In the season’s first 31 games, he drew only eight walks. But in the last 22 games he has 19 walks. He got walked nine times in seven games on the recent road trip and then drew one walk in Monday’s series opener with Boston. So what is at work here? Is Gunnar looking to walk more?