Nats face decision with Thomas, corresponding move
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals need more offense right now, nobody’s disputing that. They’ve lost nine of their last 11 games, and in seven of those losses they’ve scored two or fewer runs. (Their pitching staff, meanwhile, has given up four or fewer runs in all but two of these last 11 games, so you can’t really place any blame on that unit.) Given the current sta
The lead and game that almost got away, but didn't as O's beat the White Sox
Steve Melewski
Orioles
CHICAGO – There was nothing easy about it although for a while it looked that it might be. But the Orioles' latest win featured another slog of a night and one that got dicey late in the game. The Orioles won but other ways to say it are they held off, outlasted or survived their game with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. The White Sox (15-
Leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Teammates felt sharp pangs of sympathy for Orioles pitcher John Means, experiencing their own discomfort after he packed up his belongings Wednesday and flew back to Baltimore. They don’t know when they’ll see him again, though early next week at Camden Yards is most likely. They don’t know how long he’ll be on the injured list or when he’ll start
Mateo's tape-measure home run keys Orioles' 8-6 win in Chicago (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – One of the starting pitchers was back in Baltimore having his left elbow examined. Multiple relievers were unavailable following a couple of rain delays and a suspended game in St. Louis, which necessitated the arrival of Jonathan Heasley in a potential bulk role. The Orioles had lost three in a row and seen much better days when they arr
O's game blog: Looking for some offense and a few wins in Chicago
Steve Melewski
Orioles
CHICAGO – The Orioles' road trip has taken them to Chicago, where tonight the Birds (29-18) open a four-game series against the team with the worst record in the majors, the Chicago White Sox (15-35). The Orioles have fallen 3.5 games behind first-place New York in the American League East. The Yankees won this afternoon against Seattle and split t
Orioles "hoping for the best" with Means back in Baltimore, Heasley talks about his latest promotion
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – John Means has returned to Baltimore and is undergoing further examinations and testing on his sore left elbow. Means went on the 15-day injured list today with a left forearm strain after tossing three scoreless innings yesterday in St. Louis but experiencing discomfort that caused him to occasionally flex his arm. He obviously was uncom
Orioles and White Sox lineups for series opener
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – Jordan Westburg is batting fifth tonight and playing third base in the series opener in Chicago. Colton Cowser is in left field, Cedric Mullins is in center and Anthony Santander is in right. Ryan Mountcastle is the first baseman, with Ryan O’Hearn serving as designated hitter. Adley Rutschman leads the Orioles with 56 hits. He joins Milw
Orioles place Means on injured list and recall Heasley
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO – John Means is returning to the 15-day injured list. The Orioles announced today that Means has been diagnosed with a left forearm strain, the same ailment that delayed his 2024 debut. Reliever Jonathan Heasley was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Means on the roster. Means tossed three scoreless innings yesterday in St. Louis but
Means to IL, Heasley recalled
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Norfolk.Placed LHP John Means on the 15-day Injured List (left forearm strain).
Checking in on the Nats' top prospects
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
While the Nationals enjoy Thursday’s off-day (and hopefully use it to break out of their offensive slump), let’s take a long overdue look at some of the top prospects down on the farm and not just the ones you know we’re going to talk about … “You talk about the players, everybody talks about the one guy, but we got quite a few,” said manager Davey