Game 46 lineups: Nats vs. Twins
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
The Nationals’ schedule has been pretty wonky to begin this season. They’ve played 28 road games, only 17 home games. They’ve played 20 interleague games, only 10 intradivision games. The good news: They’re back home after a tough, 2-7 road trip. But they’re back to facing American League teams all week, with the Twins here for three and then the M
At Double-A Bowie both excitement and attendance are up
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For long-time fans of the Orioles minor leagues, it might come as a surprise. There were many seasons when the Double-A Bowie Baysox, playing in the shadow of Washington, D.C., struggled to draw fans. But in the last few years that has turned around. There have been four nights this year when Bowie drew 7,000 or more and for eight Friday and Saturd
What did we learn about the Nationals during a 2-7 trip?
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PHILADELPHIA – What’s the mood in the clubhouse at the end of a 2-7 road trip? It’s not upbeat, that’s for sure. But in the Nationals’ case, neither was it downtrodden. Sunday’s 11-5 loss to the Phillies may have been one of the Nats’ worst games of the season, but it wasn’t necessarily reflective of the way they played through the rest of their lo
Irvin: "Whatever the team needs of me I’m going to do"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cole Irvin understands the situation. The sub-3.00 ERA and the scoreless streak that reached 22 2/3 innings don’t make him immune to a sudden switch in roles. Irvin would have started Wednesday afternoon against the Blue Jays if inclement weather hadn’t forced a postponement the previous night. He’s skipped in the rotation and sitting with the reli
Two homers not nearly enough for Nats in fifth straight loss (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – For the first time in a week, the Nationals hit a ball out of the park. Two of them, as a matter of fact. It was a welcome sight for a power-starved, run-starved lineup. Then again, it doesn’t matter much when those two long-awaited home runs proved to be your only hits of the day until the eighth inning. Even more so when your pitch
Henderson hits another leadoff homer and Burnes strikes out 11 in Orioles' 6-3 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Gunnar Henderson has got the routine down to where he could perform it in his sleep. But it makes more sense at the ballpark. The loud contact leading off the first inning. Touching the bill of his helmet as he approaches second base and looks at the bullpen. The hop after stepping on home plate and slapping of hands above his head. The crouching l
O's game blog: Wrapping up the series and homestand with Game 3 against Seattle
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles offense broke out Friday in a 9-2 win over Seattle. But after taking an early 2-0 lead last night, the Orioles scored just one more run and lost to the Mariners 4-3. That sets up these teams for a rubber match today to end this series and homestand. The Orioles are 3-2 in rubber match games and Seattle is 5-3. The Orioles are 28-15 over
García returns to Nats lineup, Thomas hopes to be back soon
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
PHILADELPHIA – A Nationals lineup struggling mightily to score runs right now will gladly take back any semi-productive hitter it can get. So the return of Luis García Jr. today after a two-day absence – even if only for DH duties – was welcome news for Davey Martinez. “He’s going to DH; I’m trying to make it a little lighter,” the manager said. “B
Santander provides update on injured knee (plus other notes, starters in St. Louis)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Anthony Santander can hit if he’s sent to the plate. His swollen and bruised left knee can handle it. But playing the outfield is on hold. Santander is receiving treatment on the knee after he slammed it into the right field wall in the third inning Wednesday afternoon while chasing Bo Bichette’s fly ball that deflected off his glove and resulted i
Rutschman and Santander sit in series finale against Seattle
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adley Rutschman gets a rare day off this afternoon as the Orioles conclude their series against the Mariners at Camden Yards. They also have reached the end of their three-opponent homestand. Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter. Colton Cowser is in right field while Anthony Santander receives treatment on a bruised left knee. Austin Hays stays in