After forgettable April, Rosario continuing strong start to May
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – Eddie Rosario had a forgettable April. In fact, he’s had forgettable Aprils throughout his 10-year career. In 19 games last month, the 32-year-old outfielder slashed .053/.115/.070 with a .185 OPS, no home runs and no RBIs. He had one double as his lone extra-base hit. Even his three games in March were better: 273/.250/.636 with an .886 O
Assessing some aspects of the O's with team about to hit 40-game mark
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the Orioles hit the 39-game mark of their 2024 season on Sunday, they lost to Arizona failing to sweep that series. And they lost a game in the standings to the New York Yankees. But now that they are about 25 percent of the way into the season, we can take a look at a few aspects of a team that is in first place and on a pace to win 108 games.
Orioles avoid obstacles to stay atop division
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A lopsided loss yesterday didn’t knock the Orioles out of first place. They begin a three-game series tonight against the Blue Jays with the best record in the American League. They are thriving under circumstances that haven’t been ideal. They aren’t catching all of the breaks. They aren’t at a peak health level. They just find ways to win on most
Unearned runs overshadow Kremer's 10 strikeouts in Orioles' 9-2 loss (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
No one in the Orioles rotation has been willing to assist with the difficult task of making room for a sixth starter. No one has stumbled to the point where an excuse for removal is created. So it’s left to the decision-makers in the organization to figure it out. Dean Kremer followed his six scoreless innings in Cincinnati by not allowing an earne
Miscues hurt Nats in bizarre finale loss at Fenway (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – Today felt like it was going to be a weird day at Fenway Park. The Nationals and Red Sox had played two quick, nondescript games to start this three-game series. Plus, it was Mother’s Day. Something a little more interesting had to happen, right? Well, something more interesting definitely happened and then some as the Nats fell to the Red
O's game blog: Chance for the homestand to start with three-game sweep
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As the Orioles have now opened a 1.5-game lead atop the American League East and have started the season’s longest homestand with two wins, today they have a chance for another series sweep. Their third series sweep of the year came last weekend at Cincinnati and now they can add their fourth today. April 9-11 they won three straight at Boston to s
Young and Lipscomb get rare days off in Fenway finale
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – After running out the same lineup for the first two games against the Red Sox, Davey Martinez mixed it up for Sunday’s finale at Fenway Park. Jacob Young and Trey Lipscomb are getting rare days off today. Victor Robles returns to center field with Jesse Winker in left and Eddie Rosario in right, while Ildemaro Vargas takes over at third ba
Orioles pregame notes on Rodriguez, Means, Mountcastle and injury updates
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Grayson Rodriguez is eligible to return from the injured list on Wednesday and he seems to be trending in the right direction. Rodriguez said he threw about 30 pitches this morning in his latest bullpen session, about double his amount Wednesday in D.C. “I felt great,” he said. Rodriguez said he’ll probably throw another ‘pen in the next few days,
Game 39 lineups: Nats at Red Sox
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! I hope each and every one of you gets to enjoy your special day. I want to give a special shoutout to my own mom, Darlene, back at home and to all the mothers in my life. This Mother’s Day will be extra special for the Nationals if they can beat the Red Sox and leave Fenway Park with a series w
Cowser stays in center field for today's series finale
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are going for the sweep today against the Diamondbacks and trying to improve on a 26-12 record that matches the 1969 and 1970 teams for the best 38-game start in franchise history. Cedric Mullins is on the bench again today. He struck out yesterday as a pinch-hitter and is 5-for-53 since his two-hit day in Kansas City on April 21. Colto