After hot start, O's rookie Colton Cowser looks toward more opposite-field hitting
Steve Melewski
Orioles
O’s rookie outfielder Colton Cowser got off to such a hot start this year, that even when his bat cooled a bit in late April, the stat sheet for him still looked good enough that he was named the American League Rookie of the Month for March/April. After the first 17 games this year, he was batting .400 with a 1.229 OPS. Around that time he was nam
Meneses' Mother's Day message from mom manifests first homer
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – Mother’s Day across baseball is always special. The players and coaches wear special pink-trimmed hats, jerseys and gear. Teams often put out videos of players wishing their moms and wives a happy Mother’s Day. Even mascots get to celebrate with their moms. But this Mother’s Day is extra special for Joey Meneses thanks to a message from hi
Quick Q&A with Dylan Bundy
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Dylan Bundy picked up a baseball and couldn’t make it zip like the old days. Couldn't come close. And he knew it was time. The former top prospect’s pitching career was over. Bundy made 29 starts with the Twins in 2022 and six last summer with Triple-A Syracuse in the Mets organization. They released him on July 24, and the next phase of his profes
Jordan Westburg walk-off single gives Orioles 5-4 win in 11 innings (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The late-inning bullpen decisions today by the Orioles were lacking in intrigue and excitement. Nothing about the closer. Nothing about protecting a lead. The top story angle also was being reset. And then, the threat arrived when Anthony Santander hit a home run with two outs in the eighth inning to tie the game. Perhaps there was hope for hysteri
Irvin's career day spoiled by late Red Sox rally in loss (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – The Nationals returned to Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon in search of a series win over the Red Sox. A victory today would lock up their second series win in their last three and third in their last five. Plus, it would put them two games over .500 for the first time since June 30, 2021. But despite Jake Irvin pitching one of the best s
O's game blog: Looking for two in a row over Arizona
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Beginning their series against Arizona last night, the Orioles were just one game over .500 this year versus National League teams. They had gone 1-2 against Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, 3-0 versus Cincinnati and 1-1 against Washington. A 6-5 record became 7-5 against the NL with Friday’s 4-2 win to start a nine-game homestand. Cole Irvin won his four
On Martinez's bullpen usage and Finnegan's availability
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – Davey Martinez managed his bullpen to perfection in last night’s 5-1 win over the Red Sox. In a 3-1 game at the seventh-inning stretch and facing the Nos. 2-4 hitters in Boston’s lineup, the Nationals manager made the decision to go with Hunter Harvey in that moment instead of saving him for his usual spot in the eighth. Harvey issued a le
Hyde on Mullins: "He's pressing big-time"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cedric Mullins is available off the bench this afternoon. However, manager Brandon Hyde wants to give his center fielder a breather. Mullins went 0-for-4 last night with a run-scoring grounder and is batting .193 with a .616 OPS in 36 games. He was lowered to ninth Wednesday in D.C., hit eighth last night and is out of today’s lineup despite the Di
Game 38 lineups: Nats at Red Sox
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
BOSTON – The Nationals pulled off a win last night with Patrick Corbin on the mound, thanks to five strong innings from the veteran lefty. The offense also staked him to an early lead and then provided two insurance runs in the ninth inning. Now with a victory already in hand, they turn to two of their better starters for the remainder of the serie
Cowser and Kjerstad in today's Orioles lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Colton Cowser is starting in center field this afternoon as the Orioles try to secure a series win against the Diamondbacks. Heston Kjerstad gets the start in left field. Cedric Mullins goes to the bench against an opposing right-hander. Jorge Mateo remains at second base. Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter. Gunnar Henderson collected his 40th c