World Series anniversary weekend starts with loss to Astros (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It was no wonder the Nationals chose this weekend to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the 2019 World Series championship with the Astros in town for three games. The pregame fanfare was a nice trip down memory lane. Clips of former players, such as Max Scherzer, Juan Soto and Anthony Rendon sharing memories and thanking fans were played on th
O's game blog: The road trip begins at Kansas City
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles begin a two-city road trip to Kansas City and Anaheim, Calif., tonight with three games versus the Royals and then three with the Angels starting Monday night. The Orioles (12-6) are 4-2 on the road. They begin today ½-game behind the New York Yankees for the American League East lead. New York (13-6) will host Tampa Bay (11-9) this wee
Updates on Bradish, Wells and Means, plus lineups and notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
KANSAS CITY – Kyle Bradish is moving his injury rehab assignment from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk with a start this weekend in Jacksonville. Bradish will pitch on normal rest Sunday after tossing three scoreless innings Tuesday with Bowie. Tyler Wells made the trip west with the big club, though he’s on the injured list with inflammation in
Updates on Gray, Robles and Ruiz
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
As the Nationals prepare to welcome the Astros to D.C. for three games this weekend, when the organization and fan base are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their World Series win over Houston, there was some baseball news to attend to before the festivities begin. Davey Martinez has three prominent players on the injured list, and each of
Bañuelos to Norfolk after clearing waivers, Reds claim Soto
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: C David Bañuelos has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, INF Livan Soto has been claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.
Game 19 lineups: Nats vs. Astros
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals return home from a 5-4 West Coast road trip for a celebratory weekend as the organization relives the magical 2019 World Series run for the championship’s five-year anniversary. And it is no coincidence the team they are hosting during this celebration is the team they defeated in seven games to win the World Series: the Houston Astro
A look at the O's early-season power surge
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles are mashing some home runs to start the 2024 season. Through Wednesday’s games, they ranked as the most homer-happy team in all of Major League Baseball. They led the majors in homers and homers per game and actually, and yes, it’s very early, they are a record pace for Orioles homers. The most any O’s team ever hit was the 1996 Birds w
Five-year anniversary weekend features some, but not all, of 2019 roster
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
It’s been noted many times before the Nationals never got to enjoy the traditional “victory lap” that comes the season after a team wins a championship, because the 2020 season was delayed, condensed and played in empty ballparks due to COVID-19. Nearly five years later, the club will attempt to make up for lost time with an anniversary weekend cel
A longer look at Orioles' bullpen usage and construction
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The media tends to play its own games during its baseball coverage, and Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards provided the latest opportunity. A darn good one, too. Money doesn’t exchange hands. It’s more about wondering, debating and disagreeing. Tossing around ideas like a backyard catch. How many innings would Albert Suárez work in his first major
With winning West Coast trip, young Nats showing real progress
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
LOS ANGELES – At the end of a 10-day, three-city jaunt that included stops in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, CJ Abrams was asked how long the Nationals’ just-completed road trip felt. “It feels long,” the shortstop said. “We’re excited to get back home and beat some more people up.” Abrams said this with his usual soft voice, no emphasis o