Orioles can't secure sweep against White Sox (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A third fly ball landed on the other side of the fence today and an angry fan sitting near the Camden Yards press box couldn’t contain his emotions. Didn’t want to try. “It’s the White Sox!” he yelled, the exit velocity of his words immeasurable. A team that didn’t bring much energy to the series, lost the first two games by a combined 18-3 score a
Gray penciled in, but not guaranteed to start Sunday
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
TORONTO – When the Nationals put out their rotation plan for this weekend’s series against the Marlins, Josiah Gray’s name was listed for Sunday’s finale at Nationals Park. Asked about that, though, Davey Martinez admitted that may not remain the plan. “I’m going to be honest with you: That could change,” the manager said today. “We’re going to tre
O's game blog: Going for a sweep to end a nine-game homestand
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With victories by 9-0 and 9-3 in this series, the Orioles can record a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a win this afternoon at Camden Yards. The Orioles (83-49), who matched last year's win total with last night's win, lead the American League East by 2 1/2 games over Tampa Bay. Baltimore has won all three series on this homestand an
Game 134 lineups: Nats at Blue Jays
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
TORONTO – It’s a dreary Wednesday here north of the border, so the roof at Rogers Centre will probably be closed for the first time this series as the Nationals and Blue Jays face off one more time. A win today for the Nats would incredibly make it six consecutive series won, eight of their last nine. And if it’s a matinee series finale, that means
Orioles pregame notes on expanding roster, closer situation, Hays, Hicks and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Teams can expand their rosters by two players on Friday and the Orioles are meeting to review the options. Time is running out. “We better be pretty close,” manager Brandon Hyde said this morning. “We’re going to see how the roster looks after today. Things can change quickly. But we’re talking about it right now.” The Orioles can find reinforcemen
Orioles and White Sox lineups to conclude series
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles can exceed last year’s win total of 83 with a victory today over the White Sox, in a game that concludes their homestand. They also can register their ninth sweep. Adley Rutschman is on the bench this afternoon. Gunnar Henderson is leading off and playing third base. Adam Frazier is in left field, with Austin Hays also working in a rese
Young rises to occasion in first big moment for Nats
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
TORONTO – Jacob Young veered slightly in and slightly to his right, calling off his left fielder to catch Daulton Varsho’s fairly routine fly ball to center for the second out of the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday night, looked up and saw Alejandro Kirk take off from third and came to a quick conclusion. “There’s no one else on base,” he said.
O's match 2022 win total with 30 games left in win over the Chicago White Sox
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles turned it into a late blowout last night but for six innings they were either tied or trailed the Chicago White Sox. But they scored three in the seventh and five in the eighth to beat the White Sox 9-3. It was a win that equaled their 2022 win total when they went 83-79. Now the Orioles are 83-49 with 30 games to go. If they finish 15-
Making another run at Orioles roster expansion
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are finishing their homestand this afternoon, taking a day off and embarking on a three-city road trip that begins in Arizona. The move into a new month, the last full one before the playoffs, brings another set of important roster decisions. Expansion to 28 is permitted on Friday, an extra pitcher and position player. A task that’s tri
Kids come up big in win over Blue Jays (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
TORONTO – While they’re certainly doing everything they can to try to keep winning as many games as they can, the Nationals are still using the final month-plus of this ever-encouraging season to evaluate young players who could (or already do) fit into the long-term plan around here. When both sides of the equation come together like they did toni