Monday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Well, it was a rather interesting week here in NatsTown, was it not? It began with a sweep in Cincinnati. Then it included a no-hitter in Philadelphia. Then it concluded with another sweep over Oakland. All of a sudden, the Nationals have gone 19-12 since July 8, best in the NL East and third-best in the NL during that prolonged span. Now another p
Hicks' likely return, Givens' exit and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
SAN DIEGO – Be truthful and admit if a sense of panic or doubt began to creep in after the Orioles lost two of three games to the Astros at home and the opener in Seattle. And when the teams were scoreless Saturday heading to the top of the 10th inning at T-Mobile Park. The retractable sky was falling. The Mariners won eight in a row and 13 of 15.
Mullins with heroics, Fujinami with a save and O's pull out another thriller in Seattle
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SEATTLE – He entered the game in the last of the sixth today. The Orioles were thrilled Cedric Mullins was there - especially in the ninth and 10th this afternoon at Seattle. Mullins made a remarkable catch to rob a homer in the ninth and then hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th as the Orioles beat Seattle 5-3 in 10 innings front of 44,818 a
Nats score six in ninth to stun A's, sweep series (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
When Jeter Downs stepped to the plate to lead off the bottom of the ninth this afternoon, he had no realistic reason to believe he was about to jumpstart a game-winning rally. The Nationals trailed the Athletics by five runs, having slogged their way through a mostly lifeless series finale that saw Trevor Williams get roughed up again while their l
O's game blog: Looking for a series win at Seattle
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SEATTLE - After their thrilling 1-0 win in 10 innings at T-Mobile Park on Saturday night, the Orioles return today with a chance to win this series against a red-hot Mariners club. A club that had an eight-game win streak snapped last night. Despite the loss, the Mariners (63-53) have still won 10 of 12 and 16 of the last 21 games. Seattle is 25-11
Pregame notes on Givens' DFA, Mountcastle still raking and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
SEATTLE – The Orioles today reinstated reliever Mychal Givens from the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation and then designated him for assignment. Signed as a free agent on Dec. 21, Givens pitched in just four games this year for Orioles. He gave up five earned runs over four innings for an ERA of 11.25. He has not pitched for the
Givens reinstated, DFA
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles have made the following roster move:  Reinstated RHP Mychal Givens from the 60-day Injured List (right shoulder inflammation) and designated him for assignment.
Orioles lineup to close out series in Seattle (Orioles DFA Givens)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Last night’s 1-0, 10-inning win in Seattle guaranteed that the Orioles wouldn’t be swept in 77 consecutive series. The Orioles ended the Mariners’ winning streak at eight games. A victory today would seal their 23rd series. Cedric Mullins is on the bench today, with Austin Hays playing center field and Ryan O’Hearn in left. Jordan Westburg is the t
Harvey on track to return this week, Rainey ready for rehab
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Though the depleted group has performed remarkably well in his absence, the Nationals bullpen is about to get one of its key members back. Hunter Harvey, out the last four weeks with an elbow strain, is on track to come off the injured list early this week, according to manager Davey Martinez. Harvey faced live hitters before Friday’s game at Natio
Game 119 lineups: Nats vs. Athletics
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Hello from Nationals Park. Yes, I’m back to work. In person. Many thanks to Bobby Blanco for jumping in to cover in my absence during what proved to be a very eventful week. And many thanks to all of you who offered well wishes while I was recovering from COVID. The Nationals, as you know, are playing their best baseball of the year. Really, their