Nats-Phillies postponed, straight doubleheader Tuesday
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – Like many thought throughout the day, there will be no baseball played at Citizens Bank Park tonight. The Nationals and Phillies have been postponed due to the approaching storms in the Philadelphia region, which have been going up the entire East Coast this afternoon. The game will be made up tomorrow, Aug. 8, at 4:05 p.m. as part o
Orioles claim Webb on waivers (plus other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are making an adjustment to their bullpen prior to Tuesday night’s series opener against the Astros at Camden Yards. Right-hander Jacob Webb has been claimed on waivers from the Angels. A corresponding move is pending because Webb hasn’t reported to the club. A spot on the 40-man roster opened with pitcher Austin Voth transferred to the
Game 113 lineups: Nats at Phillies
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA – Hello from Citizens Bank Park for the start of what has turned into a highly anticipated four-game series between the Nationals and Phillies. The Nats are coming off an impressive three-game sweep in Cincinnati and are now owners of an 11-5 record since July 21. The Phillies just won two of three against the last-place Royals and hav
Nats bullpen has gone from mess to elite in three weeks
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
When the Nationals left Wrigley Field on July 19, they did so with a bullpen in shambles. Hunter Harvey had just joined an injured list that already included Carl Edwards Jr. The rest of the group featured one established late-inning arm in Kyle Finnegan, a once-promising setup man now in the midst of massive slump in Mason Thompson and a bunch of
Sunday's shutout was latest example of Orioles' improved pitching
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Yes, there are concerns about season innings limits for several pitchers and yes there have been concerns about the O’s middle relief and getting rest for their late game bullpen flamethrowers. But while those concerns are still out there and valid, the Orioles keep winning and their pitching staff seems to have hit a higher gear recently. In takin
Orioles first-pitch proficiency, Baumann passing Jackson, being careful with Bautista
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles rookie Jordan Westburg stood at the plate yesterday against Mets starter José Quintana, nobody on base and two outs in the sixth inning, and got the barrel of his bat on a first-pitch sinker. His line drive through the left side of the infield, clocked at 108.7 mph, produced the Orioles’ fourth hit of the afternoon. Catcher James McCann led
Nats score early, clamp down late to sweep Reds (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
CINCINNATI – In order to sweep the Reds and win for the 11th time in their last 16 games overall, the Nationals merely needed to hit back-to-back homers on the first two pitches of the afternoon, then entrust an overworked, unproven, still-effective bullpen to hang on in one of baseball’s toughest pitchers’ parks. When things are going your way, th
Bullpen comes up big as Orioles complete sweep of Mets (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The bullpen juggling began today with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth inning, after balls kept missing the strike zone. Manager Brandon Hyde not wanting the Orioles to drop a game in the series. Hyde has limits to his patience and desires to back off his relievers. Kyle Bradish tied his career high with five walks but didn’t allow a run.
O's game blog: Orioles go for a sweep against the Mets
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have scored 17 runs in winning the first two games of their series with the New York Mets. They go for a three-game sweep this afternoon which would lift them to a season-high 28 games over the .500 mark if they get that done. The Orioles beat the Mets 10-3 Friday night and 7-3 last night to open a three-game lead over the Tampa Bay Ray
Hyde on Mateo: “He’s been a total pro about everything"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Austin Hays is out of the lineup for the second consecutive day due to soreness that’s accumulated over the last two series. Hays played left field in all four games against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre and made a sliding catch in foul territory in the ninth inning Friday night at Camden Yards with the Orioles leading 10-3. Hays came up limping a