Gibson ties career strikeout mark in Orioles' 5-1 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Storms moved out of the area, the tarp was peeled back, and the Orioles began tonight’s game on time, an unlikely proposition based on the ominous forecast. Kyle Gibson’s dominance was delayed. Gibson had to work through a bases-loaded jam in the first inning that cost him 24 pitches. He allowed one run and two hits in 6 1/3, striking out 11 to mat
O's game blog: O's look to extend the win streak against Detroit
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Friday’s 2-1 walk-off victory provided the Orioles with a 12-7 record and a fourth win in a row. If they can win one more this weekend versus Detroit (7-11) they will have four consecutive series wins. They went 3-1 versus Oakland, 2-1 at Chicago against the White Sox and 2-0 at Washington. Overall the Orioles have won six of seven and eight of the
Nats stay hot in the cold, beat Twins for first series win (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MINNEAPOLIS – As the mercury dropped to 35 degrees – remarkably 2 degrees colder than it was Friday night for what temporarily stood as the coldest game in club history – the Nationals bundled up in long sleeves, gloves, hoodies, balaclavas, anything they could find to protect themselves from the elements and took the field this afternoon in search
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Pregame Orioles notes on Tate, Givens, Pérez, Mateo and more (lineup change)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles reliever Dillon Tate is ready to begin his injury rehab assignment Tuesday night with High-A Aberdeen, which is playing in Wilmington, Del. Tate didn’t pitch in spring training due to a right elbow flexor strain. The injury surfaced in November, denying him a chance to join Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Early projections from the
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Mateo might not stay in Orioles' lineup tonight
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Jorge Mateo has returned to the lineup tonight as the Orioles try to extend their winning streak to five games. However, manager Brandon Hyde said he’s reconsidering because of the wet conditions. Rain is falling at Camden Yards, but Hyde said, “As of now, we’re playing.” Mateo is listed at shortstop and batting sixth. Austin Hays is leading off, w
Meneses gets chance to play first base, Ruiz gets chance to sit
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MINNEAPOLIS – The role of designated hitter can be tougher than it sounds, especially for someone who has spent most of his career playing a position in the field but then finds himself only batting four times a game and watching the rest of the game from the dugout. It’s admittedly been an adjustment for Joey Meneses through the first month of thi
Game 20 lineups: Nats at Twins
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
MINNEAPOLIS – After playing (and winning) the coldest game in club history Friday night, the Nationals are back at it this afternoon for what might even be a colder game despite the earlier start time. Temperatures again are in the 30s, and the wind has picked up, making it feel even colder. Gotta love it. The Nats’ bats finally got hot just in tim
With changeup now on point, Grayson Rodriguez ready for his next outing (plus other notes)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, it was one very welcome sight. That was seeing his changeup with great movement and getting the swings and misses it got last Sunday at Chicago. As he goes into his next start tomorrow at home versus Detroit – his fourth in the majors – he feels having that pitch be as effective as it was his last
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Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cedric Mullins had a leadoff single last night in the bottom of the first inning and a one-out double in the fourth. The plate appearances that really get noticed. That excite a crowd and pop in a box score. I’d rather focus on his walk to start the fourth. Mullins got ahead in the count 2-0 and 3-1, took a cutter for a strike and laid off a change
Nats break through with late rally for chilly win over Twins (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
MINNEAPOLIS - Combine the coldest lineup in the majors with the coldest gametime temperature in club history, and it could not have taken anyone by surprise to see nothing but zeroes on the scoreboard for six innings tonight at Target Field. Did you really expect these Nationals to get hot on a 37-degree April night in the Great White North? Well,