Orioles bound to beef up bullpen in September
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Kyle Bradish came up with a nice solution Friday night to the bullpen’s recent struggles that raised concerns about its ability to hold up through the rest of the wild card chase. Stay on the mound for eight innings and don’t allow any runs. So simple. Why didn’t anyone else think of it? Dean Kremer ran with the idea last night, holding the Astros
Bullpen falters, offense remains stagnant in Nats’ latest loss
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
In a lost season, the Nationals bullpen has been the one bright spot to consistently point to on this roster. It undoubtedly has been this team’s strength. But all strengths have weak days from time to time. Today was one of those times as a tied ballgame between the Nats and Reds quickly became a 6-2 loss for the home team after Jake McGee gave up
Early homers, Kremer's gem lead O's past Houston (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – The Orioles took the field tonight following afternoon losses by the Blue Jays and Rays. They knew if they won this evening, they would gain some ground in the AL wild-card race. Two homers later, they took early control of this game and were on their way to a second straight win against the team with the best record in the league. Anothe
O's game blog: Dean Kremer faces Houston in Game 2
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – After snapping Houston’s seven-game home win streak Friday at Minute Maid Park, the Orioles can win this series with another victory tonight against the Astros. The Orioles (66-59) have won their last two and four of five games after the 2-0 win, their 11th shutout coming on a combined four-hitter by Kyle Bradish, Cionel Pérez and Dillon
Brandon Hyde on the search for rotation innings and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde believes the start by right-hander Kyle Bradish against Houston last night was the best of the year by an O’s starting pitcher. Bradish threw eight scoreless innings, allowing just two singles on 96 pitches in the 2-0 series-opening win. He gave the Orioles quality and quantity. He shut down a great offense an
Hernandez’s season ends on 60-day IL, Romero reinstated at Harrisburg
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals announced two minor, but noteworthy, roster moves before their second game of this weekend series against the Reds. Yadiel Hernandez was transferred to the 60-day injured list, ending his season while he still recovers from a left calf strain. He was placed on the 10-day IL on Aug. 20 (retroactive to Aug. 19), but his calf was not hea
Orioles and Astros lineups (and notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles won last night and remained 2 ½ games back for the last wild card after the Mariners defeated the Guardians in 11 innings. Gain ground on two teams ahead of them, with the Blue Jays and Rays losing, but also stay planted in the same spot. Kyle Bradish tossed eight scoreless innings with only two hits allowed, Dillon Tate struck out Trey
Game 127 lineups: Nats vs. Reds
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Now that the dust has settled from Cade Cavalli’s major league debut, the Nationals turn their attention to trying to win this series against the Reds. They need to bounce back tonight after last night’s loss. Paolo Espino makes his fifth career appearance against the Reds tonight, but just his first away from Cincinnati. He’s 1-0 with a 2.93 ERA o
More on Bradish's big night, the pitchers dial it up and Trey's reunion
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – Behind a pitching staff that seems to be finding a higher gear in recent days, the Orioles have pulled off, on back-to-back days, two of their most impressive wins during a year filled with such games. The latest surprising result was their 2-0 shutout of Houston Friday night in front of 31,035 at Minute Maid Park. The Astros were held to
Despite final result, Cavalli’s debut still significant start for Nats
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It did not come with the fanfare and electricity of Stephen Strasburg’s major league debut on the same mound in 2010. There were not 40,315 fans on their feet for the duration of the game. There was no national audience nor local news channel cameras packing the press box. And the end result was certainly not the same. No, Cade Cavalli’s major leag