Leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles wanted veteran starter Jordan Lyles to be durable and dependable. To make each start, push past the middle innings and give his club a chance to win. They sought his leadership on an inexperienced staff. And they were willing to sign him for $7 million guaranteed with a $11 club option for 2023. How’s it working out? “I think he’s excee
Bradish's gem, Urías' homer carry O's to series-opening win (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – For an Orioles team searching many nights for offense recently, one swing can make a big difference. It did on Thursday night and Kyle Stowers was the hitter then. It did Friday night in the series opener at Houston and Ramón Urías had the huge swing. The Orioles third baseman broke up a 0-0 tie and ended a night of mostly frustration on
Cavalli struggles to get a grip in erratic debut (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
They watched Cade Cavalli take the mound at 7:05 p.m. on a muggy August evening in the nation’s capital with the kind of anticipation that only comes when a highly rated pitching prospect makes his major league debut. And when he departed 93 minutes later, all anyone in attendance at Nationals Park could do was feel some mixed combination of emotio
O's game blog: The road trip begins at first-place Houston
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – The Orioles begin a tough two-city road trip tonight when they play the Houston Astros in the first of three games at Minute Maid Park. Houston holds the best record in the American League, and after three games there the Orioles play three at Cleveland against the American League Central leading Guardians. The Orioles return home a week
Mike Elias in Houston: No decision yet on Gunnar Henderson
Steve Melewski
Orioles
HOUSTON – Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias is on this road trip with the Orioles and told reporters today in the Orioles dugout that no decision has been made yet as to whether Gunnar Henderson, ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the sport by Baseball America, will be called up to the Orioles. “We are watching everything
Cavalli selected, García reinstated and Franco released
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Happy Cade Cavalli Day to all who celebrate! The Nationals made it official by selecting the contract of their top pitching prospect for his major league debut, one of several roster moves made before tonight’s series opener against the Reds. When the 2020 first-round pick takes the mound at Nats Park, he will become the 24th pitcher drafted, signe
Roster moves include selection of Cavalli's contract, García's reinstatement
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. ·         Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli from Triple-A Rochester ·      &nbs
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Orioles and Astros lineups in Houston
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The challenges keep coming at the Orioles, one after another, contenders leaving them and others waiting right around the corner. A ninth walk-off win last night is followed by a three-game series in Houston, where the Orioles can visit with former teammate Trey Mancini and try to gain ground in the wild card race. Last night’s improbable result, a
Nationals homestand highlights vs. Reds and Athletics
MASN Staff
Nationals
The Washington Nationals are back in D.C. for a six-game homestand that features three matchups against the Cincinnati Reds followed by a three-game series vs. the Oakland Athletics. Single-game tickets start at just $9. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should visit nationals.com/Tickets. The season’s 10th homestand features Ladies Night; DC C
Birdland mural project details announced for 2022 season
MASN Staff
Orioles
The Orioles today announced plans for the latest mural installations as part of the Birdland Murals series, powered by PNC Bank. The murals will be featured at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and in the Waverly neighborhood, near the location of old Memorial Stadium on East 33rd Street and are expected to be completed by the end of next week. The colla