Notes on Vavra, Santander, Hays, Araúz and more

Rookie Terrin Vavra is making his fourth start in the outfield this afternoon, and his first in right. Vavra keeps moving around, with three starts in left field and two at second base. He’s served as the designated hitter in six games. The Orioles like his versatility, but also want his bat in the lineup. Vavra is slashing .297/.391/.378 with a do
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Orioles lineup vs. Cubs

The Orioles return home today after going 3-4 on their three-city road trip. Yesterday’s 6-1 loss in Toronto left the Orioles 1 ½ games back for the third wild card spot. The Twins moved past them and are one game behind. Today’s game is a makeup from a June 8 rainout. The Orioles won the previous night 9-3. Terrin Vavra is in right field today, wi
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How will Nats know Cavalli is ready for big league debut?

It’s a question that is being asked a lot nowadays. It might be the most popular question surrounding the Nationals now that the trade deadline has passed, CJ Abrams has made his debut, MacKenzie Gore’s rehab plan has come more into focus and we’re in the home stretch of the season. When will top pitching prospect Cade Cavalli make his major league
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O's can't complete sweep, now head home for important homestand

The losses feel more damaging now for the Orioles as Birdland gets used to what it's like to follow a team in a pennant race again. The Orioles' last playoff berth was in 2016. The Orioles did take the first two games in Toronto as they won a series there for the first time since July 5-7, 2019. They had a chance to complete a sweep in Toronto for

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Gunnar Henderson preparing to make some starts at first base

While the Orioles keep working out Terrin Vavra at first base before games, the drills beginning Sunday at Tropicana Field, they’ve got shortstop Gunnar Henderson doing the same with Triple-A Norfolk. Taking ground balls, making throws from a new angle. Henderson is expected to receive some starts at first base this week, perhaps today against the

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Bullpen unravels, offense stagnates in 6-1 loss to Blue Jays (updated)
Paul Mancano
Orioles
TORONTO - Brandon Hyde surely didn’t want to make two treks to the mound in the seventh inning. But he had little choice. Relievers Joey Krehbiel and Cionel Pérez had allowed five consecutive batters to reach base, and the game that had seemed winnable moments ago was slipping away at a frightening pace. After starter Austin Voth befuddled the Blue
Nats can’t put together another late rally, drop finale to Cubs
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals were able to chip away at a 4-1 Cubs lead on Tuesday night. Home runs by Luke Voit and Lane Thomas in the eight inning sent the game to extras. CJ Abrams’ first hit and RBI as a National extended the game to the 11th. Even in an eventual loss, the boys battled multiple times. Try as they might, there was no late-inning rally Wednesday
This Week At The Yard
MASN Staff
Orioles
AUGUST 18 vs. CHC *MAKEUP OF JUNE 8 3:05 P.M. GIVEAWAY: Adley Rutschman Rookie Season Digital Collectible All fans ages 18 and over will receive an ADLEY RUTSCHMAN ROOKIE SEASON DIGITAL COLLECTIBLE, courtesy of Candy Digital. In order to redeem the free Orioles collectible, fans should use their digital ticket, located inside the MLB Ballpark App,
O's game blog: Looking for a sweep at Rogers Centre
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles won the first two games of a series with Toronto at home last week but the third game was rained out. They know they will get one in today at Rogers Centre and, after wins by 7-3 and 4-2, the Orioles can complete a sweep of the Blue Jays today. The Orioles, who went 5-14 against the Jays last season, have won five straight games against
O's young starters learning prudence when attacking opposing lineups
Paul Mancano
Orioles
TORONTO - The most important individual result from Dean Kremer’s stellar start against the Blue Jays on Tuesday wasn’t one of his six strikeouts. Nor was it a bases-loaded double play ball off the bat of Matt Chapman in the third inning. It was the plate appearance before that, a five-pitch walk to Alejandro Kirk that set up that inning-ending dou
Fedde making rehab start at Rochester, Gore could throw “light bullpen” on road
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Davey Martinez had some encouraging updates on a couple of recovering pitchers before Wednesday’s getaway game against the Cubs. Erick Fedde is lined up to make his first rehab start with Triple-A Rochester this afternoon as the Red Wings face the Worcester Red Sox. Fedde has been on the 15-day injured list since July 30 (retroactive to July 27) wi
Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles will attempt to sweep the Blue Jays this afternoon, winning five straight games against their division rivals and perhaps take sole possession of the third wild card spot. They would move past Toronto for third place in the American League East. To review: the Orioles have won 10 of the last 14 games, 12 of 18 and 26 of 37. They’re 25-2
Game 119 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The Nationals are going for their first series win since they won two-of-three against the Dodgers in Los Angeles three weeks ago. Cory Abbott will face his former team for the first time as he makes his fourth start for the Nats. He pitched in seven games (one start) for the Cubs last year before being designated for assignment in April. He was ev
Inside Aníbal Sánchez’s return to Nationals rotation after year off
Connor Smith
Nationals
Aníbal Sánchez was sitting at home on his couch when he realized he was missing something. The adrenaline rush of pitching in a major league game, something he experienced for 14 straight years, was calling.  The Monday after Thanksgiving, one of Sánchez’s friends wanted to work on his mechanics. As the two began throwing, Sánchez realized that his
The upcoming winter should also be filled with excitement in Birdland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
If Birdland is excited about how this 2022 season is shaking out, just wait until the offseason. Sure, no games will be played, but the build up for the 2023 Orioles and anticipation of a season where the club should contend from the first game will be strong.  Sometimes the hot stove season is almost as good as the regular season. This could be on
       
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