New prospect rankings reflect Nats’ revamped farm system
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
After the Nationals lost their seventh of their last eight games yesterday, it would seem now is a good time to look at some recent prospect rankings. We’ll be doing this a lot over the coming months and even seasons, so be sure to stay tuned. The Nationals revamped their farm system and entered a full rebuild after trading their best players at ba
The 2022 O's are crafting a future memorable season
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Longtime Orioles fans could probably cite some special and memorable seasons in team history. Some loved the 1989 Why Not Orioles. Some fondly remember the 2012 club that got the team back in the playoffs after a 14-year absence. No doubt the years 1966, 1970 and 1983 are special. Those, of course, were seasons ending with World Series championship
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Nats now putting all their faith in restocked farm system
Mark Zuckerman
Masn
Jump back in time all of one month and make a mental list of the Nationals’ top prospects. You’d start with Cade Cavalli, include Brady House and then try to come up with the names of other kids who may or may not develop into major leaguers some day in the short or long term. Now consider what that list looks like in the wake of a dramatic (and, y
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Grayson Rodriguez progresses to bullpen sessions and remains intent on pitching again in 2022
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The team isn’t clear to Grayson Rodriguez, but he knows that he’s going to pitch in games next month. Might be with the Orioles. Might be a progression that returns him to Triple-A Norfolk, whose season runs through Sept. 28. Rodriguez can feel it. Especially because he no longer feels anything in his right lat. Baseball’s top pitching prospect, No
Tonight's game postponed and rescheduled for Sept. 5 doubleheader (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Tonight’s game between the Orioles and Blue Jays has been postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Monday, Sept. 5. The first game starts at 1:05 p.m. The second game is slated to begin about 30 minutes after the conclusion of the opener. Fans holding tickets for the originally scheduled 1:05 p.m. game on S
O's game blog: Orioles have a chance for a sweep in series finale
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Now that they have secured a series victory over Toronto – their first since July 5-7, 2019 – the Orioles go for a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays tonight at Oriole Park. They beat Toronto 7-4 on Monday and 6-5 last night on Rougned Odor’s two-run homer in the last of the eighth. It is another game impacted by rain, however, and tonight's game wi
Notes on wild card race, Rodriguez, Rutschman, Odor and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Brewers walked off the Rays today, leaving the Orioles tied for the third wild card spot. A win tonight would give them sole possession of it. Manager Brandon Hyde won’t steal a peek at the upcoming road trip – the one game in Boston, three in St. Petersburg, Fla. and three in Toronto that concludes it. He follows the mantra of Nationals manage
Robles' latest blunder looms large in loss to Cubs (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
CHICAGO – The point has been made, repeatedly, since the day Victor Robles first arrived in the big leagues nearly five years ago. Multiple Nationals managers and countless other coaches have pleaded with the talented-but-reckless outfielder not to attempt to make a throw that has little chance of success. Five years later, Robles still does it. An
Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are a half-game behind in the wild card race as they go for the sweep tonight against the Blue Jays and board their flight to Boston. They’re only two back for the top spot. They can move seven games above .500 for the first time since May 22, 2017. Last night marked the seventh time this season that the Orioles won after trailing throu
Cruz sitting, Fedde progressing, Clippard close to returning
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
CHICAGO – Nelson Cruz is out of the Nationals lineup for today’s series finale against the Cubs, less than 24 hours after the veteran designated hitter had to come out of a game with a sore right shoulder. Cruz took only two at-bats during Tuesday night’s 6-5 win over the Cubs, flying out to left in the top of the first and then striking out in the