O's game blog: Looking for another win against the Angels at Camden Yards
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With their latest victory and walk-off win now a day behind them, the Orioles try to extend their longest win streak in two years this afternoon as they again host the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 5-0 on this seven-game homestand that ends Sunday. Baltimore (41-44) has a six-game win streak for the first time since Aug. 7-13,
Sánchez strong in rehab start, but Nats waiting on rotation plans
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – The Nationals received an encouraging report on Aníbal Sánchez’s latest rehab start with Triple-A Rochester. And with Monday’s off-day and the four-day All-Star break the following week, the Nats’ rotation could be in line to get some rest, a boost and a reset. Sánchez completed 5 1/3 innings with four hits, two runs (one earned), three w
Bruce Zimmermann talks about rejoining the Orioles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When last seen in the major leagues, lefty Bruce Zimmermann was really struggling with the Orioles. On June 15 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, the Baltimorean allowed 11 hits and six runs, including three homers, to the Blue Jays. That left his ERA at 5.94 through 13 big league starts and he was optioned to Triple-A the next day. Zimmermann, who return
Hyde on Zimmermann, rotation, draft and trade deadline
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are putting left-hander Bruce Zimmermann in the bullpen to provide a long relief option rather than an immediate return to the rotation. Zimmermann was recalled this morning from Triple-A Norfolk. He can back up Dean Kremer this afternoon, or whenever the weather allows first pitch, or Austin Voth on Sunday. “Our bullpen’s pretty taxed,
Termarr Johnson if O’s draft him No. 1: “Baltimore gets a ring in a couple years”
Tim Leonard
Orioles
The Orioles will be picking first overall in the MLB Draft for the third time in the organization’s history on Sunday. One option with the No. 1 overall pick is Georgia high school infielder Termarr Johnson.  “I don’t know too much about what’s gonna happen in the next couple days, but it’d mean a lot to me," Johnson said about the possibility of g
Game 87 lineups: Nats at Braves
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – It’s a new day and the Nationals will be looking to get past last night’s disaster, which saw them lose 10-2 in the series opener with a 75-minute rain delay and another position player pitching. They’ll turn to Patrick Corbin to set the tone for them on the mound this afternoon. Although the overall numbers still aren’t great (4-10 recor
Orioles recall Zimmermann and option Sulser
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles recalled left-hander Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Norfolk this morning, returning the Baltimore native to the majors. Reliever Beau Sulser was optioned after last night’s thrilling 5-4, walk-off win over the Angels at Camden Yards. Manager Brandon Hyde will explain later whether Zimmermann goes back into the rotation or provides lengt
Weems trying to prove worth in Nats bullpen
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – Part of the rebuilding process, especially if you want to make it a quick turnaround back to contention, is finding diamonds in the rough. Whether that’s in the draft, international market or free agency, adding productive pieces that may have been overlooked by other teams is a good way to put together a contender. It’s still early with
The amazing comeback win (plus Elias on the radio broadcast)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It is quite amazing, but for the third time in the last five games the Orioles produced a walk-off win last night, and each time they were down to their last out in the ninth inning and they either tied the game to extend it or, in the case of last night, scored three runs with two outs and none on to win it. Wasn't it just a couple of days ag
Pérez and Tate helping to hold the bullpen together
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Reaching for the bullpen phone used to burn the fingers of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. He should have blisters from doing it. He’d try to remain stoic as the television cameras zoomed in, the internal meltdowns allowing for some privacy, some cover from what tortured him. Hyde needed to remove a starter, often in the early innings, but he couldn’