Edwards Jr. and Finnegan leading back end of bullpen
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
CINCINNATI – For so long considered the weakness of a rotation-dominated pitching staff, the Nationals bullpen has been a point of strength two months into this season. Leading the way for the relief corps have been Carl Edwards Jr. and Kyle Finnegan, two setup guys who have proven their worth in the back end of the bullpen. Edwards, signed to a mi
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Talking about the draft, Kjerstad, G-Rod, Watkins and the 'pen
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Going back to what I wrote yesterday, the Orioles’ draft board is down to five players they could choose with the first-overall selection. Of course, no one is going to pass around the names, but prep infielder Termarr Johnson obviously is on it. He worked out yesterday morning, his audience including executive vice president/general manager Mike E
Nats stay in the fight to win wild one over Reds (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
CINCINNATI – The Nationals have made a bad habit of falling behind early in games this week. They have allowed their opponents to score first in six of their last seven games, including today’s matchup against the Reds. To the Nats’ credit, they were able to claw their way back and win last night’s game. They had to claw their way not once but twic
Home runs power Orioles past Guardians 5-4 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Tyler Wells was hours away from the postgame meal today and he already had lots to digest. A first inning with the first two batters retired and José Ramírez hitting an opposite-field home run. A second inning with the first two batters retired and Andrés Giménez hitting a ball onto Eutaw Street. Wells struck out Luke Maile, walked back to the dugo
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O's game blog: Tyler Wells faces Cleveland at Camden Yards
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Now 1-3 on an eight-game homestand, the Orioles will look to even their series with Cleveland at a win each today as they host the Guardians at Oriole Park.  Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber took a no-hitter to the sixth and a one-hit shutout to the eighth last night as Cleveland won 6-3 in the series opener. The Guardians took an early 5-0 lead
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Nats hoping for carryover from big win
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
CINCINNATI – Baseball is a streaky sport. A single player or a whole team can go through long stretches of success or failure. For an example of the latter, look at the Nationals through the first four games of this road trip, when they lost all four and were outscored 36-6. But after last night’s 8-5 win over the Reds, which was led by Josiah Gray
Jones clears release waivers
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster move: INF Jahmai Jones has cleared unconditional release waivers and been released.
Hyde on Rutschman: "He's going to be just fine"
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adley Rutschman will return to his catching duties on Sunday afternoon, and could come off the bench today. He’s in good health. The team has no concerns about his slow start at the plate. It’s just being careful with him after the spring training triceps injury. It’s not going to catch him in a day game following a night game. And it won’t bury Ro
Game 55 lineups: Nats at Reds
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
CINCINNATI – Hey, would you look at that: The Nationals offense finally scored some runs last night! In fact, their eight runs Friday night outscored their collective six from the previous four games. Go figure. As promised, Lane Thomas is back hitting second after his three-homer game last night. The Nats offense will hope to ride the Lane Train a
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Orioles lineup vs. Guardians
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Robinson Chirinos is catching this afternoon and Ryan Mountcastle is the designated hitter, as the Orioles continue their series against the Guardians at sunny Camden Yards. Adley Rutschman is counted among the reserves. Tyler Nevin joins him, with Ramón Urías back at third base. First baseman Trey Mancini has reached safely in 26 of his last 27 ga