Game 43 lineups: Nats vs. Dodgers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Reunion Month continues for the Nationals this weekend. Already in May they’ve faced Anthony Rendon and Dusty Baker for the first time as opponents, and now they’ll be facing Trea Turner and Daniel Hudson over the next three days with their new club. Turner, as you’d expect, is smack dab in the middle of the Dodgers lineup, batting third behind Moo
O's saw blue skies among some clouds ahead of latest walk-off win
Steve Melewski
Orioles
However you want to say it – the Orioles have some heart, they have guts, they are becoming tough to beat, they have a ticker – pick the words, but this team continues to get better in front of our eyes. For the third time in four games, the team won via a walk-off victory, doing so over the Yankees and Rays - two American League East rivals that c
On Thomas' big weekend, Cruz's ankle and bullpen usage
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
MILWAUKEE – Some more thoughts, observations and reactions following Sunday’s 8-2 victory over the Brewers, which allowed the Nationals to avoid a weekend sweep at American Family Field … * As much attention as was given to Juan Soto, Keibert Ruiz, Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell, the member of the Nats lineup who might have had the most significant week
Elias on Henderson being "flagship aspect" of player development's work with hitters
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The patience that executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias keeps preaching through the rebuild process, from number of wins at the major league level on down to the development of prospects, paused yesterday at Gunnar Henderson. Henderson doubled yesterday at Double-A Bowie, walked twice, scored two runs and raised his average to .291 wi
Watkins leaves early with injury, Orioles win in 11th (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles won’t rush a prospect to the majors, in terms of how they dictate the pace, just to fulfill an unexpected and ill-timed need on the major league roster. They’re adamant about it. There’s no gray area in black and orange besides the uniform. They might need to do something about their rotation after Spenser Watkins threw 13 pitches today
Nats flip narratives during 8-2 win over Brewers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
MILWAUKEE – Now that the quarter mark of the season has passed, storylines have been firmly established. When they happen a few times in April, they’re merely trends. When they keep happening through May, they’re full-blown narratives, destined to hold up for the next four months. The Nationals entered today’s series finale with plenty of them to g
Elias explains Rutschman promotion and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Adley Rutschman will have two home games on his major league resume before the Orioles hit the road again, his debut coming last night in front of an enthusiastic crowd that reacted to his every movement. Rutschman will catch again Monday night in the Bronx after serving as designated hitter today. There was speculation that he might have his contr
Strasburg, Ross to start for minor league clubs Tuesday
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
MILWAUKEE – Stephen Strasburg and Joe Ross are ready at last to pitch in games. Minor league games, to be sure, but that’s nonetheless a significant development for both Nationals right-handers as they move closer to making their 2022 major league debuts. Strasburg and Ross will begin minor league rehab assignments Tuesday night, manager Davey Mart
O's game blog: O's and Rays in series and homestand finale
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles have a rubber match coming up this afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays. The teams have split two games in the series, with the Orioles winning 8-6 in 13 innings Friday night and the Rays winning 6-1 on Saturday night. The Orioles (16-25) are 4-1 in rubber match games this season, 3-1 at home and 2-0 when the opponent is from the Americ
Game 42 lineups: Nats at Brewers
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
MILWAUKEE – The Nationals have found themselves in this position far too often this season, desperately needing to win a series finale to avoid a sweep. It’s happening today for the fifth time in 13 series to date, the second in a row after they found themselves in the same situation in Miami to begin this road trip. Without a win today here in Mil