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Mancini on potential arrival soon of Rutschman and other notes
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Trey Mancini seemed to be choosing his words a bit carefully. He didn’t want any misunderstanding. But when I asked him recently about the possible arrival soon of top prospect Adley Rutschman, he let it be known the clubhouse will embrace him with open arms. He also wanted us to know the team is getting better before our eyes this season and worki
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Thursday morning Nats Q&A
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
It’s another beautiful day for baseball, and the Nationals and Mets will be wrapping up their three-game series this afternoon on South Capitol Street, the Nats trying to take two of three from their division rivals.  Bobby Blanco will have all your coverage from Nationals Park, but before he gets to work, let’s take some time this morning to chat.
More on rotation and roster composition as Orioles conclude series
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. LOUIS – The moment has arrived when the Orioles must announce their starting pitcher for today’s game and determine whether Ryan Mountcastle or Ramón Urías is available to play. And if not, whether they want to close out their series with a one-man bench, this time catcher Robinson Chirinos, who started last night. By “moment,” of course, I’m r
Shorthanded Orioles endure long night in St. Louis (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. LOUIS – The Orioles know how easily momentum in baseball can be lost. How it’s defined as the next day’s starting pitcher. Injuries also can wreck it. They're like black ice for a team attempting to speed toward respectability. A recent surge left the Orioles only four games below .500 heading into tonight, where they ran into Cardinals right-h
Nats bounce right back in first, cruise to win over Mets
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
If you turned off tonight’s game after four batters, disgusted by what you saw from the Nationals from a pitching and defense perspective, well, you certainly were justified in being disgusted. You also wound up missing quite the turnaround by the home club, which managed to come all the way back (and then some) before the first inning even ended.
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O's game blog: Looking to keep it rolling in St. Louis
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Behind a better-than-expected rotation, a bullpen that ranks seventh in the league in ERA, a defense that leads the American League in double plays and a rejuvenated offense, the Orioles have gotten on a roll. They will look to keep it going tonight and win a series if they get a victory at St. Louis. With Tuesday’s series-opening 5-3 win over the
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Mountcastle scratched from lineup with sore wrist
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. LOUIS - The Orioles apparently will avoid making a roster move prior to tonight’s game, but they might not have a choice by the 12:15 p.m. CST series finale. Ryan Mountcastle was scratched from the lineup due to soreness in his left wrist. Ramón Urías remains day-to-day with some discomfort in his abdomen, leaving catcher Anthony Bemboom as the
Strasburg, Ross throw simulated games; Escobar out again
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Stephen Strasburg and Joe Ross each made it through the first simulated games of their rehab programs strong and are prepared to go through that drill again this weekend. Strasburg and Ross pitched in those game situations Monday at the Nationals’ spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. Davey Martinez didn’t have details on the number of i
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Game 32 lineups: Nats vs. Mets
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals have been playing better baseball, getting much better starting pitching. That hasn’t necessarily translated into a lot of wins, though. After going 3-1 to start their recent West Coast trip, they’ve gone 1-5 since entering tonight’s game against the Mets. Aaron Sanchez gets the ball for his fourth start as a member of the rotation. A
Orioles and Cardinals lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
ST. LOUIS – Ramón Urías is out of the Orioles lineup for tonight’s game against the Cardinals. Urías was a late scratch last night due to discomfort in his abdomen, which he noticed in batting practice. Chris Owings is the shortstop, with Rougned Odor at second base and Tyler Nevin at third. Jorge Mateo also is on the bench. Cedric Mullins recorded