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Monday’s Diamondbacks-Nationals game postponed
MASN Staff
Masn
Tonight's game between the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks has been postponed due to inclement weather in the area. The game will now be played on Tuesday, April 19 at 1:05 p.m. as part of a split doubleheader. Tuesday's originally scheduled game will still begin at 7:05 p.m.
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Dramatic resurgence has turned Doolittle back into top reliever
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Ask Sean Doolittle if there’s one thing he can point to above all else to explain his dramatic return to form this season, and the answer might catch you off-guard. “To be honest, I think it’s my brain,” the Nationals reliever said over the weekend in Pittsburgh. Wait, even when trying to explain how his velocity has increased? “Yeah,” he insisted.
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Late rally Sunday provides momentum for road trip
Steve Melewski
Orioles
OAKLAND – The Orioles will play in Oakland tonight to start a 10-game road trip that will take them to both coasts and produce series against the Athletics, Angels and Yankees. It will be challenging, but at least they start it on a high note after Sunday’s 5-0 shutout win over the Yankees in Baltimore. If you were among the large number of fans wo
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Watkins waits and receives word again that he's starting
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
There isn’t much advance notice for Spenser Watkins before he’s named a starter in a series. The conversation can happen a day before the game. He’d be ready if told an hour prior. Watkins didn’t know after going on the taxi squad for opening day whether he’d be their No. 5 starter. He didn’t know yesterday morning whether he definitely was the cho
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Bullpen blows first lead, Nats drop series in Pittsburgh (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PITTSBURGH – The Nationals’ formula for success this season, tried and true through the first 10 games, went awry this afternoon at PNC Park. They got the five-inning start that to date has guaranteed victory, only to watch Patrick Corbin fade in the sixth and one of their most-trusted relievers, Steve Cishek, give up the lead in the seventh. Throw
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Zimmermann scoreless again and O's clutch in 5-0 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
There’s no way to gently underplay an elbow injury to staff ace John Means. Whatever time is lost is crushing to the Orioles, who need him on the mound and inside the clubhouse. They can only hope for better news than they’re braced for, and other pitchers to step up in his absence. Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann is fourth in the rotation, but first
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Adams adapting to less playing time, Strange-Gordon drives home
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PITTSBURGH – Riley Adams has been a No. 1 catcher most of his life. He played all the time at the University of San Diego. He topped 400 plate appearances in the Blue Jays farm system in both 2018 and 2019. That’s not going to be the case with the Nationals. Not unless something happens to Keibert Ruiz, the unquestioned No. 1 catcher here now. So A
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Hyde on roster moves and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles transferred pitcher John Means to the 60-day injured list this morning, clarifying his physical issue as a left elbow sprain rather than strain. Reliever Marcos Diplán had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk to leave a full 40-man roster. The active roster was adjusted with left-hander Alexander Wells optioned to Norfolk. Means
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Game 11 lineups: Nats at Pirates
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PITTSBURGH – It’s cold. Really cold. Like, there were snow flurries this morning cold. But there’s a series finale to play this afternoon, and the Nationals and Pirates will be bundled up when they take the field at 1:35 p.m. The Nats really could use this one. After winning two of three in Atlanta, the last thing they want to do is lose three of f
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles close out their series against the Yankees and the homestand with Ryan McKenna starting in center field and Cedric Mullins getting a rest day. Mullins became the first Oriole last night to homer on a 3-0 count since Manny Machado on April 20, 2018 versus Cleveland. Austin Hays is leading off and playing left field. Trey Mancini is in ri