Nationals nominate Max Scherzer for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award
Nationals nominate Max Scherzer for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award
Pete Kerzel
Nationals
Major League Baseball today announced that Max Scherzer was named the Nationals 2021 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. As part of the annual program, each MLB Club nominates one player...
Orioles nominate Trey Mancini for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award
Orioles nominate Trey Mancini for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles and Major League Baseball today announced that Trey Mancini has been named the Orioles' 2021 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. The most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB, the Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, sportsmanship, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. The Orioles will...
The Avett Brothers to perform postgame concert at Camden Yards on Sept. 16
The Avett Brothers to perform postgame concert at Camden Yards on Sept. 16
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles today announced additional information for Thursday's Birdland Summer Music Series postgame concert by Grammy-nominated folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, including an opening performance by rising country star Carter Faith, after the 5:05 p.m. game against the New York Yankees. The postgame concert will begin shortly after the game concludes and will kick off with a four-song set by Carter Faith, followed by an hour-long performance by The Avett Brothers. The Avett Brothers, a...
Will Rainey and Robles return to play in D.C. this season?
Will Rainey and Robles return to play in D.C. this season?
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As the Nationals' season reaches its final stages, with only 18 games left on the schedule at this point, time is running out for any more players to be promoted from the minor leagues and get more than a token opportunity to make one final statement heading into 2022. Truth be told, the Nats have seen just about everyone they need to see by now, especially in the wake of their dramatic sell-off at the July 30 trade deadline. The current 28-man roster - the new limit for September - includes...
This, that and the other
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles went through their off-day without making any changes to their roster. There's still time to tweak the pitching staff before the series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. I've seen a lot in my 25 years on the beat, much of it good and some stuff that made me rub my eyes and wish I could cleanse my mind. Pretty much the entire 2018 season needs to be burned like unwanted film. And that 30-3 loss to the Rangers in 2007. And every attempt to interview Erik Bedard. Losing a...
Nats avoid no-hitter, but can't touch Alcantara in loss (updated)
Nats avoid no-hitter, but can't touch Alcantara in loss (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals played the 2,632nd regular season game in their history this evening, which means they've now existed as long as Cal Ripken Jr.'s consecutive games streak lasted from 1982-98. That's nearly 17 seasons of the third incarnation of Major League Baseball in D.C. And though there have been no shortage of dizzying highs and terrifying lows along the way, the Nationals have always been able to stake claim to this irrefutable fact: In all that time, they've never been no-hit. There...
Mercer returns from IL, Sanchez designated for assignment
Mercer returns from IL, Sanchez designated for assignment
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals got another veteran back on their roster for the season's final weeks, activating infielder Jordy Mercer after a lengthy stint on the 10-day injured list before tonight's series opener against the Marlins. Mercer, who hadn't played since straining his left calf muscle July 20 against Miami, returns to the active roster after a brief rehab appearance with Double-A Harrisburg last week. The 35-year-old played in three games for the Senators, going 3-for-9 with two walks and three...
Ryan Mountcastle places name alongside O's royalty
Ryan Mountcastle places name alongside O's royalty
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When he hit the ball in the third inning Sunday, it started soaring toward right-center field. Moments later, it was over the wall, and with one big swing, young Ryan Mountcastle passed one Orioles Hall of Famer and matched another. With homer No. 28, he moved past Eddie Murray (27 homers in 1977) and joined Cal Ripken Jr. (1982) for most homers as a rookie in club history. Hanging out on a list with Orioles royalty - not bad for the young hitter selected No. 36 overall in 2015 out of Hagerty...
Game 144 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins
Game 144 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Would you believe we're down to the final three weeks of the season? Yep, tonight the Nationals begin a six-game homestand with the Marlins and Rockies. After that, they're on a three-city road trip to Miami, Cincinnati and Colorado. And then they come home for the final series against the Red Sox. And that's it. Time flies when you're having fun. Or something like that. The Nats will be hoping to actually win this series from the Marlins, a task that proved too difficult the last time they...
Soto's stats, Thomas' power and a chat about walks
Soto's stats, Thomas' power and a chat about walks
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Juan Soto had little impact on the Nationals' 6-2 victory Sunday in Pittsburgh. He didn't drive in any runs. He scored only once. He took only one at-bat with a runner on base. He made no notable plays in right field. And yet the young star still had one of the best individual performances of the day, which it turns out was just like so many other performances he's delivered this season. With two walks, a triple and a double over five plate appearances, Soto reached base four times. It's...