Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

Orioles lineup vs. Phillies
SARASOTA, Fla. - Austin Hays is the designated hitter and Trey Mancini is batting second and playing first base for the Orioles' split-squad game against the Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Tim Beckham is leading off. Anthony Santander is in left field. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Trey Mancini 1B Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Craig Gentry RF Anthony Santander LF Austin Hays DH Caleb Joseph C Andrew Cashner RHP Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo, Mychal Givens and Darren O'Day are...

With all hands on deck, Baker can finally put out his lineup of choice

With all hands on deck, Baker can finally put out his lineup of choice
For the first time in a long time, the Nationals finally have their projected starting lineup back. And it comes with three games left in the season. The question is will Dusty Baker use this same lineup for the postseason. Probably not. Baker has placed Bryce Harper in the No. 2 hole to maximize the number of at-bats he can get during a game if he wants him to only go six or seven innings. Harper got the day off Thursday after two games in Philadelphia. Harper had admitted he was a little bit...

Baker could need full spring to settle on best batting order

Baker could need full spring to settle on best batting order
The final countdown to spring training has arrived, and so we're spending the final days of the offseason counting down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We continue today with Dusty Baker's batting order decisions ... We know which eight players will be in the Nationals' opening day lineup against the Marlins come April 3 (barring injuries or other unexpected developments, of course). We don't, however, know in what order Dusty Baker will bat them. And the manager himself may...

Game 89 lineups: Nats at Mets

Game 89 lineups: Nats at Mets
NEW YORK - It's another gray afternoon here at Citi Field, with a chance for more rain late tonight. Hopefully that doesn't impact the third game of this weekend's series between the Nationals and Mets, though with our luck lately don't be surprised if it does. On the heels of a 3-1 victory last night behind Stephen Strasburg, the Nationals send co-ace Max Scherzer to the mound tonight, looking to expand their lead in the division to five games. Scherzer, named Strasburg's All-Star...

Game 20 lineups: Nats vs. Phillies

Game 20 lineups: Nats vs. Phillies
Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of the early season has been Gio Gonzalez, who has been absolutely dominant through his first three starts. There's the obvious (1.42 ERA) but more impressive is his 20-to-4 strikeout-to-walk rate. Is this a sign of what we can expect all year, or has the left-hander simply taken advantage of some weak lineups? It's still too early to say for sure, but you can't not be impressed with the results so far. At the plate, the Nationals are still trying to get...

Nationals lineup vs. Mets

Nationals lineup vs. Mets
On the eve of August, it becomes easy to claim each series is "critical" or "monumental" in terms of the playoff picture. But seriously, guys, this one is pretty big. At least in terms of shaping the divisional race. The Nationals enter tonight's game with a three-game lead in the National League East. The team right behind them? No big deal, just tonight's opponent. The Mets are right on the Nationals' heels, and with a three-game series in New York beginning tonight at 7, this weekend...

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
SARASOTA, Fla. - Ubaldo Jimenez will make his third start of the spring this afternoon, as the Orioles travel to Dunedin to play the Blue Jays. Jimenez allowed six runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 innings against the Tigers in Lakeland, and one run in two innings against the Twins in Fort Myers. Caleb Joseph will catch Jimenez. For the Orioles: Evereth Cabrera SS David Lough CF Travis Snider LF Delmon Young RF Chris Parmelee 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Ryan Flaherty 3B Caleb Joseph C Henry Urrutia...

Walker making major league debut

Walker making major league debut
Christian Walker, whose contract was selected today from Triple-A Norfolk, will bat seventh and play first base tonight in the Orioles' final game against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Steve Pearce is in right field and Nick Markakis is on the bench. Jimmy Paredes is leading off for the Orioles. Jonathan Schoop, who broke an 0-for-17 slump with a single last night, is starting at second base. Major League Baseball has suspended Toronto right-hander Marcus Stroman six games and fined an...

Lobaton gets start in finale vs. Giants (with Giants lineup)

Lobaton gets start in finale vs. Giants (with Giants lineup)
The Nationals are seeking their fourth straight series win this afternoon. With a win over the Giants, the Nats will finish their 10-game homestand with a 9-1 record. Stephen Strasburg will face the Giants' Ryan Vogelsong. Strasburg is 2-0 with 0.60 ERA in 15 innings pitched over his last two starts. Catcher Jose Lobaton was behind the plate in both of Strasburg's previous two starts. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF...

Werth out of lineup in Atlanta (with Braves lineup)

Werth out of lineup in Atlanta (with Braves lineup)
ATLANTA - The Nationals begin a crucial three-game series with the Braves tonight, but will be without the services of right fielder Jayson Werth. Werth has dealt with right shoulder soreness and an ankle injury in the past few days. Steven Souza Jr. will get the start in right instead and bat eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera will hit second and play second for the Nats. Stephen Strasburg will take the mound and face Ervin Santana. Strasburg has allowed just one run in 14 innings pitched over...

Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

Orioles and Blue Jays lineups
Chris Davis moves down to seventh in the Orioles' lineup tonight for the second time in three games. The Blue Jays are starting left-hander J.A. Happ. Davis batted fifth last night against right-hander Drew Hutchison. Delmon Young is batting fifth tonight as the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz LF Delmon Young DH J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 1B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the...

Nationals lineup for series finale vs. Mets

Nationals lineup for series finale vs. Mets
Jose Lobaton will once again get the start behind the plate for the Nationals this afternoon. Wilson Ramos, who has been on the Paternity List since Tuesday, is still at the hospital with his family following the birth of his first daughter. Jordan Zimmermann will take the mound for the Nats. Over his last two starts, Zimmermann is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA and has struck out 14. He will be facing rookie Jacob deGrom. For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam...

Orioles and Mariners lineups

Orioles and Mariners lineups
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will be out of the starting lineup tonight for a fourth straight game with tightness and spasms in his lower back. Ryan Flaherty will replace Machado in the lineup, hitting seventh. Steve Pearce is back in the lineup after sitting out the past two games. He's playing left field and hitting second. Nick Markakis is 13-for-28 (.464) lifetime against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Kendrys Morales has reported to the Mariners and he's batting cleanup...

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
The Orioles are sending Kevin Gausman to the mound tonight for their final game before the All-Star break. Nothing new about the lineup other than Jonathan Schoop is at second base and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Those positions change on occasion. Chris Davis, whose average is down to .197, continues to bat fifth. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce LF Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Manny Machado 3B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop 2B Kevin Gausman...

Nationals lineup for series finale vs. Phillies

Nationals lineup for series finale vs. Phillies
PHILADELPHIA - As the Nationals get ready to play their final game before the All-Star break, Tanner Roark will be making his first start since July 4. Roark was supposed to start Tuesday's game against the Orioles, but the game was postponed due to rain. Manager Matt Williams decided to skip Roark's spot in the rotation and instead opted to start Doug Fister on regular rest. Roark will face Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 2B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson...

Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (with Nats lineup)

Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (with Nats lineup)
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will try to maintain his hot streak tonight in the conclusion of a two-game home series against the Nationals. Machado is 12-for-21 (.571) with two doubles, two home runs and three RBIs in four games since returning from his suspension. He's batting .312 in 31 games since June 1. Machado continues to bat seventh. Steve Pearce is in left field and hitting second. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce LF Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis...

Brach recalled from Norfolk

Brach recalled from Norfolk
NEW YORK - Reliever Brad Brach is listed on the Orioles' lineup card today as the pitcher taking Kevin Gausman's spot on the 25-man roster. Brach hasn't arrived at Yankee Stadium, but he will be available for today's game. This is the third time that he's been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Brach has allowed 11 runs and 21 hits over 18 1/3 innings with the Orioles. He was 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA in 17 games at Norfolk. Steve Pearce continues to start in left field, which should come as no...

Nats lineup for Game 2 vs. Rangers

Nats lineup for Game 2 vs. Rangers
The Nationals are using a similar lineup as last night, but with one exception. Jose Lobaton will get the start at catcher this afternoon in place of Wilson Ramos. Doug Fister seeks his third straight win. For the Rangers LF Shin-Soo Choo SS Elvin Andrus 1B Mitch Moreland 3B Adrian Beltre RF Alex Rios C Robinson Chirinos CF Leonys Martin 2B Rougned Odor RHP Nick Tepesch For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF Nate McLouth 2B Danny...

Zimmerman starting rehab assignment with Potomac tonight (updated)

Zimmerman starting rehab assignment with Potomac tonight (updated)
Looks like Ryan Zimmerman might be back with the Nationals within a matter of days. Zimmerman will start a rehab assignment with high Single-A Potomac tonight, the Nationals announced. Zimmerman will DH for the P-Nats and bat third. This comes two days after Zimmerman was put through a fairly strenuous workout at Nats Park in which he took live batting practice for the first time since landing on the disabled list with a fractured left thumb on April 13. Zimmerman also took ground balls at...

Zimmermann takes the mound, Frandsen starts at second for Nats

Zimmermann takes the mound, Frandsen starts at second for Nats
Manager Matt Williams will use the same lineup against the Marlins he intended to use for Tuesday's game before the rainout. The only difference is Jordan Zimmermann will take the mound for the Nationals, while Blake Treinen has been moved to the bullpen after having his spot skipped. Kevin Frandsen will get the start at second while Danny Espinosa will be on the bench. For the Nats CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche C Wilson Ramos SS Ian Desmond 2B...