SAN FRANCISCO – There was, understandably, some level of disappointment when the Nationals did not find any suitors for Josh Bell and Paul DeJong at the trade deadline. The two veterans were signed to one-year deals prior to the season with the hopes they would help complement a roster full of young players and lead them to a surprising run at cont

Coby Mayo walked into the clubhouse yesterday morning with a first baseman’s mitt in his hand and beads of sweat on his forehead. He wasn’t in the lineup, but there’s always work to be done.  Mayo got in more reps at his new position, with senior advisor John Mabry handling a bulk load of the tutelage. “He’s been with me like side-by-side during th

SAN FRANCISCO – Maybe it was the cool air blowing out towards the bay, the clear blue sky welcoming everyone to summer in San Francisco. Maybe it was just time for things to stabilize again for a Nationals team that looked lost, defeated and deflated in its first week following a tumultuous trade deadline. Whatever the case, back-to-back day games

Because the Orioles’ roster can’t sit still, much like a fussy toddler except with grown men, changes are coming again to a rotation that posted the second-highest ERA in the American League before today. Cade Povich is trying to stay in it. He’s pitching to win and also keep his job, and he isn’t alone. The club is allowing for a developmental per

SAN FRANCISCO – When Cole Henry loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the eighth Saturday afternoon, Miguel Cairo could have stuck with his rookie setup man and given him a chance to pitch his way out of the jam. The Nationals led by three runs. There was at least some margin for error. Cairo, though, didn’t hesitate to walk straight to th

SAN FRANCISCO – Amazing what a difference a day makes. The Nationals showed up at Oracle Park on Saturday morning reeling from back-to-back shutout losses. Then James Wood led off the game with his first homer in a month, and they were on their way to a 4-2 victory over the Giants that featured power (three solo homers), a quality start by Brad Lor

The Orioles are shuffling their outfield again today for the series finale against the Athletics. Jordyn Adams gets his first start, playing center field and batting ninth. He’s made six appearances in center and two in right. Greg Allen is playing left field and Jeremiah Jackson is in right. Dylan Carlson, who's in an 0-for-34 slump, goes to the b

The Orioles have a group of relievers on the roster who will be tasked with protecting slim leads in the ninth inning. They do not have a closer. There’s a difference. Félix Bautista is on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, and the Orioles drained the pool of veteran replacements by trading Bryan Baker, Seranthony Domínguez, Gregory Soto

Before the Orioles played their 117th game of the season tonight, they switched up the usual routine at home by gathering in the dugout to watch the latest Hall of Fame inductions. They stood at the railing, eyes locked on former center fielder Adam Jones as he addressed the crowd and tried to control his emotions. "I took tremendous pride playing

SAN FRANCISCO – James Wood set the tone with a desperately needed leadoff homer. Paul DeJong and Josh Bell added on with a pair of homers themselves to extend the lead. Brad Lord and the new-look back end of the bullpen then took care of the rest, pitching the Nationals to their first truly conventional win since the trade deadline. Behind three ea