When last we saw them on the field in an actual game, the Nationals were wrapping up a two-game road sweep of the Blue Jays that took place in their own ballpark. Juan Soto was still waiting to be cleared by the D.C. Department of Health to return to work. Stephen Strasburg had not thrown off a mound in more than a week. The Marlins were stuck in a hotel in Philadelphia. The Cardinals were looking forward to their weekend series in Milwaukee.
It's only been five days, but in 2020 a lot can...
Their pitchers - starters and bullpen - are coming off a solid weekend. Their batters are putting more balls in play and coming through at times in big spots. They are making more consistent contact, even against some tough opponents including Gerrit Cole, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
Their 5-3 record was third-best in the American League heading into Monday night's action, and 6-2 was easily within their grasp in the second Yankees game in the ninth.
The Orioles' strong start is surprising...
The Orioles have added three prospects to their alternate camp site in Bowie, including left-hander Bruce Zimmermann, who would have started the season at Triple-A Norfolk and vied for a promotion to the majors.
Zimmermann is joined by outfielder Ryan McKenna and right-hander Kyle Bradish.
The 60-man player pool has increased to 57.
Zimmermann, of Ellicott City, made 18 appearances with the Baysox in last summer and registered a 2.58 ERA and 1.204 WHIP in 101 1/3 innings. Earning a late...
The weather may have the final word this week, but the Orioles learned when they're supposed to play the Marlins at Camden Yards.
This is pure 2020.
The games on Tuesday and Thursday will begin at 7:35 p.m. However, the Orioles will be the home team for the first and the Marlins for the last.
In between are a pair of seven-inning games in a Wednesday doubleheader. Its first game starts at 5:05 p.m. and the nightcap begins approximately 30 minutes after the last out.
Here's where it gets...
Tommy Milone allowed just one run over five innings in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rays.
The Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins will begin a four-game series on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:35 p.m. ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with the Orioles serving as the home team for the first two games. Major League Baseball and club officials will continue to monitor the track and possible impact of Hurricane Isaias.
On Wednesday, August 5, the teams will play a doubleheader with seven-inning contests beginning at 5:05 p.m. The second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first...
Stephen Strasburg threw off a mound without pain, but probably won't make his season debut until the weekend.
Juan Soto returned to the Nationals on Saturday after being out with a positive COVID-19 test result.
Juan Soto homered in the Nats' intrasquad game on Saturday.
For the 100th episode, the MASN All Access Podcast tries to keep calm and remain positive about the 2020 season. Mark Zuckerman joins the show to break down how the Nats will work to keep playing.