MINNEAPOLIS - Zach Eflin threw a bullpen session today and is ready to be reinstated from the injured list. Eflin is scheduled to start this weekend in Anaheim in his first appearance since April 7. He’s allowed six runs in 18 innings, giving the Orioles three quality starts. Finally, the Orioles are taking from the IL instead of adding to it. Efli

MINNEAPOLIS – The Orioles haven’t been nine games below .500 since July 2, 2022. A loss tonight would take them down to that mark. They’ve dropped their last three games and 10 of 14. The most recent four-game skid came within a five-game streak from July 9-13, 2024. Charlie Morton returns to the rotation tonight after three relief appearances and

The formula has become so routine at this point, it almost feels like a cruel joke when it keeps happening. The Nationals get five good-to-great innings out of their starter, then watch him fade in the sixth inning before handing it over to the bullpen, which proceeds to make an absolute mess of a once-low-scoring ballgame. But wait, there’s more.

The Nationals optioned Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A Rochester this morning, demoting the struggling reliever in order to clear a spot on the active roster for Michael Soroka in advance of his return from the injured list this afternoon. With Soroka starting the series finale against the Guardians after missing the last five weeks with a right biceps

The Washington Nationals returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka from the 15-day Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Soroka, 27, went 0-1, with a 3.75 E

It was a long Tuesday at the ballpark, and after a quick cat nap, we’re all right back here this morning for an early matinee. If this game starts on time and is completed in fewer than 3 1/2 hours, the Nationals and Guardians will have completed an entire three-game series in less than 24 hours. That doesn’t happen often. After splitting the doubl

MINNEAPOLIS – The absence of an opposing left-handed starter in the Twins series could allow manager Brandon Hyde to do less juggling with his lineup. Jackson Holliday might stay at second base. Heston Kjerstad might stay in left or right field. Ryan O’Hearn could keep getting starts as the designated hitter or at first base. Matchups don’t factor

MINNEAPOLIS – An off-day didn’t provide a reset for the Orioles. Facing a right-handed starting pitcher wasn’t a reprieve. Striking out 11 times against the Twins’ Pablo López in five innings and 17 overall wasn’t going to bring them back from an early deficit. Cade Povich allowed five runs in the third, including Carlos Correa’s 458-foot shot into

The Nationals overcame a bullpen meltdown this afternoon, brushing off a six-run top of the seventh to storm back and beat the Guardians. It was an impressive display of gumption from a young team that has proven more than once this season it can pull off such rousing comebacks. But it’s far from a plan for consistent success, and tonight’s blowout

Game 1 just ended, but it’s already time for Game 2 of this single-admission doubleheader. The Nationals survived another wild one, overcoming another bullpen meltdown to emerge with a 10-9 win over the Guardians. They’re now 17-19 on the season, with a shot at sweeping the doubleheader tonight. Brad Lord takes the mound for what could be a very im