ATLANTA – There are more promising young players to come, especially the one scheduled to make his major league debut Monday night in D.C. But the Nationals already are awfully young even before Dylan Crews joins them. Of the nine players in today’s starting lineup, five were rookies. So was the starting pitcher. That made this first time the franc

The Orioles designated left-hander Nick Vespi for assignment this afternoon after optioning him for a fifth time, and they claimed right-hander Brooks Kriske on waivers from the Reds. Kriske was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to leave the active roster untouched. The 40-man remains full. Vespi couldn’t be optioned again without passing through waiver

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed RHP Brooks Kriske off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.Designated LHP Nick Vespi for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

ATLANTA – As he rounded the bases in the top of the second Saturday night, having just connected for his first major league home run, José Tena’s smile could be seen throughout Truist Park. And when he crossed the plate and returned to the dugout, the Nationals’ 23-year-old rookie went right to Luis García Jr. and offered an even wider grin. “I kep

ATLANTA – Good morning from Truist Park, where the Nationals and Braves wrap up their weekend series with an extra-early, 12:05 p.m. first pitch today. It’s another “MLB Sunday Leadoff on Roku” game, so you’ll only be able to watch this game via streaming devices. Here’s how you can watch for free. The Nats have lost two incredibly winnable games t

The Orioles' last two wins were not just comeback wins over an American League division leader, but they were impressive because of the team and pitchers they beat. Consider that: * After beating the Orioles 6-0 Thursday, Houston was 4-0 this year over the Orioles by a combined 33-13 score. They were 9-3 their past 12 against the Orioles.

Anthony Santander didn’t save the Orioles season. So why does it feel that way? They were on the verge of falling 2 ½ games behind the first-place Yankees, with zero momentum or offensive thrust. The bullpen was a mess, whether middle, late or closing. Teams in the wild card chase were gaining ground. I don't recommend panicking but I would have un

ATLANTA – Davey Martinez has managed games of far more significance since joining the Nationals in 2018, but since Day One he has treated every single one of them the same way, forever looking just to "go 1-0 today." So Martinez managed his 1,000th career game with the same goal as any of the previous 999, which meant doing whatever he thought nece

For the second game in a row, the contest was moving to the later innings. The O’s offense had been very quiet but the Orioles loaded the bases in the sixth down 2-0 looking for that one big swing. They got it again today. Jackson Holliday’s pinch-hit, bases-clearing double turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead today in the last of the sixth. Anothe

ATLANTA – Though his injury didn’t prove to be as devastating as it appeared to everyone who watched it happen Friday night, Alex Call still did need to be placed on the injured list today with a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his left foot. The Nationals made that transaction this afternoon, officially putting Call on the 10-day IL and reca