The Nationals are looking to win three of four games against the Mets, the hottest team in baseball. To do so in Monday’s late afternoon finale of this four-game wraparound series, manager Davey Martinez is trotting all four of his outfielders into the starting lineup. James Wood will serve as the designated hitter against Mets starter Griffin Cann

There have been countless conversations about what is plaguing the Baltimore Orioles.  Of course, a league-leading 5.37 ERA as a staff doesn’t help their 10-17 record, but those problems are easier to pinpoint. The pitching woes can be chalked up to injuries to both key pieces and depth arms, combined with slow starts of healthy pitchers.  What is

Adley Rutschman and Cedric Mullins return to the Orioles’ lineup tonight in the series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Jordan Westburg remains out with a sore hamstring. Heston Kjerstad is in right field and Ramón Laureano is in left. Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter. Ramón Urías gets another start at third base, with Jackson Holli

After two dramatic come-from-behind victories over the weekend, the Nationals are now in position to win three out of four games against the Mets, who entered this series with the best record in the majors while riding a seven-game winning streak. On a picture-perfect afternoon in the District, the offense will look to score enough runs early so la

DETROIT – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde doesn’t know whether he can count on Adley Rutschman for tonight’s series opener against the Yankees. The catcher’s swollen right hand makes it hard for Hyde to write his name in the lineup. Jordan Westburg can add his hamstring to the list of reasons why he’s described as “banged up.” Cedric Mullins has sinus

As much as the spotlight shone on the position players whose late offensive exploits helped the Nationals turn a six-run deficit into a thrilling, one-run win over the Mets on Sunday, Davey Martinez went out of his way early in his postgame press conference to praise his starting pitcher who departed with his team trailing 7-1. “Look, say what you

It’s never been a question of effort. No matter how many games under .500 they were the last three seasons, the Nationals always showed an ability to get themselves back in games that felt lost. They always seemed to bring the tying run to the plate in the ninth, giving their perpetually optimistic manager reason to be “proud of the boys for battli

DETROIT – First baseman Ryan O’Hearn delivered the lineup card to home plate this afternoon. The Orioles couldn’t resort to sacrificing a chicken, especially with the price of eggs, but they needed to change their ways. They had to shed the bad mojo that tampered with their lineup, roster and win total. They’re open to suggestions, because nothing

Riley Adams knows the drill at this point. With Keibert Ruiz healthy and productive, and with plenty of off-days built into the Nationals schedule throughout April, there simply aren’t going to be many playing opportunities for the team’s backup catcher. Adams today starts for only the fourth time in 28 games to begin the season. Ruiz has started t

DETROIT – The Orioles will try to avoid a three-game sweep today with Dean Kremer on the mound and Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubel providing the opposition. It doesn’t get any easier. Wins might come more regularly if the Orioles can improve their production with runners in scoring position. The Orioles are 6-for-51 with RISP and have left 47 on