Eaton and Robles hit back-to-back homers (Nats lose 3-2)
Eaton and Robles hit back-to-back homers (Nats lose 3-2)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals right-hander Aníbal Sánchez is seeking his first win with his new team. After starting the season 0-3, Sánchez faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night. He was lights-out deceptive in the first three frames, allowing one hit and striking out six. In the bottom of the third, Adam Eaton and Victor Robles connected on back-to-back solo homer off of Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright. For Eaton it was on a first pitch and was his second homer of the season. Robles...
Driven to win: After fast start, Mancini works to do more
Driven to win: After fast start, Mancini works to do more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
He hasn't been in the Orioles lineup since the first inning on Saturday, when he got hit by a pitch on his right index finger. He suffered a painful bruise but luckily for the team, it wasn't worse than that. He should be able to return for today's doubleheader in Chicago. In Trey Mancini, the Orioles have a homegrown player who provides clubhouse leadership, is great in the community and is driven to succeed. He's having a fantastic start to his 2019 season. In 28 games and 121 plate...
Sucre outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk
Sucre outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO - Jesús Sucre is staying in the Orioles organization, giving them a veteran catcher as insurance for a roster that is susceptible to change. The Orioles announced this afternoon that Sucre cleared waivers and accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk rather than becoming a free agent. Sucre was designated for assignment Sunday after breaking camp as the starter. He batted .210/.269/.242 with two doubles and three RBIs in 20 games after agreeing to a minor league deal on...
Jennings wants to pitch every day; Fedde's key role still undecided
Jennings wants to pitch every day; Fedde's key role still undecided
Byron Kerr
Nationals
With Anthony Rendon moving to the injured list, the Nationals purchased the contract of veteran southpaw reliever Dan Jennings from Double-A Harrisburg. Jennings had a 4-5 record with a 3.22 ERA in 72 appearances last season with Milwaukee. The Senators were in Reading, Pa., when Jennings was told he had to get to D.C. "After the game they told me, then it became a scramble to get here," Jennings said. "I took an Uber here from Reading. I think the guy was a little surprised when he picked...
Once situation became a "stalemate," Nats placed Rendon on IL
Once situation became a "stalemate," Nats placed Rendon on IL
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
When Anthony Rendon took a pitch off his left elbow April 20 in Miami, the Nationals knew he was in pain. But they also believed the star third baseman, who had suffered only a bad bruise, wouldn't need more than a handful of days to make it back. And so they kept Rendon on their active roster, electing to play with a short bench while waiting for him to heal. Rendon did heal enough to return to the lineup Friday, a full six days after suffering the injury. But after an 0-for-3 performance...
Game between O's and White Sox postponed due to rain (updated)
Game between O's and White Sox postponed due to rain (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO - The latest downpour and a forecast that calls for rain throughout the night have caused the postponement of tonight's game between the Orioles and White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The teams are forced to play a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday because the Orioles don't return to Chicago this season. The first game is slated for 4:10 p.m. eastern time, with Game 2 starting approximately 30 minutes after the final out. Though the Orioles' pitching plans haven't been...
Game 28 lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals
Game 28 lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
If you've been following, you knew this was coming: Anthony Rendon is now on the injured list. The Nationals officially placed the third baseman on the 10-day IL with a bruised left elbow today, a move that's backdated the maximum three days allowed but now prevents him from being activated until May 7 at the earliest. The Nats are using that roster spot to help the bullpen, purchasing the contract of left-hander Dan Jennings, who had just recently been signed to a minor league deal. To clear...
Rendon to injured list, Nats purchase contract of Jennings
Rendon to injured list, Nats purchase contract of Jennings
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals finally had to give up on hoping Anthony Rendon could quickly get back from a left elbow injury. The Nats placed Rendon on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow contusion on Tuesday prior to their second game against the Cardinals. The team has purchased the contract of left-hander Dan Jennings from Double-A Harrisburg to add depth to the bullpen. To make room for Jennings on the 40-man roster, the club designated right-hander Austin Adams for assignment. Rendon's status is...
Armstrong expected to be added to 25-man roster (updated)
Armstrong expected to be added to 25-man roster (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
CHICAGO - The Orioles should extend their streak of making roster moves later today by adding reliever Shawn Armstrong. Followed by repeated checking of the radar to determine whether they have any shot at playing. The forecast is nasty. Armstrong appeared to be flying to Chicago yesterday, judging by his tweet that included, "Until next time Seattle?" and four airplane emojis. This is the state of journalism today. I'm checking Twitter and interpreting emojis. "We're expecting him here in...
Dwight Smith Jr. on new coaches and team, his power and more
Dwight Smith Jr. on new coaches and team, his power and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When the Orioles acquired outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. on March 8 from Toronto, it looked like a relatively minor move by the club to add some outfield depth. They gave up international bonus pool slots they likely were not going to use anyway. They added a still young player at 26, one that was taken No. 53 overall in the 2011 draft. They added a lefty bat and a player that had hit .293/.365/.467 with an .833 OPS over 104 big league plate appearances in 2017 and 2018. The Blue Jays had...