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Tony Sipp, as promised, is here on opening day and ready to pitch in a big spot late against one of the Mets' big left-handed hitters. Howie Kendrick and Michael A. Taylor, as expected, aren't on the active roster yet. And they're not in Washington, either.
While Kendrick and Taylor continue to rehab from their spring training injuries in West Palm Beach, Sipp made the trip north after pitching in a minor league game Tuesday, the lefty's final tune-up before making his Nationals...
NEW YORK - The day has finally arrived. On the road, in the cold, but filled with excitement for players experiencing their first opener in the majors.
The Orioles have two Rule 5 infielders on the roster, with Richie Martin starting at shortstop and Drew Jackson waiting his turn on the bench at Yankee Stadium.
"Right now I'm super excited and obviously there's nerves, but I think once I go out there, that's when it will really hit me. I'll look up and see everyone," Jackson said.
"This...
Opening day is here and the Nationals would not have it any other way: It's their two-time National League Cy Young Award winner against the most recent Cy Young winner. Max Scherzer facing the Mets' Jacob deGrom.
Scherzer said he knows deGrom is on the other side today, but his focus is on getting the Mets lineup out and not about trading zeros with the New York starter.
"You're cognizant when your facing someone as good as Jake," Scherzer said. "You go to bring your A-game. But it's...
The return of the Nationals to Washington, D.C., was the perfect reason to throw a party. Even better: the worthy charities that will benefit from it.
On Tuesday night, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation highlighted its year-round community contributions during their annual gala. Unlike in years past, the event was held before the season started with a homecoming theme and the site was moved to The Anthem
As the primary fundraiser for the Dream Foundation, the 2019 Homecoming Gala raised...
The Washington Nationals announced their 2019 Opening Day roster on Wednesday. In addition, Washington selected the contract of infielder Jake Noll, placed right-handed pitcher Koda Glover (right forearm strain), infielder Howie Kendrick (left hamstring strain) and outfielder Michael A. Taylor (left knee/hip sprain) on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 25. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
The Nationals 25-man roster is...
The Orioles today officially set their 25-man roster for Opening Day. The roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders, and four outfielders. Nine of the 25 players were on the Orioles' 2018 Opening Day roster. Eight players are donning an Orioles jersey for the first time.
Two players will start the season on the 10-day Injured List, RHP Alex Cobb (right groin strain) and C Austin Wynns (left oblique strain), while OF Mark Trumbo (recovery from right knee surgery) will start...
NEW YORK - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is going with his best defensive outfield on opening day.
Dwight Smith Jr. is in left field this afternoon at Yankee Stadium and Joey Rickard is in right, with Cedric Mullins patrolling the middle.
Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and cleanup hitter. Chris Davis is batting seventh after leading off on opening day 2018.
Rio Ruiz is playing third base. Jesús Sucre is catching Andrew Cashner.
Eleven Orioles are on their first opening day roster.
For...
The Orioles today announced plans to celebrate the Oriole Bird's birthday at the fifth annual Kids' Opening Day presented by Weis Markets, on Sunday, April 7 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards when the Orioles host the New York Yankees at 1:05 p.m. ET. Hatched on April 6, 1979, out of a giant egg at Memorial Stadium, the Oriole Bird became the official mascot of the Baltimore Orioles, and has since delighted and entertained fans at Oriole Park, Ed Smith Stadium, and throughout the community.
In...
The Washington Nationals teamed up with WGL Energy Systems, Inc. (WGL Energy) to install 4,080 solar panels above the GEICO Garage and Garage C, with SGC Power serving as project developer. The solar canopies will supply power to the ballpark and provide covered parking for fans.
The project was designed to reduce the carbon footprint of Nationals Park via on-site solar PV energy generation. The power from the project is expected to generate a combined total of 1.46 megawatts of energy,...
Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) today announced a partnership with Levy Restaurants and the WashingtonNationals. During the 2019 season, Caviar Pickup and the new Square Terminal will make it faster and easier for fans to order and pay for their favorite food and drink without missing a pitch.
Caviar has partnered with the Nationals to create a concession stand that offers the only skip-the-line, order-ahead experience in the ballpark, powered by Caviar Pickup. Fans who open the Caviar app from their...