Right-hander Max Scherzer allowed a solo homer to Robinson Canó to begin the scoring in the first inning as the Nationals welcomed in the Mets. Scherzer has struck out six in the first three innings. Mets starter Jacob deGrom has struck out four in three frames, including the side in the second. The Nats had a good shot at scoring in the third. Victor Robles led off with a double and Adam Eaton singled to put runners on the corners. But with one out, Anthony Rendon's grounder to third base...

NEW YORK - Infielder Stevie Wilkerson has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, the announcement coming this afternoon while the Orioles opened their season at Yankee Stadium. The Orioles designated Wilkerson for assignment on Saturday to make room for catcher Pedro Severino on the 40-man roster. Wilkerson already had been optioned to Norfolk after going 8-for-36. He appeared in 16 games with the Orioles last season in a utility role and batted .174/.224/.239. With Austin...

One of the more interesting additions to the 2019 Nationals' 25-man roster is infielder Jake Noll, who earned his first shot in the big leagues. The right-handed hitting third baseman hit .314 with four doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs in 27 spring training games to earn the spot. He can play first, second and third base, in the outfield and be the emergency catcher. Noll said he found out Monday night he had made the team when he was called into manager Davey Martinez's office after the...

It's opening day and the Orioles play the New York Yankees in the Bronx this afternoon to begin the 2019 season. Today the Orioles begin their 66th season in Baltimore while the Yankees play their 117th home opener. The Orioles have won the last three opening days with walk-off wins, the last two years in extra innings. Baltimore has won eight openers in a row since a last loss in 2010. The Orioles are 15-3 in their last 18 openers and 43-22 all-time on opening day. The Orioles are 3-1 on...

NEW YORK - Let's get the nuts and bolts out of the way first before transitioning into the emotional. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed today that David Hess is starting Monday night's series opener in Toronto. The rest of the rotation to follow. Alex Cobb is making good progress in his recovery from a groin injury and remains in line to start the home opener April 4. Hyde hasn't told any of the pitchers of their potential assignments Saturday behind "opener" Nate Karns. He needs to...

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...