O's game blog: Andrew Cashner faces Oakland at Oriole Park
O's game blog: Andrew Cashner faces Oakland at Oriole Park
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After Tuesday's homestand-opening 3-2 loss to Oakland, the Orioles host the Athletics again tonight. It's Game 2 of a three-game series and nine-game homestand. The Orioles (41-103) fell to 24-45 at home and saw a three-game home winning streak end. They are 0-4 against the Athletics for the year and 11-26 in one-run games. They recorded their 11th game with multiple stolen bases, their sixth since Aug. 20. Orioles right fielder Adam Jones had singles in the second and fourth innings Tuesday....
Hellickson wants to start, but Nats may not have room (up 5-1)
Hellickson wants to start, but Nats may not have room (up 5-1)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA - Jeremy Hellickson is off the disabled list and back on the Nationals pitching staff. How the veteran right-hander fits into that pitching staff over the season's final 2 1/2 weeks remains undecided. Hellickson, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 15 due to a sprained right wrist, was activated today and is willing to be available out of the bullpen for tonight's series finale against the Phillies if needed. But beyond that, the 31-year-old made it clear he believes he deserves to...
More on the rotation and plans for Rogers
More on the rotation and plans for Rogers
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are closing out the last few weeks of their season with a patchwork rotation, providing a few of their younger pitchers with an opportunity while also monitoring their innings and deciding who might be next in line. They also aren't certain when Alex Cobb will be ready to start again after working only two innings last night, the blister on his right middle finger cracking open and forcing his departure. One beneficiary is Luis Ortiz, who came to the Orioles in the Jonathan Schoop...
Cedric Mullins on DJ Stewart as his MLB debut arrives
Cedric Mullins on DJ Stewart as his MLB debut arrives
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As DJ Stewart gets ready to make his major league debut tonight, batting seventh and starting in left field for the Orioles, he will have a comfort level with the guy playing beside him. Cedric Mullins has a locker next to Stewart's in the Orioles clubhouse and starts in center tonight. The two have played many games together in the same outfield. It started after both were selected in the 2015 draft and went to short season Single-A Aberdeen. They also played together in 2016 with Single-A...
Luis Ortiz joining rotation (and other notes)
Luis Ortiz joining rotation (and other notes)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Luis Ortiz will make his first major league start Friday night against the White Sox after debuting for the Orioles in relief. Ortiz allowed three runs and three hits in two-thirds of an inning in Friday night's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Yefry Ramírez will start against the White Sox on Saturday, with Sunday's spot listed as TBD. The rotation is adjusted with rookies Josh Rogers and David Hess moved to the bullpen and Alex Cobb perhaps pushed back again due to the blister...
Orioles to host Fall Instructional League in Sarasota
Orioles to host Fall Instructional League in Sarasota
Doug Miller
Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles will host the team's Fall Instructional League at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota with games that are free and open to the public from September 20 through October 9. The Instructional League program focuses on specific individual development while providing additional playing time to accelerate a player's progress through the minor league system. Games are played on the Main Field, with parking available in the East Lot at no charge. Spectators may enter the ballpark...
2019 Orioles Pet Calendar on sale today to benefit BARCS animal shelter
2019 Orioles Pet Calendar on sale today to benefit BARCS animal shelter
Doug Miller
Orioles
The 2019 Orioles Pet Calendar, presented by Pet+E.R., is now available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS), a nonprofit shelter that accepts and cares for all animals in need. The 15-month calendar, presented by Pet+E.R. for the fourth consecutive year, features photos of Orioles players with their pets and various BARCS animals. Players who will be featured in this year's calendar include Andrew Cashner, Miguel Castro, Chris...
Game 146 lineups: Nats at Phillies
Game 146 lineups: Nats at Phillies
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
PHILADELPHIA - Well, we've reached the final day and game of this wacky series. And for now, the Nationals and Phillies are on schedule and set to wrap things up tonight as planned (though there is a slight chance of rain this evening). The forecast also looks decent for Thursday's makeup game against the Cubs in D.C., and for probably Friday and Saturday's games in Atlanta. Sunday ... that could be a different story, especially if Hurricane Florence indeed turns south as is now being...
Stewart making debut tonight for Orioles
Stewart making debut tonight for Orioles
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
DJ Stewart will make his major league debut tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Athletics. Stewart is starting in left field and batting seventh. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. Stewart will be the club-record 55th player to appear in a game with the Orioles this season. He's the 14th to make his major league debut, which ties the record set in 1955. Adam Jones remains in the lineup in right field. Austin Wynns is catching and Jace Peterson is starting at third...
Josh Michael: Three O's prospects whose stock rose the most in 2018
Josh Michael: Three O's prospects whose stock rose the most in 2018
Josh Land
Orioles
The 2018 season for the Orioles is mercifully getting close to being over, and with the rebuild in process, there is not much hope in Birdland for a drastically improved 2019. With that being said, the rebuild puts added focus on the prospects, and today I am going to highlight three O's prospects that saw their stock rise the most in 2018. Before I present the players, I want to make something clear: This isn't a list of three prospects who had the best seasons, or the three best prospects...