O's game blog: Orioles try to even series in the Bronx
O's game blog: Orioles try to even series in the Bronx
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles play in New York this afternoon, looking to even this three-game series with the Yankees at a win each. New York outscored the Orioles 10-8 last night at Yankee Stadium. The Orioles (44-109) have lost five of seven, 11 of 14 and 23 of their last 30 games. They are 17-59 on the road and have lost 13 of their last 14 away from Oriole Park. After going 0-for-13 in his first five games, the Orioles' DJ Stewart is 4-for-7 in his last three games with a double, two homers, three runs and...
Updating Cashner, Harvey and Davis
Updating Cashner, Harvey and Davis
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Andrew Cashner continues to have some pain running from his left knee to his shin and there are no plans for him to start again. Cashner's status could change if there's sudden improvement, but the club won't push him back on the mound and he won't pitch with the discomfort and risk a more serious injury that could impact 2019. "He's been trying to gauge it's improvement almost every day and we haven't gotten enough to think that that's in the near future," Showalter...
Despite setbacks, Martinez sees positives ahead for Nats in 2019
Despite setbacks, Martinez sees positives ahead for Nats in 2019
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals manager Davey Martinez certainly thought the season was going to go much differently than it turned out. He never expected the Nats to be standing nine games out in the National League East at the start of play on Sept. 22. When Martinez sat down in spring training and looked at the possibilities for his potent lineup, he was hoping for a much better result than 77-77 with nine days remaining. Still, the first-year skipper sees a lot of positives with this group for 2019 and...
Celebrate 35th anniversary of World Series title with "An Evening with the '83 Orioles" on Nov. 14
Celebrate 35th anniversary of World Series title with "An Evening with the '83 Orioles" on Nov. 14
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
Whatever your best memory of the 1983 Orioles World Series season - Tippy Martinez picking off three runners in an extra-inning game before emergency catcher Lenn Sakata won it with a walk-off homer, Tito Landrum's sudden death blast in the American League playoffs, Rick Dempsey's MVP performance in the Fall Classic or Cal Ripken Jr. catching the last out in the clincher against the Phillies - it's hard to believe 35 years have passed since the Birds celebrated a championship in...
Orioles and Yankees lineups
Orioles and Yankees lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Chris Davis remains in the lineup today as the Orioles continue their series against the Yankees. Davis is the designated hitter and batting sixth. He's 1-for-32 with 17 strikeouts in his last nine games and 1-for-34 going back to his last 10. DJ Stewart is playing left field and batting second. Breyvic Valera is the second baseman and Steve Wilkerson is the third baseman. Caleb Joseph is catching rookie David Hess. The Orioles secured the first overall draft pick with last night's...
Game 155 lineups: Nats vs. Mets
Game 155 lineups: Nats vs. Mets
Byron Kerr
Nationals
With nine days left in the regular season, the Nationals now have a chance to play with lineups and work toward planning for what they need to do to get better in 2019. The outfield next season will most likely be comprised of young stars Juan Soto and Victor Robles, as well as veteran Adam Eaton. There is also hope that free agent Bryce Harper will re-sign with the Nats on a long-term contract. Robles is getting more playing time recently because of Eaton's stiff knee. Robles has started four...
O's offense kept coming back, but they lose the series opener
O's offense kept coming back, but they lose the series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For Orioles fans, losses to the New York Yankees provide frustration whether they come with the Orioles in first place or last, contending for the playoffs or 60 games out of first place. It was frustrating that, while the Orioles kept coming back last night. They could not get over the hump. They trailed 6-0 and pulled within 6-4. They trailed 9-4 and pulled within 9-8 but a 10-8 loss was how their start to the final road trip ended up. The Orioles are now 44-109. The Orioles offense was good...
Looking back on Lynn as Orioles continue series vs. Yankees
Looking back on Lynn as Orioles continue series vs. Yankees
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - While Alex Cobb has convinced the Orioles that he's ready to start Sunday following two bullpen sessions, the other pitcher that they pursued simultaneously in spring training takes the mound today for the Yankees. The Orioles were negotiating with the agents for Cobb and Lance Lynn, driven to sign one more pitcher before breaking camp. An impactful addition to the rotation. They spoke at length with Lynn's agent on many occasions right up to the time that the right-hander agreed...
Voth will get today's start after Roark is pushed back
Voth will get today's start after Roark is pushed back
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
The Nationals are going to send Austin Voth, not Tanner Roark, to the mound Saturday afternoon. Though Roark had previously been named their starter for the third game of a four-game weekend series with the Mets, the Nationals decided to push the veteran right-hander back and give him more time to recuperate following the birth of his third child. Roark's wife, Amanda, gave birth earlier this week in Atlanta, where the pitcher spent four days while the Nationals played in Miami. He was back in...
Orioles spoil chance to hurt Yankees in 10-8 loss (updated)
Orioles spoil chance to hurt Yankees in 10-8 loss (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Two teams with separate agendas met tonight in the Bronx, the Yankees trying to clinch a playoff berth and home wild card game, the Orioles trying to impose their influence from last place. The word "spoiler" wasn't uttered in the visiting clubhouse, but it fit. Be the fly swirling around in the ointment. Burrow under the skins of the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros before scattering for the winter. There isn't much else to play for other than individual achievements. Becoming a...