Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez was inconsistent in the first inning in game one of their doubleheader against the Reds. After fighting his way through six batters, allowing three hits and only one run, it looked like he would be able to use that confidence to build into the second frame. But it just got worse from there. The Reds connected on a three-run shot by Phillip Ervin in the second, to pull away for a 7-1 victory in game one of a split doubleheader at Nats Park. "They came out,...

The Nationals have surprisingly been inconsistent this season but one newcomer that has been a pleasant addition to the organization is starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson. The veteran right-hander has gone 4-2 with a 3.59 ERA for the Nats in 15 starts. He has allowed three earned runs or less in 13 of his 14 starts. Hellickson gets the nod in game two of the doubleheader. The Nats are looking for a split of the two games, after falling in game one 7-1. Martinez was asked earlier today how...

ARLINGTON, Texas - After allowing 28 runs on 28 hits with six homers the last two nights, the Orioles turn to right-hander Dylan Bundy (7-9, 4.53 ERA) tonight. He'll try to restore some order to their pitching in this series. The Texas Rangers (48-63) have beaten the Orioles 17-8 and 11-3 the last two nights, outscoring them 21-1 in the first four innings of those games. O's starters Andrew Cashner and David Hess pitched a combined five innings, allowing 12 hits and 17 runs (15 earned) and...

Double-A Bowie pitcher Hunter Harvey will resume his throwing program on Monday in Sarasota after being shut down due to some stiffness in his right forearm. Harvey, 23, has recovered from an injury to his right shoulder that he sustained while trying to avoid a line drive headed for the Baysox's dugout back in late May. Harvey was leaning on the railing, jumped back and suffered what's been described as "posterior shoulder instability." To simplify it, the shoulder popped out and back into...

With a doubleheader today and a doubleheader Tuesday, manager Davey Martinez will have to be a bit creative in deciding where to place a starter for the Tuesday games against Atlanta. Max Scherzer will start one of those games. It would make sense based on past results that Scherzer will be the starter for the night cap. So who will start game one Tuesday? "We are probably going to need a pitcher," Martinez said. "Definitely for Tuesday. We haven't decided yet. I think right now if you look...

The Nationals' momentum from their four-game winning streak was temporarily halted last evening due to inclement weather. Standing pat at the deadline has Davey Martinez's club rolling, albeit against a disappointing Mets' squad, and currently to the team dead-last in the NL Central. Gio Gonzalez's start last night got pushed back a day and he gets the nod in the first matchup of today's twinbill against the Reds. He's in the hunt for his first victory since May 28 against Baltimore....

ARLINGTON, Texas- Catcher Caleb Joseph said it well after last night's 11-3 loss at Texas. Just about all Orioles players right now - young and older - are "auditioning" for the future. There are spots to be won on the 2019 Orioles pitching staff and especially the young pitchers can state their case right here and right now. Right-hander David Hess was doing that over his first five major league starts this year. In those games, between May 12 and June 7, he pitched to an ERA of 3.07 and he...

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles rotation had put together a run of five quality starts the previous six games. And then the O's arrived in Arlington, Texas. Right-hander Andrew Cashner gave up 10 runs last night, and right-hander David Hess allowed seven tonight as the Rangers beat the Orioles 11-3 at Globe Life Park. Hess went 3 1/3 innings and gave up five hits and those seven runs (five earned) with one walk and four strikeouts. He falls to 2-6 with a 6.58 ERA. Tonight was Hess' first major...

Multiple scouts who have chimed in on the Orioles' return for their July trades use the term "up and down guys," labeled for their lower ceilings but usefulness on a major league club. Guys who may be riding the Triple-A shuttle but can serve a purpose. Reliever Evan Phillips joined the club yesterday in Texas while the Orioles placed Jhan Mariñez on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring. He retired all six batters he faced and became the 49th player used this season after...

ARLINGTON, Texas - After the Orioles allowed a season high in runs last night and lost 17-8 at Texas, the clubs play the second game of a four-game series tonight at Globe Life Park. The Orioles lost 15-7 to Kansas City on May 8, and that was the most runs allowed in a game until Thursday night. Here are a few more notes on last night's game: * There were six homers in the game, three by each team. Jurickson Profar hit a 436-foot three-run homer for the Rangers, and Rougned Odor hit one that...