MIAMI - When Daniel Murphy, originally listed in the Nationals lineup for tonight's series opener against the Marlins, was scratched about 3 1/2 hours before first pitch, it was only natural for conspiracy theorists out there to wonder if the veteran second baseman had just become the first victim of an unexpected late-July fire sale. Rest assured, the Nationals didn't trade Murphy, nor have they made any decisions to become surprise sellers in advance of Tuesday's trade deadline. Not yet,...

Major League Baseball and the Orioles today announced that the start time for the game against the New York Yankees on Sunday, August 26, at Oriole Park has been moved from 1:05 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. ET. The adjusted time is due to the selection of the game for Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN. The game will no longer be broadcast on MASN but will be broadcast on the Orioles Radio Network. Eutaw Street gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with the rest of the ballpark opening at 6:30 p.m. Sunday's regular...

After last night's game was rained out, the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays tonight to begin a four-game series. The Orioles are 1-1 on what is now a six-game homestand. Baltimore (29-73) beat Boston 7-6 on Tuesday night after losing to the Red Sox 5-3 on Monday. The Orioles are 17-34 at home. Overall, they have lost four of five, seven of 10 and 21 of the last 27 games. Tampa Bay (52-50) just took two of three from the New York Yankees. The Rays are 9-6 over their last 15 games. Since...

MIAMI - Stephen Strasburg, despite a poor pitching line, didn't report any physical issues following his start Friday night against the Braves, his first outing following a six-week stint on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Strasburg also didn't report any problems after he threw off the bullpen mound in Milwaukee on Monday. But when the right-hander returned to the clubhouse Wednesday morning after playing catch at Miller Park, he informed manager Davey Martinez something was wrong...

The drama surrounding Adam Jones extends beyond the possibility of a trade by Tuesday's non-waiver deadline and whether he'd be willing to re-sign with the club over the winter. Would he remain in center field this season if he isn't dealt? The Orioles have Cedric Mullins waiting in the wings - or actually at Triple-A Norfolk. "I think Adam's always willing to do what's best for the club, but he still plays center field well," said manager Buck Showalter. "The respect that I have for...

By throwing only 30 pitches last night before rain washed away his start, Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy will come back on short rest Sunday in the series finale against the Rays at Camden Yards. Rookie Yefry Ramírez will be pushed back to Tuesday night against the Yankees in the Bronx. Bundy surrendered three home runs to the Red Sox last night in only 1 2/3 innings, but the stats no longer count. "With an off-day (Monday), we don't want Dylan sitting around that long," said manager...

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones talked at length this afternoon on a variety of topics, including his name coming up in trade talks, the team's current rebuilding effort and if he would move out of center for a younger player. Jones knows now that Manny Machado and Zach Britton have been traded and that he could be next. "It's cool, it's flattering. It's uncommon territory. But its business," he said of his name coming up in the rumor mill. But Jones' situation is different. He holds...

MIAMI - So the tone of this weekend's series at Marlins Park has changed just a bit, even in the last 24 hours, huh? The immediate issue: Stephen Strasburg isn't pitching tonight as planned. He's back on the disabled list with a neck injury, only one start after he returned from his shoulder injury. So in his place is Tommy Milone, promoted from Triple-A Syracuse to make an emergency start tonight. Milone, you'll remember made his major league debut for the Nationals way back in 2011 (and...

Jace Peterson gets the start at third base tonight as the Orioles open a four-game series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Danny Valencia is the designated hitter. Chris Davis is batting fifth. Alex Cobb is facing his former team for the third time this season. He's allowed eight earned runs (nine total) and 17 hits in 10 1/3 innings. Cobb hasn't been credited with a win since June 5 and both of his victories have come on the road. His 13 losses lead the...

Exclusive ticket packages include a bullpen pregame party, Kevin Gausman Game of Thrones bobblehead, and a chance to sit on the Iron Throne The Orioles invite fans to enjoy Game of Thrones® Night at Oriole Park on Tuesday, August 14 when they take on the New York Mets at 7:05 p.m. ET. A limited number of ticket packages are available, featuring an exclusive pregame party in the bullpen picnic area located in center field from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., a game ticket in the left field lower...