Sunday's Hall of Fame inductions made it a great day for anyone who was a baseball from the 1980s through the 2000s. Seeing the enshrinement of Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammel brings back decades of memories. And while a few recent inductees, such as former Nationals catcher Iván Rodríguez and former commissioner Bowie Kuhn, have Washington connections, it's been quite a few years since anyone who has worn a Washington uniform...

The Nationals, in the strictest of baseball senses, are off today. On the heels of a roller coaster 3-4 road trip through Milwaukee and Miami, the players and coaching staff will catch their breath today, spend time with their families and prepare to return to action Tuesday night against the Mets on South Capitol Street. The Nationals, as an organization, are by no means off today. This may prove to be among the busiest days they have all summer, with everyone in the front office now charged...

The Orioles are breaking down their roster while also spinning their organizational philosophy. Reliever Brad Brach has been traded to the Braves this afternoon, but the Orioles aren't obtaining prospects in return. They're pocketing $250,000 in international signing bonus slot money, putting them in the unusual position of being on the receiving end of such a transaction. Executive vice president Dan Duquette has promised that the rebuild will include a truer commitment to spending in the...

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones may well still be on the club after Tuesday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trading deadline. But after today's 11-5 win over Tampa Bay, Jones was not yet ready to shed much light on the situation. He was asked if he thought this could be his last O's game of this year. "We shall see," he said. As a 10-5 player who can veto any trade, has Jones expressed a desire to the team to stay an Oriole and not get traded? "We shall see," Jones said and he added that there...

Right-hander Dylan Bundy got back in the win column and the Orioles offense kept coming this afternoon. Jonathan Schoop hit yet another homer, Chris Davis hit two and Austin Wynns also connected as the Orioles beat Tampa Bay 11-5 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (32-74) win this series, three victories to one, and have just their second three-game win streak of the season. They won four straight from May 9-12 and this is just the second winning streak of more than two games all season. They...

The Orioles made it through today's game without a trade. Adam Jones stayed in the lineup, and likely will continue to do so through the season unless swayed to revoke his 10-5 rights. Brad Brach remained in the bullpen, inactive since Tuesday except for conversation and munching sunflower seeds. The games still matter to this crew despite the constant chatter surrounding a rebuild. Their opponent over the weekend can verify it. The Orioles jumped on Rays starter Yonny Chirinos for three runs...

MIAMI - It's tough to imagine that the outcome of one game on July 29 in front of a crowd of 12,112 at Marlins Park that was more interested in the Talking Pitbull Bobblehead Giveaway than the actual ballgame being played would be the sole determinant whether the Nationals front office decides to be a buyer or a seller before Tuesday's trade deadline. Club executives have watched the Nats play 105 games now in 2018, and the total sum of those four months should leave them with a better feel...

Manager: Aaron Boone (1st season) Record: 67-37 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 3B Miguel Andújar (.293 with 12 HR, 43 RBIs), SS Gleyber Torres (.286/.335/.534 with 26 HR, 61 RBIs), DH Giancarlo Stanton (242 HR, 64 RBIs), RHP Masahiro Tanaka (8-2, 4.09 ERA), LHP Aroldis Chapman (1.93 ERA, 28 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-5 Pitching probables: July 31: RHP Yefry Ramírez (1-3) vs. RHP Masahiro Tanaka (8-2), 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 1: RHP Alex Cobb (2-14) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (8-7), 1:05...

The Orioles reduced their 40-man roster to 38 players today by outrighting left-hander Chris Lee to Double-A Bowie after he cleared waivers. Lee returned to Triple-A Norfolk's roster a few days ago after being on the disabled list with an injury to his left shoulder. He began the season on the DL with a right oblique injury suffered while facing one batter in an exhibition game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Two pitches ended Lee's day and forced him to stay at extended spring...

Less than 72 hours before the non-waiver trade deadline and the Orioles remain in talks with several clubs. However, they've been given no indication that center fielder Adam Jones will waive his 10-5 rights and approve a deal. The Phillies, Indians and Giants have shown their interest in Jones, but a source confirmed earlier today that the five-time All-Star has expressed his desire to remain with the Orioles. The Phillies apparently were making a strong push for him. The matter remains under...