The Orioles announced today that they recalled right-hander David Hess from Triple-A Norfolk and he's headed to the bullpen, filling the roster spot that belonged to closer Zach Britton. And Chris Tillman has been released, which allows him to become a free agent and attempt to latch on with another team. Left-hander Donnie Hart wasn't eligible to rejoin the Orioles because he hadn't been down for the minimum 10 days. Tides manager Ron Johnson told Hess late last night about his promotion....

MILWAUKEE - Nationals starter Tanner Roark has worked diligently the past two weeks to retool his mechanics on his sinking fastball. When Roark's sinker is on, every other pitch is better. He calls it his "bread and butter" pitch. When Roark can use and command the two-seam and four-seam fastballs in heavy doses, the opponent has little chance to guess at when he will go off-speed. It is an advantage that made Roark lethal in 2016 to the tune of 16 wins, and an advantage Roark has been...

Danny Valencia and his .600 career average against left-hander David Price are in tonight's lineup as the Orioles close out their series against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Valencia, who's 15-for-25 versus Price, is batting fourth as the designated hitter. The Orioles continue to audition Renato Núñez at third base. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop has homered in three consecutive games and four of the last five. He's...

MILWAUKEE - The Nationals jumped on the Brewers with a big first inning, doing most of the damage with two outs. Adam Eaton walked and Matt Adams was hit by pitch to set the table. Juan Soto was walked by Brewers starter Freddy Peralta to load the bases. Daniel Murphy followed with a two-run single to center field to score Eaton and Adams. Soto scored on a wild pitch from Peralta that catcher Manny Piña was unable to handle. Peralta was late to cover home plate and Soto scored standing...

Given the option of staying in the organization and resuming his career in the minors, right-hander Chris Tillman has declined the Orioles' offer and will become a free agent. An official confirmed Tillman's decision, which allows the veteran right-hander to sign with any club later this week. The Orioles designated Tillman for assignment on Friday following the All-Star break and selected the contract of third baseman Renato Núñez from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman was told that he could...

Best Buddies Maryland has announced that it has named Hunter Harvey as a Maryland celebrity ambassador. Harvey was the first-round pick of the Orioles in the June 2013 First-Year Player Draft. Harvey is currently rehabbing from a shoulder injury and with the Double-A Bowie Baysox. Harvey recently filmed a public service announcement with Best Buddies Maryland and plans are underway for more engagement. He is passionate about helping those with special needs because his older sister, Whitney,...

Manager: Don Mattingly (3rd season) Record: 44-59 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B Starlin Castro (.287 with 116 hits, 60 runs); 1B Justin Bour (16 HR, 47 RBIs); RF Brian Anderson (.285 with 113 hits, 23 2B); C J.T. Realmuto (.304 with 49 RBIs); RHP Dan Straily (4-4, 4.02 ERA); CL Kyle Barraclough (2.45 ERA, 10 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-6 Pitching probables: July 26: RHP Stephen Strasburg (6-7) vs. RHP Dan Straily (4-4); 7:10 p.m., MASNJuly 27: RHP Max Scherzer (13-5) vs. RHP...

MILWAUKEE - Nationals manager Davey Martinez was pleased to report that Bryce Harper has recovered enough from the stomach bug that made him a late scratch Tuesday. Harper is back in the lineup for today's series finale, batting third and playing center field. "Yeah, he's feeling better," Martinez said. "Had something in his stomach. He ate this morning and says he feels pretty good. So he's in there." Martinez spoke with Trea Turner after Monday's bunt in the fourth inning ended with...

After Monday's 5-3 loss and Tuesday's 7-6 win, the Orioles and Boston wrap up their three-game series tonight at Camden Yards. The Orioles seven-game homestand will run through Sunday. The Orioles (29-73) ended a four-game losing streak last night with their first win since the All-Star game. Over longer stretches, they have lost 14 of 19 and 21 of 27. The Orioles went 4-for-7 with runners in scoring position in Tuesday's win. They were batting just .153 in their previous 18 games with...

MILWAUKEE - Right fielder Adam Eaton had one of his best offensive games this season Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, a homer and tied a season high with three RBIs. His three-run shot in the second off of Brewers starter Junior Guerra opened up a 4-0 Nationals lead. It was his first home run since the two homers he hit back in the opening series of the season at Cincinnati. Eaton is now hitting .324 and has a .364 average in his last 15 games, with 20 hits, six walks and...