The Orioles and Yankees have made substantial progress tonight toward a trade that would send left-hander Zach Britton to the Bronx and finally close out a sweepstakes that has taken on various forms over the past few weeks. A source confirmed that talks have escalated quickly and a deal is nearing completion that would bring back three players to the Orioles, including Double-A Trenton right-hander Dillon Tate, but it isn't done. There's the whole medical review process and other points that...

MILWAUKEE - Manager Davey Martinez planned to speak to shortstop Trea Turner during pregame Tuesday as the Nationals prepare for the Brewers. Martinez decided to bench Turner for tonight's game after the shortstop didn't run to first base on a bunt attempt in Monday's 6-1 loss. "I haven't talked to him yet but (the) conversation will be had," Martinez said. "Honestly, I really felt after yesterday he really needed a day off. He's available, but let him ponder about it and let's get him...

The Orioles are 0-4 since the All-Star break and have lost three of those games by two runs or fewer. Tonight they host the first-place Boston Red Sox in the second game of this series and of a seven-game homestand that continues through Sunday. Boston (71-31) has the best record in the majors and has opened a six-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees. Boston last held a lead of bigger than 5 1/2 games atop the American League East in 2016. They were a season-best six games ahead of...

The tarp has been peeled off the infield at Camden Yards while the grounds crew rakes the dirt and applies the drying compound. Dark clouds are hovering, but the rain has stopped. The tarp hasn't been rolled up. It's just folded in the outfield. The gates opened about 30 minutes later than usual as head groundskeeper Nicole Sherry continued to monitor the radar. As always, the Orioles will try to play tonight and avoid losing an off-day or being subjected to another doubleheader. Meanwhile,...

BOWIE, Md. - Getting traded can be difficult for any baseball player. And for the four newest members of the Double-A Bowie Baysox, it has been. But since the Manny Machado trade that took them from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Orioles and from the west coast to the east, they are finally starting to settle in with their new organization. When Machado became a Dodger, four of the five players the Orioles acquired joined the Baysox, led by 21-year-old outfielder Yusniel Díaz from Havana,...

The light rain that's been falling at Camden Yards finally has stopped, but the tarp remains on the field due to an ominous forecast. Double-A Bowie outfielder Austin Hays, who hasn't played since May 24 due to an ankle injury, continues to do baseball activities and is expected to begin a rehab assignment at short-season Single-A Aberdeen within the next day or two. Manager Buck Showalter said Bowie right-hander Hunter Harvey is close to pitching in games. The former first-round pick could...

MILWAUKEE - Surprising a bit to realize that tonight the Nationals will play in their 100th game of the season, and with a win they would get back to .500 at 50-50. One of their more pleasant surprises this season has been the pitching by starter Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.29 ERA). His consistency has been a key component for the Nats as they attempt to get all of their starters back in sync. Hellickson has allowed only one earned run in his last two starts, a span of 11 innings. Opposing...

The Orioles are going with another outfield alignment tonight while continuing their series against the Red Sox, with Mark Trumbo in right field while Danny Valencia serves as the designated hitter against left-hander Drew Pomeranz. Trey Mancini is in left field. Chris Davis is batting seventh as the first baseman. Renato Núñez continues to play third base. Yefry Ramírez is making his fifth major league start and sixth appearance as he bids to stay in the rotation. He's 0-3 with a...

Baseball is back for the second half of the Orioles' 2018 season following the All-Star break and so is the opportunity for fans to become the next Maryland Lottery Contestant of the Game! The Maryland Lottery awarded a total of $100,500 for the 111 home runs scored by the Orioles during the first half of the 2018 season. With one more drawing this season, there's still a chance for you to win! The Orioles kicked off this month by hitting four home runs in their game versus the Angels on July...

Trea Turner was named the Nationals' 2018 recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award, a deserving honor for the talented and giving shortstop, though the timing of the announcement was less than ideal on the day his manager suggested he'll likely be benched for failing to run out a bunt during Monday night's loss in Milwaukee. The Heart and Hustle Award is handed out annually by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, which seeks to recognize one player from each club who...