Orioles snap five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win
Orioles snap five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Andrew Cashner was working on a one-hit shutout tonight with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning when Aaron Judge strolled to the plate and launched a home run to right-center field to break a scoreless tie. Masahiro Tanaka was working on a three-hit shutout in the top of the seventh when Jonathan Schoop led off with a single and Adam Jones lifted a fly ball to left field that eluded Giancarlo Stanton's leaping attempt for a two-run homer and a 2-1 lead. Pitching lines and a...
O's game blog: Orioles begin a four-game set in the Bronx
O's game blog: Orioles begin a four-game set in the Bronx
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles are about to begin the second leg of their two-city road trip. They got swept three straight at Houston and take a 1-5 record into tonight's series opener in Yankee Stadium. The clubs will play a four-game series through Sunday. The Yankees, who open with 13 straight within the AL East, are 4-2. They split four with Toronto and just swept two from Tampa Bay scoring 18 runs. From 2014-16, the Orioles won the season series three straight years from the Yankees, going 13-6, 10-9 and...
Showalter on Cobb, Trumbo, leadoff spot and more (O's lead 5-2)
Showalter on Cobb, Trumbo, leadoff spot and more (O's lead 5-2)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - The Orioles still haven't committed to a date for Alex Cobb's debut, waiting again for his upcoming work day and input from the right-hander before plotting the next move. Cobb went five innings yesterday in a simulated game in Sarasota. He could go six next week at extended spring training or join the Orioles. Manager Buck Showalter said Cobb will throw in the bullpen Friday or Saturday, "depending how he feels." Showalter suggested that Cobb could pitch Monday or Tuesday in...
Eaton tweaks ankle, but expects to return in a day or two
Eaton tweaks ankle, but expects to return in a day or two
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
It was both a wonderful sight to behold while simultaneously leaving 42,477 people inside Nationals Park holding their collective breaths. Adam Eaton being waved around third base on a double into the left field corner? How long has everyone been waiting for that moment since that fateful night nearly one year ago when the Nationals outfielder tore his left ACL tripping over first base against this same Mets ballclub? The good news: Eaton was safe, thanks to José Reyes' wide relay throw to...
Zimmerman and Turner react to failed sixth-inning rally
Zimmerman and Turner react to failed sixth-inning rally
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals' best chance to put a big inning together in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Mets came in the sixth inning. Having seen Mets starter Jacob deGrom two times through the lineup, the Nats found themselves down 4-2. The top of the lineup was the only part of the Nationals offense that clicked all day. In the sixth, Adam Eaton led off with a single and Anthony Rendon and Bryce Harper walked. Suddenly, the Nats had the bases loaded and the sellout crowd of 42,477 sensed this was the home...
Machado on trade rumors, pending free agency, and more
Machado on trade rumors, pending free agency, and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - A handful of New York reporters congregated near Manny Machado's locker this afternoon in the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, waiting for his arrival and switch from street clothes to batting practice attire. Machado eventually stood up, turned toward them and faced the music. He easily could have named the tune. The Yankees were one of the clubs engaged in winter trade talks with the Orioles regarding Machado and are forecast as the early favorites to sign him as a free agent...
Nats drop third straight 8-2 in dud of a home opener
Nats drop third straight 8-2 in dud of a home opener
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
There's a long way to go, a really long way, and nobody should give more than a cursory look at the standings on April 5, when the temperatures are in the low 40s and there's snow in the weekend forecast. But if you do happen to glance at the National League East tally right now, you might notice the team sitting atop the division doesn't wear red and isn't seeking its third consecutive title. No, it's the Mets currently residing in first place, now leading the Nationals by 1 1/2 games...
Orioles and Yankees lineups
Orioles and Yankees lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
NEW YORK - Trey Mancini is leading off tonight and Chris Davis has moved down to fifth as the Orioles begin a four-game series with the Yankees. Colby Rasmus is the designated hitter and Anthony Santander is in right field. Chance Sisco is catching. Andrew Cashner is making his first career appearance at Yankee Stadium tonight. He's allowed four earned runs in 20 innings against the Yankees, with three walks and 12 strikeouts. Cashner is 5-3 with a 2.63 ERA in 11 career starts against American...
A look at the minor league rosters and pitching rotations
A look at the minor league rosters and pitching rotations
Steve Melewski
Orioles
A new minor league season will begin tonight for three of the four Orioles full-season affiliates. Double-A Bowie, Single-A Frederick and Single-A Delmarva will get its seasons going while Triple-A Norfolk plays its opener on Friday night. Bowie, managed by Gary Kendall, hosts Harrisburg at Prince George's Stadium at 6:35 p.m. Frederick, managed by Ryan Minor, plays at Myrtle Beach at 7:05 p.m. Delmarva, and its first year manager Buck Britton, opens at home hosting Asheville at Perdue Stadium...
Eaton and Rendon get started quickly (Mets win 8-2)
Eaton and Rendon get started quickly (Mets win 8-2)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Stephen Strasburg charged up the home crowd with a pair of strikeouts and a scoreless first frame to get the home opener underway at Nationals Park. In the bottom of the first, Adam Eaton doubled to right-center field and scored on an Anthony Rendon single and a Jay Bruce bobble of the ball in right field. The error allowed Eaton to scoot home for a 1-0 Nationals lead. In the second, Bruce doubled and went to third on a groundout. With two outs, Strasburg walked Kevin Plawecki. Strasburg was...