TORONTO - The Nationals put themselves in a position to win tonight's series opener at Rogers Centre with a late rally, but it would have required spotless relief and airtight defense, and they received neither. A misplay in right field by Adam Eaton in the bottom of the seventh turned a routine fly ball into a costly double, and Justin Miller's first poor relief outing in the majors or minors this season turned the game into a 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. Summoned to try to pitch out of a jam...

TORONTO - Matt Adams had been one of the few members of the Nationals lineup to avoid injury so far this season. Add the big first baseman to the list now. Adams had to depart tonight's game before the bottom of the third, one inning after he took a pitch off his left hand while squaring around to bunt the previous inning. Leading off the top of the second and facing the exaggerated infield shift he has seen from most opponents this season, Adams decided to try to surprise the Blue Jays and...

The Orioles have an expanded bench tonight after they selected Corban Joseph's contract from Double-A Bowie. It includes first baseman Chris Davis, who's sitting out his third consecutive game and likely won't be in the lineup Saturday afternoon against left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. Joseph is starting at first base and leading off against Marlins right-hander José Ureña. "Chris is continuing with some things that he's working on and when they come to me and say they think he's ready...

When we last saw the Orioles, they lost to Boston on Wednesday afternoon and were swept in three straight games. The Orioles (19-48) have lost seven in a row, four at Toronto and those three home games versus Boston. They have now lost nine straight home games since beating Tampa Bay 17-1 at Oriole Park on May 13. The Birds have been swept in four of their last five series. They lost three at home to Washington and two at home to the Yankees. After they swept two games on the road from the New...

TORONTO - A week's worth of games in American League ballparks is allowing Davey Martinez to ease Daniel Murphy into action as designated hitter, but it's also forcing the Nationals manager to sit one of his four healthy starting-caliber outfielders, creating daily lineup decisions. With right-hander Aaron Sanchez starting for the Blue Jays in tonight's series opener at Rogers Centre, Martinez is sticking with the same arrangement that produced five runs against the Yankees on Wednesday....

Orioles fans will once again be able to enjoy a week filled with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities at the club's 2019 Dream Week, from January 27-February 2, 2019 in Sarasota, Fla. Open to adults, regardless of ability, Dream Week provides fans with an opportunity to play at the Orioles' year-round baseball facilities in Sarasota at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex. Dream Week offers participants the full major league treatment -- playing daily doubleheader intrasquad...

The only way that Corban Joseph's day could have gotten any better would have been to walk inside the Orioles' clubhouse this afternoon and hug his brother. Caleb Joseph remains with Triple-A Norfolk after the Orioles optioned him on May 17. They spoke on the phone after Corban learned of his promotion from Double-A Bowie, his return to the majors taking five years. "I called him and he's real excited," Corban said. Imagine how Corban would have reacted if told in March that he'd be in...

Surgery has been recommended for Orioles reliever Richard Bleier, who will make his decision after receiving a second opinion. He isn't expected to pitch again this season and his availability for spring training could be in jeopardy. Bleier strained the lat muscle on his left side and its severity brought about the likelihood of a surgical procedure to repair it. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed today that surgery is a consideration and Bleier isn't expected to get back on the mound in...

The Orioles will try to snap a seven-game losing streak tonight and win at home for the first time in 10 games as the Marlins make a rare visit to Camden Yards. The Orioles lost two of three games in Miami in 2015 and two of three in Baltimore in 2010. The Marlins swept a three-game series at home in 2009 and took two of three at Camden Yards in 2006. They lead the all-time series 20-7, including 7-5 in Baltimore. Corban Joseph is leading off and playing first base, with Chris Davis remaining...

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier was placed on the 10-day disabled list today with a strained left lat muscle that could end his 2018 season. The Orioles also optioned pitcher Yefry Ramirez to Triple-A Norfolk, recalled left-hander Tanner Scott from the Tides and purchased infielder Corban Joseph's contract from Double-A Bowie. Joseph, the younger brother of catcher Caleb Joseph, was batting .336/.394/.550 in 59 games with Bowie. His wearing No. 51. Joseph has played only two games in the...