NEW YORK - Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon got decompression treatment for the subungual hematoma he suffered to his left big toe. Rendon said that drainage helped it feel a lot better after blood had collected under his toenail when he got hit with a foul ball off his foot. "He's progressing very slow but he feels better," said manager Davey Martinez. "Yesterday he actually was out, had his spikes on walking around. So that was good news. We will see how he feels after the game...

DETROIT - He has struggled badly with a 11.91 ERA and a 2.824 WHIP through three starts, but right-hander Chris Tillman is getting another shot in the Orioles rotation. Manager Buck Showalter said today that Tillman will start Saturday at Camden Yards against the Cleveland Indians. After Andrew Cashner starts tonight, Kevin Gausman and Alex Cobb will round out the series the next two days in Detroit. Dylan Bundy is expected to pitch on Friday and then Tillman is back in the rotation. Tillman...

NEW YORK - A lot of talk in pregame with Nationals manager Davey Martinez about the plight of first baseman Ryan Zimmerman. In his 14th season, he has struggled out of the blocks to a .111 average with just two extra base hits and 5 RBIs in 17 games. Last night, Zimmerman went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. Martinez said he does not get the sense that Zimmerman is frustrated or searching for answers. "He's been great. He really has," Martinez said. "He's a professional. The other day I...

DETROIT - The newest Orioles player joined the team today and was inserted right into the starting lineup. Venezuelan-born infielder Luis Sardiñas had his contracted selected from Triple-A Norfolk and he was added to the 40-man roster which is now full. Pitcher David Hess was optioned back to Norfolk Monday which left the active roster at 24 before Sardiñas was added. A 24-year-old switch-hitter, Sardiñas has played in 174 major league games for four teams since 2014, batting...

The Orioles have selected infielder Luis Sardiñas' contract from Triple-A Norfolk and he's starting tonight at second base. The 40-man roster is full. Sardiñas was 6-for-30 with two doubles, one home run and three RBIs with the Tides. His last major league game was May 20, 2017 with the Padres. Sardiñas is making his 26th start and 47th appearance at second base in the majors. He made five starts at second and three at shortstop with Norfolk this year. Tim Beckham moves back to third...

"Fire Davey Martinez. It's because they brought camels to spring training." "This is just like 2013 and 2015. They're not that good." "Blow it up! Trade everyone! The season's over!" I'm so sure. Can we all relax now? Can we take our fingers off the panic button for the time being? Paul and I certainly are for this "MASN All Access" podcast after the Nationals completed an 8-6 comeback win over the Mets at Citi Field on Monday night. Just how big was this win? We hear what Martinez...

The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Andrew Stevenson from Triple-A Syracuse and placed outfielder Brian Goodwin on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 16) with a left wrist contusion on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Stevenson, 23, gets the call for his first Major League assignment of the season. He joins the Nationals after a strong Spring Training where he hit .274 with four doubles, two homers,...

NEW YORK - The Nationals hope Monday's comeback win against the Mets will be a springboard for a different kind of streak then the one they endured following a 4-0 start. In their first two series wins of the season, the Nats have won the first two games of the series at Cincinnati and home against the Braves. They will look to do that again tonight after last night's thrilling 8-6 comeback win. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez as an outstanding record against the Mets, especially at Citi Field. In...

The Orioles can't get away from bad weather. Only the cities change. Following Monday morning's postponement in Boston, the Orioles have agreed to allow the Tigers to move Wednesday's game at Comerica Park from 6:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. due to "impending inclement weather." Major League Baseball granted approval to adjust the start time with the latest forecast in Detroit calling for a 70 percent chance of rain in the evening. What's one more wintry mix? The game will air on MASN and 105.7...

DETROIT - Tonight the Orioles begin the second stop on their current road trip looking for their first win. They went 0-3 with a rainout in Boston, were badly outplayed and outscored 20-7. The Orioles spent three days not looking great on offense and defense and with most of their pitchers. Tonight the Orioles (5-11) open a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers (4-9) at Comerica Park with both teams looking to win their second series of the year. The O's offense has scored three runs or...