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A surprise last-minute starter at third base today, Pedro Ãlvarez hit two more homers to back Kevin Gausman and the bullpen. He helped lead the Orioles (8-20) to a 5-3 win over Detroit to take two of three in the series.
The late notice was OK with Ãlvarez as he replaced Danny Valencia, who sat out with a tight hamstring, in the lineup. So Ãlvarez wound up getting a start against a lefty starter and playing in the field, as well.
"It was fine," Ãlvarez said. "You have to be ready...
The familiar elements were there. An early lead but missed opportunities to add on. A starter getting into trouble late in his outing, leaving the manager to decide whether to stick with him or turn to his struggling bullpen. And then some tense moments late as they tried to hang on for a much-needed win.
The setup was familiar. The end result was not. The Nationals flipped the script for a change and hung on for a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks this afternoon, avoiding a weekend sweep and...
It hasn't been often this year when an Orioles starting pitcher got an early lead to work with. Right-hander Kevin Gausman got one today and made it stand up with help from the bullpen. Gausman's ERA continued to tumble as the Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 at Camden Yards.
The Orioles took two of three from the Tigers, improving to 8-20. They won a series for just the second time in nine tries and won their first home series after losing four in a row to start 2018. It was just their third win in...
Pedro Ãlvarez wasn't supposed to be in the Orioles lineup this afternoon, and they appeared to be fed another dose of rotten luck with Danny Valencia a late scratch. This wasn't a spoonful of sugar. Just the latest situation to make them bitter.
Luis Sardiñas is out with a sore lower back. The Tigers started left-hander Daniel Norris. A normal four-man bench, down to only two healthy players including catcher Chance Sisco, limited the options for manager Buck Showalter.
Enter Ãlvarez...
Anthony Rendon wasn't activated off the disabled list today even though he was eligible, but the Nationals third baseman appears to be close to returning from a bruised left big toe.
Rendon hit, ran and took grounders this morning with no issues, manager Davey Martinez said. The Nationals weren't prepared to activate him off the 10-day DL yet, and Martinez said the move probably won't be made Monday, either, though it won't be much longer.
"I'd probably say no (to being active Monday),...
Luis Sardiñas informed manager Buck Showalter following last night's game that he's experiencing soreness in his lower back, which makes his availability uncertain for this afternoon's series finale against the Tigers that also closes the homestand.
The Orioles are in the process of determining whether he can play later today and if the disabled list is a possibility. The club is off Monday.
"He's not a whole lot better today," said manager Buck Showalter. "We'll see what his...
Needing a fresh arm after using all seven of their relievers during Saturday's 10-inning loss, the Nationals optioned Austin L. Adams to Triple-A and promoted fellow right-hander Austin Voth from Syracuse for the first time.
Adams was on the mound for the critical moment of the 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks, summoned by manager Davey Martinez with two on and one out in the top of the 10th to face Jarrod Dyson - Martinez expected the batter to be Chris Owings, but the pinch-hitter was never...
The Orioles and Detroit Tigers have split the first two games of a three-game series that concludes this afternoon at Camden Yards. The Orioles won 6-0 Friday night behind Chris Tillman. The Tigers won 9-5 last night as Miguel Cabrera homered and drove in five runs.
The Orioles fell to 7-20 with last night's loss. They are 4-10 at home and 2-6 on this homestand that ends today. The Orioles have lost six of seven, 12 of 14 and 14 of 17 games.
Orioles pitchers have allowed 26 runs the last four...
Chris Davis is out of the Orioles lineup again this afternoon for the series finale against the Tigers.
The Orioles are facing another left-hander, Daniel Norris, and I'm told there isn't a physical issue with Davis. It's just a break before the West Coast trip.
Trey Mancini is at first base again today. Adam Jones is the designated hitter, with Craig Gentry in center field.
Joey Rickard is in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching.
For the Orioles Trey Mancini 1B Jace Peterson 2B Manny...
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned right-handed pitcher Austin L. Adams to Syracuse on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Voth, 25, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. He is 1-0 with a 0.96 ERA in four starts for Triple-A Syracuse to start the season. In the four starts, he has tossed 18.2 IP, allowing two runs on 11 hits...