Attempting to snap a four-game losing streak, the Nationals wanted to jump start their offense on a chilly Sunday night before a nationally televised audience. Of course, it had to be No. 34 first in line for the super charge. Bottom of the first after a one-out single from Anthony Rendon, Bryce Harper blasted a 1-1 Matt Harvey pitch over the right field wall just inside the foul pole. The Nats had the early lead 2-0. It was the seventh time in the Nats first nine games they have scored at...

NEW YORK - The rotation spins back to Dylan Bundy tonight and it couldn't happen at a better time. Kevin Gausman gave the Orioles five innings plus one batter in Friday night's 7-3, 14-inning win at Yankee Stadium. Chris Tillman went 5 1/3 innings the following day in a bullpen-depleted 8-3 loss. And Mike Wright Jr. closed the series yesterday by retiring only two batters in an 8-7, 12-inning win. The Orioles could use more length after manager Buck Showalter needed six relievers to cover for...

Daniel Murphy's advancement in daily workouts - running sprints in the outfield, taking full rounds of batting practice and grounders at second base - may suggest the rehabbing Nationals veteran is nearly ready to begin playing in games. To anyone who is having that notion right now, manager Davey Martinez wants you to start pumping the brakes a bit. Despite the significant progress he's made in the last week, Murphy still has some significant hurdles to cross before he suits up for a...

A little over 24 hours have passed since Nationals manager Davey Martinez was ejected from the 3-2 loss to the Mets. Martinez was tossed for the first time in his managerial career, arguing against the ejection of third baseman Anthony Rendon by home plate umpire Marty Foster. Since that incident on the field, Martinez has had some time to reflect. And he has heard and read a lot about the ejection on his phone and on television. "It was all over the news," Martinez said. "I'm not typically...

NEW YORK - Starter Mike Wright Jr. didn't make it out of the first inning today, Anthony Santander hit his first major league home run, left-hander Tanner Scott was in position to earn his first major league win before the Yankees tied the score in the seventh, Adam Jones lost a ball in the sun in the 10th that could have eventually lost the game, Craig Gentry prevented a walk-off in the 10th and provided a lead in the 12th, Brad Brach coaxed a 1-2-5 double play and the Orioles have exceeded...

It's been a very pleasant, if just a bit chilly, afternoon here in the nation's capital. Would've been a great day for a ballgame. Unfortunately the Nationals and Mets don't play til 8:08 p.m., after the sun has gone down and the temperatures drop. It's going to be in the low 40s for most of tonight's game, maybe even dipping into the 30s before the end of the game. Don't worry, though, at least the Metro closes at 11 p.m. ... OK, enough complaining for now. The Nationals kind of need to...

NEW YORK - As the Orioles tweak their bullpen again, they also have a decision to make regarding their rotation. How to create room for Alex Cobb, who figures to debut on April 14 or 15 in Boston. Mike Wright Jr. wanted to avoid the added pressure of pitching for his job. Just concentrate on getting outs and not obsess over a decision that isn't his to make. But his outing today leaves the wrong impression. Wright lasted only two-thirds of an inning and was charged with five runs (two earned)...

After losing three series and going 2-8 at Yankee Stadium last season, the Orioles can win a series there with a victory this afternoon. They have taken two of three in New York heading into the series finale. The Yankees (5-4) are 3-2 on a six-game homestand that ends today. Baltimore (3-6) is 2-4 on a seven-game road trip that ends today. Right-hander Mike Wright Jr. (0-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his second start today. He went five innings on Tuesday night at Houston in a no-decision. He gave up...

NEW YORK - Today's pitching matchup isn't the reason why Chris Davis is missing from the Orioles lineup. Davis, who's batting .100, is on the bench today because of an illness, according to manager Buck Showalter. Trey Mancini is playing first base and Craig Gentry is in right field against Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery. "He hasn't been asleep since yesterday," said manager Buck Showalter. "He had a tough night. I could play him, but I'm not sure how physically he'd be ready....

Manager: John Gibbons (11th year) Record: 6-4 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Justin Smoak (.352 with 2 HR, 10 RBIs), LF Curtis Granderson (.364/.417/.545), 2B Yangervis Solarte (.308 with 2 HR), 3B Josh Donaldson (2 HR, 5 RBIs), RHP Marco Estrada (1-0, 2.77 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (4 saves, 0.00 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (7-12 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 9: LHP J.A. Happ (1-1) vs. RHP Dylan Bundy (0-0), 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 10: RHP Aaron Sanchez (0-1) vs. RHP...