To say the least, the Orioles could not maintain any momentum after their opening day walk-off win. Nearly no-hit last night, they were held to just three hits this afternoon in 7-0 loss to Minnesota and right-hander José Berríos. He needed just 107 pitches to throw his first career shutout in his 40th career start. Kevin Gausman got hammered as the Orioles lost two of three at home to start the 2018 season. Last season, Gausman allowed three or more homers in a game three times, and...

CINCINNATI - Davey Martinez knows he can't rely exclusively on his three best relievers this season, especially early on when workloads have to more diligently be monitored. Someone else from the eight-man 'pen is going to have to step up and deliver in key situations. So consider Saturday's performance by Sammy Solís a significant one, not only for the role it played in the Nationals' 13-7 over the Reds but perhaps for the trust it may earn the left-hander in his new manager's eyes...

Andrew Cashner allowed three home runs last night in the first four innings in his Orioles debut. On the mound less than 24 hours later, Kevin Gausman served up three homers within three innings while falling behind the Twins 6-0. Gausman lasted four innings, one fewer than Cashner. He was charged with six runs and seven hits with two walks, five strikeouts and two wild pitches to go along with the three home runs. Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo entered the game in the fifth after Gausman threw 73...

Baseball is said to be a timeless game. The rhythm of the game and the season bring generations together, and phrases like "Bang! Zoom!" and "See you later!" have a special meaning around here in the spring, summer and fall. Year after year, we pack the ballpark, gather around the television, tune in to broadcasts, even shuttle the kids to Little League practice and games, united by traditions and the history behind them. But as enduring as the national pastime is supposed to be, it has...

There's no question it's been a positive few weeks for the Orioles. After an offseason that looked bleak and disconcerting, the team made a few moves on and off the field that helped spring things to life. There was the announcement of the "Kids Cheer Free" program, which allows adults to bring children 9 and under to a game for free. Then the team backed up its signing of pitcher Andrew Cashner by bringing in another free agent starter, Alex Cobb. The O's also announced new pricing...

CINCINNATI - To the best of my knowledge, the Nationals have batted the pitcher eighth only 11 times in club history. All of those came in succession during a stretch in June 2011, when then-manager Jim Riggleman didn't have a real viable leadoff hitter and decided to just bump everyone else up a slot and have Jayson Werth at the top. The Nats proceeded to win 10 of those 11 games, at which point Riggleman decided to resign over a contract dispute. The Nationals haven't batted the pitcher...

It is almost time for the last game of the first series of the year for the Orioles. They beat Minnesota 3-2 on Adam Jones' walk-off homer in the 11th on Thursday. Last night, they were no-hit into the eighth in a 6-2 Twins win. On the mound today, Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman (11-12, 4.68 ERA in 2017) faces Twins right-hander José Berríos (14-8, 3.89 ERA in 2017). Gausman made a career-high 34 starts last season, which tied Tampa Bay's Chris Archer for the most in the majors....

A peek ahead to upcoming roster adjustments for the Orioles must include designated hitter Mark Trumbo, who's making significant progress in his recovery from a Grade 2 strain of his right quadriceps muscle. Trumbo will fly down to Sarasota after today's game and take batting practice on Monday. He could play in his first extended spring training game on Friday. "See how everything checks out and keep going," he said. Trumbo said he could come off the disabled list "fairly soon." "Need...

Manager: Brian Snitkner (3rd season) Record: 2-1 Who to watch (2017 stats): 1B Freddie Freeman (.307/.403/.586 with 28 HR, 71 RBIs), CF Ender Inciarte (.304, 22 SB), RF Nick Markakis (.275, 76 RBIs), RHP Julio Teheran (11-13, 4.49 ERA), RHP Arodys Vizcaino (.283 ERA, 14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (9-10 in 2017) Pitching probables: April 2: RHP Tanner Roark (13-11, 4.67 ERA in 2017) vs. LHP Sean Newcomb (4-9, 4.32 ERA in 2017), 7:35 p.m., MASN2 April 3: RHP A.J. Cole...

Chance Sisco is behind the plate this afternoon and Chris Davis remains atop the order, as the Orioles close out their series against the Twins at Camden Yards. Pedro Álvarez is the designated hitter. Colby Rasmus is in right field. For the Orioles Chris Davis 1B Manny Machado SS Jonathan 2B Adam Jones CF Trey Mancini LF Colby Rasmus RF Tim Beckham 3B Pedro Alvarez DH Chance Sisco C Kevin Gausman RHP Closer Zach Britton did some light jogging this morning and walked around the warning track...