MIAMI - From the moment the trade was consummated on July 16, Dusty Baker has known he needs to be careful about using Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson too much. Both relievers, acquired from the Athletics in the same deal, have dealt with significant arm injuries in recent years. And so both have to monitor their workloads in an attempt to keep them healthy.
"Some of them have histories or being injured," Baker said. "That's what I'm trying to avoid. You can't afford to have them go down...
The Orioles will hit the road later today for a 10-day trip after finishing their series against the Yankees.
It's the last three-city excursion of the season. Three games in Cleveland, three in Toronto and four in the Bronx. Come back under .500 and perhaps fall out of the wild card chase.
The Orioles were a game behind in the morning for the second wild card after the Angels passed the Twins. The Angels lost in Oakland yesterday and the Twins won in St. Petersburg. It's like the old shell...
MIAMI - The Nationals have known for some time they are going to win the National League East, and most likely by a wide margin. The only question was when it would become official.
Well, by beating the Marlins six times in the last 10 days, they have managed to push up the clinching date by a whole lot.
Tonight's 8-1 thumping at Marlins Park capped off the Nationals' second series sweep of their closest division competitor in less than two weeks. A Miami club that thought it was clawing its...
MIAMI - They're playing a ballgame tonight at Marlins Park, but there aren't many fans here, even fewer than the typical sparse gathering. Which is understandable, given the way most everyone's mind is preoccupied with the fast-approaching Hurricane Irma and making preparations now either to board up homes or get out of town.
Those in uniform are understandably paying close attention, as well, diverting at least some of their focus from the game. Several Nationals players are from or live in...
MIAMI - Max Scherzer is cleared to start Friday night as scheduled for the Nationals. The odds of Koda Glover returning to pitch for the Nats this season, however, appear to have dwindled.
Scherzer was able to throw a bullpen session this afternoon with no ill effects from his bruised left calf, and the Nationals have officially listed him as Friday's starter against the Phillies.
"He's getting treatment and getting his leg worked on and stuff," manager Dusty Baker said. "So, yeah, as of...
BOWIE, Md. - It has been an exciting few days here in Bowie. On Tuesday, the Double-A Bowie Baysox sent outfielder Austin Hays to join the Orioles. Today, Bowie's Garabez Rosa was named the Eastern League Most Valuable Player.
But tonight's scheduled playoff series opener between Bowie and Altoona has been rained out. The first two games in Bowie are now scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights at 7:05 p.m at Prince George's Stadium. Go to baysox.com for ticket information.
Rosa joins Calvin...
When the Germans invaded Paris during World War II, one of Hitler's objectives was to loot as much of the world's great art from museums and private collections as possible.
Parisians stripped thousands of art works from their private and public places and hid them wherever they thought the Nazis might not find them. However, there were plenty of priceless pieces that were stolen, and some were never recovered.
The basis of "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Sara Houghteling is the art dealer...
Kevin Gausman will remain the Orioles starter Thursday afternoon as they close out their series against the Yankees, the weather creating the first home postponement of the season.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said outfielder Austin Hays will get a chance to play at some point after last year's third-round draft pick had his contract selected yesterday from Double-A Bowie.
Hays would have been getting his at-bats in the Eastern League playoffs, which are scheduled to begin tonight if the...
The Orioles and Yankees are unable to play tonight due to rain. The makeup game will be held on Thursday at 1:35 p.m. at Camden Yards.
This is the first home postponement for the Orioles this season despite 18 delays. They had a May 11 game in D.C. postponed.
Tickets for tonight will be honored on Thursday. No exchange is necessary.
All ballpark gates will open at noon, and parking lots will open at 11:30 a.m. Prepaid parking permits dated for Sept. 6 are valid for Thursday's game. The game...
Teams will play Thursday at 1:35 p.m.
Tonight's scheduled game between the Orioles and New York Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, September 7 at 1:35 p.m.
Tickets for the September 6 game will be automatically honored for the September 7, 1:35 p.m. game. No exchange is necessary, and fans should bring their original September 6 tickets to the ballpark gates for admission to Thursday's game.
All ballpark gates will open at noon, and parking...