O'Day on trade talk: "More speculation than I've ever heard before"
O'Day on trade talk: "More speculation than I've ever heard before"
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas - As the non-waiver trade deadline approaches at 4 p.m. on Monday, we could soon have a clearer indication of the thinking of Orioles management. Are they looking to make trades to acquire prospects and build for the future? Are they looking to add to the current team, despite its 48-53 record? Are they looking to do some of both or maybe none of the above? Orioles reliever Darren O'Day is one of the longest-tenured team members. He's been an Oriole since 2012. He said the...
Givens giving Orioles more reasons to consider bigger role
Givens giving Orioles more reasons to consider bigger role
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
If you've paid close attention to the rundown of available Orioles at the non-waiver trade deadline, you've noticed how reliever Mychal Givens is nowhere to be found. He doesn't enter the conversation. The door to that room seems to be locked and bolted. It would take a special offer to pry away Givens, who may be the closer-in-waiting as the Orioles remain open to moving Zach Britton, Brad Brach and Darren O'Day. Britton and Brach can become free agents following the 2018 season. Someone...
Postponed: Sunday split doubleheader scheduled
Postponed: Sunday split doubleheader scheduled
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals announced tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up Sunday night as part of a day-night doubleheader. There will be separate admissions for Sunday's two games. Tickets for tonight's game will be honored for Sunday night's game. If you had tickets for tonight's game and cannot make Sunday's game, you can exchange your tickets online at nationals.com/rain. Manager Dusty Baker was asked about where a...
Orioles and Rangers lineups
Orioles and Rangers lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles begin a three-game series tonight against the Rangers with a pretty standard lineup. Trey Mancini is in left field and Seth Smith is in right against Rangers right-hander Andrew Cashner. Welington Castillo is catching. Jonathan Schoop is hitting .333 (30-for-90) this month with three doubles, seven home runs and 23 RBIs. His RBI total ranks second in the American League, his home runs are tied for third and his 30 hits are fifth. Orioles catchers lead the American League and rank...
O's game blog: Chris Tillman starts Texas series opener
O's game blog: Chris Tillman starts Texas series opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles begin the second leg of their two-city, six-game road trip with the opener of a three-game series against Texas at Globe Life Park. The Orioles (48-53) won the opener of their series at Tropicana Field and then lost the next two games to Tampa Bay. Texas (49-52) got hammered 22-10 by Miami on Wednesday night but is 4-2 since getting swept four straight in Baltimore last week. The Orioles swept that series by a 34-11 score. The Orioles won the opening game 3-1 and...
Latest on DL Hall's debut
Latest on DL Hall's debut
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
As the Orioles continue to talk about finding another starter to upgrade their rotation, they've got a schedule set up for left-hander DL Hall to begin his professional career. Hall can't provide immediate assistance to the Orioles, but he has to start somewhere. It's happening, as expected, in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Hall will make his debut on Aug. 4 at noon against the GCL Rays at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. The 21st overall pick this year out of Valdosta (Ga.)...
Game 101 lineups: Nats vs. Rockies (game rained out)
Game 101 lineups: Nats vs. Rockies (game rained out)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
You've probably seen the forecast here, not only for tonight but for most of the day tomorrow. If you haven't, it's not good. That creates a problem for the Nationals and Rockies, who don't face each other again after this weekend and need to do everything humanly possible to play three games before either club leaves town. As always, you'll know when we know. Tonight's series opener between a division leader and a wild card leader features Tanner Roark on the mound for the Nationals,...
Light Rail link to be partially shut down during next Orioles homestand
Light Rail link to be partially shut down during next Orioles homestand
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
Fans heading to Orioles games during next week's homestand from July 31 to August 6 should be aware that the Maryland Transportation Authority's Light RailLink will be partially shut down due to necessary repairs until August 11. The route between the North Avenue station and the Camden Yards station will be closed in both directions. Riders are urged to take MTA's free shuttle bus service to get to the ballpark. Local shuttle buses will stop at each of the affected stations in both...
Zach Wilt: Taking a look at Adam Jones' hot streak
Zach Wilt: Taking a look at Adam Jones' hot streak
Josh Land
Orioles
Over the past week, no hitter has been better for the Orioles than Adam Jones. In 33 plate appearances, he has slashed .394/.394/.758. He's belted three homers, just one shy of All-Star Jonathan Schoop, and driven in nine while scoring seven times. Jones leads the O's in wOBA (.478) and wRC+ (205) over the last seven days. It's one of those classic stretches for the Orioles center fielder. We have seen No. 10 heat up like this countless times over his decade in Baltimore. On July 17, he was...
David Huzzard: Stop pointless debates and enjoy what's happening on the field
David Huzzard: Stop pointless debates and enjoy what's happening on the field
Josh Land
Nationals
When I was growing up, Washington D.C., was the murder capital of the world and currently the Nationals are murdering baseballs at an alarming rate. The third inning of yesterday's game saw a quintuple homicide committed at Nats Park. But as with anything that's fun, there are always people that want to ruin it. Seriously, go to your Twitter right now and type in something you think is fun and declare your joy for it, and I'm sure one of the first responses will be someone looking to rain on...