Emptying a mailbag is more complicated than it appears on the surface, because of what’s happening at the bottom. To put it in simple terms, stuff gets stuck. Here are some extra questions that I didn’t want to ignore. Same no rules apply. With Grayson Rodriguez not due back until mid-to-late September, that may not be enough time to be built back

LOS ANGELES – With a chance to win this series and ruin Shohei Ohtani and Decoy (his dog) bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium, the Orioles took an early 3-1 in the second inning. But by the last of third, they trailed 5-3 and were wondering again why right-hander Corbin Burnes suddenly began pitching poorly a few starts ago. Burnes allowed six runs,

LOS ANGELES – With a 3-2 win secured in the opener, the Orioles could secure a series victory if they can win tonight at Dodger Stadium. Ryan O'Hearn hit a solo homer and Ramón Urías added a two-run go-ahead shot. Then the O's pitching made it stand up in a victory Tuesday night in front of the 15th sellout of the year of 52,382 at Los Angeles. Aft

It's too soon to know if the events of the last 72 hours represent a critical turning point in what the Nationals hope is among the last steps they need to take to close out a long and arduous rebuild and finally start thinking about winning again. They could come back to earth this weekend, or next month or even when they all reconvene next spring

LOS ANGELES – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, already with a group of 12 on the club's injured list, found out today that infielder Jorge Mateo will not make it back for any of the remaining part of the 2024 season. Today he had a left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) with internal brace and flexor repair. The surge

LOS ANGELES – Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo, on the injured list since July 25 with a left elbow subluxation, had surgery today and will miss the rest of the 2024 season. The O's, until this news, held out longshot hope he might return late this year and possibly for the postseason.  But today he had successful left elbow ulnar collateral ligament

Jorge Mateo had successful left elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with internal brace and flexor repair today. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister at Trinity Park Surgery Center in Arlington, Texas.

The Nationals keep running into walls trying to find out if Joan Adon can become a regular member of their bullpen. Adon was placed on the 15-day injured list this afternoon with a right shoulder biceps strain, removing the erratic reliever from the active roster again and replacing him with rookie Orlando Ribalta, who was recalled from Triple-A Ro

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed OF Forrest Wall off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.Designated RHP Dillon Tate for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Joan Adon on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to Aug. 25) with a right shoulder biceps strain on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ribalta, 26, w