NEW YORK – Greetings from the Big Apple! No, we are not in Queens, the Nationals’ usual stomping grounds when they visit New York. (Actually, thankful for that because of all of the U.S. Open tennis traffic that will be going to and from the area surrounding Citi Field). Instead, we are in The Bronx, where the Nats begin a three-game series against

Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish is confirmed to start Tuesday night for the first time since June 14, 2024. Bradish hasn’t faced the Red Sox since Oct. 1, 2013, when he was shortened to two innings before the playoffs. Those were good times for Bradish, but he received a platelet-rich plasma injection in the elbow in January 2024 and lasted eight

PHILADELPHIA – When James Wood grounded into a double play with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth Sunday afternoon, there was plenty of reason for the Nationals slugger to be disappointed in himself. That 4-6-3 twin-killing may have brought home his team’s first run of the day, but it spoiled a golden opportunity to score a lot more than th

A season that might be the most disappointing in franchise history – it’s certainly in the discussion and ignores each time 2018 wants it to hold a beer – won’t define the future of the Orioles organization. Every player, coach, instructor front office member and team employee expresses confidence in a major bounce back in 2026. Control owner David

PHILADELPHIA – Three-fifths of the Nationals rotation is giving them a chance to win right now. The other two-fifths is not, and that has become a real problem. While MacKenzie Gore, Brad Lord and Cade Cavalli have offered the organization legitimate reason for short-term and long-term encouragement with their pitching performances, Jake Irvin and

The face, name and delivery were familiar. Had to be Trevor Rogers. Just block out the traffic on the bases and it made sense. Rogers allowed a hit on his first pitch today, walked two batters in the third inning, committed a balk and surrendered the tying run. When the bar is set to near perfection, the hiccups are jolting. In this magical season

The Orioles’ injured list swelled to 15 players but is going to lose some weight with Kyle Bradish’s return this week to the active roster. A few more names are dropping off. Catcher Adley Rutschman is trying to be among them. Rutschman strained his right oblique and won’t be reinstated when eligible Thursday. However, he intends to play again next

PHILADELPHIA – Riley Adams could only laugh when presented with the question: When’s the last time he batted third? “I don’t know,” the Nationals catcher replied. “Maybe in the minors last year?” He’s right. Adams actually batted third for the Rochester Red Wings in their final game of the 2024 season, capping off a frustrating season that saw him

Colton Cowser, who’s homered in back-to-back games, is leading off today for the fifth time this season. Jackson Holliday is on the bench. Jeremiah Jackson is in right field and batting second. Ryan Mountcastle is at first base and Samuel Basallo is the designated hitter. Vimael Machín is at third base again. Dylan Beavers is in left field. Over hi

PHILADELPHIA – Good morning from Citizens Bank Park, where the Nationals and Phillies meet for the final time this season. A win today and the Nats would take the series, no small feat. They’d also finish the season series 6-7 against the top team in the National League East. All things considered, that’s not bad at all. The preeminent storyline to