The Orioles played today without closer Zach Britton and now could be missing shortstop J.J. Hardy, as well. Over the last two days, they've lost two games and two important players. For how long, that is uncertain right now. Hardy fouled a ball off his left foot today and left the game after five innings. He will have CT scan on the foot tomorrow as the X-rays showed some things the Orioles want to check on further. Outfielder Adam Jones was asked about losing two key players. "It's part of...

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy will undergo a CT scan on Monday morning after fouling a ball off his left foot today in a 7-1 loss to the White Sox at Camden Yards. Hardy already had X-rays taken on the foot, and while the initial diagnosis is a contusion, the Orioles are concerned about a more serious injury. "I do know, I've got an idea," said manager Buck Showalter. "Right now, it's a contusion. He fouled a ball off his foot and it got real stiff and sore quickly, so he's going to get...

Manager: Ned Yost (7th year) Record: 13-11 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.333/.374/.538 with 4 HR, 9 RBIs), 3B Mike Moustakas (7 HR,11 RBIs), C Salvador Perez (14 RBIs), RHP Edinson Volquez (3-1, 3.34 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (8 saves, 0.00 ERA), RHP Kelvin Herrera (0.00 ERA, 17 Ks in 12 1/3 IP) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-2 in 2013) Pitching probables: May 2: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Edinson Volquez, 8:15 p.m., MASN May 3: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Chris Young,...

ST. LOUIS - With a big-time bounceback performance from Max Scherzer and back-to-back homers from a couple of previously slumping hitters, the Nationals beat the Cardinals yet again this afternoon, pulling off their first-ever series sweep in St. Louis. The Nationals' 6-1 victory at Busch Stadium, on the heels of 5-4 and 6-1 triumphs, capped off an impressive weekend and kicked off a daunting road trip in a manner few could have reasonably foreseen only three days ago. Scherzer set the tone,...

To beat a top pitcher like Chris Sale today, the Orioles would likely need a very strong outing from their starting pitcher. For a few innings today, Ubaldo Jimenez was indeed holding the White Sox at bay. But then they scored five runs in an ugly fifth for the right-hander. Chicago went on to beat the Orioles 7-1 today at Camden Yards to split this four-game series between American League division leaders. The Orioles fall to 14-10 overall and 9-3 at home. Jimenez pulled off an escape act in...

The Orioles lost another player today as they wind down their four-game series against the White Sox. Shortstop J.J .Hardy was removed after the bottom of the fifth inning. The Orioles explained that he fouled a ball off his left foot in his last at-bat. We'll have an update following the game. Manny Machado moved over to short and Pedro Alvarez replaced him at third base with the Orioles losing 6-0. Hardy flied to right field leading off the second and drew a walk against White Sox ace Chris...

ST. LOUIS - Max Scherzer looks like his old self so far today. And that must be bringing some semblance of relief to any Nationals fan who might have started worrying about their previously struggling ace. Scherzer mowed through the Cardinals lineup in his first crack this afternoon, striking out four and displaying much better command than he did in his last two troublesome starts. Pitching in his hometown, Scherzer took the mound sporting an uncharacteristic 4.35 ERA that was far and away the...

A light rain continues to fall at Camden Yards, but the tarp is rolled up and fingers are crossed. The grounds crew covered the mound and home plate area during introductions while starters Ubaldo Jimenez and Chris Sale warmed in the bullpen. Hyun Soo Kim and Pedro Alvarez will stay dry in the dugout. They're out of the lineup again today with the opposition starting a left-hander for the fourth time in the last five games. Kim doubled last night for his first extra-base hit in the U.S., and...

ST. LOUIS - Wilson Ramos rejoined the Nationals this morning and was activated off the bereavement list, making the veteran catcher eligible to play in today's series finale against the Cardinals. Ramos had been away from the team five days following the death of his grandfather, Jesus Campos, missing the Nats' entire series against the Phillies and then this weekend's first two games in St. Louis. It wasn't immediately clear whether Ramos would be activated today or not, but he emerged...

The Washington Nationals activated catcher Wilson Ramos from the bereavement list on Sunday and optioned catcher Pedro Severino to Triple-A Syracuse. President of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ramos hit .316 (18-for-57) with four doubles, two home runs, eight RBI and four runs scored in 15 games prior to being placed on the bereavement list. He returns to the team after missing five games following the death of his grandfather, Jesus Campos. Severino,...