When right-hander Jordan Zimmermann takes the hill tonight, it might be for the last time in his Nationals career. Zimmermann, whose contract expires at the season, is the Nats' all-time leader with 70 wins. Zimmermann's 2.52 ERA in 15 career starts against the Braves is his best against any National League opponent. In five starts versus the Braves this year, Zimmermann has gone 3-0, allowing just seven earned runs over 34 2/3 innings (1.82 ERA). Expect Clint Robinson to start at first base...

Tomorrow's game time has been changed due to impending inclement weather After monitoring the National Weather Service reports and consulting with the Commissioner's Office, tomorrow's game between the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays will be rescheduled from 7:05 p.m. to 12:05 p.m. ET in anticipation of inclement weather across the Mid-Atlantic region. All ballpark gates will open at 11:00 a.m., and parking lots will open at 10:00 a.m. Fans with tickets who are unable to attend Thursday's...

Jordan Zimmermann takes the mound for possibly the last time in a Nationals uniform tonight. The free agent-to-be is expected to sign elsewhere this offseason after spending his entire career with the organization after the Nationals selected with him with the 67th overall pick in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. Zimmermann made his major league debut with a victory over the Braves on April 20, 2009. The right-hander went on to become the winningest pitcher in Nats history, compiling a 70-49...

Orioles reliever Brian Matusz will undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure on Monday in Baltimore to clean out his right shoulder. It's outpatient surgery and he will fly home to Phoenix, Ariz., the following day. Matusz had a cortisone injection in the shoulder in spring training. The discomfort has returned, though he remains available to pitch. "It's just something that's been bothering him as he turns," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's in an out, outpatient. They think it's pretty...

In the opening game of today's doubleheader, right-hander Miguel Gonzalez returns to the Orioles active roster, coming off the disabled list for the second time to make the start against Toronto. The Blue Jays have won five in a row, 12 of their last 17 games, and are 91-65 overall. They are closing in on the American League East championship with a magic number of one to eliminate the Yankees. Gonzalez is 9-11 with an ERA of 4.85 in 25 starts. His last start was Aug. 30 when he gave up four...

The Orioles are moving up their game against the Blue Jays on Thursday from 7:05 p.m. to 12:05 p.m. due to another ominous weather forecast. Both clubs were working in conjunction with Major League Baseball. Inclement weather is anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic region. The Orioles and Jays are forced to play a doubleheader today due to last night's postponement. All ballpark gates will open at 11 a.m. tomorrow and parking lots will open at 10 a.m. Fans with tickets who are unable to attend...

Manny Machado told manager Buck Showalter that he wants to play both ends of today's doubleheader at Camden Yards. He also wants to play all 162 games. Machado is starting at shortstop in Game 1, with Ryan Flaherty at third base. Showalter remains hopeful that center fielder Adam Jones will play again this season. He's hoping as early as Game 2. Reliever Brian Matusz will undergo surgery Monday on his right shoulder. Showalter said it's a minor procedure and Matusz remains available to...

It is never easy to jump from the minor leagues straight into the major league fray and exceed. It usually takes a few at-bats, even a few games to get into a groove. But for Matt den Dekker, he smashed that preconception upon his return to the active roster in late August. In two of his first three games back, he notched base hits on a single and a double. Despite an 0-for-4 Tuesday, he has eight hits in his last four games. During that three-game stretch, den Dekker went 8-for-13 with three...

What has been a trying second season as manager of the Washington Nationals is coming to a crashing end for Matt Williams. Just count the shambles of the past week. Last Wednesday night, Williams was forced to deal with his closer Jonathan Papelbon beaning Orioles star Manny Machado. Then Saturday, the Nationals realized their failures this season when the Mets clinched the National League East. Unbelievably, Sunday afternoon brought a new low when Papelbon attacked Bryce Harper in the dugout....

It's been an eventful end to the season for the Nationals, to say the least. It's definitely not the conclusion predicted early on in the year. Spoiler alert: The Nats aren't going to the playoffs. The explosion at Nats Park over the weekend sparked a barrage of national media attention. This is may end up being an unpopular opinion, but getting to this end point is something that's been in the making for a decade. When I moved to D.C. in August 2015, all I wanted - more than anything - was...