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Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman is not in the lineup for tonight's Game 2 of the three-game set against the Mets with left oblique soreness, according to manager Matt Williams.
"He took a swing yesterday and hurt himself on the left side," Williams reported. "He's got some oblique soreness, trying to calm that down as much as we can today. Right now he's day-to-day. He's not in there tonight. We'll try to see if we can get him available late for pinch-hit opportunity tonight, but...
NEW YORK - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones arrived at Yankee Stadium today expecting to be in the lineup. Instead, he's on the bench for the second game of the series while Gerardo Parra plays center and Chris Davis moves to right.
Jones left yesterday's game in the eighth inning with a sore right shoulder. His entire body seems to be banged up, including his wrist, but the shoulder is the main issue.
Manager Buck Showalter waited to post the lineup and decided to rest Jones.
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Over the past month or so, I've gotten various comments and tweets on Birds Watcher to the extent of blaming various people for the Orioles' misfortunes. And while I don't think anyone's going to say that the likes of Buck Showalter or Dan Duquette are in any danger of losing their jobs, it's an interesting question. Who or what is to blame?
I'll start by absolving the players - in terms of the effort put forth. Again, a lot of folks seem to want me to come out and say that the Orioles...
The Nationals will be without Ryan Zimmerman for tonight's crucial game against the Mets. Zimmerman was a late scratch for Sunday's game after experiencing continuing soreness in his left foot. He went 2-for-5 with a run scored in yesterday's 8-5 loss.
The 11-year veteran missed 40 games with plantar fasciitis in the middle of the season, but since returning on July 28, Zimmerman leads the National League with 39 RBIs. He also tops the Nats with 11 homers, 13 doubles and a .652 slugging...
NEW YORK - Adam Jones, who left yesterday's game with a sore right shoulder, is not in tonight's Orioles lineup against the Yankees.
Gerardo Parra will play center field and bat second, with Nolan Reimold leading off and playing left field. Chris Davis moves from first base to right field.
As expected, J.J. Hardy will play shortstop. He was activated from the 15-day disabled list earlier this afternoon after missing time with a strained left groin.
Matt Wieters, who missed three games with a...
NEW YORK - The Orioles made their two anticipated roster moves this afternoon, reinstating shortstop J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list and recalling outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Single-A Frederick.
Hardy, 33, was placed on the disabled list Aug. 24 with a strained left groin. He's appeared in 93 games this season, making 91 starts at shortstop, and has compiled a .992 fielding percentage while committing only three errors.
Hardy is batting .222/.253/.315 (74-for-333) with seven home...
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Class A-Advanced Frederick.
Hardy, 33, was placed on the disabled list on August 24 with a left groin strain. He has appeared in 93 games this season (91 starts at shortstop), compiling a .992 fielding percentage, while committing just three errors. He has batted .222/.253/.315 (74-333) with seven home runs and 32 RBI this season.
Alvarez, 26, made...
The Washington Nationals announced their 2016 schedule this afternoon. The season will begin with a two-game series in Atlanta on April 4-6, with an off-day April 5. Opening day in D.C. will follow with the Marlins visiting Nationals Park for a three-game set beginning April 7.
The Nats will once again celebrate the Fourth of July in the nation's capital when the Brewers start a three-game series. The Nationals' other home holiday game will come against the Phillies on Labor Day (Sept....
Opening Day slated for April 4 at Oriole Park against the Minnesota Twins
The Orioles today announced that they will open the 2016 season at Oriole Park against the Minnesota Twins as part of a six-game homestand beginning with Opening Day on Monday, April 4. The Orioles will continue the first homestand of the season with a three-game series against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, April 8-10.
The Orioles will again host each American League East divisional opponent for three series...
The Washington Nationals announced their 2016 schedule on Tuesday, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, revealing an 81-game home slate that will begin with the home opener on April 7 vs. the Miami Marlins. The 83rd home opener in D.C. since 1901 will come after the Nationals begin the season at Atlanta with a two-game series April 4-6.
Nationals Park will play host to 11 homestands, four of which will span 10 days, and include 13 weekend series. The home schedule will be highlighted by...