ARLINGTON, Texas - The next trade deadline arrives on Monday and executive vice president Dan Duquette is engaged in talks in an attempt to add a bat or pitcher. Players must pass through waivers before they can be dealt. They must be in the organization by 11:59 p.m. on Monday for inclusion on the postseason roster. Manager Buck Showalter said he hasn't heard that the Orioles are close to making a trade. "No, I haven't had any conversations that would lead me to think that, but Dan is...

Dee Gordon dropped a bunt down the third base line on Stephen Strasburg's second pitch of the afternoon, reaching on a leadoff single. Ichiro Suzuki then ripped Strasburg's next offering into right field for a double, giving the Marlins runners at second and third. After getting Martin Prado to pop out to Ryan Zimmerman, it appeared Strasburg had a chance to battle his way out of the jam when he pumped two heaters past Justin Bour. But the right-hander left a 95 mph fastball over the plate...

The Nationals are seeking their fourth consecutive series win and a chance to even their won-loss record against the Marlins with today's finale at Nationals Park. Right-hander Stephen Strasburg is looking for his 10th career win against the Marlins and is 3-1 with a 1.73 ERA since Aug. 8. The Marlins counter with left-hander Brad Hand, who is 0-3 with a 7.85 ERA in four starts against the Nationals. He went a career-high eight innings and allowed only two runs in a 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh...

ARLINGTON, Texas - Dariel Alvarez makes his third consecutive start today since having his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk, as the Orioles conclude their two-city road trip. Alvarez last night became the first Oriole with a multi-hit game that included an extra-base hit within his first two career games since Jonathan Schoop on Sept. 25, 2013 against the Blue Jays. Steve Pearce is batting second and playing left field. Caleb Joseph is serving as the designated hitter. Mychal Givens'...

It has been a pretty miserable road trip and a bad stretch of losing for the Orioles. The O's are just 1-5 so far on this seven-game road trip to Kansas City and Texas, which ends today at Globe Life Park. In 2013 and 2014, the Orioles went 11-3 against Texas, going 5-1 in Texas. But this year they are 1-5 against the Rangers. A loss today and the Orioles would be swept three in a row at Texas for the first time since April 4-6, 2011. On the mound today, Miguel Gonzalez (9-10, 4.78 ERA) makes...

Stephen Strasburg aims to deliver the Nationals' fourth consecutive series win when he takes the mound in the finale against the Marlins this afternoon. Strasburg has overmatched hitters in four starts since returning from the disabled list on Aug. 8 after missing more than a month with a strained left oblique. The hard-throwing right-hander is 3-1 with a 1.73 ERA while striking out 32 and walking just three in 26 innings over the four-game stretch. Battling nagging injuries, Strasburg's ERA...

It's been a volatile month for the Nationals, beginning with a sweep by the Mets in New York, where the balance of power in the National League East changed hands. Boosted by several trade deadline moves, including the acquisition of slugger Yoenis Cespedes, the Mets have gone from one of the worst offenses in baseball to the best over the past month. New York owns two seven-game winning streaks, boasting an 18-8 record in August while the Nats have reversed, playing to an 11-16 mark and...

ARLINGTON, Texas - Steve Pearce didn't issue a Joe Namath guarantee last night. He didn't go that far. But he told reporters that the Orioles aren't "out of this thing" and better days are ahead - beginning this afternoon. "It almost seems like nobody wants to take that last (wild card) spot," he said. "We've got the team for it. We know we can turn this thing around and it's going to start (today)." The Orioles are facing their third consecutive left-hander. Derek Holland is making...

A look at a few notes and stats after the Orioles' latest loss last night. Texas beat the Orioles 4-3 as they lost for the ninth time in 10 games. The Orioles have scored three runs or less in each of the nine losses. * The Orioles have scored 11 runs in their five losses on this 1-5 road trip and they have scored 25 runs in their past 11 losses. * In the first two games of the series with the Rangers, the Orioles have scored four runs on 12 hits, going 1-for-9 with runners in scoring...

ARLINGTON, Texas - As the losses pile up for the Orioles, it seemed only appropriate that tonight's game would end with a disputed strikeout and a batting helmet slammed to the ground. Manny Machado thought he checked his swing against Rangers closer Shawn Tolleson with runners on the corners, two outs and the Orioles trailing 4-3. The visiting dugout agreed, but plate umpire David Rackley had the final call and he ruled that Machado went around with the count 1-2. Rackley didn't consent to...