While still admiring how Adam Jones took his base like a professional last night after being hit in the eighth inning ... The Orioles are making at least one roster move today while activating Kevin Gausman from the disabled list. Mike Wright could be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after starting last night. I'll apologize if I'm wrong, since I've already made that prediction once before and the Orioles chose Wei-Yin Chen. Tyler Wilson won't be available for at least a few days after throwing...

The Nationals went to work early against Pittsburgh's A.J. Burnett, who entered tonight with the fourth-best ERA in the majors at 1.89. Denard Span pulled a groundball single to right to lead off the first. Anthony Rendon gave the Nats runners at the corners with no outs on a base knock to right. And Yunel Escobar followed with sharp groundout to Pirates shortstop Jody Mercer, easily scoring Span. Two batters later, Wilson Ramos delivered his 10th double of the season on a shot to right-center...

For the second time in the last week, Ian Desmond is out of the starting lineup for the Nationals. Desmond has struggled at the plate for most of the season. In 17 games this month, Desmond is hitting only .143 (9-for-63) with one homer and three RBIs. Before tonight's game, manager Matt Williams discussed what he's looking for Desmond to accomplish during the day off. "I hope he rests," Williams said. "The last day off, he refused to rest. He took extra batting practice, back to the...

BOWIE, Md. - Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop has begun his major league rehab assignment tonight with Double-A Bowie at Prince George's Stadium, as the Baysox are taking on the Trenton Thunder, a New York Yankees affiliate. Wearing a white No. 33 Baysox jersey, Schoop is batting leadoff and playing second base. It is the first time he is playing in the field since he suffered a knee injury. He is 0-for-2 so far tonight and struck out in both the first and third innings. Schoop has been...

The Orioles made a late lineup change, with Adam Jones serving as the designated hitter tonight instead of starting in center field. Manager Buck Showalter wants to be careful with Jones' right shoulder. Swinging a bat isn't an issue, but Jones must not be quite ready to make throws from the outfield. Steve Pearce has been inserted into left field and David Lough shifts to center. Jimmy Paredes goes to the bench. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Chris Parmelee RF Adam Jones DH Chris Davis 1B...

Nationals manager Matt Williams said outfielder Bryce Harper is still "sore" after suffering a mild strain of his left hamstring in slippery conditions at Nats Park during a 5-3 loss to the Rays on Thursday night. "He's sore," Williams said. "Hasn't done a whole lot today. He's getting treatment. I'm sure at some point he'll get a few swings in and light (stretching). He's off for today. We'll re-evaluate after the game today after he does all of his treatment and everything and see...

Today, we had our second #AskMatt session of the season at Nationals Park. This time around, we got a little "off-beat," as MASN's Chris Johnson put it, and asked Matt about some of his favorite things. Fans were again able to follow along live through the Periscope app and by following @masnNationals on Snapchat. We know it was a Friday afternoon, so if you were stuck at work and couldn't follow us live, check out the whole interview below! Matt, the everyday outdoorsman (more on that...

The Orioles trail the Blue Jays in the all-time series 266-305. They lead the series 152-137 at home, but are 114-168 in Toronto. Since April 29, the Orioles' bullpen leads the majors with a 1.99 ERA over 136 innings and ranks third by holding opponents to a .207 average. Overall this season, Orioles relievers rank fifth in the majors and third in the American League with a 2.80 ERA - 63 earned runs in 202 1/3 innings - and fifth in the majors by holding opponents to a .220 average. The...

Adam Jones is back in the Orioles lineup tonight, as expected, after missing the last three games with a sore right shoulder. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to watch Jones throw this afternoon before returning him to center field. David Lough moves to left field. Chris Parmelee remains in right. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Chris Parmelee RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Jimmy Paredes DH J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B David Lough LF Mike Wright RHP For the Blue Jays...

Bryce Harper is out of the Nationals lineup today after suffering a mild strain of his left hamstring last night. Clint Robinson will play right field and bat cleanup. I caught up with manager Matt Williams at Nationals Park in an exclusive live video chat for MASNsports.com earlier this afternoon. "(Bryce) is here," Williams said. "He's getting some treatment. We'll see how he is today and put him through a series of tests, if you will - light tests - to see where he's at. If he...