Opposite dugout: Mets and Nats have traveled different paths since opening series
Opposite dugout: Mets and Nats have traveled different paths since opening series
Pete Kerzel
Nationals
Manager: Terry Collins (5th year) Record: 15-7 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Lucas Duda (.312, 2 HR, 12 RBIs), CF Juan Lagares (.299, 11 RBIs), LHP Jonathon Niese (2-1, 2.74 ERA), RHP Jacob deGrom (2-2, 2.96 ERA), RHP Matt Harvey (4-0, 3.04 ERA, 31 Ks), RHP Jeurys Familia (1.69 ERA, 9 saves). Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: April 30 - RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:10 p.m. MASN May 1 - RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Matt Harvey, 7:10 p.m., MASN May 2 - LHP...
Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far
Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 12-10 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: OF David DeJesus (.277/.386/.383 with 1 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.293/.393/.427 with 7 2B,1 HR, 4 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (4 HR, 11 RBIs), CF Kevin Kiermaier (.306/.338/.565 with 2 HR, 7 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (3-2, 0.84 ERA, 37 Ks), Closer Brad Boxberger (2-1, 1.93 ERA, 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 1: RHP Alex Colome vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 2: RHP...
Wrapping up an 8-2 win
Wrapping up an 8-2 win
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
A game was played inside an empty ballpark today with the world watching. If it blinked, it missed everything. The Orioles completed their 8-2 victory over the White Sox in 2 hours and 3 minutes. We learned that fans must be the problem with the pace of game. Ubaldo Jimenez allowed two unearned runs and lowered his ERA to 1.59 in 22 2/3 innings. Manny Machado committed an error, but he also went 3-for-4 with a double, home run and three runs scored. Chris Davis homered onto Eutaw St. Adam Jones...
Machado: "I think this is what the city needed" (plus more clubhouse quotes)
Machado: "I think this is what the city needed" (plus more clubhouse quotes)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
With the sports spotlight on Baltimore today, Adam Jones was asked what he would like fans from around the nation to take from today. "The Orioles support the city of Baltimore," Jones said. "On everything. We are out there playing for the fans and the city. That is what is across our chest, and we are trying to represent them in the best way. They support us through the good and the bad, and as players, we support them." Manny Machado said it was important for the Orioles to get back on...
No fans, but plenty of runs, as O's top White Sox 8-2
No fans, but plenty of runs, as O's top White Sox 8-2
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Well, the Orioles made noise with their bats. In the first-ever major league game played with no fans, the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 at Camden Yards in a game that lasted just two hours and three minutes. The Orioles have a three-game win streak for the first time all year and a .500 record at 10-10 for the first time since they were 7-7. It was their first non-American League East game of the season, and they improved to 16-6 against the White Sox since 2012, including a home mark...
Zimmermann looks for series win, Uggla back for more (with lineups)
Zimmermann looks for series win, Uggla back for more (with lineups)
Josh Land
Nationals
ATLANTA - Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann looks to correct an uncharacteristically poor start against in the rubber match of this season's first three-game series with the Braves. Zimmermann is 1-2 with a 5.23 ERA in four starts this year. He allowed two runs on six hits in six innings last Friday in Miami, but did not factor in the decision, leaving after having thrown 79 pitches. Last night's hero, Dan Uggla, starts at second base again today. The former Brave is 4-for-7 in the...
More on today's game and quotes from Showalter (O's win 8-2)
More on today's game and quotes from Showalter (O's win 8-2)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I wonder if it's out of habit today that first basemen Chris Davis and Jose Abreu have tossed the ball into the stands after the final out. I'm guessing it's a joke. Earlier today, catcher Caleb Joseph pretended to sign an autograph next to the dugout, then tipped his cap as he jogged onto the field. It's so quiet inside an empty Camden Yards that Adam Jones heard one member of the media's booming voice from the on-deck circle, looked up, pointed and nodded his head. Careful what you say...
Nats recall rookies Michael A. Taylor and Sammy Solis
Nats recall rookies Michael A. Taylor and Sammy Solis
Josh Land
Nationals
ATLANTA - It didn't take long for prized Nationals rookie Michael A. Taylor to make it back to the big leagues. The 24-year-old was the Nationals' opening day center fielder and leadoff hitter. He validated the hype in his first 12 games, hitting .271 with two homers, three doubles, one triple and eight RBIs. Taylor is considered a rare prospect possessing dynamic speed as well as above-average power. He has battled issues with discipline at the plate, and his 19 strikeouts were among the...
Nationals recall left-hander Sammy Solis and outfielder Michael A. Taylor from Triple-A Syracuse
Nationals recall left-hander Sammy Solis and outfielder Michael A. Taylor from Triple-A Syracuse
Josh Land
Nationals
The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis from Double-A Harrisburg and outfielder Michael A. Taylor from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, placed outfielder Reed Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a left calf strain and optioned right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole to Syracuse. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Solis, 26, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. Should he pitch in either...
Solis has battled injuries to finally get big league chance
Solis has battled injuries to finally get big league chance
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Left-hander Sammy Solis was called up to the big leagues Wednesday, finally getting a shot with the Nationals after showing so much promise coming out of the University of San Diego. Yes, Solis is that other great pitcher in the Nationals system from San Diego. Back in 2010, then-minor league pitching coach and current Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart thought Solis' stuff could play at the highest levels because he could pitch well against Arizona Fall League competition, and he...