The Orioles announced that third baseman Manny Machado has been diagnosed with a right knee ligament sprain. An update on Machado's condition, including how long he could be sidelined, will be provided on Wednesday. Executive vice president Dan Duquette said putting Machado on the 15-day disabled list is "under consideration right now." "We need to get more information on it," Duquette said. "Manny was feeling good later last night, so we'll see. There will be some work he has to do...

Right fielder Jayson Werth departed the Nationals clubhouse at Citi Field this afternoon to have his sore right shoulder checked out by a physician. The Nationals are trying to schedule an MRI to determine the severity of the inflammation in the AC joint and to make sure there's nothing further wrong with the shoulder. "We're just going to get him checked by the doc," manager Matt Williams told reporters during his pregame briefing. "He was OK the other day, playing that last game in...

Tonight's postponed game between the Orioles and New York Yankees will be made up as part of a split-admission doubleheader on Friday, September 12 at 1:05 p.m. and 7:05 p.m. Separate admission is required for each game. Tickets for today's game marked August 12 will be honored for the 1:05 p.m. game on September 12. Gates for the 1:05 p.m. game will open at 11:00 a.m. and gates for the 7:05 p.m. game will be announced at the conclusion of the 1:05 p.m. game. Fans unable to attend the makeup...

At a press conference at Camden Yards in advance of Major League Baseball's owners meetings to be held Wednesday and Thursday in Baltimore, MLB commissioner Bud Selig said Baltimore remains a strong candidate to host the 2016 All-Star Game. Previously, Baltimore hosted the game in 1958 at Memorial Stadium and 1993 at Camden Yards. The 2016 season will be the Orioles' 25th at Oriole Park. "Baltimore certainly is a prime candidate," Selig said. He was also asked about Washington as a...

No updates on Manny Machado and J.J. Hardy. I'm not keeping any secrets. You have my word. It's become obvious that the Orioles will make up tonight's postponed game next month. The club announced its upcoming starters and didn't list anyone for Thursday, which remains an open date on the schedule. Chris Tillman will start Wednesday night's series finale against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is being pushed back to Friday night against the Indians at...

When pitcher Dennis Martinez saw former teammate Brooks Robinson at the Orioles' 60-year anniversary celebration, he greeted him with a line that goes back nearly four decades. "It was great to see Brooks, and when I saw him, I said, 'Hey Brooksie, we can't go any higher, but if there were a higher league, you would be there. He was always fun, always joking,'' Martinez says. It's a standard greeting between the two Orioles Hall of Famers, and goes back to 1976, the year Martinez was...

The Orioles have rooms reserved in Cleveland and Chicago for third baseman Manny Machado and shortstop J.J. Hardy, with the hope that both players will avoid the disabled list and be available to play. Fingers remain crossed. Machado (right knee) and Hardy (left thumb) underwent MRIs today and team physician Dr. Michael Jacobs will read the results at Camden Yards. Showalter noted again that Machado was optimistic last night after leaving the game in the third inning and needing assistance...

NEW YORK - With Jayson Werth once again out of the Nationals lineup, rookie Michael A. Taylor will make his big league debut tonight in right field and bat eighth. Werth missed two of the Nats' three games in Atlanta due to shoulder and ankle ailments. Taylor hit a combined .315 with 20 doubles, 22 home runs, 63 RBIs and 35 stolen bases in 102 games at Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse. Doug Fister will get the start on the mound for the Nats. For the Nationals CF Denard...

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado underwent an MRI on his right knee this afternoon, and team physician Dr. Michael Jacobs is headed to Camden Yards to read the results. "I haven't heard anything negative," said manager Buck Showalter. "Manny seems to be in good spirits. That's good. So, we'll see what the day brings. "I've heard early stuff and whatever, but until everyone weighs in... I feel more positive than negative, especially after talking to Manny." The examination was...

Orioles fans, get ready to experience the magic of the Orioles' 60th anniversary celebration all over again. Whether you were at the Yard for the festivities or watching on MASN HD, you saw an amazing spectacle that included a laser show, appearances by many Orioles legends, fireworks and more. If you saw it, you won't forget it. You had chills. Well, MASN is giving you multiple opportunities to relive the awesome celebration. In the words of Adam Jones, "The Orioles, and it starts at...