This is the South Atlantic League's version of Chris Tillman against Justin Verlander. Tonight when the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds host the Hagerstown Suns in Salisbury, top pitching prospects Hunter Harvey and Lucas Giolito will oppose each other. This marquee matchup was to take place at 7:05 p.m., but after a rainout last night, it will now take place in first game of a doubleheader starting at 5:05 p.m. at Perdue Stadium. Harvey and Giolito are both hard-throwing 19-year-old...

If the Nationals are going to continue their mastery of the 2014 Marlins, they're going to have to come from behind. Three batters into tonight's game, Stephen Strasburg was down 3-0. Christian Yelich singled off Strasburg's second pitch and Marcell Ozuna followed by whackin a first-pitch fastball into left field. That brought Giancarlo Stanton to the plate and Stanton mashed a 2-1 changeup over the fence in straightaway center for a three-run homer. The Marlins are being aggressive early in...

Today marks baseball's annual remembrance of the groundbreaking day when Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. No matter where he's played, Nationals center fielder Denard Span has always made a special plea to his manager to make sure he's in the starting lineup for Jackie Robinson Day. "You can't sit me on Jackie Robinson Day," Span said he's told his skippers. A concussion that landed him on the seven-day disabled list, however, will keep...

The Orioles have decided to start Miguel Gonzalez in Wednesday afternoon's game against the Rays, rather than push him back or skip his turn following today's postponement. Gonzalez will oppose Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Odorizzi, who was supposed to start today before being scratched. Manager Buck Showalter hasn't revealed how the rotation is impacted for the upcoming series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. He's scheduled to meet with reporters Wednesday at 11 a.m., at which point he...

I wonder which part of the "How to Be a Major League Manager" handbook covers addressing your team's injuries with the assembled media before every game. Nationals skipper Matt Williams has been spending an inordinate amount of time each day recapping the various ailments that have befallen the Nats and how players are progressing, and Tuesday in Miami was no different. So without any further ado ... Outfielder Bryce Harper's quad is fine, as is outfielder Nate McLouth's sore left knee....

Tonight's game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to rain. An announcement regarding the make-up date will be announced as soon as possible. Fans are encouraged to keep their tickets and parking until more information is made available Additionally, the Jackie Robinson tribute jerseys, which the Orioles were to wear tonight, will be worn at a later date.

The Orioles haven't made an official announcement, but tonight's game against the Rays has been postponed. More details to come. Update: Now, it's official. The game has been postponed and a makeup date will be announced later. Fans are encouraged to keep their tickets and parking passes until more information becomes available. Also, the Jackie Robinson tribute jerseys will be worn at a later date. Update II: The Orioles won't play a doubleheader on Wednesday. The makeup date will be...

So how is life pitching in the ninth inning? The O's new closer Tommy Hunter is still finding that out. Hunter is 3-for-4 in save chances, and suffered a blown save Saturday night when he gave up a Colby Rasmus homer with two outs on a 1-2 pitch and with his club leading, 1-0. Hunter admits he is still finding his way and learning about his new role. "There is definitely a lot to learn," he said this afternoon. "It's not something I can say I'm accustomed to it at all, because I'm...

Center fielder Adam Jones has also been sent home with flu-like symptoms that are sweeping through the Orioles' clubhouse. Players are covering their noses and constantly using the hand-sanitizing dispenser mounted on a wall across from manager Buck Showalter's office. The timing is especially bad for Jones because of his desire to play on Jackie Robinson Day. Reliever Evan Meek also was sent home due to an illness. Showalter was going to give him a few days off. No word on whether the...

Adam Jones and Evan Meek are the latest victims of the virus that's been making the rounds in the Orioles clubhouse. The illness has forced Jones from tonight's lineup and caused the Orioles to send Meek home after he arrived at Camden Yards. David Lough will shift to center field in Jones' place. Here are tonight's lineups: For the Rays:Ben Zobrist 2BWil Myers RFMatt Joyce DHEvan Longoria 3BJames Loney 1BDesmond Jennings CFDavid DeJesus LFYunel Escobar SSJose Molina C Brandon Gomes RHP For...