Mesa relinquished a 4-0 lead and fell to Glendale, 6-4 on Wednesday in Arizona Fall League play. After Nationals prospect Robert Benincasa got through the seventh unscathed, the Solar Sox bullpen fell apart, surrendering six runs in the final two frames. Benincasa threw a scoreless inning, allowing just one hit and a walk. Benincasa's ERA is 4.00 in nine Arizona outings. Here is more on his season. Right fielder Stephen Souza Jr. went 2-for-4 with a double and a RBI. Center fielder Brian...

Yesterday, Ian Desmond was awarded his second straight Silver Slugger. In honor of the slugger's solid season at the plate, we're takin' it back to one of his most memorable at-bats of the season. With the game tied in the 11th against the Phillies, Desmond stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. Relive Desi's extra-special slam below and check back every Thursday for more great plays from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.

Saying Chris Davis had a standout season is an understatement. The O's slugger started off strong, earning American League Player of the Month honors in April. He was later voted to his first All-Star game and participated in his first Home Run Derby while continuing to produce in the heart of the Orioles' lineup. Thanks to 53 homers, yesterday Davis was awarded his first Silver Slugger Award. This week, we're throwin' it back to Davis' record-breaking performance. Your browser does...

It wouldn't be the hot stove season without names of free agents being thrown against a wall to see which ones stick. It's speculation city, baby. Population: Everyone. I've started a drinking game. I'm doing a shot every time I read that the Orioles "may," "could" or "should" sign a player. I'd stay sober if it only required "will." But it's that time of the year. Enjoy it. Just don't try to walk a straight line. The Orioles have certain needs, which have been...

New Orioles minor league hitting coordinator Jeff Manto said he is excited to start his new position with the team. He returns to the organization where he had his best big league season and to work for one of his former minor league managers and a mentor. The 49-year-old Manto batted just 713 times over parts of nine big league seasons, but 254 of those at-bats came during his 1995 year with the Orioles when he hit .256 with 17 homers and 38 RBIs over 89 games. He tied a major league record...

Louisville Slugger tonight announced that first baseman Chris Davis, shortstop J.J. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones have been awarded the Silver Slugger Award for their 2013 seasons. The three Silver Slugger Awards won by the Orioles are the most of any team in the major leagues in 2013 and are the most by the club since the award began in 1980. Davis was awarded his first Silver Slugger Award after leading the major leagues with 53 home runs, 138 runs batted in and 96 extra-base hits (42...

The Washington Nationals today released their 31-game 2014 Spring Training schedule, which features 14 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL, including their Grapefruit League home opener on Saturday, March 1 vs. Atlanta. The Nationals begin their Grapefruit League campaign on February 28 in nearby Port St. Lucie against the Mets, and conclude their exhibition slate by hosting the defending AL Central Champion Detroit Tigers on Saturday, March 29 at Nationals Park. Just two days...

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond tonight was named the recipient of the 2013 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger for National League shortstops. The Silver Slugger citation is the second of Desmond's career. He earned his initial Silver Slugger last season. Desmond hit .280 with a career-high 38 doubles, three triples, 20 home runs, 80 RBI and 21 stolen bases to garner the annual award that recognizes the top offensive producer at every position in each league. "I play the game...

For the second straight season, Ian Desmond has been selected as the top offensive shortstop in the National League by managers and coaches. Desmond won the 2013 Silver Slugger Award among NL shortstops after hitting .280 with a .331 on-base percentage, a .453 slugging percentage, 20 home runs and 80 RBIs this season. Desmond beat out the Rockies' Troy Tulowkitzki, the Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez and the Brewers' Jean Segura for the award. Desmond led all National League shortstops in total...

The Nationals announced their 31-game 2014 spring training schedule this evening, a slate that features 14 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla., beginning with their Grapefruit League home opener Saturday, March 1 versus the Braves. The Nats will kick off their spring training schedule a day before that home opener when they face the Mets in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 28. Matt Williams' bunch will conclude their exhibition schedule at Nationals Park against the Tigers on March 29,...