The Nationals will not have a Gold Glove winner this season. Center fielder Denard Span and shortstop Ian Desmond, both named as finalists for Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at their respective positions, came up short in the voting. It was announced tonight on ESPN2 that Milwaukee's Carlos Gomez won the Gold Glove for best defensive National League center fielder, while Atlanta's Andrelton Simmons took home the award among NL shortstops. It's the first Gold Glove award for both...

Camden Yards is a gem, a rare baseball cathedral that blends classic, retro style with today's version of the national pastime. But its lush outfield grass and manicured infield don't happen by accident. They're the result of a year-round effort by head groundskeeper Nicole McFadyen and her talented grounds crew. Each month during this offseason, Orioles Buzz will check in with McFadyen to see what's happening on the field at Camden Yards as the grounds crew prepares for the 2014...

In 1960, Brooks Robinson won the first of what would be 16 Gold Gloves. He did that at 23. Manny Machado could win his first tonight at 21. Can Manny win 16 before his career is over? Who would be foolish enough to put anything past the kid? A win by Machado would be impressive in many ways. First of all, he would be doing this at such a young age and at a position he didn't begin playing regularly until after he got to the major leagues. Also, the other finalists at third base - Adrian...

Mesa's rally came up short against Salt River Monday in the Arizona Fall League, as the Solar Sox fell 3-2. Trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the eighth, the Solar Sox scored two runs to cut the Rafters advantage to one run on a Kris Bryant two-run shot. C.J. Cron lined out to left field to end the game. Center fielder Brian Goodwin went 1-for-3, his average now .304. Goodwin was credited with a sacrifice and was caught stealing once. Third baseman Matt Skole went 0-for-3 with one walk. Mesa...

Even with the way the Nationals underachieved this season, following up a 98-win campaign and a National League East title in 2012 by winning just 86 games and missing out on the postseason this year, there is a sense held by most around the game that the Nats are still a team on the rise. A good portion of the roster from the 2012 season is still in place. The starting rotation is headlined by three pitchers 28 years old or under (Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann), all of...

The Orioles and the Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program are teaming up again this year to collect and distribute food to help people in need in the Sarasota area. Beginning November 1, the Orioles will collect non-perishable food items at Ed Smith Stadium and will host the charity's Thanksgiving Sorting Day at the stadium on November 22. "Hosting the Mayors' Feed the Hungry food sorting day at Ed Smith Stadium again this year demonstrates the Orioles' strong belief in going to bat against...

The Orioles may reveal the identity of their pitching coach later today. Or they may not. I can offer you one certainty. The Orioles will find out how many of their six Gold Glove finalists are taking home the hardware. The winners will be announced on ESPN2 beginning at 8 p.m. I also can offer you one piece of good news. SportsCenter will air before the Gold Glove show, which ensures that we won't have to wait through four overtimes of a small-college football game. That's intelligent...

Orioles 2011 first-round draft pick Dylan Bundy continues to progress well after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in late June. "He is working hard with Dave Walker (Orioles minor league medical coordinator) every day in Florida," O's director of minor league operations Kent Qualls said. "His follow-up appointment with Dr. (James) Andrews went well and he was cleared to begin a tossing program, where you play light catch, around the end of November. The rehab...

The Orioles aren't expected to name their new pitching coach today. The wait continues. Executive vice president Dan Duquette indicated that an announcement should come later this week, as the Orioles intended after beginning the search for Rick Adair's replacement. "We've got a little more work to do on this thing," Duquette said. The Orioles have interviewed former Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee, Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis, Rangers bullpen coach Andy Hawkins and Braves...

The Baltimore Orioles, OriolesREACH and Manager Buck Showalter and his wife Angela have partnered with KidsPeace to host the fourth annual Trick-or-Trot 5K/1-Mile Walk at Oriole Park this Saturday, November 2. Proceeds from the event benefit KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs of Maryland and Washington D.C., including KEYS (KidsPeace Empowering Youth to Succeed), a program that prepares youth for independence through life-skills training. Participants are invited to dress in their...