Well, that lead didn't last long. Staked to a 1-0 advantage by a Wilson Ramos homer in the second inning, Stephen Strasburg twice balked home runs in a three-run bottom of the fame. The result: The Nats' lead is gone and the Marlins are up 3-1. Marlins Park hasn't exactly been kind to Strasburg - coming into the game, he was 1-2 with an 8.31 ERA in three career starts in the ballpark in Little Havana - but he has only himself to blame for the second-inning debacle. Miami loaded the bases...

The Orioles had a press conference today at Camden Yards with their minor league award winners, who will be recognized during a pregame ceremony. Here are some of their comments. Player of the Year Henry Urrutia, through interpreter O's batting practice pitcher Rudy Arias: "This was a big surprise because he played with a lot of good players, and this was a surprise for him. He worked as hard as he could to get to the big leagues. "He did have expectations of getting to the big leagues...

Due to overwhelming fan response, the Orioles today announced an extension of the American Heart Association 50% off ticket discount offer to include their September 24-26 series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans may take advantage of the exclusive 50% off ticket discount simply by donating $10 to the American Heart Association for each ticket purchased. The offer is available exclusively at www.orioles.com/AHA and allows fans to contribute to the cause. Last month, the Orioles announced a...

Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia won't accompany the Orioles on their trip to Toronto next weekend, according to manager Buck Showalter. As part of his work visa, Urrutia isn't allowed to leave the country. Urrutia will fly down to Sarasota and rejoin the Orioles in Boston for the series that begins on Sept. 17. The Orioles have signed 16-year-old Dominican pitcher Olelky Peralta, a 6-foot-4 right-hander with a fastball clocked at 93-97 mph. They think he can move quickly through the...

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations, Dan Duquette, spent a few moments today talking about the Orioles minor league award winners announced this morning. Duquette said Henry Urrutia won a close, three-player race for the Brooks Robinson award as the O's minor league Player of the Year. "It is good we have a number of players having good years," Duquette said. "Caleb Joseph had a great year with the bat and made the All-Star team in the Eastern League. Michael Ohlman...

The Nationals send Stephen Strasburg to the hill this afternoon in Miami to try and take the series from the Marlins. With Bryce Harper is back in D.C. getting his sore hip looked at, the lineup has a slightly different feel. The Nationals still hope Harper will rejoin them Monday when they open a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos LF Tyler Moore 2B Anthony...

The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2013, including outfielder Henry Urrutia as the club's top minor league player and right-hander Mike Wright as the club's top minor league pitcher. The winners will be honored in an on-field ceremony before today's game against the Chicago White Sox, with awards presented by Brian Graham, director of player development, and Kent Qualls, director of minor league operations. Urrutia, the Brooks...

The Orioles will try to complete a four-game sweep of the White Sox today and put together their first four-game winning streak since they won five in a row from July 14-22. They took the first game before the All-Star break and the next four after the season resumed. Brian Roberts is the designated hitter today, with Ryan Flaherty starting at second base. Nate McLouth moves up to fifth in the order. For the Orioles Brian Roberts DH Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Nate...

The Orioles announced today that outfielder Henry Urrutia has been chosen as the organization's top minor league player and right-hander Mike Wright has been selected as the top minor league pitcher. The winners will be honored in an on-field ceremony before today's game against the White Sox at Camden Yards. Urrutia, the Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year, hit a combined .347/.406/.506 with 31 extra-base hits, 50 RBIs and 49 runs scored in 81 games with Double-A Bowie and...

I'm still trying to digest yesterday's 10-inning win and my breakfast. Insert your own joke here. One of the key moments of the game occurred in the bottom of the 10th inning, and I'm not referring to Matt Wieters' two-out, two-run single that ended it. Nick Markakis stole second base as Nate McLouth took a called third strike, putting the potential winning run in scoring position. Did the White Sox forget about him? Did they think his run didn't matter? Have they completely checked out?...