The Nationals are seeking their first series sweep on the road since September of 2012. Kurt Suzuki has done his part in making sure this happens. Suzuki drove in two with a single to right in the second inning to give the Nats a 2-0 lead. The inning started after Jayson Werth and Ian Desmond were hit by pitches, and Steve Lombardozzi picked up a single to load the bases. Taylor Jordan then reached on a fielding error from Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy to score Lombardozzi, pushing the...

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis began today leading the majors with a .330 average from the leadoff spot. Of course, he singled today leading off the bottom of the first. That's what he does. Adam Jones doubled after Manny Machado grounded into a double play. Two hits off former Oriole Joe Saunders, but no runs. Jones began today leading the majors with a .387 average in day games. Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen retired the Mariners in order on nine pitches in the top of the first, including...

It has been a few crazy days for Danny Valencia, who played third base last night in Norfolk - going 2-for-4 - and was called up after the game. He is here now and in today's starting lineup for the Orioles against Joe Saunders, batting seventh as the DH. He has had a few days of long travels as he explained a few moments ago. "Been a rough couple of days," he said, laughing. "Friday night, we played a 15-inning game at Pawtucket that ended at midnight and then bused back to Norfolk. Got...

The Orioles' roster could undergo more changes this week as the club embarks on a three-city West Coast trip that includes off-days on Monday, Thursday and August 15. The Orioles could choose to carry an extra bench player once Brian Roberts comes off paternity leave on Monday. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that it's one of the possibilities being considered. Bud Norris and Miguel Gonzalez are scheduled to start the two games in San Diego. Gonzalez would be skipped if he's used out of...

The Washington Nationals today placed right-handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to August 1, with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cedeno, 26, joins the Nationals for a third stint since being claimed off waivers from the Astros on April 23. As a member of the Nationals, Cedeno...

The Nationals will look to sweep the Brewers later this afternoon, but they have been hit with the injury bug once again. Right-hander Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 1, with right shoulder inflammation. To take his spot on the roster, the Nationals recalled left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse. This will be Cedeno's third stint with the club, having appeared in 1 1/3 innings this season. Prior to going on the DL, Ohlendorf...

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk. Valencia is batting .200/.243/.443 (14-for-70) in 24 games for the Orioles this season.

Looking back on our first month of MASN's "Touch 'Em All" Orioles Rewards Program, we saw fans battle it out on social media. We've seen so many great tweets, Facebook shares, Instagram pictures and more. In July, we awarded five players with autographed Buck Showalter balls, with one participant being randomly selected to win an autographed Showalter jersey. This month, we're at it again. You have chance to win autographed gear from sidearmer Darren O'Day! If you haven't done so...

The Orioles have recalled Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk and inserted him in today's lineup as the designated hitter against Seattle left-hander Joe Saunders. Valencia replaces pitcher Steve Johnson, who was optioned following last night's 8-4 loss. Brian Roberts remains on paternity leave. He will accompany the team to San Diego on Monday. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Steve Pearce LF Danny Valencia DH Taylor Teagarden...

Miguel Gonzalez gave up nine runs Wednesday, Chris Tillman allowed six runs Friday and Scott Feldman gave up five last night. What is going on here? Playing the role of Captain Obvious this morning, O's pitchers are giving up too many home runs. They have allowed seven in this series to Seattle and 12 over the last four games. The Orioles lead the majors in giving up homers with 143 on the year. Now some of that is playing at Camden Yards, and the O's have given up many more homers at...