Hays and Mullins
O's hammer six homers, sweep Minnesota, reach 54-35 at the break (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – A day that started out with the Orioles striking out often, ended with them pounding the Minnesota Twins 15-2 today behind a barrage of six homers, a few blasted well over 400 feet. It was a nice way to say goodbye to the first half by saying goodbye to a few baseballs against the pitching staff that began today with the second-best E
Jackson Holliday
No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday being promoted to Double-A (Mayo & McDermott to AAA)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – He is less than a year removed from being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Orioles in the 2022 Major League Draft. And today, as a new draft arrives tonight, shortstop Jackson Holliday is headed to Double-A. MASNSports.com has learned via a team source that Holliday, who played in the All-Star Futures Game Saturday, going 0-f
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Mountcastle reinstated to O's
MASN Staff
Masn
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: - Reinstated INF Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day Injured List. - Optioned LHP Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk.
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Nats enter All-Star break with series win over Rangers (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
As the baseball world turns to tonight’s Major League Baseball Draft and the upcoming All-Star Game festivities, there were still games to be played today before the close of the season’s unofficial first half. For the Nationals, that meant going for a series win against the first-place Rangers before they make the second overall pick later tonight
Cedric Mullins home run robbery
O's game blog: Looking to end the first half with a three-game sweep of the Twins
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS – The Orioles have won their past four games by a combined 29-7 score. And, after a 3-1 win in 10 innings Friday and a 6-2 win on Saturday afternoon, the Orioles can complete a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at Target Field. The Orioles won the last two games of their series at New York by a 20-4 score and carrie
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Ryan Mountcastle on his return to the O's active roster
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS - It had to be troubling, concerning and maybe a bit scary at times as O’s first baseman Ryan Mountcastle dealt with the impact of vertigo and has not played in the majors since June 8. But he returned to the Orioles active roster today. While he is not in the lineup, he’s ready to go, feels his swing is in fine shape and is excited to
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Mountcastle returns to Orioles, plus lineups and notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles announced a roster move this morning, reinstating first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the injured list and optioning left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk. Mountcastle was set to complete his 20-day rehab assignment with Norfolk after going on the IL with vertigo. He hasn’t played for the Orioles since June 8 in Milwaukee and
Joey Meneses Cherry blossom
More on Meneses' big swings
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
The day before the All-Star break is always a slow one. It’s especially slow when playing a noon game after a night game that included an hour and 17-minute rain delay. Guys are packing their bags to head home for the break and making sure all of their gear is ready to be shipped to meet the team in St. Louis at the end of the week. So let’s talk m
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Game 90 lineups: Nats vs. Rangers
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
Before we turn our attention to the Nationals’ No. 2 overall pick in tonight’s MLB Draft and the upcoming All-Star Game festivities, there is still one more game to be played before the unofficial first half of the season ends. The Nats will look to close this first part of the season on a high note, one of the few they’ve seen at home this season.
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O's get on a roll, close first-place gap as first half is about to close
Steve Melewski
Orioles
MINNEAPOLIS - A four-game win streak by the Orioles as the first half is about to end today was a nice response to a 1-6 stretch. Where some feared they could get swept by the Yankees after losing Monday and Tuesday in the Bronx, they are 4-0 since and have outscored their opposition 29-7. They've won a couple of close games, one in extra innings,