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Rutschman first in AL All-Star voting (Henderson is AL Player of the Week)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles could send a catcher to the All-Star Game for the first time since 2016 and have their first healthy starter at the position in 36 years. Adley Rutschman is the leader in voting in the American League at 460,496 to give him a comfortable margin over the Rangers’ Jonah Heim (320,028), a former Orioles minor leaguer. The Royals’ Salvador
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Wood has wild weekend at Double-A Harrisburg
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
It was only a matter of time before James Wood made a big splash at Double-A Harrisburg. After getting the promotion for High-A Wilmington on May 28, he only collected one hit over his first three Double-A games. He’s been on a tear ever since. Since the start of June, the Nats’ top prospect is 11-for-37 with four doubles, three home runs, eight RB
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A few notes and quotes on the winning Orioles weekend
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Every year it seems like some of the biggest winning clubs in baseball have players succeed throughout their roster. Not only the roster of 26 players but many more that contribute in a myriad ways over the long season of 162 games. The Orioles are getting that right now and it was on display in Sunday’s 11-3 victory that completed a three-game swe
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Irvin appreciates continuity between Orioles and top affiliate
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
When breaking down the differences between his time with Triple-A Norfolk this year compared to the majors, the stuff that really stood out to him, Cole Irvin’s mind immediately went to the obvious contrast. The one that might stand alone and made him smile. He couldn’t resist. “I think the postgame celebrations are slightly different,” he quipped.
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Henderson 462-foot home run among highlights in Orioles sweep (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles’ 22nd comeback win of the season was planted today in the top of the first inning, uprooted and planted again in the third. The team that digs in and finds a way. The Royals used an opener while trying to avoid being swept. The Orioles used another variation of their lineup, sitting some regulars and toying again with the order. Their m
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Nats flip script to end losing streak, blast past Braves (updated)
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – It was raining heavily here this morning. There was a point when the forecast didn’t look conducive to playing baseball. But the rain cleared out, the tarp was removed from the infield and this afternoon’s finale between the Nationals and Braves went off without a hitch. And as the clouds cleared out for sunny skies, so did the clouds tha
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O's game blog: Going for a three-game sweep against Kansas City
Steve Melewski
Orioles
From April 21-23, the Orioles swept three straight at home from Detroit, beating the Tigers by a combined 9-3 score. From May 19-21 they swept three at Toronto, outscoring the Blue Jays 20-10. Today they can complete a three-game sweep of Kansas City if they win this afternoon at Oriole Park.  The Orioles (40-24) have beaten the Royals by 3-2 and 6
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Nats skipping Irvin's next turn in rotation
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – The Nationals are going to use these couple of off-days over this week to give one of their young starters some extra rest. Jake Irvin will have his next start skipped in the rotation, with the Nats listing Patrick Corbin, Josiah Gray and MacKenzie Gore as the probable starters for the upcoming three-game series against the Astros. Thursd
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Orioles and Royals lineups (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are breaking out another version of their lineup for today’s series finale against the Royals. Ryan Mountcastle is on the bench again due to an illness. Adley Rutschman isn’t starting, though he always seems to find his way into a game. Josh Lester is the first baseman today. Ryan O’Hearn is starting in right field and batting fourth. G
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Game 64 lineups: Nats at Braves
Bobby Blanco
Nationals
ATLANTA – The Nationals need a stopper and they need one badly. Or do they need more offense and need that badly? They could use both as they try to snap this six-game losing streak and escape Atlanta with at least one win today. Trevor Williams will attempt to be the stopper. The right-hander is 2-4 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.335 WHIP in his first 12 s