The Washington Nationals today recalled first baseman Chris Marrero from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Marrero batted .300 (fifth in IL) with 30 doubles (tied for sixth), 14 home runs, 69 RBI and 59 runs scored in 127 contests this season with the Chiefs. His 145 hits rank second in the league, and thanks to 58 walks (tied for eighth) he has posted a .375 on-base...

The Orioles certainly seemed to hit the right tone in how they honored Mike Flanagan last night. There was a moment of silence before the game and the video tribute after the first inning was emotional and touching. The "Flanny" patch on their right sleeves sure seemed a proper tribute also along with seeing No. 46 on the right-field scoreboard and front of the press box. I am probably the last person anyone would expect to say anything good about the Yankees, but when they stood outside of...

I haven't looked out the window yet, but I don't hear any rain or high winds or lawn furniture slamming against the house. So far, so good. I'll be leaving soon for the drive to Hunt Valley for "Wall To Wall Baseball" with Tom Davis and Dave Johnson that airs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on MASN. I'd be most appreciative if Hurricane Irene would allow me a safe return home before she vents. The Yankees already vented last night. You saw player rep Curtis Granderson's statement, and...

Nationals manager Davey Johnson has mentioned a few of the organization's top prospects the last few weeks as possibilities for September call-ups when rosters expand. Pitchers like Brad Peacock and Tom Milone, field players Chris Marrero, Corey Brown and Steve Lombardozzi and veterans such as Craig Stammen, Yunesky Maya and Roger Bernandina have all been talked about as those players at Triple-A Syracuse that could be donning Washington Nationals uniforms as early as next week. This week,...

Derek Jeter played in his 2,401st game tonight, tying Mickey Mantle for most by a Yankee in franchise history. The Orioles tied their season high with their fifth consecutive win. They also did it May 21-26. The 12 runs tonight matched their season high set July 26 at Toronto. Nolan Reimold is batting .379 (11-for-29) with two triples, two homers and six RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak. Matt Wieters is batting .440 (11-for-25) during his seven-game hitting streak. J.J. Hardy was...

The Yankees are furious at the Orioles for not scheduling a doubleheader today. They didn't want to lose their Sept. 8 off-day. They can't be too happy about tonight's outcome, either. "The tack-on runs are always important regardless of who you're playing. But they have so much offense through their order, so it's doubly important," manager Buck Showalter said after his club's 12-5 victory. "I thought Nolan (Reimold) had a big hit - a couple big ones. A lot of them scattered around...

Matt Wieters hit a three-run homer off Yankees reliever Luis Ayala in the bottom of the sixth inning. It's been that kind of night. Wieters has 14 homers and 50 RBIs this season. Alex Rodriguez hit a solo homer off Tommy Hunter in the top of the seventh, and Nick Swisher just added a two-run shot. Still no outs and pitching coach Rick Adair is visiting the mound. Orioles 12, Yankees 4. Swisher's ball is the 57th to land on Eutaw Street, and the 33rd by an opponent. Estimated distance:...

Tomorrow's scheduled day-night doubleheader with the Yankees has been postponed due to expected bad weather related to the arrival of Hurricane Irene. The 1:05 p.m. game will be made up on Sept. 8 at a time to be determined. The nightcap will be played as part of a split-admission doubleheader at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday. Obviously, the first game Sunday will go off at the normal 1:35 p.m. time. Tickets dated Aug. 27 at 7:05 p.m. will only be accepted at the 7:35 p.m. game on Sunday....

After consulting with Major League Baseball and the National Weather Service, tomorrow's scheduled day-night doubleheader between the Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to expected bad weather as a result of Hurricane Irene. Tomorrow's 1:05 p.m. game will be made up on September 8 at a time that will be announced at a later date. Tomorrow's 7:05 p.m. game will be played as part of a split admission doubleheader at 7:35 p.m. this Sunday, August 28. This Sunday's doubleheader will...

The Orioles battered Yankees starter A.J. Burnett in the second inning. Mark Reynolds hit his 30th home run with one out in the second, and the Orioles strung together four straight doubles from Ryan Adams, Nolan Reimold, Matt Angle and Robert Andino. J.J. Hardy followed with his 25th home run - breaking an 0-for-29 streak against the Yankees - and Nick Markakis reached on Burnett's fielding error. The Orioles led 6-0 and nobody was warming in the Yankees' bullpen. Reynolds is the first...