The Nationals will board a flight this morning and head to Williamsport, Pa., for a full day of festivities ahead of tonight’s Little League Classic against the Phillies. The sixth edition of this special major league game will be the first time the Nationals will get to experience the pomp and circumstance surrounding the event. And the team is lo

This just in: Cedric Mullins is pretty important to the Orioles. While his bat has not yet consistently heated up as he returned to the active roster to start the road trip last weekend in Seattle, he won a game against the Mariners with an incredible late-game performance. And that reminded us just how good he can be and just how big having him in

OAKLAND – Ryan McKenna knows the drill. An outfielder is injured while he’s down at Triple-A Norfolk, and instructions are coming to board a flight and join the Orioles. It’s become a routine. Maybe not the way McKenna first imagined his major league career unfolding, but he’s developing a niche and a reputation. He’s the outfielder with plus speed

OAKLAND – The crowd didn’t rise to its feet or generate even a smattering of applause. A tribute didn’t play on the video boards. Cole Irvin could have been any other starter tonight, his return to Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum met with utter indifference. Irvin’s fourth pitch nailed leadoff hitter Esteury Ruíz on the left elbow. At least he got

With a 4-3 record on their West Coast road trip, a win tonight by the Orioles would produce both a series victory in Oakland and ensure the club has a winning road trip with one game to play on Sunday. The Orioles (75-47) beat the Athletics 9-4 last night as they produced 16 hits - six for extra-bases - and went 6-for-14 with runners in scoring pos

The Nationals’ bullpen usage was going to catch up to them eventually. After using six relievers to secure last night’s win over the Phillies, manager Davey Martinez needed either an extended outing from his starter or a big lead in the late innings. He got one of those two in the form of Jake Irvin’s impressive six shutout innings. But with only a

OAKLAND – The Orioles primarily right-handed lineup tonight against Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk includes Ryan McKenna in right field and Jordan Westburg playing second base and batting cleanup. McKenna was recalled today from Triple-A Norfolk, with Aaron Hicks going on the 10-day injured list. Westburg is making his cleanup debut. He’s the

Davey Martinez always lives in the present. He has the mantras to prove it. Go 1-0 today. Be where your feet are. One pitch, one at-bat, one inning, one game at a time. And even as the Nationals organization builds toward a bigger picture of success in the future, that’s how the skipper has managed his team to an already higher win total than last

OAKLAND – The Orioles couldn’t wait any longer for outfielder Aaron Hicks. Hicks was placed on the 10-day injured list this morning with a lower-back strain, the move retroactive to Wednesday. Outfielder Ryan McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Hicks is making his second trip to the IL. He missed three weeks with a left hamstring strain, re

Good afternoon from a beautiful day on South Capitol Street, where the Nationals and Phillies will play their final game of this three-game series before heading to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League Classic. After last night’s fireworks, the Nationals will send Jake Irvin to the mound for his 19th start of his rookie season. The righ