There have been some notable bumps along the way, some duds every once in a while when he takes the mound. But there have been more than a few really good nights for MacKenzie Gore in his first full season with the Nationals. And none as good as the one the crowd at Nationals Park witnessed tonight. Even if it did end abruptly and earlier than anyo

After a 4-1 win Monday night and a 10-3 loss on Tuesday, the Orioles wrap up their series at San Diego tonight. The winner this evening will take this series. The Orioles (74-46) ended play Tuesday three games ahead of Tampa Bay for the American League East lead. The O's are 10-6 in rubber-match games. Should they win this game, they will improve t

SAN DIEGO – The Orioles are keeping their rotation in line for the series in Oakland that begins Friday night. Kyle Gibson starts the opening game, followed by Cole Irvin and Kyle Bradish. The six-man arrangement isn't changing. The club didn’t make a roster move today to bring in a fresh bullpen arm. The off-day on Thursday influenced its decision

SAN DIEGO – Aaron Hicks is out of tonight’s lineup as the Orioles attempt to win their 24th series. Hicks didn’t play last night after leaving Monday’s game with back soreness. Adley Rutschman is serving as the designated hitter. Gunnar Henderson is the cleanup hitter and third baseman. Jordan Westburg is playing second base. Austin Hays is in left

Two more injured Nationals relievers are ready to begin pitching in competitive games. Tanner Rainey and Mason Thompson will both begin minor league rehab assignments Friday, manager Davey Martinez announced prior to tonight’s game against the Red Sox. Rainey will pitch for Single-A Fredericksburg, with Thompson joining Double-A Harrisburg, which i

So for the first time in a while, the Nationals did not mount a late rally Tuesday night. As such, they dropped their series opener to the Red Sox, 5-4, that score holding up from the fourth inning all the way through the ninth. They’ll look to bounce back tonight, whether taking and holding an early lead or rallying again, in the middle game of th

Ask Davey Martinez to evaluate Josiah Gray’s recent struggles, and the Nationals manager doesn’t have to think for long before answering. “The command of the fastball just hasn’t been there,” Martinez said following Tuesday night’s 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. “And he’s trying to rely on too many secondary pitches.” If you want to boil Gray’s troubles

When the Orioles were in Seattle last weekend, several of their players and coaches watched intently the pregame ceremony on Saturday night when former team great Félix Hernández was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame.  A career winner of 169 games with 2,524 strikeouts – all with Seattle over a 15-year career – it was a special night at T-Mob

SAN DIEGO – Orioles reliever Jacob Webb achieved two milestones yesterday. Webb turned 30-years-old, and he reached three years of major league service time. Both round and crooked numbers that made him smile. “It’s a little bit more special today,” he said. “Kind of a cool little birthday present.” Webb has been an unexpected gift for the Orioles,

SAN DIEGO – Jack Flaherty recorded the last out in the first inning tonight, glanced twice at plate umpire Laz Diaz on his way to the dugout and didn’t break stride. Diaz didn’t check Flaherty’s hands for a sticky substance until the Orioles were done batting in the top of the second. After Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam as part of a five-run outbur