Whether it is a well pitched game or a game where the offense breaks out or some combination, the Orioles could use it tonight to pick up a much-needed win at Yankee Stadium. They entered this series at 49-33 and had gone 5-0-1 in their last six American League series, going 12-5 in those games. They were 3-3 this year against the Yankees. But afte

NEW YORK – Colton Cowser’s name was scratched from Triple-A Norfolk’s lineup last night in Durham about an hour before first pitch, unleashing a wave of rumors and jokes. Was he joining the Orioles in New York? Was he just slacking? Teammates had some fun with it. “They were giving me a hard time a little bit, saying I just wanted another day off,”

The Nationals’ continued search for a productive center fielder while Victor Robles is on the injured list landed on a familiar face today: The club recalled Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester and designated struggling Derek Hill for assignment. Call rejoins the Nats only three weeks after he was demoted because of his own struggles, plus Robles’ in

NEW YORK – Colton Cowser is making his major league debut tonight in left field and batting seventh. Austin Hays remains on the Orioles bench while recovering from a bruised left hip. He hit in the cage yesterday and is nearing a return. Gunnar Henderson is leading off and playing shortstop. Jordan Westburg is the third baseman. Ryan O’Hearn is in

The Nationals tonight look to bounce back from two uninspired losses to the Reds to begin this homestand, and they’ll have a new face patrolling center field. (Though he’s not actually new, he’s just back for the first time in a few weeks.) Alex Call has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester, with struggling Derek Hill designated for assignment aft

The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester and designated outfielder Derek Hill for assignment on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Call, 28, hit .275 with three doubles, a home run, three RBI, seven walks, three stolen bases and five runs

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of OF Colton Cowser from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 17 and his first appearance will be his Major League debut.Selected the contract of RHP Eduard Bazardo from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 67.Optioned OF Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.Desi

NEW YORK – Colton Cowser is on the Orioles’ active roster and expected to be in their lineup for tonight’s game against the Yankees. The first part is official. The club announced that it selected Cowser’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk. They also selected reliever Eduard Bazardo’s contract and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to the Tides after ye

It was May 25. The Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-1 as Kyle Gibson got the win and Yennier Cano a save and New York was held to just three hits. The Orioles won the series two wins to one at Yankee Stadium. At that point the Orioles were 33-17 through 50 games, playing .660 baseball and they had the second best record in the majors. They were

CJ Abrams came up to bat four times during Tuesday’s game at Nationals Park, and he was legitimately pleased with both the process and the results of three of those plate appearances. There was a third-inning double to right. There was a fifth-inning double to left. And there was a ninth-inning leadoff walk. The common theme with those plate appear