CLEVELAND – Orioles manager Brandon Hyde watched Gunnar Henderson hit on the field hours before batting practice, an early session that confirmed everything he knew about the former second-round draft pick. The tools on display. Some of the reasons why he rates so highly among scouts and talent evaluators. Why he’s the youngest Oriole to debut sinc

It’s the final day of August, a month that began with the biggest trade in Nationals history and will conclude with another dismal record. The Nats enter tonight’s game 8-18 this month. It’s not as bad as their 6-19 mark from July, but it’s barely better than that. You know who would love to get a win tonight? Aníbal Sánchez. The 38-year-old is 0-5

The Orioles have made the following roster move: RHP Travis Lakins, Sr. has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Cory Abbott from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to Aug. 28) with right shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Abbott, 26, return

CLEVELAND – Gunnar Henderson predicted that he’d reach the majors this year. He set it as a goal before his season began at Double-A Bowie. So confident that he texted it to his girlfriend, Katherine Lee Bishop, who took a screenshot as proof. Here he is. Perhaps in a location he couldn’t have known about, but on the Orioles roster and starting for

CLEVELAND – Gunnar Henderson is batting sixth and playing third base tonight in his major league debut. Henderson, the 55th player to appear in a game with the Orioles, is sandwiched between Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hays in the lineup. Ramón Urías is batting fourth as the designated hitter. Kyle Stowers and Terrin Vavra are on the bench. For the

The Orioles today announced their 2023 Grapefruit League schedule, which is slated to begin Saturday, February 25, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. against the Minnesota Twins. The club’s 2023 spring schedule features 16 home games, including eight weekend games. The Orioles will face nine different opponents during Grapefruit League play, wit

CLEVELAND – The Orioles didn’t wait until Thursdays’ roster expansion to select infielder Gunnar Henderson’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk. They did it early this afternoon, bringing up Henderson and optioning infielder Tyler Nevin to Norfolk. Pitcher Denyi Reyes was designated for assignment to create room on the 40-man roster. Henderson, who’s w

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of INF Gunnar Henderson from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 2 and his first appearance will be his Major League debut.Optioned INF Tyler Nevin to Triple-A Norfolk.Designated RHP Denyi Reyes for assignment.

ABERDEEN, Md. – Grayson Rodriguez was in good spirits as usual and was his usual friendly and articulate self. Now if he pitches on Thursday as he usually does, he might end his season as it began. Pitching in dominant fashion on a minor league mound. And that could lead him to end his year on a major league mound. When he pitches for high Single-A