ARLINGTON, Texas – In discussing Juan Soto’s struggles with runners in scoring position prior to Sunday’s game, Davey Martinez mentioned the importance of the Nationals slugger “accepting his walks” and thus not trying too hard to drive in runs when presented with the opportunity. Wouldn’t you know Soto would wind up drawing four walks during Sunda

CHICAGO - Jonathan Araúz had a special day for the Orioles in the final game of the series against the White Sox, his first hit with the club a home run. Special for sure, but not as unique as you might think. STATS research finds that 38 players since 1974 have homered for their first hit with the Orioles, the most recent before yesterday being ou

ARLINGTON, Texas – Jackson Tetreault made his major league debut 12 days ago not necessarily based on performance, but more so based on the Nationals’ desperate need for a fill-in starter who was on schedule. Tetreault, who owned a 4.19 ERA at Triple-A Rochester, fit the bill and thus was summoned to face a Braves lineup that pounded him for seven

CHICAGO – Dylan Cease struck out five of the first six Orioles this afternoon, plate umpire Junior Valentine giving Cease a call on a low fastball that angered Adley Rutschman and signaling that it could be a long day. Gilman-product Gavin Floyd hit a two-run homer in the second, the first deficit for the Orioles since Tuesday. The four-game winnin

When this Orioles series in Chicago began, the team had not posted a four-game win streak since the end of the 2020 season. Today, the O's seek a five-game streak and a four-game sweep on the road against the White Sox – which would be their first four-game sweep at Chicago since 1995. Baltimore's pitching has led the way to 4-0, 4-1 and 6-2 wins i

CHICAGO – Orioles rookie Kyle Bradish is optimistic that he can pitch again after his 15 days expire on the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde thinks it will be close to the date, if not hitting it exactly. Bradish is eligible to return on July 6. For now, he’s shut down with inflammation in his right shoulder. “I’d say Monday on the off day, it ki

ARLINGTON, Texas – Nine days ago, in the opener of their doubleheader against the Phillies, the Nationals tried to mount a bottom-of-the-ninth rally. Trailing by two runs, the bottom of the order got two men on base with one out, turning the lineup over and giving better hitters a chance to pull it off. But then Lane Thomas grounded out, César Hern

CHICAGO – The Orioles waited to post their lineup until checking Rougned Odor’s back. Odor worked out on the field and remained on the bench for the fifth game in a row - the last four due to injury. Richie Martin is the second baseman and Jonathan Araúz is the third baseman, with Tyler Nevin among the reserves. Trey Mancini stays in the lineup aft

ARLINGTON, Texas – We’ve reached the finale of what has proven to be a very competitive interleague series here at Globe Life Field. The Nationals won Friday night’s opener by one run. Then the Rangers won Saturday afternoon’s game by one run (via walk-off homer). What awaits this afternoon in the rubber match of the series? The Nationals can only

With the 2022 All-Star game set for Tuesday July 19 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, it’s about the time to ponder and wonder what Oriole or Orioles will be there this time? Sure seems like they have at least two very strong candidates in outfielder Austin Hays and reliever Jorge López. Others have played well too, but this duo is, for me, separat