As so much else within their organization has undergone massive change over the last two years, two of the Nationals’ most important employees have remained right where they’ve wanted to be all along and provided some much needed stability: Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez. Even as they traded away or lost countless players from their 2019 World Serie

Another series is in the books and the Orioles have moved on to the Rays, who arrive at Camden Yards for three games. Sportswriters are prisoners to lists of five, but three sounds right. So here are three more observations while I wait for the lineup to be posted – and for more questions about possible call-ups. I swear, I don’t have any inside in

Before Anthony Santander could hit the Orioles first walk-off homer since Aug. 11, 2019 as they beat the New York Yankees today 9-6, there were some other players that camp up big as the Orioles ended a six-game losing streak. Like right-handed reliever Dillon Tate, who somewhat quietly is having a solid year. He put up a zero in the seventh to pre

This wasn’t just the clichéd two teams heading in opposite directions moment in today’s game. The red-hot Yankees, with the best record in baseball, versus an Orioles team with six losses in a row to fall 10 below .500. The Orioles were 4-20 when their opponent scored first. The Yankees were 19-2, and they jumped Baltimore native Bruce Zimmermann f

Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins is available to play today, but he’s beginning the game on the bench. His health is fine. “Just giving him a little breather,” said manager Brandon Hyde. “Long stretch.” The next day off is a week from today. Ryan Mountcastle hit in the cage today and did some throwing, and he’s going to take batting practice o

When the Orioles hosted the Yankees in mid-April they won two of three in the series, allowing six total runs. But first-place New York is playing much better ball this series in Baltimore. With a win this afternoon, the Yankees would complete a four-game sweep of the Orioles. New York won 6-2 Monday night and has now posted two straight one-run wi

The Orioles will try to avoid back-to-back sweeps and snap a six-game losing streak this afternoon with Baltimore native Bruce Zimmermann on the mound. Zimmermann has posted a 2.72 ERA and 1.211 WHIP in seven starts, with only three home runs surrendered in 36 1/3 innings. He’s already faced the Yankees twice this season, shutting them out over fiv

MIAMI – Wednesday night was a glimpse into the Nationals’ potentially bright future. After dropping the first two games of the series and first five games of the season against the Marlins, the Nats’ rough week in Miami looked like it was going to end in the worst way. The offense couldn’t capitalize on a bases-loaded opportunity in the eighth inni

John Means walked into the Orioles’ clubhouse Tuesday afternoon, about five minutes before it closed to the media, with a long brace on his left arm, a broad smile on his face and his eyes scanning the room. Searching for teammates who hadn't gone on the field. Means began to walk toward the doors leading into the dining area, paused and took a sha

The high Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds have gotten off to a hot start, producing the best record of any minor league team in full-season ball. That covers 120 clubs. There are many reasons for that and just one is the play of shortstop Collin Burns. With some more high-profile names on that IronBirds' roster, Burns can fly under the radar. But the 21