PHILADELPHIA – It probably took all night and part of this morning for everyone to get over the chaos that was the final couple innings of Tuesday’s 7-6 loss. Truly, that was a bonkers ballgame, in both good and bad ways. The challenge now facing the Nationals: Brush it off and try to come back tonight with a winning effort to avoid what would be a

Doing curls in the weight room isn’t part of outfielder Ramón Laureano’s pregame routine. They aren’t a superstition after he came off the bench unexpectedly and hit two home runs against the Reds. He’s pumped up, but mostly because he’s getting to play. Colton Cowser fractured his left thumb in the opening series in Toronto. Tyler O’Neill went on

PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies couldn’t touch MacKenzie Gore five weeks ago in their Opening Day encounter, the best start of the lefty’s career. Only one batter reached base against him that afternoon at Nationals Park. Thirteen of the 18 who stepped to the plate returned to the dugout muttering to themselves after striking out. There’s a bit too muc

PHILADELPHIA – The Nationals established over the weekend their ability to shake off early troubles against a tough division rival, keep the game within striking distance and then win the late innings to emerge on top. So when they found themselves in a familiar position tonight against the Phillies, it was fair to wonder if they might be able to r

The crowd didn’t erupt when Kyle Gibson was introduced and began to warm for tonight’s start at Camden Yards. The moment lacked sentimentality, which was fine with the veteran pitcher and the team that he returned to after signing in March as a free agent. The Orioles hoped that Gibson could get into the middle innings as they gradually stretched h

PHILADELPHIA – Paul DeJong is recovering from surgery Monday to repair a broken nose, plus his sinuses and orbital bone, procedures that collectively are likely to keep the Nationals third baseman out until sometime around the All-Star break. DeJong, who was hit in the face by a fastball from the Pirates’ Mitch Keller on April 15, had to wait nearl

Gary Sánchez had a soft brace covering his right wrist and hand this afternoon and no clue when he’d be able to ditch it and start playing again. The Orioles put Sánchez on the 10-day injured list yesterday with inflammation in the wrist caused by a stress reaction. “It’s been bothering me a little bit for a few weeks now,” he said via interpreter

Kyle Gibson is back in Baltimore and making his return start tonight with the Orioles. Gibson was activated onto the roster this afternoon. He made 33 starts in 2023 and went 15-9 with a 4.73 ERA in 192 innings. The Orioles optioned Kade Strowd, who was recalled yesterday and didn’t pitch, to make room for Gibson. Gibson is 3-7 with a 5.48 ERA in 1

PHILADELPHIA – It may have ended on a sour, ugly note, but the Nationals’ just-completed homestand was still a success in whole. They wound up going 4-3 against the Orioles and Mets, which isn’t bad at all. Now the Nats begin a six-game road trip through Philadelphia and Cincinnati, hoping for a little more offensive consistency, continued strong s

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Kyle Gibson from High-A Aberdeen. He will wear No. 48 and start tonight’s game.Optioned RHP Kade Strowd to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.