Following a month in which he hit .317 (26-for-82) with six doubles, six homers, 15 RBI, 18 walks and 19 runs scored in 24 games, Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was named the National League Rookie of the Month on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network.
Soto, 19, led National League rookies in batting average (.317), on-base percentage (.440), slugging percentage (.610), OPS (1.050), home runs (6) and walks (18). He ranked second in doubles (6), hits (26) and was...
For the third year, the Orioles will host Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Helping Hands, a volunteer meal-packaging program, for a special fundraiser and meal-packaging event at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, September 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. After a successful fundraiser in 2017, which surpassed the initial goal of 25,000 meals, the Orioles and CRS will continue their partnership in the fight against hunger by increasing this year's goal to 75,000 meals in recognition of...
Manager: Scott Servais (3rd season)
Record: 47-31
Last 10 games: 3-7
Who to watch: DH Nelson Cruz (20 HR, 48 RBIs), 2B Dee Gordon (19 SB), SS Jean Segura (.334 with 21 doubles), RF Mitch Haniger (58 RBIs), LHP Wade LeBlanc (3-0, 3.26 ERA), RHP Edwin Diaz (27 saves)
Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-4 in 2017)
Pitching probables:
June 25:RHP Félix Hernández (6-6) vs. RHP Andrew Cashner (2-8), 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 26: LHP James Paxton (6-2) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (3-6), 7:05 p.m.,...
Manager: Buck Showalter (9th year)
Record: 20-50
Last 10 games: 1-9
Who to watch: SS Manny Machado (.310/.377/.567 with 18 HR, 53 RBIs ), 3B Danny Valencia (.283/.350/.462), CF Adam Jones (16 doubles, 10 HR, .293/.313/.457), RF Mark Trumbo (.261/.320/.420), RHP David Hess (4.13 ERA), RHP Brad Brach (10 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 0-3
Pitching probables:
June 19: RHP David Hess (2-3) vs. RHP Jefry Rodriguez, 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 20: RHP Andrew Cashner (2-8) vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05...
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitchers Trevor Gott and Wander Suero from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Additionally, the Nationals placed right-handed pitchers Brandon Kintzler (right forearm flexor strain) and Stephen Strasburg (right shoulder inflammation) on the 10-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
Gott, 25, returns to the Nationals for his third stint of the 2018 season. He has appeared in...
Last night at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation highlighted its year-round community contributions at the 13th annual Dream Gala. As the primary fundraiser for the Dream Foundation, the 2018 Dream Gala raised nearly one million dollars for the Foundation's initiatives focused on academics, the arts, nutrition and sports for children and teens in the Washington, D.C. region.
The Dream Gala, emceed by Lindsay Czarniak, featured a cocktail reception,...
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated outfielder Adam Eaton from the 60-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Wander Suero to Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, the Nationals released outfielder Rafael Bautista. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Eaton, 29, returns to the Nationals after missing 51 games. Prior to being placed on the disabled list on April 11, Eaton hit .345 (10-for-29) with three...
Manager: Aaron Boone (1st year)
Record: 42-19
Last 10 games: 8-2
Who to watch: 2B Gleyber Torres (.297/.356/.559), SS Didi Gregorius (36 RBIs, 8 SB), 3B Miguel Andújar (.310/.340/.552), RF Aaron Judge (18 HR, 45 RBIs), DH Giancarlo Stanton (15 HR, 34 RBIs), LHP CC Sabathia (3.59 ERA), LHP Aroldis Chapman (17 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (May 15 suspended game to be completed June 18)
Pitching probables:
June 12: RHP Tanner Roark (3-6) vs. LHP CC Sabathia (3-1), 7:05...
The Washington Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Matt Grace from the 10-day disabled list and reinstated left-handed pitcher Tim Collins from the paternity list on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain and optioned right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez to Double-A Harrisburg. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the...
Manager: Bruce Bochy (12th season)
Record: 31-31
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: C Buster Posey (.303/.370/.443),1B Pablo Sandoval (.282/.330/.447), SS Brandon Crawford (.324, 27 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (31 RBIs), RF Andrew McCutchen (18 doubles, 27 RBIs), RHP Hunter Strickland (12 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1
Pitching probables:
June 8: LHP Andrew Suárez (2-4) vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg (6-5), 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 9: RHP Dereck RodrÃguez (1-0) vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez (6-2), 12:05...
Tonight's scheduled game between the Orioles and New York Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a traditional (single-admission) doubleheader on Monday, July 9.
The first game of the July 9 doubleheader will begin at 4:05 p.m. ET, followed by the regularly-scheduled game approximately 30 minutes after the first game concludes.
Tickets and parking for Thursday's postponed game will not be automatically honored for the July 9 doubleheader. Fans...
The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Ryan Madson from the 10-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Madson, 37, returns to the active roster after missing 12 games with a pectoral strain. In 10 games prior to being placed on the disabled list, Madson pitched a 1.00 ERA (1 ER/9.0 IP) while striking out nine batters and...
The Orioles will host award-winning American composer John Williams as a special guest on Monday, June 11, for the club's 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Boston Red Sox. Williams, one of the most accomplished composers in American history and a lifelong baseball fan, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game, as the Orioles celebrate his illustrious five-decade career in the performing arts.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a pregame selection of Williams' famous...
Manager: Aaron Boone (1st season)
Record: 35-17
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: 2B Gleyber Torres (26 RBIs), SS Didi Gregorius (35 RBIs), 3B Miguel Andújar (.290), RF Aaron Judge (15 HR, 40 RBIs), DH Giancarlo Stanton (11 HR, 29 RBIs), LHP Aroldis Chapman (12 saves)
Season series vs. Orioles: 1-3
Pitching probables:
May 31: RHP Sonny Gray (3-4) vs. RHP Andrew Cashner (2-6), 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 1: RHP Masahiro Tanaka (6-2) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (3-4), 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 2: RHP Domingo...
Manager: Andy Green (3rd season)
Record: 20-28
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.268/.366/.482, 16 doubles), 3B Christian Villanueva (12 HR, 26 RBIs), LF Franchy Cordero (5 SB, 6 HR), RF Travis Jankowski (.359/.438/.469), RHP Tyson Ross (3.35 ERA), LHP Brad Hand (14 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: (1-2)
Pitching probables:
May 21: LHP Robbie Erlin (1-2) vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson (1-0), 7:05 p.m., MASNMay 22: LHP Eric Lauer (1-2) vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez (4-2), 7:05 p.m., MASNMay...
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of catcher Spencer Kieboom from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday and placed catcher Matt Wieters on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Additionally the Nationals transferred outfielder Adam Eaton to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
Kieboom, 27, returns to the Nationals for his first major league assignment of the season. He joins the Nationals...
Manager: Mike Scioscia (19th season)
Record: 16-12
Last 10 games: 3-7
Who to watch: CF Mike Trout (10 HR, 18 RBIs, 5 steals), 1B Albert Pujols (5 HR, 14 RBIs), SS Andrelton Simmons (15 RBIs), DH Shohei Ohtani (4 HR, .341 average), RHP Garrett Richards (3-1, 4.88 ERA), RHP Kenyan Middleton (six saves, 2.40 ERA)
Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (4-2 in 2017)
Pitching probables:
May 1: RHP Alex Cobb (0-3) vs. RHP Nick Tropeano (1-2), 10:07 p.m., MASN2May 2: RHP Dylan Bundy (1-3) vs. LHP...
Tonight's scheduled game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a traditional (single-admission) doubleheader on Saturday, May 12.
The first game of the May 12 doubleheader will begin at 3:05 p.m. ET, followed by the regularly scheduled game approximately 30 minutes after the first game concludes.
Tickets and parking for Tuesday's postponed game will not be automatically honored for the May 12 doubleheader. Fans...
Manager: Bruce Bochy (12th season)
Record: 9-12
Last 10 games: 4-6
Who to watch: C Buster Posey, (.265, 8 RBIs), 1B Brandon Belt (10 RBIs, 5 HR), 3B Evan Longoria (7 doubles, 9 RBIs), RF Andrew McCutchen (11 RBIs), RHP Jeff Samardzija (1-0, 0.00 ERA), RHP Hunter Strickland (2.00 ERA, 3 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-5 in 2017)
Pitching probables:
April 23: LHP Gio Gonzalez (2-1) vs. RHP Chris Stratton (1-1), 10:15 p.m., MASN2April 24: RHP Tanner Roark (1-1) vs. LHP Ty...
The Orioles today announced a season-long schedule of new theme nights for the 2018 season featuring a variety of unique celebrations, promotions, and giveaway items designed to further engage with Birdland's diverse fanbase. Several new events will debut this season including Yoga at The Yard, LGBT Pride Night, Star WarsTM Night, Bark at Oriole Park, and The Sandlot Movie Night. The Orioles will also host popular returning events including Game of Thrones® Night, Senior Day, Father's Day...