Manager: Ron Gardenhire (1st year)
Record: 4-9
Last 10 games: 4-6
Who to watch: 1B Miguel Cabrera (.245/.309/.367, 3 doubles), 2B Dixon Machado (7 doubles, 8 RBIs), 3B Jeimer Candelario (4 doubles, 1 HR), RF Nicholas Castellanos (.302/.362/.415, 2 triples), RHP Jordan Zimmermann (0-0, 8.18 ERA), RHP Shane Greene (3.86 ERA, 2 saves)
Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (4-3 in 2017)
Pitching probables:
April 17: RHP Andrew Cashner (1-1) vs. LHP Francisco Liriano (1-1), 6:40 p.m., MASN2April...
Manager: Brian Snitker (3rd season)
Record: 6-3
Who to watch: 1B Freddie Freeman (.367/.558/.733 with 11 RBIs), LF Preston Tucker (.370/.400/.667 with 9 RBIs), CF Ender Inciarte (2 SB, 5 RBIs), SS Dansby Swanson (.382/.400/.618), RHP Mike Foltynewicz (15 Ks in 10 1/3 innings), RHP Arodys Vizcaino (1.93 ERA)
Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1
Pitching probables:
April 9: RHP Julio Teheran (0-0, 10.13 ERA) vs. RHP Max Scherzer (1-1, 1.64 ERA), 7:05 p.m., MASNApril 10: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (1-0,...
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder/outfielder Matt Reynolds and selected the contract of catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Additionally, they placed catcher Miguel Montero on the paternity list and designated for assignment left-handed pitcher Enny Romero. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.
Reynolds, 27, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment of the season as well as his first...
The Washington Nationals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, keeping him with the club through the 2020 season.
Rizzo, 57, was the first and most significant hire made by the Lerner family after assuming control of the Nationals franchise in July of 2006. Brought on first as Assistant General Manager, Rizzo's arrival in The District signaled a renewed emphasis on amateur talent and building a successful...
Manager: AL. Hinch (4th season)
Record: 3-1
Who to watch (2017 stats): 2B Jose Altuve (.346, 32 steals), CF George Springer (34 homers), SS Carlos Correa (84 RBIs), 3B Alex Bregman (39 doubles), RHP Justin Verlander (15-8, 3.38 ERA), RHP Ken Giles (34 saves, 2.30 ERA)
Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (5-1 in 2017)
Pitching probables:
April 2: RHP Chris Tillman (1-7, 7.84 ERA in 2017) vs. RHP Charlie Morton (14-7, 3.62 ERA in 2017), 7:10 p.m., MASNApril 3: RHP Mike Wright Jr. (0-0, 5.76...
With tonight's crowd of 7,769 for this season's Spring Training finale at Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles have drawn a total of 103,294 fans for 15 home games in Sarasota. It is the eighth time in nine seasons that the Orioles have welcomed more than 100,000 fans at Ed Smith Stadium. Since moving Major League operations to Sarasota, 988,349 fans have enjoyed Orioles Spring Training baseball at Ed Smith Stadium.
The Orioles had six sellouts this spring, including the second-highest single-game...
The Orioles today announced a new "Kids Cheer Free" initiative inviting parents to bring young Orioles fans age 9 and younger to Oriole Park at Camden Yards free of charge. Every adult who purchases a regularly-priced individual game ticket in the Upper Deck will be invited to bring up to two children (ages 9 and under) to the ballpark compliments of the Orioles.
"Kids Cheer Free" tickets for games from March 31 through April 29 can be reserved now online at orioles.com/kidsfree, at the...
The Orioles have announced plans for Opening Day of the 2018 Spring Training season on Friday, February 23, when the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m. ET at Ed Smith Stadium. All fans in attendance will receive a 2018 Spring Training schedule magnet, sponsored by Visit Sarasota. Additionally, the first 1,000 female fans in attendance will receive a Birds of Paradise flower, courtesy of Beneva Flowers.
In a special pre-game ceremony, the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team,...
Manager: Clint Hurdle (7th season)
Record: 73-85
Last 10 games: 5-5
Who to watch: CF Andrew McCutchen (87 RBIs, 28 HR), LF Starling Marte (20 steals), 1B Josh Bell (87 RBIs, 25 HR), RHP Gerrit Cole (1.239 WHIP), LHP Felipe Rivero (20 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1
Pitching probables:
Sept. 28: RHP Ivan Nova vs. RHP Edwin Jackson, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 29: RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 30: RHP Jameson Taillon vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN Oct....
The Washington Nationals reinstated outfielder Bryce Harper from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Harper, 24, returns to the Nationals active roster after missing 41 games with a hyperextended left knee. The outfielder, who suffered the injury on Aug. 12 vs. San Francisco, ranked second in the National League in OPS (1.034), second in runs (92), fourth in on-base percentage (.419), fourth in...
The Orioles today announced the winners of their player development and scouting awards for 2017, including OF AUSTIN HAYS as the club's top minor league player. The winners will be honored in an on-field ceremony on Saturday, September 23, before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays, with awards presented by Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations DAN DUQUETTE, Orioles Director of Minor League Operations KENT QUALLS, and Orioles INF JONATHAN SCHOOP. The Orioles recognized LHP...
Manager: John Farrell (5th season)
Record: 85-64
Last 10 games: 7-3
Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (90 RBIs, 43 doubles, 24 steals), LF Andrew Benintendi (85 RBIs, 19 steals), C Christian Vázquez (.298), 3B Rafael Devers (.826 OPS), RHP Craig Kimbrel (33 saves)
Season series vs. Orioles: 6-10
Pitching probables:
Sept. 18: RHP Doug Fister vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 19: LHP Drew Pomeranz vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 20: LHP Chris Sale vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05...
Manager: Brian Snitker (2nd year)
Record: 64-78
Last 10 games: 5-5
Who to watch: 1B Freddie Freeman (25 HR, 30 doubles), CF Ender Inciarte (21 SB), RF Nick Markakis (69 RBIs, 36 doubles), RHP José RamÃrez (25 holds), RHP Arodys VizcaÃno (10 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 6-7
Pitching probables:
Sept. 12: RHP Julio Teheran vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 13: LHP Luiz Gohara vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 14: RHP Mike Foltynewicz vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 7:05...
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole and catcher Pedro Severino from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and placed right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde on the 10-day disabled list with a right forearm flexor strain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Cole, 25, finished his Triple-A season 4-5 with 5.88 ERA in 18 starts. Making his sixth start of the season at the Major League-level on Monday night at Miami, Cole is...
Manager: Joe Girardi (10th season)
Record: 73-63
Last 10 games: 5-5
Who to watch: 2B Starlin Castro (.309), RF Aaron Judge (38 HR, 85 RBIs), C Gary Sánchez (79 RBIs, 28 HR), LF Brett Gardner (18 steals, 20 HR), SS Didi Gregorius (.290, 62 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (10 saves)
Season series vs. Orioles: 7-5
Pitching probables:
Sept. 4: LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 2:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 5: LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP Jeremy Hellickson, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 6: RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP...
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitchers Austin Adams and Erick Fedde from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, returned from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Enny Romero from the 10-day disabled list, reinstated right-handed pitcher Ryan Madson from the 10-day disabled list, and recalled catcher Raudy Read from Double-A Harrisburg. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Adams, 26, returns to the Nationals for the second...
Manager: Craig Counsell (3rd season)
Record: 69-64
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: 3B Travis Shaw (83 RBIs, 27 HR), CF Keon Broxton (20 HR, 19 SB), 1B Eric Thames (28 HR), RF Domingo Santana (22 HR, 66 RBIs), RHP Zach Davies (15-7, 3.91 ERA), RHP Corey Knebel (30 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2
Pitching probables: Aug. 31: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Zach Davies, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 1: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jimmy Nelson, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 Sept. 2: RHP Erick Fedde vs. RHP Brandon...
The Orioles are now accepting deposits on 2018 season ticket plans and fans who make a deposit will have an opportunity to purchase 2017 Postseason tickets. Fans who place a non-refundable $250 (for a 13-game plan), $500 (for a 29-game plan), or $1,000 (for a full season plan) per seat deposit on a 2018 Season Ticket Plan will be guaranteed the opportunity to purchase 2017 Orioles Postseason tickets before the general public. The deposit must be placed by Monday, September 25.
Fans who place a...
Manager: Terry Collins (7th year)
Record: 55-71
Last 10 games: 2-8
Who to watch: OF Yoenis Céspedes (.292, 42 RBIs), 3B Wilmer Flores (42 RBIs), SS Asdrúbel Cabrera (35 RBIs, 20 doubles), OF Brandon Nimmo (.264), RHP Jacob deGrom (3.49 ERA), RHP AJ Ramos (23 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 3-9
Pitching probables:
Aug. 25: RHP A.J. Cole vs. RHP Jacob deGrom, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 26: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Robert Gsellman, 4:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 27 (Game 1): RHP Tanner Roark vs. LHP...
Manager: Mike Scioscia (18th season)
Record: 61-58
Last 10 games: 7-3
Who to watch: CF Mike Trout (.341, 23 HR, 55 RBIs), DH Albert Pujols (17 HR), SS Andrelton Simmons (.301, 55 RBIs, 17 SB), LF Cameron Maybin (25 SB), RHP Bud Norris (18 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 1-1
Pitching probables:
Aug. 15: LHP Tyler Skaggs vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 16: RHP Ricky Nolasco vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 1:05 p.m., MASN
Inside the Angels:
The Angels have hovered around .500 for most of the...