With Wood still at Triple-A, Nats lose Winker and game (updated)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Help is on the way for the Nationals’ power-starved lineup. But it’s not scheduled to arrive until Monday, leaving the current group to have to try to get the job done this weekend against the Rays. And if tonight’s series opener was any indication, it’s going to continue to be tough sledding until James Wood joins the bunch.
The Orioles are nearing the end of a stretch of playing 30 games in 31 days since May 31. Even with the recent five-game losing steak, the team is 16-11 (.593) in this span with three games left in this series with Texas remaining before Monday's off-day to end this grueling span. The Orioles have won series in this difficult stretch versus the Ray
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – By most conventional measurements, Josiah Gray should be ready to return from the injured list. The Nationals right-hander, out since mid-April with a flexor strain in his elbow, has made four rehab starts this month, adding one inning each time out and maxing out at six innings Tuesday for Triple-A Rochester. That most recen
The Orioles announced two more minor league signings today, agreeing to terms with infielder Niko Goodrum and right-hander Burch Smith. Goodrum, 32, appeared in nine games with the Rays and four with the Angels this season and went 3-for-29 with 10 strikeouts. The Pirates selected him on waivers June 10 and he was granted his release a week later.
As Orioles ace pitcher right-hander Corbin Burnes (9-3, 2.28 ERA) went on the paternity list today, it opened an opportunity for Triple-A lefty reliever Matt Krook to join the team. Manager Brandon Hyde said Burnes will rejoin the team for Tuesday’s game at Seattle and then they will map out his next start. Today Krook was called from Norfolk to ta
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Agreed to terms on 2024 Minor League contracts with INF Niko Goodrum and RHP Burch Smith.
X-rays on catcher Adley Rutschman’s right hand came back negative but he isn’t in tonight’s lineup. Rutshman was hit by a foul tip last night and later homered. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Rutschman feels better today and he planned on swinging a bat. Heston Kjerstad also is out of the lineup after homering last night and driving in three run
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Obviously, there’s already big news about what’s coming Monday when the Nationals return home. But before James Woodapalooza, there’s a three-game series to be played this weekend at Tropicana Field, where there’s no fear of any rain delays (thank god). The Nats need to get themselves back on track after a brutal series in Sa
The Orioles placed Corbin Burnes on the paternity list today and recalled left-hander Matt Krook from Triple-A Norfolk. The bullpen has an extra reliever tonight. Burnes can be away from the team for three days. Reliever Jacob Webb went on the paternity list on Opening Day. The news comes after Burnes registered his 13th quality start last night by
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled LHP Matt Krook from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 66.Placed RHP Corbin Burnes on the Paternity List.INF/OF Nick Maton has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk following last night’s game.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Nationals plan to promote outfielder James Wood to make his major league debut Monday night against the Mets, two sources familiar with the decision confirmed, calling the top prospect up for their final homestand prior to the All-Star break. Wood is still scheduled to play this weekend for Triple-A Rochester, according t