The Nationals already have enough trouble scoring runs and hitting for power when at full strength. Remove their All-Star leadoff hitter from the equation, and the task can feel impossible. So, when word came down about an hour before first pitch tonight that CJ Abrams had been scratched because of back spasms, even the most optimistic Nats fan had

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Zach Eflin didn’t receive a prolonged ovation as he walked out of the visiting dugout tonight at Tropicana Field. Rays fans didn’t get sentimental. They didn’t blow the roof off the joint in tribute to the guy they used to cheer. All they had to offer was a smattering of boos and then silence. Eflin preferred to keep them qui

What kind of memories flooded Anthony Rendon’s mind when he walked into Nationals Park today for the first time in five years? “I mean, there’s a big sign, right when you get off the bus,” he said with a laugh. “You can’t miss it.” That sign, located just outside the home clubhouse, is the 2019 World Series champions logo. It probably would not exi

The Orioles begin a three-game weekend series tonight in St. Petersburg, Fla. versus the Tampa Bay Rays. They do so with the memory of a four-game sweep at the Trop the last time they were there. The O's and Yankees are both 68-48 beginning play tonight after both lost last night. While the O's play the Rays this weekend, the Yankees will host the

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Orioles made another move today to upgrade their infield depth at the Triple-A level, signing veteran Jean Segura to a minor league contract. The news comes two days after corner infielder J.D. Davis agreed to terms on a similar deal. Segura, 34, is a career .281/.327/.401 hitter in 12 major league seasons with six teams.

The Orioles have made the following roster move: Agreed to terms on a 2024 Minor League contract with INF Jean Segura.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Zach Eflin returns to Tropicana Field tonight as an opposing pitcher, making his first start at Tampa Bay since the Rays traded him to the Orioles. Eflin has two quality starts in his two outings with the Orioles, allowing a combined five runs and 15 hits in 12 1/3 innings. He’s walked only one batter. Eflin has registered a

Twenty-eight major league teams have come to D.C. to face the Nationals at some point during the last two seasons. The only one that hasn’t: the Angels, who remarkably haven’t played here since 2017. That streak finally ends tonight with the opener of a three-game series (weather permitting), and that means the long-awaited return of one of the mos

TORONTO – It did not come as a surprise when Anthony Santander said yet again on Thursday afternoon that he would like to remain an Oriole beyond the 2024 season. He can be a free agent this winter and any club could try to sign him. He confirmed that he and the team have not had any in-season contract talks. But this is where he wants to stay, if

Some stats and thoughts as everyone tries to forget Thursday’s rain-soaked, 10-inning loss to the Giants and looks ahead to tonight’s series opener against Anthony Rendon and the Angels … * What’s the biggest reason the Nationals haven’t played as well over the last month as they did earlier this summer? The quality of the performances by their sta