Washington Nationals

Kevin Gausman couldn't be coming up at a better time

2013-05-21 20:51:00

It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that the Orioles have decided to bring up pitching prospect Kevin Gausman to start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. The club has a need and there really is no need to leave any more good innings at...

Jair Jurrjens becomes the Orioles' latest one-and-done starter

2013-05-21 17:23:00

To clear a roster spot for right-hander Miguel Gonzalez’s return from the disabled list Tuesday, the Orioles optioned right-hander Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk after just one start with the big league club. The move created a vacant spot in...

Orioles are out of the frying pan

2013-05-17 06:39:00

For the first five weeks of the season, the Orioles slogged through one of the toughest early season schedules in baseball and came out clean on the other side.�An impressive display of power, timely hitting and solid relief that has made them one of...

Get your brain in gear at the HoCo STEM Festival

2013-05-15 18:23:39

Calling all kids interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related activities? The first annual HoCo STEM Festival is June 9, 1 to 4 p.m., at Howard Community College. This free community event is the brainchild of the Committee to...

Are you ready to include Machado among the best young players?

2013-05-14 03:36:00

I’m a little afraid to toss this question around in the bar today. I’m afraid some of you may be throwing haymakers if the discussion gets heated. It could turn into a donnybrook or brouhaha if things get ugly. (Yes, I know it is a fake...

How does Manny Machado compare with some of baseball's young phenoms?

2013-05-13 17:22:00

When he charges onto the infield grass, makes that barehanded pickup and throws a rocket to first, Manny Machado reminds Orioles fans of a superstar third baseman of yesteryear. When he breaks out of the batter's box on a liner into the gap and hits...

Man with no hands or arms to throw out first pitch at tonight's Orioles game

2013-05-08 08:10:00

In a life dedicated to overcoming -- or, better yet, ignoring -- the obstacles presented by being born without arms or hands, Tom Willis will be adding another milestone tonight. He'll be throwing out the first pitch at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with...

Manny Machado keeps wowing the rest of baseball

2013-05-06 10:05:00

Can we go a little over the top here? OK, here goes: maybe�we'll remember this just-concluded�7-4 Orioles road trip to the West Coast as the time�where the legend of Manny Machado really took off. Sure, he got lots of attention last season when the...

On common ground, Orioles and Nationals have complicated relationship

2013-05-05 00:00:00

For decades, the Orioles commanded a sweeping empire of fans — a territory larger than some European countries, stretching from southern Pennsylvania to North Carolina and including Washington, where the team operated a popular retail store. The...

Newly acquired catcher Chris Snyder joins Orioles in Seattle

2013-04-29 19:33:00

Catcher Chris Snyder, whom the Orioles acquired Sunday from the Los Angeles Angels in a deal for minor league right-hander Rob Delaney, was at Safeco Field on Monday, but he has not been activated. The Orioles wanted to give Snyder a day to get...

Orioles acquire catcher Chris Snyder from Angels for RHP Rob Delaney

2013-04-28 18:55:00

The Orioles have attempted to bolster their lack of catching depth by sending minor league right-hander Rob Delaney to the Los Angeles Angels organization for veteran catcher Chris Snyder. Snyder, 32, will meet the team in Seattle on Tuesday and...

Jake Arrieta passes first test down with Triple-A Norfolk

2013-04-26 19:30:00

OAKLAND, Calif — Orioles manager Buck Showalter's focus was on the Oakland Athletics on Friday night, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have an eye on what was happening in Charlotte. Right-hander Jake Arrieta, who was demoted Monday...

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Mattheus (52) reacts after getting a double play ball to end the St. Louis Cardinals rally during the seventh inning of the 2012 NLDS at Busch Stadium. The Nationals won 3-2.

2013-05-21 13:24:38

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke drives in a run against the Nationals with a single to right field in the second inning Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.

2013-05-15 00:00:00

Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke went five-plus innings against the Nationals on Wednesday night in his return to the rotation.

2013-05-15 00:00:00