Brad Mills-Imagn Images Konnor Pilkington gave Nats fans one heck of a first impression and left them wondering about why he was not here sooner The Nationals had an uncharacteristically easy 6-1 win last night. Josh Bell stayed hot and the offense did a good job adjusting to Chase Burns after struggling to pick him up early in the game. However, the story of the night … [Read more...] about Pilk Mania: Why did the Washington Nationals keep Konnor Pilkington in Triple-A so long?
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Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Thread
Brad Mills-Imagn Images Follow along as the Nationals look for just their second sweep of the season After securing the series win last night, the Nats will be looking for the sweep. They only have one sweep all season, when they dismantled the Orioles. Now they will look for their second in an early afternoon showdown against the Reds. With a lefty on the mound and the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Thread
Calling the Pen: Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald: ‘I got lucky’
The day before the Orioles began the second half of their season, they suffered a setback that wasn’t reported until they were well on their way to an 11-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Broadcaster Ben McDonald, who can bring sunshine to the gloomiest of days and teams, had taken a scary fall off a deer stand. Instead of seeing McDonald playing like a kid on his property or … [Read more...] about Calling the Pen: Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald: ‘I got lucky’
Orioles’ Rutschman could return this weekend; Eflin to start on Wednesday; Carlson recalled
CLEVELAND—Catcher Adley Rutschman, who’s been on the injured list since June 20th with a strained left oblique, was the designated hitter for Triple-A Norfolk in the Tides’ 3-2 loss at Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. Rutschman had a double in three at-bats and also walked. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said it’s possible that Rutschman could return this weekend when the Orioles play … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Rutschman could return this weekend; Eflin to start on Wednesday; Carlson recalled
Young lasts only 4 1/3 in Orioles’ 6-3 loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND-What happened? If the Orioles trade a starting pitcher or two, there may be more opportunities for Brandon Young to audition for a spot in the 2026 rotation. Six of Young’s starts have lasted fewer than five innings, and on Tuesday night, he allowed three runs on four hits in 4 1/3 innings in the Orioles’ 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians before 22,714 at … [Read more...] about Young lasts only 4 1/3 in Orioles’ 6-3 loss to Guardians