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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Orioles’ 24-2 defeat to Reds puts focus on Morton, ailing rotation
The Baltimore Orioles began Sunday with right-hander Charlie Morton making his fifth start since signing a one-year $15-million contract for the sixth club of his 18-season major league career.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Noelvi Marte hits a RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Marte has 7 RBIs and Wynn has 6 as Reds score most runs since 1999 in 24-2 rout of Orioles
Noelvi Marte had seven RBIs and hit his first career grand slam with a drive off infielder Jorge Mateo, Austin Wynn had a career-high six RBIs and the Cincinnati Reds scored their most runs in 26 years in a 24-2 route of the Baltimore Orioles.
 
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz, right, celebrates his three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
De La Cruz, McClain each hit a 3-run HR as Reds beat Orioles 8-3
Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain each hit three-run home runs and the Cincinnati Reds began their first nine-game road trip of the season with an 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
 
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez works against the Texas Rangers during a baseball game on July 20, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez to get second opinion on sore shoulder following MRI
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will get a second opinion on his sore right shoulder after undergoing an MRI. Rodriguez had a bullpen session that was slated for Thursday canceled.
 
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn (32) celebrates with Gunnar Henderson (2) after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
O’Hearn’s go-ahead, 3-run homer lifts Orioles over Guardians 6-2 for 1st series win this year
Ryan O’Hearn hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 for their first series win in six tries this season.
 
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Paolo Banchero has 33 points, career-best 18 rebounds as Magic beat Wizards 109-97
Paolo Banchero had 33 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 109-97.
 
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) handles the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Banchero scores 30 as Magic cruise past Wizards, 120-105
Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic eased to a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards.
 
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) dunks against Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Shaedon Sharpe makes a case for the best dunk in the NBA this season
Shaedon Sharpe has been one of the NBA’s most gifted young dunk artists since he was selected seventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022 NBA draft. But he reached a new level on Wednesday night — possibly literally.
 
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) dunks against Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Shaedon Sharpe’s eye-popping dunk caps a career night as the Trail Blazers beat the Wizards 129-121
Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards.
 
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Trae Young scores 35 points and has 14 assists in Atlanta’s 125-111 victory over Washington
Trae Young scored 35 points and had 14 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 125-111 victory over the Washington Wizards.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mitchell and Mobley help Cavaliers pull away from Wizards, 134-124
 
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Raptors rout the NBA-worst Wizards 106-82 for their 5th straight victory
Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row.
 
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Devin Booker scores 37 points, Suns survive scare to beat Wizards 130-123
Devin Booker scored 37 points, Kevin Durant added 23 and the Phoenix Suns weathered a late rally in a 130-123 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
 
El base de los Timberwolves de Minnesota Anthony Edwards reacciona tras anotar un triple en el encuentro de la NBA ante los Wizards de Washington el lunes 13 de enero del 2025. (AP PFoto/Nick Wass)
Anthony Edwards scores 41 as the Timberwolves beat struggling Wizards 120-106
Anthony Edwards scored 20 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sloppy first half and beat the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 120-106.
 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, falls after being fouled by Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Gilgeous-Alexander overcomes a poor shooting performance and leads Thunder past Wizards 136-95
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 27 points from the foul line to overcome his worst shooting performance of the season and help the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-95 rout of the Washington Wizards.
 
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) goes up against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Green scores 22 of his 29 in 3rd quarter as Rockets down Wizards 135-112
Jalen Green scored 22 of his 29 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets routed the short-handed Washington Wizards 135-112 on Tuesday night.
 
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) goes up against Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Poole scores 30 as Wizards beat Bulls 125-107
Jordan Poole scored 30 points to continue his strongest stretch in Washington uniform as the Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 125-107.
 
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas, left, and Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon help Wizards snap 3-game skid with a 123-114 win over the Hornets
Jordan Poole scored 27 points and Malcolm Brogdon added 25 in his return from injury as the Washington Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-114. Rookie Alex Sarr had 19 points and nine rebounds for Washington.
 
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Tatum had missed two of Boston’s previous four games with a knee issue.
 
Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff (30) goes to the basket past Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington Wizards.
 
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) goes to the basket for lay up against Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96
James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat.
 
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Vucevic and White lead Bulls to 127-108 win over Wizards, losers of 12 straight
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 127-108 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards in an NBA Cup game.
 
Tulane running back Makhi Hughes celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 25 Tulane routs Navy 35-0 to clinch a spot in the AAC championship game
Makhi Hughes ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns and No. 25 Tulane locked up its spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game by romping to a 35-0 victory over Navy.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives between Washington Wizards forwards Corey Kispert, left, and Kyle Kuzma, right, for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Mitchell, Allen lead Cavaliers to efficient 135-116 win over Wizards
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen added 23 while going 10 for 10 from the floor and the Cleveland Cavaliers eased to a 135-116 victory over the Washington Wizards.
 
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, right, is fouled by Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Tatum, Brown help Celtics rout Wizards 122-102 in first road game
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points in the Celtics’ first away game of the season.
 
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole does a social media spot during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Under Brian Keefe, Jordan Poole begins Year 2 in D.C. in a much better place
Jordan Poole first became a Washington Wizards player in July 2023 as part of a deal that sent Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors. To hear teammates and coach tell it, his real arrival came much later.
 
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) gives Washington Nationals' Nasim Nunez his batting helmet back during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Royals ride bullpen to 3-0 win over Nationals after Lorenzen’s early exit
Five Kansas City relievers pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-hit ball after starter Michael Lorenzen’s early exit, Robbie Grossman hit a two-run single, and the Royals held on to the second American League wild card with a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
 
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Royals’ Lorenzen departs after only 2 1/3 innings in first start since return from IL
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen departed in the third inning of his start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in his first action since a return from the injured list.
 
Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel runs towards home to score on a throwing error by Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Royals seize on throwing error in 10th to beat Nationals 1-0 and hold on to 2nd AL wild card
Kyle Isbel snapped Kansas City’s 27-inning scoreless streak by sprinting home on a throwing error in the 10th inning, Cole Ragans gave up three hits in six innings, and the Royals held on to the second American League wild card with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
 
Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter, left, celebrates after his home run in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tigers gain ground in AL wild card race as Carpenter, Meadows key 4-3 win over Orioles
Kerry Carpenter homered twice, Parker Meadows made a home run-saving grab and the surging Detroit Tigers moved into a tie for the second American League wild card with a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
 
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