It’s the Baltimore Orioles versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 15, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals on May 15, 2026
Watch the Washington Nationals take on the Baltimore Orioles live on MLB Washington Nationals channel 641, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) channel 640 with DIRECTV on May 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Baltimore Orioles (20-24) at Washington Nationals (21-23) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (21-23) host the Baltimore Orioles (20-24) at Nationals Park in a regular-season matchup with implications for both sides as the standings begin to take shape. The Nationals carry a power edge into the matchup with 52 home runs on the year against 44 for the Orioles. Zack Littell takes the ball for the Nationals at a 6.94 ERA, while Shane Baz counters for the Orioles with a 5.48 ERA of his own. Baz brings a 1.56 WHIP and 38 strikeouts into the start and has been the kind of arm the Orioles hand a close game to. Taylor Ward leads the Orioles’ lineup at .265, while on the home side CJ Abrams is hitting .292 and has put 9 balls over the wall so far for the Nationals.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN)
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles Game Today?
The Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals on your local regional sports network, MLB Washington Nationals, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641)
Baltimore Orioles Channel on DIRECTV
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) (Channel 640)
Players to Watch: Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals
Baltimore Orioles
Taylor Ward — LF. Taylor Ward has carried a .265 average into tonight, anchoring the Orioles’ lineup as a contact-first option. His .426 on-base mark sits on top of a .377 slugging line, giving Baltimore a strong on-base presence.
Gunnar Henderson — SS. Gunnar Henderson headlines the Orioles at the plate on a .197 average, paired with 9 home runs already on the board. With 21 RBIs already on the board, Henderson has been a key piece of the Orioles’ run production.
Shane Baz — SP. 1-4, 5.48 ERA, 38 SO. Scheduled to start for Baltimore in the series opener.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. On a .292 clip with 36 RBIs to his name, CJ Abrams is shaping the Nationals’ run production this year. The .532 slug paired with a .390 OBP gives the Nationals a hitter who works counts as well as he adds extra-base protection.
James Wood — RF. One of Washington’s top power bats, who carries a .234 average and 12 home runs into tonight. With 29 RBIs already on the board, Wood has been a key piece of the Nationals’ run production.
Injury Report: Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals
Baltimore Orioles
Dylan Beavers (RF) — 10-day IL, right oblique strain
Jordan Westburg (3B) — 60-day IL, right elbow sprain
Grant Wolfram (RP) — 15-day IL, back strain
Heston Kjerstad (LF) — 60-day IL, right hamstring strain
Dean Kremer (SP) — 15-day IL, right quadriceps strain
Yaramil Hiraldo (RP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder inflammation
Ryan Helsley (RP) — 15-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Jackson Holliday (2B) — 10-day IL, right hand discomfort
Cade Povich (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Colin Selby (RP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder inflammation
Zach Eflin (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Felix Bautista (RP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
Washington Nationals
Clayton Beeter (RP) — 15-day IL, right forearm soreness
Trevor Williams (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
DJ Herz (SP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
Josiah Gray (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow strain
Ken Waldichuk (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow sprain
Cole Henry (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder strain
Max Kranick (RP) — 15-day IL, right elbow surgery
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