The Nationals signed Trevor Williams in December to help stabilize the back of their rotation, enticing the veteran right-hander with a two-year, $13 million deal after he had success as a swingman for the Mets. The thinking: Williams could provide valuable innings for a rotation that was short on proven arms, then potentially transition to the bul

Ryan Mountcastle is out of the Orioles lineup again tonight in Arizona. He was scratched last night due to an illness. Gunnar Henderson, who went 2-for-4 last night with two runs scored, stays at shortstop. Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter. Ryan O’Hearn is the first baseman and Ramón Urías is playing third base. Adam Frazier is the second b

Johnny DiPuglia, the Nationals’ longtime head of international scouting, has resigned after nearly 15 years with the organization, creating an opening for a prominent position within the front office as its longtime general manager continues to negotiate his own extension. DiPuglia confirmed his resignation but did not offer details of the move, wh

PHOENIX – The Orioles bullpen added a reinforcement today as the club claimed former O’s closer Jorge López off waivers from Miami. He has not reported yet to the team. Right-hander Logan Gillaspie was designated for assignment to make 40-man roster room. The 40-man roster has a full 40 players. López, acquired by the Orioles via waivers from Kansa

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Travis Blankenhorn and recalled right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Friday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Nationals have requested unconditional release waivers on right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Claimed RHP Jorge López off waivers from the Miami Marlins. He has not yet reported.Designated RHP Logan Gillaspie for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

One bad week isn’t going to undo everything positive the Nationals have done over the previous six weeks. But you’d sure rather not let this losing streak linger much longer, right? They’ve dropped three in a row, not to mention five of their last six, for the first time since the first week of July. They’ll try to reverse that trend this afternoon

PHOENIX - On night one of a three-city, nine-game road trip, the O's offense fell flat but Gunnar Henderson reminded us why he has become the leading contender in the eyes of many for American League Rookie of the Year. Playing shortstop, Henderson, running with his back to the infield, made an over-the-shoulder catch in the last of the fourth and

Lane Thomas didn’t like it when someone would bring up his homerless streak to begin the season, and he didn’t like it when someone would bring up his torrid power display through the early portion of the summer. So he obviously didn’t want someone to bring up the fact he had been in another long homerless streak prior to Friday night’s game. “It’s

Another day has passed without an update on Orioles closer Félix Bautista beyond the injury to his ulnar collateral ligament. He walked off the field Aug. 25 with two outs in the ninth inning and two strikes on his last batter, and he underwent further testing to determine the severity of the injury and whether surgery was necessary. Bautista earne