The Nationals are moving Mitchell Parker to the bullpen for the remainder of the season, a reflection both of the left-hander’s year-long struggles and the recent emergence of rookie Andrew Alvarez in the rotation. Parker, whose 16 losses and 5.85 ERA both rank last in the majors, was informed of the switch earlier this week and said he understands

Interim manager Tony Mansolino received the news of his bump from third base coach after a May 16 loss to the Nationals at Camden Yards, and his immediate thought turned to the rest of the staff. The uncertainty for everyone moving forward. He could relate and sympathize. Mansolino witnessed it through his childhood. He’s dealing with it now, unsur

NEW YORK – Hello from Citi Field, where tonight the Nationals open their final road trip of the season with the opener of a big weekend series against the Mets. Big for the Mets, that is. New York is clinging to a two-game lead over the Diamondbacks and Reds for the final Wild Card berth in the National League. These games mean a lot to the locals.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Jose Espada from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 72.Placed RHP Chayce McDermott on the Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List.RHP Scott Blewett (right elbow discomfort) was returned from his rehab assignment, reinstated from the 60-day Injured List, and designated for assignment.I

Trevor Rogers makes his 17th start tonight as the Orioles try to even their series with the Yankees following last night’s 7-0 loss, their 15th shutout of the season. Rogers is 8-2 with a 1.43 ERA and 0.894 WHIP in 100 2/3 innings. He’s allowed two runs or fewer in 15 starts. His ERA is the lowest by any major league pitcher through the first 16 st

With five of their final six series coming against sub-.500 clubs, the Nationals haven’t really had a chance to play any meaningful baseball down the stretch of the season. With one exception: This weekend’s series in New York. The Mets are the only opponent on the Nats’ late-September schedule that both owns a winning record and is still fighting

Some leftovers are more appetizing than others. For instance, the container of Chinese food that I ordered before flying to Chicago has no business being in my refrigerator. The plastic lid is corroding. However, the mailbag questions that weren’t used earlier this week remain fresh – except for the one asking whether Hanser Alberto has a future in

The quest for a .500 season just got a little harder. A 7-0 loss to the Yankees tonight, played before an announced crowd of 25,253 at Camden Yards, left the Orioles at 72-81 with only nine games remaining in the season. They need to run the table to post a non-losing record. The schedule includes six more games with the Yankees, including the fina

Ryan Mountcastle didn’t play the past two days in Chicago because of a sore finger, but he’s batting leadoff tonight for the first time in his career. Mountcastle is part of interim manager Tony Mansolino’s right-handed lineup against Yankees lefty Max Fried. “Just trying to give Jackson (Holliday) a blow for today,” Mansolino said. “Like a lot of

Ryan Mountcastle is batting leadoff tonight for the first time in his career, in his 646th major league game, as the Orioles begin a four-game series against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Interim manager Tony Mansolino is using a right-handed heavy lineup against Yankees left-hander Max Fried. Colton Cowser is on the bench again, with Jorge Mateo in