CHICAGO - For the second time in his major league career, Ubaldo Jimenez will be used as a reliever. Jimenez is warming up for the Orioles, who trail the Cubs 4-2 in the top of the third inning at Wrigley Field. Right-hander Justin Grimm will pitch for the Cubs. The game is scheduled to resume at 5:30 p.m. central time following a rain delay that will exceed three hours. Jimenez hasn't pitched in relief since making his major league debut on Sept. 26, 2006 against the Dodgers. He allowed...

The Giants and Nationals began play after a 1-hour, 12-minute rain delay. San Francisco wasted no time in scoring a few runs against Jordan Zimmermann and the Nats. Zimmermann allowed a leadoff double to Giants center fielder Angel Pagan. Two pitches later, Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer to center field. Zimmermann quickly retired the next three batters, but the damage was done. The Giants took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the first. But things did not go smoothly for the Tim...

The Nationals welcomed new outfielder Nate Schierholtz on Saturday prior to their game with the Giants. Outfielder Michael A. Taylor was moved to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Schierholtz. Schierholtz, who played his last game for the Cubs on August 5, was thrilled to move to a winning team and is anxious to help the Nationals win games. "For many reasons. I've got some friends here," Schierholtz said of why he likes the move to D.C. "But beyond that, obviously, it's been a winning...

CHICAGO - Bud Norris is doing more than pitching today for the Orioles. He's also padding their lead. Norris reached on an infield hit in the second inning to score J.J. Hardy and give the Orioles a 2-0 advantage over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Orioles pitchers were 0-for-11 this season. Norris recorded his first RBI since May 5, 2012. Norris is no slouch at the plate. He's 4-for-10 since the start of the 2013 season. Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks has thrown 46 pitches in two innings....

Nationals top pitching prospect Lucas Giolito has been transferred to short-season Single-A Auburn after reaching a club-mandated innings limit, according to a team source. The right-handed Giolito exceeded expectations this season at Single-A Hagerstown and is not injured, according to source. Giolito will continue strength and conditioning plus baseball related activities as he prepares for instructional league in September and October in Viera, Fla. Giolito is only a year removed from...

CHICAGO - In a short time frame this morning, the media at Wrigley Field conducted interviews with Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette, manager Buck Showalter, head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and third baseman Manny Machado. We're caught up on Machado's pending knee surgery. All we need to know is the exact date of next week's procedure in Los Angeles. I'm passing along a big batch of quotes. Let's start with Duquette, who made it clear that Machado reached this decision...

The Orioles try to get back in the win column today at Wrigley Field in Game 2 of their series against the Chicago Cubs. A win in one of the next two games will give the Orioles a winning road trip with at least a 5-4 record. A win in the next two games will give the Orioles another series victory, which would be their 10th in the last 11 series. On the mound today, Bud Norris (11-7, 3.69 ERA) faces Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (5-1, 1.48 ERA). Hendricks is having a sensational rookie...

CHICAGO - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will undergo surgery next week in Los Angeles to repair a slightly torn ligament in his right knee. Executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed the news to reporters this morning at Wrigley Field. The medial patellar is the same ligament that Machado ruptured in his left knee in September at Tropicana Field. Though he suffered only a partial tear in his right knee, the Orioles say the procedure and recovery time will be the same. Dr. Neal...

The Nationals didn't wait long before bringing Nate Schierholtz up to the big leagues. Signed to a minor league contract just five days ago, Schierholtz will be in uniform for the Nats this afternoon. The team has selected the contract of the 30-year-old outfielder, with Michael A. Taylor getting optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to clear a spot for Schierholtz. In order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster, Nate McLouth has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. McLouth underwent...

The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of outfielder Nate Schierholtz, optioned outfielder Michael A. Taylor to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed outfielder Nate McLouth (right shoulder inflammation) on the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Schierholtz, a .254 career hitter (520-for-2050) with 117 doubles, 51 home runs and 224 RBI in 776 career games with the Cubs (2013 -...