On the same day that the Orioles claimed their former closer, Jorge López, on waivers from the Marlins, manager Brandon Hyde told the assembled media at Chase Field that former Rule 5 closer Tyler Wells has arm fatigue. I’m tired from trying to project this month’s bullpen. I’m not getting any closer. My take from the East Coast is that López is in

PHOENIX - If you watched the first three innings of the Orioles game at Arizona tonight, you would not have had a clue about what was going to happen in the top of the fourth. Through three the Orioles had two hits and no runs against Arizona rookie right-hander Slade Cecconi, their No. 14 prospect via MLBPipeline.com. His slider was working nicely

PHOENIX – After scoring 23 runs on 34 hits in their three-game series at home with the White Sox, the Orioles offense got off to a slow start on their nine-game road trip that began Friday night. They were held to one run over six innings by former O’s draft pick Zach Davies and to two runs on the night in a 4-2 loss to Arizona. The Orioles (83-51)

PHOENIX – The Orioles are hoping to recapture the magic with right-handed reliever Jorge López. Added by the Orioles today on waivers from Miami, López has not yet reported to the team, but he is going to and the O’s hope he can help them win the American League East. Being acquired after the cutoff date for postseason eligibility, López will

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.