BOSTON – One of their best hitters limped to his locker this afternoon and back to the trainers’ room, leaving behind a walking boot for his injured right ankle. The two-time All-Star catcher was scratched from the lineup with discomfort in his right side. The interim manager had two healthy players on his bench, both rookies with a combined 16 gam

There are few surer things in baseball right now than David Peterson mowing down the Washington Nationals. Stick the Mets left-hander on the mound against this particular lineup, and you probably know the results before he ever throws a pitch. Just let Peterson throw his tantalizing assortment of 90 mph sinkers, breaking balls and changeups and wat

BOSTON - Interim manager Tony Mansolino sat down in the dugout this afternoon for his daily media scrum and said, “Whatever you guys have got, I’m ready to go.” Orioles injuries tend to be the main topic. Notepads are recommended. Memories can't be trusted.  Infielder Jordan Westburg exited last night’s game in the first inning with discomfort in h

Andrés Chaparro’s last stint with the Nationals didn’t include much playing time, to put it mildly. He appeared in only four games during three weeks on the big league roster in June. This time around, there should be considerably more at-bats for the 26-year-old first baseman/designated hitter, who was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a roster

BOSTON – Adley Rutschman was scratched from tonight’s Orioles lineup with right abdominal discomfort. Rutschman didn’t play last night, with Samuel Basallo making his first start behind the plate. Alex Jackson is catching tonight. The lineup shuffling has Jackson batting ninth and third baseman Luis Vázquez moving up from eighth to second. Jordan W

The Orioles have made the following roster move: OF Jordyn Adams has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 39 players.

BOSTON – Jordan Westburg is out of tonight’s Orioles lineup after injuring his right ankle last night in the first inning. An update is coming later. Samuel Basallo also is on the bench. Luis Vázquez is starting at third base. Dylan Beavers is in right field. Ryan Mountcastle is the designated hitter. Coby Mayo is playing first base. Tonight marks

The Washington Nationals recalled first baseman Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday and optioned infielder José Tena to Triple-A Rochester following the game on Sunday. Nationals Interim General Manager Mike DeBartolo made the announcement. Chaparro, 26, hit .274 with 14 doubles, 15 home runs, 48 RBI, 34 walks, one stolen base and 32

The Nationals survived the first of four consecutive series against playoff contenders from Philadelphia and New York, splitting their four-game series with the Phillies. Next up, it’s the Mets, who come to town in a bit of a tailspin, having lost 14 of their last 17 while dealing with all kinds of injuries. They did manage to win two in a row over

The Orioles have made the following roster move: OF Greg Allen elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.