The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Selected the contract of INF Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 52.Placed INF/OF Jorge Mateo (left elbow inflammation) on the 10-day Injured List, retroactive to June 7.RHP Matt Bowman has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles’ 40-man

NEW YORK – Before starting a three-game series against the Mets tonight, the Nationals answered a question that had been lingering since Sunday night: Who would fill the open roster spot? After Sunday’s loss to the Rangers, the Nats optioned Nasim Nuñez to Triple-A Rochester, requiring a corresponding move when they arrived at Citi Field. The answe

Today the Orioles unveiled the 10th installation in the Birdland Murals series, powered by PNC, a vibrant and meaningful piece by celebrated Baltimore artist KID BALLOON. This year’s mural is proudly displayed by Gate C inside Oriole Park. This installation continues the Orioles' and PNC Bank’s shared commitment to investing in Baltimore through ar

The Orioles gave Heston Kjerstad plenty of chances in their lineup and outfield before the next round of players returning from the injured list finally forced a move. He was optioned today to Triple-A Norfolk, with a specific plan that interim manager Tony Mansolino referenced but didn’t detail. Kjerstad hit .192 with five doubles, two triples, fo

NEW YORK – After a 2-4 homestand, the Nationals are back on the road for a quick trip to Citi Field to play three games against the Mets. The Nats are actually a respectable 15-17 on the road this season. But they’re only 3-7 in away games against their National League East rivals. The Nats have the right man on the mound for tonight’s opener as th

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday and optioned infielder Nasim Nuñez to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Chaparro, 26, hit .304 (17-for-56) with three doubles, five home runs, 19 RBI, eight walks

The Orioles have made the following roster moves: Reinstated OF Cedric Mullins (right hamstring strain) from the 10-day Injured List.Reinstated INF Jordan Westburg (left hamstring strain) from the 10-day Injured List.Optioned OF Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk.Designated INF Emmanuel Rivera for assignment.OF Jordyn Adams cleared outright waiver

The Orioles aren’t gaining sufficient ground in the standings but their roster is healthier. Infielder Jordan Westburg and outfielder Cedric Mullins were reinstated from the 10-day injured list earlier today. But it cost Heston Kjerstad a roster spot. He was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. And it cost Emmanuel Rivera a place in the organization after

For the first time in 35 years, the Fredericksburg Nationals will have new ownership. Art Silber, who purchased the franchise in 1990 when it was still known as the Prince William Cannons and played in Woodbridge, announced Monday a deal to sell the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a company that owns more than 40 of Minor League Baseball’s 120 a

The next homestand has arrived, with three games against the Tigers and three against the Angels before the Orioles fly to Tampa and reenact spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees are one of the road opponents, but they still play in the Bronx. The Rays relocated from hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field to Tampa. Don’t let it co