NEWS
6:31 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) Nationals designated Lopez for assignment Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of Washington Post reports.
7:42 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Giants.
12:02 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (6-0) picked up the win Friday against the Orioles, giving up two hits and striking out one in a scoreless eighth inning.
11:03 AM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (1-0) picked up the win Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing one run on one hit over 1.2 innings of relief. He struck out one.
3:59 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) had his three-game suspension reduced to two games following his appeal to MLB, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
11:38 AM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) announced Thursday that Lopez has been suspended three games for intentionally throwing at the Pirates' Andrew McCutchen in Wednesday's 6-1 loss, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. Lopez will appeal the suspension and will remain available for Thursday's series finale in Pittsburgh.
9:11 AM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (illness) tossed a scoreless inning in his return to the mound Sunday against the Phillies.
3:55 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (hip) will make an appearance during Friday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Marlins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
10:55 AM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) hasn't pitched since March 10 due to a left hip issue but will throw a light bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:24 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) and Jose Ferrer may no longer be Washington's leading closer candidates after Kyle Finnegan re-signed on a one-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
4:20 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (groin) completed a live batting practice session Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
10:27 AM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (groin) is the only reliever in the Nationals' bullpen with any significant closing experience, Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports reports.
4:07 PM - Jorge Lopez (Wsh) (groin) signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Nationals on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
4:11 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain, Sahadev Sharma of Athletic reports.
12:42 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) Cubs activated Lopez (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
7:37 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) (groin) has rejoined the team and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list within the new few days, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
4:27 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
8:44 AM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) (groin) tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn a hold in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. He allowed one walk and struck out one.
5:28 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) (groin) didn't experience any setbacks following his bullpen session Friday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
7:32 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals. He allowed a hit and walk, while striking out two.
9:17 AM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers.
5:34 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) Cubs selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:23 PM - Jorge Lopez (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
2:23 PM - Jorge Lopez (NYM) Mets designated Lopez for assignment Thursday.
10:49 AM - Jorge Lopez (NYM) (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's extra-innings victory over the Phillies, walking one batter in a scoreless 10th inning.
9:49 AM - Jorge Lopez (NYM) gave up a run on two hits in the ninth inning Monday to record his first save of the season in an 8-7 victory over Atlanta.
12:04 PM - Jorge Lopez (NYM) has posted a 2.57 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through seven Grapefruit League innings this spring.
10:52 PM - Jorge Lopez (NYM) and the Mets are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
1:30 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) was designated for assignment Saturday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
2:01 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) Orioles claimed Lopez off waivers from the Marlins on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
1:35 PM - Jorge Lopez (Mia) Marlins optioned Lopez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
5:08 PM - Jorge Lopez (Mia) Marlins acquired Lopez from the Twins in exchange for Dylan Floro on Wednesday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.
11:44 AM - Jorge Lopez (Min) activated Lopez (mental health) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
3:09 PM - Jorge Lopez (Min) Twins transferred Lopez from the restricted list to the 15-day injured list for mental health reasons Sunday, Dan Hayes of Athletic reports.
2:40 PM - Jorge Lopez (Min) was placed on the restricted list Sunday for unspecified reasons.
9:51 AM - Jorge Lopez (Min) allowed two runs on two hits and one walk and didn't record an out Wednesday against the Astros.
6:39 PM - Jorge Lopez (Min) hurled a scoreless inning with a strikeout while picking up a save Saturday against the Royals.
2:33 PM - Jorge Lopez (Min) agreed to a one-year, $3.525 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
11:34 PM - Jorge Lopez (Min) struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over Red Sox on Monday.
4:45 AM - Jorge Lopez (Min) gave up two walks and struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in a 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday.
11:18 PM - Jorge Lopez (Min) picked up the save in Monday's 4-2 win over the Royals. He allowed zero runs on two hits and zero walks while striking out one over one inning.
10:42 AM - Jorge Lopez (Min) Twins acquired Lopez from the Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Cade Povich and right-hander Yennier Cano and two rookie-level prospects, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
10:42 AM - Jorge Lopez (Min) Twins acquired Lopez from the Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Cade Povich and right-hander Yennier Cano and two rookie-level prospects, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
12:50 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (4-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Rays on Wednesday.
10:03 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit on his way to a save in the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Rays on Tuesday.
1:25 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed a hit and struck out one to earn the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Yankees.
1:20 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (4-5) picked up the extra-innings win Saturday over the Rays. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and a hit batsman and struck out three over two innings.
11:29 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) registered the save during Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Cubs, striking out one in a perfect ninth.
9:23 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) picked up the save Saturday against the Angels, allowing no runs on no hits while striking out two and walking none across one inning.
11:19 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Angels.
10:42 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 14th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Rangers.
7:58 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-5) blew the save and took the loss Saturday against the Twins, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out one and walking none over one-third of an inning.
1:02 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-4) allowed two runs on two hits without recording an out, taking the loss and a blown save in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Twins.
1:27 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
11:39 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) struck out both batters he faced to earn the save in Thursday's 4-0 win over the White Sox.
9:21 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed a hit and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.
11:55 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday, striking out four and securing a save against the Rays.
9:01 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) recorded his ninth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one over 1.2 perfect innings of relief.
9:51 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Royals.
10:52 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) struck out one and hit a batter with a pitch in 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Guardians.
12:29 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-3) took the loss Thursday versus the Mariners. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out two in 2.1 innings.
11:14 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed an unearned run on one hit in 1.1 innings, earning the save in a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
6:43 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) blew the save after allowing one run on one hit and two walks across one inning during Thursday's 9-6 win over the Yankees. He struck out three.
5:06 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Friday.
4:51 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (personal) is expected to rejoin the Orioles on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
1:40 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) Orioles placed Lopez on the bereavement list Tuesday.
10:49 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-2) allowed two unearned runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record a strikeout in 1.1 innings to take the loss and blown save in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Royals.
11:36 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-1) earned the win, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout in 1.1 scoreless innings in a 5-3 victory Thursday over Minnesota.
12:53 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-1) walked one and struck out one in two innings to earn the win Saturday over the Red Sox.
10:47 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) did not allow a baserunner while striking out three across 1.2 innings to earn the save Wednesday against the Athletics.
10:34 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (1-1) struck out two in two perfect innings to earn the win in Sunday's matchup against the Yankees.
10:32 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) walked one batter and recorded a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning Monday. He earned a save over Milwaukee.
9:40 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) Brandon Hyde hinted Monday that Lopez may be at the front of the line for saves if the Orioles elect not to deploy him in a more versatile high-leverage role, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
9:53 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) could be a candidate for save chances along with Dillon Tate and Paul Fry after the trade of Tanner Scott and Cole Sulser to Miami, MASN Sports reports.
1:03 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) will be stretched out to potentially serve as a starter this season, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
6:55 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Orioles on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
2:33 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
6:31 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (ankle) has been shut down and won't return this season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
4:25 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
4:13 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) Brandon Hyde said Tuesday that Lopez suffered a "significant" sprain in his right ankle that could end his season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
4:47 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) exited early during his relief appearance in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Royals with right ankle pain, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. He retired the lone batter he faced and was credited with his second hold of the season.
12:37 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed a run on three hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, earning a hold in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Toronto.
4:19 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) will move to a bullpen role going forward, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
4:40 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-14) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Rays after surrendering four runs on four hits and a pair of walks while striking out two across two innings.
11:57 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-13) took the loss in Saturday's 16-2 rout at the hands of the Red Sox, coughing up seven runs on nine hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out one.
9:30 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five in six innings in Sunday's loss to the Rays. He didn't factor into the decision.
10:49 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (3-12) allowed a run on one hit and five walks while striking out four in six innings, earning the win over the Yankees on Monday.
12:54 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (bereavement) will start Saturday's game in Kansas City, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
2:47 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
11:22 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-12) allowed two runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss in Friday's 12-1 defeat against the White Sox.
3:57 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-11) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings, taking the loss to the Astros on Saturday.
7:03 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-10) allowed five runs on 10 hits and four walks while striking out two in 4.2 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
10:00 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-8) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against Cleveland.
11:22 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-7) took the loss against Tampa Bay on Saturday, completing 4.2 innings and allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out eight.
8:01 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (2-6) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings to earn the win against Cleveland on Sunday.
4:15 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) worked six innings while taking a no-decision Monday in the Orioles' 3-2 loss to the Twins in 10 innings. He gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven.
8:38 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (1-6) took the loss Wednesday at Minnesota after allowing three runs on four hits with four walks and three strikeouts across six innings.
7:42 AM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (1-4) took the loss Saturday, coughing up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks over two innings as the Orioles were downed 8-2 by the Yankees. He struck out four.
10:13 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) allowed one run on four hits and struck out five over 5.2 innings Monday night against Boston. He didn't factor into the decision.
11:15 PM - Jorge Lopez (Bal) (0-2) allowed seven runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.
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