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Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping Cardinals
Read full article: Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping CardinalsShohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade
Read full article: Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team tradeThe St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham as part of a three-team trade that also moved hard-throwing reliever Michael Kopech to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
Read full article: Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadlineThe St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas.
Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle Manzardo
Read full article: Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle ManzardoThe Guardians are losing their extraordinary leadoff hitter for a bit and adding one with power and potential.
Dodgers acknowledge meeting with Ohtani. Yankees covet Yamamoto
Read full article: Dodgers acknowledge meeting with Ohtani. Yankees covet YamamotoThe Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to publicly acknowledge meeting with Shohei Ohtani when manager Dave Roberts disclosed what he said was a two-to-three hour get-together at Dodger Stadium a few days ago.
Corbin ends Nats' starting pitcher wins drought, beats Reds
Read full article: Corbin ends Nats' starting pitcher wins drought, beats RedsMajor league losses leader Patrick Corbin ended Washington’s record 43-game drought without a starting pitcher earning a victory as the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3
Read full article: Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3San Diego and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the wild-card-chasing Padres 4-3.
Nats' Strasburg allows Marlins 7 runs in 1st start in year
Read full article: Nats' Strasburg allows Marlins 7 runs in 1st start in yearJazz Chisholm bunted for a single on the first pitch of Stephen Strasburg’s return from a one-year absence, stole second and the Marlins kept on going in a 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals that finished a three-game sweep.
Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight loss
Read full article: Harper, Phils win 7th in a row, hand Brews 6th straight lossBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Odúbel Herrera homered as interim manager Rob Thomson and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the sagging Milwaukee Brewers 8-3.
Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over Reds
Read full article: Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over RedsLane Thomas had a three-homer game for the first time in his career, and Nelson Cruz and Juan Soto also went deep, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial DaySan Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.
Astros push winning streak to 11, roll past Nationals 6-1
Read full article: Astros push winning streak to 11, roll past Nationals 6-1Jose Altuve homered on the first pitch of the game, Yordan Alvarez and Yuli Gurriel also homered and the Houston Astros extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 6-1 rout of the Washington Nationals.
Ohtani, Rendon rally Angels past Nationals 5-4 in 9th
Read full article: Ohtani, Rendon rally Angels past Nationals 5-4 in 9thShohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 5-4.
Cruz homers, keys Nats over Mets 4-2 with 8th-inning hit
Read full article: Cruz homers, keys Nats over Mets 4-2 with 8th-inning hitNelson Cruz hit his 450th home run and added a tiebreaking two-run single in three-run eighth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals over the Mets 4-2 and prevented New York from an opening four-game sweep.
Devers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card game
Read full article: Devers hits 2 HR; Red Sox to host Yanks in AL wild-card gameThe Boston Red Sox have clinched a playoff berth on the regular season’s final day and will host the New York Yankees in the AL wild-card game after coming back to beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on a tiebreaking two-run homer by Rafael Devers in the ninth inning.
Castro's 2-run single in 9th rallies Nats past Phils 13-12
Read full article: Castro's 2-run single in 9th rallies Nats past Phils 13-12Starlin Castro hit a go-ahead, two-run single off closer Hector Neris in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied three times to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-12.
Check, mate: Miffed Max stares down Girardi, Nats top Phils
Read full article: Check, mate: Miffed Max stares down Girardi, Nats top PhilsMax Scherzer threw his glove and hat to the grass, then stared down Phillies manager Joe Girardi after getting checked for a third time by umpires for sticky stuff as the Washington Nationals beat Philadelphia 3-2.
Fedde back from COVID-19 list, leads Nats past SF in opener
Read full article: Fedde back from COVID-19 list, leads Nats past SF in openerErick Fedde returned after nearly a month on the COVID-19 injured list and pitched five sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to open a doubleheader.
Strasburg returns, pitches into 6th, Nats beat Orioles 4-2
Read full article: Strasburg returns, pitches into 6th, Nats beat Orioles 4-2Stephen Strasburg pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, allowing just one hit as the Washington Nationals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2.
LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds
Read full article: LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs RedsAfter no-hitters on consecutive nights by Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull and Yankees newcomer Corey Kluber, is there a pitcher on the docket who can make it three days in a row.
Two-way star: Braves' Ynoa hits slam, slams door on Nats
Read full article: Two-way star: Braves' Ynoa hits slam, slams door on NatsHuascar Ynoa hit a grand slam and pitched seven stress-free innings in a dominant two-way performance, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0
Read full article: DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New York over the Washington Nationals 6-0.
Scherzer's 9 K's, Avila RBI double lift Nats past Cards 1-0
Read full article: Scherzer's 9 K's, Avila RBI double lift Nats past Cards 1-0Max Scherzer struck out nine in six scoreless innings to move up to No. 21 on the career Ks leaderboard, and Alex Avila drove in the game’s lone run with one of his two doubles, helping the Washington Nationals edge the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0.
Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats
Read full article: Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against NatsAtlanta pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval drove a two-run homer to the deepest part of the ballpark off a Washington reliever who took over after Stephen Strasburg’s six scoreless innings to lift the Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Nationals and a doubleheader sweep.
Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery
Read full article: Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgeryI look forward to getting back to work in the next several days.”LESTER SURGERYWashington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester is leaving spring training camp to have surgery for the removal of his thyroid gland. He underwent chemotherapy treatments and returned to the Red Sox at spring training before the following season. Soto’s spring training start was delayed because he fouled a ball off his right foot in live batting practice Sunday. Martinez had two hits for a second straight game, driving in his first two runs of spring training. Jarred Kelenic, Seattle’s top prospect, hit a two-run homer and Taylor Trammell hit a solo homer.
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champs
Read full article: Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champsPhiladelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his home run with third base coach Dusty Wathan during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Washington. With Harper leading the way, and homers from Andrew McCutchen, Didi Gregorius and Andrew Knapp, too, the Phillies beat the Nationals 12-3 Wednesday night. “We’re at the part of the season where I need to be on the field," Harper said. TRAINER’S ROOMPhillies: 1B Rhys Hoskins (left elbow) is unlikely to be activated off the injured list before the regular season ends, Girardi said. UP NEXTPhillies: Off on Thursday, then finish the regular season with a three-game series at Tampa Bay that opens Friday.
LEADING OFF: Glasnow, Rays try to win AL East, Bieber ready
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Glasnow, Rays try to win AL East, Bieber readyCincinnati’s Trevor Bauer (1.80) is third and starts at home against the Brewers in a matchup of NL playoff contenders. Atlanta won its third straight NL East title with an 11-1 romp over the contending Marlins. After losses in 10 straight postseason appearances, the Braves are desperate to end the drought. There’s so much to be proud of from my point of view.”STUMBLINGThe Phillies have lost in four, dropping them out of NL playoff position. After getting in a doubleheader in Washington, they’ll try to regain their winning touch when Zach Eflin (3-2, 4.28 ERA) starts against Erick Fedde (2-3, 4.36) at Nationals Park.
Strasburg hurt as Nationals beat Orioles 15-3 for 'split'
Read full article: Strasburg hurt as Nationals beat Orioles 15-3 for 'split'Strasburg threw only 16 pitches before leaving with hand issue in the first inning of Washington's 15-3 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Martinez said Strasburg was feeling numbness in his thumb and that the sensation originated in the wrist. The Nationals withstood the injury to Strasburg after rebounding from a defeat that took five days to decide and weathering a lengthy rain delay. His first outing came against the Orioles in a game that was suspended Sunday at Nationals Park and completed Friday at Camden Yards with Baltimore winning 6-2. Orioles: Asher Wojciechowski (0-1, 3.95) makes his sixth career appearance against the Nationals, still looking for his first win against them.
Scherzer exits; Porcello gets 150th win, Mets top Soto, Nats
Read full article: Scherzer exits; Porcello gets 150th win, Mets top Soto, NatsWashington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. Porcello (1-1) went seven innings, allowing one run and five hits and retiring the last 10 batters he faced. Scherzer threw 99 pitches on opening day against the Yankees, then an MLB season-high 112 in his next start. WHAT A STEALIn his Mets debut, CF Billy Hamilton stole his first base of 2020 and 300th of his career. Nationals: After Thursday's fifth day off in a week, they start a three-game series Friday against visiting Baltimore.
Nats ace Scherzer leaves start vs Mets after just 1 inning
Read full article: Nats ace Scherzer leaves start vs Mets after just 1 inningWASHINGTON Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his start for the Nationals against the New York Mets after just one inning Wednesday night. Washington did not immediately announce why Scherzer was taken out of the game after merely 27 pitches. Scherzer was not as sharp as usual at the outset Wednesday, going 2-0 counts against each of New York's initial two batters, walking one and giving up a single to the other. The Mets eventually went ahead in the first on Dominic Smith's sacrifice fly. Scherzer entered the game with an 0-1 record and 2.84 ERA this season.
4-run 10th for Nats spoils Blue Jays' 'home opener' in DC
Read full article: 4-run 10th for Nats spoils Blue Jays' 'home opener' in DCThe Blue Jays are the home team in the game. They love to win and they love to celebrate.Toronto batted in the bottom of each inning, wore its white uniforms, played its walk-up music and blared OK Blue Jays, the club's traditional seventh-inning stretch staple. The Blue Jays will be using a minor league ballpark Buffalo, but thats still being upgraded to host major league games. Blue Jays: SS Bo Bichette (left hamstring) and OF Randal Grichuk (back tightness) sat out again. UP NEXTWith Stephen Strasburg out, RHP Erick Fedde (0-0, 2.25) will fill in again Thursday, facing Blue Jays LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (0-0, 5.79).
Minus Strasburg, Nats top Yanks 9-2 on Robles' 3 hits, 4 RBI
Read full article: Minus Strasburg, Nats top Yanks 9-2 on Robles' 3 hits, 4 RBIWashington Nationals' Victor Robles celebrates his two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Washington. Filling in for Strasburg, Erick Fedde allowed a pair of runs in four innings, including Giancarlo Stantons second homer in two games. With Max Scherzer and other Nationals starting pitchers although not Strasburg sitting somewhat spread out about 10 rows behind home plate, Fedde was followed by four relievers, who gave up three hits across five scoreless innings. The biggest was Robles two-run double. Robles added a two-run homer in the fourth, then singled in the sixth.
Series MVP Strasburg misses 1st start with hand nerve issue
Read full article: Series MVP Strasburg misses 1st start with hand nerve issueWASHINGTON World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg was scratched from what was supposed to be his first start of the season for the Washington Nationals on Saturday night because of a nerve issue with his right hand. Nationals manager Dave Martinez announced about four hours before the scheduled first pitch against the visiting New York Yankees that Strasburg would be replaced as his team's starter by Erick Fedde. We want to be cautious.He said Strasburg felt something was wrong with his hand during an exhibition game last week against the Baltimore Orioles. In 2019, Strasburg became the first pitcher to finish a postseason with a 5-0 record, helping the Nationals with the franchise's first championship. He then opted out of what was left on his contract and re-signed with Washington for $245 million over seven years.