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Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the best
Read full article: Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the bestShohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game’s best catchers and recently wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in Major League Baseball history.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says long-term view of CJ Abrams is unchanged despite demotion
Read full article: Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says long-term view of CJ Abrams is unchanged despite demotionWashington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team’s decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week.
Weston Wilson becomes 1st Phillies rookie to hit for cycle with double in 8th inning vs Nationals
Read full article: Weston Wilson becomes 1st Phillies rookie to hit for cycle with double in 8th inning vs NationalsPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson became the first rookie in franchise history to hit for the cycle in a 13-3 win Thursday over the Washington Nationals.
Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals
Read full article: Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over NationalsWeston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive fees
Read full article: Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive feesThe ticket resale company StubHub is defending its pricing practices from a lawsuit filed by the attorney general for Washington, D.
Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington Nationals
Read full article: Dylan Cease throws second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, 3-0 win over Washington NationalsDylan Cease pitched the second no-hitter in San Diego Padres history, a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals that completed a three-game sweep.
Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0
Read full article: Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation’s capital.
Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7
Read full article: Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7Ryan McMahon drew a bases-loaded walk on a full-count, pitch-clock violation by Kyle Finnegan, and the Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the ninth inning for an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, announces his retirement at 35
Read full article: Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, announces his retirement at 35Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has announced his retirement, ending the 2019 World Series MVP’s injury-filled career.
Stephen Strasburg's retirement is officially listed by MLB. He was the 2019 World Series MVP
Read full article: Stephen Strasburg's retirement is officially listed by MLB. He was the 2019 World Series MVPStephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP whose career was derailed by injuries, officially has been listed by Major League Baseball as being retired.
Bryce Harper hears boos at Nationals Park. His three hits help the Phillies beat the Nats 4-0
Read full article: Bryce Harper hears boos at Nationals Park. His three hits help the Phillies beat the Nats 4-0Bryce Harper doubled twice and singled in a run to back Aaron Nola’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-0.
Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007
Read full article: Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest when she umpired the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday.
Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source says
Read full article: Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source saysA person with direct knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Jose Altuve signs 5-year, $125M extension deal with Houston Astros
Read full article: Jose Altuve signs 5-year, $125M extension deal with Houston AstrosThe team says the extension will cover seasons 2025-29. Altuve entered this season (2024) in the final year of a seven-year contract extension that he signed on March 19, 2018.
Braves extended general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season
Read full article: Braves extended general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 seasonThe Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season.
The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' Parra
Read full article: The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' ParraGerardo Parra — of “Baby Shark” fame — will be the new first base coach for the Washington Nationals as part of a series of changes to manager Dave Martinez’s staff.
Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDS
Read full article: Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDSThe Atlanta Braves took another blow to their injury-plagued rotation, placing right-hander Charlie Morton on the 15-day injured list.
Ronald Acuña Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club with 40th home run of the season for Braves
Read full article: Ronald Acuña Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club with 40th home run of the season for BravesRonald Acuña Jr. has joined baseball’s exclusive 40-40 club by hitting his 40th home run of the season for the Atlanta Braves to go along with his 68 stolen bases.
Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffs
Read full article: Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffsThe Atlanta Braves have placed ace Max Fried on the 15-day disabled list with a recurring blister issue on his left index finger, but they hope the extra rest will ensure he's ready for the NL Division Series.
Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors
Read full article: Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majorsSean Doolittle has decided to retire from baseball after more than a decade spent pitching in the majors.
Washington Nationals sign general manager Mike Rizzo to a multiyear extension
Read full article: Washington Nationals sign general manager Mike Rizzo to a multiyear extensionThe Washington Nationals are giving Mike Rizzo a chance to finish what he started as the team’s longtime president of baseball operations and general manager.
World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
Read full article: World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire.
Yankees turning attention to 2024 in the midst of `a disaster' season
Read full article: Yankees turning attention to 2024 in the midst of `a disaster' seasonA win ended the New York Yankees' first nine-game losing streak in 41 years but left them 9 1/2 games out of the American League's last playoff spot.
Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington Nationals
Read full article: Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington NationalsWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez has agreed to a new multiyear contract with the club he led to the 2019 World Series championship.
Phillies' Michael Lorenzen will get eight days of rest after his 124-pitch no-hitter
Read full article: Phillies' Michael Lorenzen will get eight days of rest after his 124-pitch no-hitterMichael Lorenzen will get some extra rest after pushing himself beyond his usual limits while throwing a no-hitter.
Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise history
Read full article: Michael Lorenzen throws a no-hitter in his home debut with the Phillies, 14th in franchise historyMichael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0.
Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first MLB at-bat
Read full article: Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first MLB at-batPhiladelphia Phillies left fielder Weston Wilson homered in his first major league plate appearance, a long-awaited milestone for the 28-year-old rookie who was drafted in 2016.
Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline
Read full article: Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadlineAce pitcher Justin Verlander was shipped from the New York Mets to Houston ahead of the trade deadline, returning to the Astros after he helped them win the World Series last year.
Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
Read full article: Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankleHouston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will miss his scheduled start Sunday against AL West-leading Texas because of right ankle soreness.
Ruiz gets 2 big hits late as the Nationals beat the Astros 4-1 in 10 innings to avoid a sweep
Read full article: Ruiz gets 2 big hits late as the Nationals beat the Astros 4-1 in 10 innings to avoid a sweepLane Thomas and Keibert Ruiz each hit an RBI single in a three-run 10th inning that carried the Washington Nationals past the Houston Astros 4-1 to prevent a three-game sweep.
Astros have good outlook in upcoming series
Read full article: Astros have good outlook in upcoming seriesHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Astros, who finally got a day off Monday after 17 straight days with games. The Astros came home for a fun 9, with the Nationals, Reds and Mets coming to town.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Read full article: Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fixWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruiz’s ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fix
Read full article: Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule fixWashington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is demanding that Major League Baseball change its basepath rule after catcher Keibert Ruiz’s ninth-inning throw hit runner Jake Meyers, resulting in a throwing error that gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 win.
Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2
Read full article: Braves lose Max Fried on opening day, beat Nationals 7-2The Atlanta Braves overcame the early exit of NL Cy Young Award runner-up Max Fried because of a bad leg with the help of four hits by Travis d'Arnaud and beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on a sunny, chilly opening day.
New MLB rules get mixed fan reaction after first live looks
Read full article: New MLB rules get mixed fan reaction after first live looksPlayers have largely been pleased with Major League Baseball's rollout of several new rules this spring, but fans getting their first look in person have mixed reviews.
Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead Brewers
Read full article: Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead BrewersKyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought, salvaging a split of a day-night doubleheader with an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a rainy Game 2.
Wainwright, Molina tie battery record in Cards' loss to Nats
Read full article: Wainwright, Molina tie battery record in Cards' loss to NatsYadier Molina homered twice on a day he paired with St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to tie the major league record fof 324 starts by a battery in an 11-6 loss to the Washington Nationals.
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.
Kirby starts with record 24 straight strikes; Nats top M's
Read full article: Kirby starts with record 24 straight strikes; Nats top M'sSeattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start the game and fellow Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez reached a new level, but Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals to a 3-1 win.
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.
DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats
Read full article: DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to NatsJacob deGrom allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in five innings in his season debut before a bullpen meltdown cost the New York Mets in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.
San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Nationals in blockbuster deal
Read full article: San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Nationals in blockbuster dealThe San Diego Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline.
Astros trade deadline looms; Here’s the intel we’ve gathered about Josh Bell and others
Read full article: Astros trade deadline looms; Here’s the intel we’ve gathered about Josh Bell and othersAhead of the Tuesday MLB trade deadline, the Houston Astros are indeed interested in Washington Nationals 1B Josh Bell, multiple sources tell KPRC 2.
Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night
Read full article: Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight nightLuis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.
🔒 Do you have a question for the Astros All-Stars? Share it with us and we could ask it for you
Read full article: 🔒 Do you have a question for the Astros All-Stars? Share it with us and we could ask it for youDo you have a question for Houston Astros stars who are in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game? Share it with us.
LEADING OFF: Yanks' Donaldson to serve ban, Strasburg out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Yanks' Donaldson to serve ban, Strasburg outYankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York opens a home series against Tampa Bay after the ban was upheld on appeal.
Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straight
Read full article: Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straightDansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves won their 12th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 9-5 despite losing All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies to a broken left foot.
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.
LEADING OFF: Strasburg returns to majors; Trout, Alonso sit
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Strasburg returns to majors; Trout, Alonso sitNationals star Stephen Strasburg is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since June 1, 2021, when he starts against the Marlins in Miami on Thursdaay night.
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.
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.
Nats angered by Kapler's late aggression in Giants' 7-1 win
Read full article: Nats angered by Kapler's late aggression in Giants' 7-1 winAustin Slater smacked a three-run homer as part of a seven-run second inning against struggling Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the San Francisco Giants cruised past the Nationals 7-1.
FAA failure to tell Capitol of parachute stunt led to alert
Read full article: FAA failure to tell Capitol of parachute stunt led to alertThe Federal Aviation Administration’s failure to notify Capitol Police about a parachute stunt at a nearby baseball stadium led to an alert and urgent evacuation of the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official says.