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Nationals World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to retire, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire. The 2019 World Series MVP has had his career derailed by injuries. Strasburg last pitched in June 2022 and has thrown only 528 pitches since signing a $245 million, seven-year contract in December 2019. An announcement is expected sometime...
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Phillies player shows Little League spirit with pencil bat
Players from the Phillies and Nationals had some fun with custom bats and cleats during the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday.
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Everything to know about the MLB Little League Classic
The MLB Little League Classic is an exciting baseball crossover event each summer. Here’s a look at the event’s origin, along with the participants for 2023.
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Marlins finish sweep of Nationals 4-2, move 10 games over .500 for first time since 2011
The Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep, defeating the Washington Nationals 4-2 to move 10 games over .500 for the first time since May 2011. The Marlins improved to 41-31 and are off to the second-best start in franchise history through 72 games, behind only the 1997 team that was 43-29 and went on to win the World Series. Miami...
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Garrett Throws 6 Solid Innings as the Marlins Beat the Nationals 5-2 for Their 3rd Straight Win
Braxton Garrett pitched six strong innings, Bryan De La Cruz had a two-run single and the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 5-2. Joey Wendle had two hits for Miami, which has won three straight and is nine games over .500 for the first time since July 31, 2016. Luis Arraez, who went 5 for 5 with a homer on...
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Arraez 5-For-5 with homer, 3 RBIs as Marlins beat Nationals 6-5
Luis Arraez broke out of an 0-for-15 slide with a 5-for-5 night that included three RBIs, raising his major league-leading batting from .378 to .390 and helping the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 6-5. Arraez singled in the first off Trevor Williams and hit a two-run homer in the second for a 4-2 lead, ending a 52-game homerless streak....
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Belmont cancels racing and Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals’ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.
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‘You're a Hero, Man': Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Fan Choking at Nats Park
An off-duty firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he rescued a man who choked at a Washington Nationals game Wednesday in Nationals Park. Todd Covington, a firefighter visiting from Kansas City, was watching the Nationals take on the San Diego Padres when baseball fans began shouting that someone was choking and needed help. Covington jumped over two rows…
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Eury Perez Gets First MLB Win, Marlins Top Nationals 5-3 for Series Sweep
Eury Perez pitched five solid innings for his first major league win, Bryan De La Cruz extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games, and the Miami Marlins swept the Washington Nationals with a 5-3 win Thursday afternoon. The victory stretched the Marlins’ winning streak to four games. With the New York Mets struggling, Miami (23-21) is second in...
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Soler Homers for the Second Straight Game, Marlins Hold Off Nationals 4-3
Jorge Soler hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game, and the Miami Marlins held off the Washington Nationals for a 4-3 win. With the Marlins trailing 2-1, Luis Arraez led off the fourth with a single before Soler sent MacKenzie Gore’s first pitch to left-center for his 11th home run of the season. That came a day...
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Soler's 2-Run Walk-Off HR Rallies Marlins to 5-4 Win Over Nationals
Jorge Soler hit a two-run homer with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 5-4. The Marlins were down to their last out when Garrett Cooper doubled off reliever Hunter Harvey (2-1). Luis Arraez singled to score Cooper and pull Miami within 4-3. Pinch-runner Jon Berti stole second...
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Marlins Add Gigantic Cuban Sandwich to Ballpark Menu for 2023 Season
The Miami Marlins have made a gigantic addition to their ballpark menu.
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Mets Fans Use Pitch Clock to Try to Fool Nationals Pitcher
Mets fans tried to trick a Nationals pitcher with a ruse commonly seen in college basketball.