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DraftKings World Series Game 6 Showdown: Picks, advice for Astros vs. Nationals MLB DFS

The Nationals will look to continue Justin Verlander's postseason struggles and force a Game 7 against the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. See our DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and get more DFS lineup advice.

Billy Heyen

Missed ball/strike calls in Game 5 highlight need for MLB to perfect 'robot ump' technology

Baseball can't allow "pretty good" to be good enough in the World Series.

Ryan Fagan

Donald Trump booed at Nationals Park during World Series; fans chant 'Lock him up!'

Not exactly a warm greeting for the leader of the free world.

Joe Rivera

This dude double-fisting beers, trying to catch a ball with his chest is the World Series hero we deserve

Astros 2, Nationals 0, Beer Guy 2.

Joe Rivera

Five defining moments in the Astros' Game 5 victory over the Nationals

The Nationals finished off their subpar showing at home in the World Series, losing their third game in a row.

Ryan Fagan

Astros vs. Nationals final score: Houston one win from World Series title after stifling Washington bats again

Sporting News provided live updates, highlights and more from World Series Game 5, the final MLB game in D.C. this year.

Joe Rivera

Three takeaways from Astros' win

The Astros haven now won three straight to take a 3-2 series lead over the Nationals as the teams head back to Houston for Game 6.

Drew Nantais

Scherzer won't start Game 5

The Nationals turn to Joe Ross now as they look to take a 3-2 series lead against the Astros.

Drew Nantais

Why isn’t Donald Trump throwing out the first pitch at the World Series?

President Trump is expected to attend Game 5 of the World Series, but he won't throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Park. Here's why.

Dan Bernstein

Nationals hot? Astros hot? Now they're not? Nothing means anything in baseball

We’ve got our stats and our projections and our matchups and our feelings, and it all makes for fun discussions and heightened expectations, but none of it tells us with certainty what we’re about to see on the field.

Jason Foster

October spotlight shines on Jose Urquidy and Robinson Chirinos, Astros' new World Series heroes

The two players who have made arguably the biggest impacts on Houston’s two wins in Washington weren’t exactly household names heading into the postseason.

Ryan Fagan

Five defining moments in Astros' Game 4 victory over the Nationals

The advantage Washington earned with two wins in Houston is gone.

Ryan Fagan

World Series Game 4 final score: Alex Bregman, Astros mash way to series-tying win over Nationals

Houston powers its way back to even in the series with another road victory. Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from the contest at Nationals Park.

Joe Rivera

World Series Game 4 takeaways

Jose Urquidy and Alex Bregman led the way in a Houston blowout that evened the series.

Marc Lancaster

Why Astros put 5 straight on base

Patrick Corbin has a plan when he pitches. The issue was the Astros knew about it.

Thomas Lott

Osuna comments on Taubman incident

"All I know is I got involved in something that I didn’t have anything to do with," Osuna told USA Today.

Thomas Lott

For Nationals to bounce back in Game 4, they need to be more October than April

On the most important night of October baseball in our nation’s capital in 86 years, the home club often looked more like the sloppy April version of itself than the crisp, opportunistic version we’ve come to expect.

Ryan Fagan

Zack Greinke, Astros show that 'good enough' can be great in October

Houston's win in Game 3 wasn’t dominating, it wasn’t flashy and it won’t be all that memorable this time next week. But it got the Astros where they wanted to be.

Jason Foster

Lerner comments on Trump's plans

“He’s the president of the United States whether you like him or not. It’s a special event," Lerner said.

Chelsea Howard

Astros vs. Nationals final score: Houston battles to win Game 3, cuts into World Series deficit in Washington

The Houston bullpen was money in the Game 3 victory over the Nationals. Sporting News provided live coverage and more from the win.

Joe Rivera

3 takeaways from Astros' Game 3 win

Houston beat Washington 4-1 on the road to get back into contention for its second championship in three seasons.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bregman confident in Astros

Houston's third baseman weighed in on the team's struggles after it dropped the first two games to Washington.

Drew Nantais

President Donald Trump to attend World Series if there's a Game 5 between Astros, Nationals

The Nats can end the Fall Classic on Saturday with victories in Games 3 and 4.

Tom Gatto

DraftKings World Series Game 3 Showdown: Picks, advice for Astros vs. Nationals MLB DFS

George Springer loves to hit in October, and World Series Game 3 provides a bounce-back opportunity for the Astros against the Nationals. See our DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and get more DFS lineup advice.

Billy Heyen

Nationals' stunning postseason run again proves 'just' getting wild card spot isn't so bad

You can’t win in the postseason unless you make the postseason, and if getting to the postseason isn’t important enough to make big roster moves, what are you doing?

Ryan Fagan

Nationals vs. Astros final score: Nats' bats dominate Game 2, head home with 2-0 World Series lead

Sporting News provided live updates, highlights and more from World Series Game 2, a 12-3 Nationals victory. Washington now leads the best-of-seven two games to none.

Joe Rivera

Verlander gets 200th playoff K

The Astros pitcher became the MLB postseason leader in strikeouts, passing Hall of Famer John Smoltz in the process.

Drew Nantais

Springer upset with baserunning

George Springer was not happy that he didn't make it to third base on his RBI double in the eighth inning of Game 1.

Thomas Lott

DraftKings World Series Game 2 Showdown: Picks, advice for Astros vs. Nationals MLB DFS

Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals face Justin Verlander and the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series. See our DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and get more DFS lineup advice.

Billy Heyen

What channel is the World Series on tonight? Schedule, time, score for Astros vs. Nationals Game 2

Here is everything you need to know to watch the 2019 World Series between the Astros and Nationals, including TV channel and first-pitch times for Game 2.

Joe Rivera

World Series Game 1 final score: Juan Soto shows out; Nationals steal Game 1 from Astros

Gerrit Cole is human after all, and Juan Soto showed he might not be in Washington's Game 1 victory over Houston.

Joe Rivera

Three takeaways Nats' Game 1 win

Juan Soto went 3 for 4 with three RBIs to lead the Nationals to victory.

Thomas Lott

Nats coach guaranteed Soto homer

Gerrit Cole allowed a .172 batting average against on his four-seam fastball this season.

Thomas Lott

World Series 2019 odds, predictions, betting trends for Astros vs. Nationals

Here’s everything you need to know about betting on Astros vs. Nationals, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for the 2019 World Series.

Ryan Fagan

World Series 2019: Five Nationals-Astros matchups that could swing the Fall Classic

Matchups are everything in baseball. Literally every pitch of every at-bat is a mini-battle that helps determine the outcome of the overall war. But some matchups are more interesting than others.

Sporting News

What channel is the World Series on tonight? Schedule, time, score for Astros vs. Nationals Game 1

Here is everything you need to know to watch the 2019 World Series between the Astros and Nationals, including TV channel and first-pitch times for Game 1.

Joe Rivera

Why lessons from Washington's last World Series are still relevant in 2019

The Astros are overwhelming favorites to win the 2019 World Series. But history tells us that the odds are often wrong.

Ryan Fagan

Nationals-Astros World Series could change MLB pitching strategy

The most interesting thing about the 2019 World Series could be the potential impact it has on the way teams use pitchers.

Jared Wyllys

DraftKings World Series Game 1 Showdown: Picks, advice for Astros vs. Nationals MLB DFS

World Series Game 1 pits two aces, Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer, against each other for Astros vs. Nationals. See our DraftKings Showdown lineup picks and get more DFS lineup advice.

Billy Heyen

Nats owner has message for fans

The Nationals will play World Series Game 1 Tuesday in either Houston or New York, pending the outcome of the ALCS.

Arthur Weinstein

How the Nationals went from punchline to pennant winner in 15 days

So much has happened for Washington this October. We recount all of the moments that led to a World Series bid.

Dan Bernstein

Seriously, celebrate the Nationals and shut up about Bryce Harper already

We should be celebrating the Washington Nationals making it to the World Series, but for some reason Bryce Harper is on the brains of fans everywhere.

Joe Rivera

Game 4 will be played Thursday

Game 1 starters Masahiro Tanaka and Zack Greinke will meet again in Game 4 Thursday on regular rest, with Game 5 set for Friday.

Bob Hille

Scherzer: 'Old guys' the Nats' key

The Nationals reached the World Series for the first time thanks to their "old guys," according to Max Scherzer, who happens to be 35.

Tommy Doleman

Nationals surge through playoffs to emerge as new rulers of National League

The Senior Circuit is now the Nationals' League.

Jason Foster

3 takeaways from the Nationals' win

Washington will now await the winner of the Astros-Yankees series as it chases its title dreams.

Ameer Tyree

Nationals, one win from World Series, finally fulfilling postseason promise

Washington has gotten over the playoff hump, and magical things have happened.

Ryan Fagan

Rain could affect LCS schedules

MLB could preemptively move NLCS Game 5, if necessary, to the prime time slot Wednesday because of a potential ALCS Game 4 rainout.

Bob Hille

Cardinals put on brave face after going down 3-0 in NLCS to Nationals

Despite a muted offense and deep series deficit, St. Louis is offering public positivity.

Dan Bernstein

3 takeaways from the Cardinals' win

The Cardinals' backs are against the wall, and they have little time to turn things around.

Ameer Tyree

Cardinals need strong showing in Game 3 to prove they belong in NLCS

The Cardinals don’t look much like a group that belongs among the final four teams remaining in the hunt for the 2019 World Series.

Ryan Fagan

Sean Doolittle: 'You're an a—hole' if you bash Daniel Hudson for choosing kid's birth over NLCS game

The Nationals reliever is totally supportive of his bullpen mate.

Ryan Fagan

Three takeaways from Nats' win

Max Scherzer didn't give up a hit until the seventh inning and Adam Eaton plated two with a double in the eighth inning to put the game away

Thomas Lott

Soto addresses mimicking Mikolas

"I don't care. He can do whatever he wants. We're going to keep going," Soto said Friday after the Nationals' 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

Chelsea Howard

Anibal Sanchez's performance wows young stars and established vets in Nationals' clubhouse

Anibal Sanchez carved up the Cardinals in Game 1 of the NLCS on Friday night, holding them hitless into the eighth inning in the most important non-clinching contest of the most important series in franchise history.

Ryan Fagan

Three takeaways from NLCS Game 1

Anibal Sanchez was four outs away from the third no-hitter in postseason history.

Thomas Lott

Mikolas, Soto exchange taunts

Miles Mikolas and Juan Soto were going at it subtly in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS.

Thomas Lott

Cards fans boo Juan Soto

Juan Soto plays the game at his own pace and Cardinals fans expressed their displeasure with that pace in Game 1 on Friday.

Thomas Lott

Hudson to miss NLCS Game 1

The Nationals' closer has a 0.00 ERA in four appearances this postseason.

Drew Nantais

Why the Nationals will win the World Series

The Nationals have discovered a closing kick at the most opportune time.

Ryan Fagan

Why the Cardinals will win the World Series

The Cardinals won the final two games in the NLDS in the kind of way that gets a fan base believing anything’s possible. Let’s take a look at why St. Louis will win the whole darn thing.

Ryan Fagan

Four storylines in NLCS

The pitching matchups in this series are intriguing but make no mistake, both teams have good lineups as well.

Thomas Lott

X-rays on Suzuki's hand negative

Somewhat fortunately for Suzuki, the ball first hit his hand and wrist before it glanced off his head.

Thomas Lott

Nationals wanted just one playoffs hero, but they got several in NLDS triumph

The NLDS curse is dead.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers avoid World Series heartbreak by crashing in NLDS, receive wave of online jokes

This was a brutal night for LA.

Dan Bernstein

Three takeaways from Nationals' win

Washington used a grand slam in the 10th to seal a comeback victory over the defending National League champs.

Drew Nantais

Roberts booed by Dodgers fans

Dave Roberts left Clayton Kershaw in and he gave up homers on two straight pitches. He left Joe Kelly in and Howie Kendrick hit a grand slam

Thomas Lott

Astros and Dodgers, MLB's regular-season kings, face precarious winner-take-all Game 5s

The idea of two teams with so many wins — and the two best records in baseball — going home in the first round got us thinking about baseball history. Has this ever happened before?

Ryan Fagan

With their legacy at stake, Dodgers give young Walker Buehler chance to shine in Game 5

The kid will look to become the man.

Dan Bernstein

3 takeaways from the Nationals' win

The Nationals are now even with the Dodgers at 2-2 as the series heads back to Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

Ameer Tyree

Ryan Zimmerman does not want Nationals career to end, hits huge NLDS home run vs. Dodgers

In what could be his final stretch in Washington, Zimmerman delivered a memorable moment against Pedro Baez.

Dan Bernstein

Three takeaways from Dodgers win

A trio of unlikely heroes sparked a seven-run inning that put the Dodgers firmly in control.

Arthur Weinstein

Nationals' Dave Martinez follows wrong process, gets right result

Nationals manager Dave Martinez sparked another "process over results" debate on Friday night in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

Jason Foster

Kershaw: There's urgency for title

"We expect to win the World Series every single year, regardless of what's happened in years past," Kershaw said.

Ameer Tyree

Three takeaways from Dodgers' win

Walker Buehler was superb, Patrick Corbin was nervous and the Nationals' lineup struggled again.

Thomas Lott

One reason NL division winners win

The Dodgers may be the favorites to come out of the National League but the Braves and Cardinals are just as capable of winning it all.

Thomas Lott

MLB playoffs 2019: NLDS preview

The National League Division Series are set as the Nationals will take on the Dodgers and the Braves will face off with the Cardinals.

Thomas Lott

Buehler to start Game 1 of NLDS

Walker Buehler, 25, went 14-4 with a 3.26 ERA this season.

Thomas Lott

MLB playoffs 2019: Nationals finally advance in October, and that's all that matters

In October, it's all about survival — and the Nationals are still alive.

Ryan Fagan

MLB playoffs 2019: Nationals' Juan Soto is just getting started after clutch wild card hit vs. Brewers

The future is bright for the 20-year-old.

Dan Bernstein

MLB playoff odds, predictions, favorites to win 2019 World Series

Here's everything you need to know about futures bets for the 2019 MLB postseason, including World Series picks.

Dan Bernstein

Brewers vs. Nationals final score: Dramatic eighth inning exorcises Washington's playoff demons

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the 2019 National League wild-card game between the Brewers and Cardinals. Follow along here.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Grisham discusses error

Trent Grisham's error in the bottom of the eighth inning allowed Anthony Rendon to score the go-ahead run from first in the 4-3 loss.

Thomas Lott

3 takeaways from NL wild-card game

The Nationals were down 3-1 with two outs in the eighth inning with Josh Hader on the mound. Then craziness happened.

Thomas Lott

Nationals win despite manager Dave Martinez accidentally shaving playoff beard

Close call.

Dan Bernstein

1 reason Nats, Brewers could win WS

The Brewers and Nationals face off Tuesday at 8:08 p.m. ET in the National League wild-card game on TBS.

Thomas Lott

Nationals offer Rendon new deal

The deal is worth between $210-$215 million, according to The Washington Post

Gabrielle McMillen

NL Wild Card Game: DraftKings Showdown picks, advice for Nationals vs. Brewers MLB DFS

The NL Wild Card Game between the Brewers and Nationals basically creates one question for DraftKings Showdown lineups: Do DFS owners want to start Max Scherzer or fade the ace?

Billy Heyen

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Athletics, Rays clinch wild cards

The Rays vastly exceeded expectations this year, thanks in part to right-hander Tyler Glasnow.

Arthur Weinstein

Nationals to start Scherzer in WCG

Statistically, there may not have been a better starter in the National League than Scherzer this season.

Thomas Lott

Bryce Harper's wife rips Nats fans

Kayla Harper called the heckling Nationals fans "classless" for including the couple's 4-week-old son in the taunts.

Arthur Weinstein

Bryce Harper calls out heckling Nationals fans: 'It's just not right'

With four games left, the Phillies are .500 on the season and eliminated from playoff contention.

Alyssa Sconzo

Nationals clinch wild-card spot

The Nationals topped the Phillies 4-1 before beating them 6-5 later on in the day.

Ameer Tyree

Nats move into first wild-card spot

The Nationals moved 1/2-game in front of the idle Brewers, who have won four in a row and pulled even in the standings one day earlier.

E.Jay Zarett

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Austin Dean's beer can tower throw: The most detailed breakdown you'll find anywhere

The outfielder became a hero to spectators trying to drown the sorrow of being Marlins fans.

Dan Bernstein

Nationals' Martinez set to return

Martinez, 54, has been out since experiencing chest pains Sunday and subsequently undergoing a heart catheterization Monday.

Marc Lancaster

Wild-card races as close as ever

The Cubs lost to the Reds and remain locked up with the Brewers in the National League wild-card race.

Thomas Lott

Cubs top Reds for 5th straight win

Chicago's Kyle Schwarber only went 1 for 4, but hit a home run and tallied three RBIs on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Charlie Culberson injury update

Culberson reportedly has a fracture in his right cheekbone, but seems to have avoided a concussion or an eye injury.

Chelsea Howard

Freeman out with sore right arm

Freeman, 30, is having a career year and came into Friday's game slashing .303/.393/.568 with 38 home runs and a team-leading 117 RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

Braves top Nats, win streak at 7

The Braves' win opened a streak of 14 straight games against NL East rivals Washington and Philadelphia.

Arthur Weinstein

Lorenzen pulls off rare feat

Lorenzen did it all in a win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Mets gut fans again with 7-run collapse vs. rival Nationals: 'A bad dream'

New York got Zuked.

Dan Bernstein

Nationals' Anthony Rendon building case as dark-horse MVP candidate

When healthy, Rendon has been a remarkably consistent force in the Nationals’ lineup.

Ryan Fagan

MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Orioles again squabble in dugout

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier and infield coach Jose Flores exchanged words after Bleier got yanked after a tough relief outing.

Arthur Weinstein

Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

Nationals' Juan Soto is one of the best young hitters in MLB history

Bryce Harper is not missed right now in Washington, thanks in part to Juan Soto's scorching start to his career.

Dan Bernstein

Mets set record in loss to Braves

The Mets had an impressive pitching performance against the Braves on Friday, but fell short 2-1 in the end.

Ameer Tyree

For surging Nationals, the most important questions can only be answered in October

Washington is a team with the necessary pieces for October success, but that's not helped them much in the past.

Ryan Fagan

Hunter Strickland breaks nose

The incident happened just hours before Washington's game against the Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday.

Chelsea Howard

Freeman, Rendon in MVP race

Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger have stolen the headlines this year, but Freddie Freeman and Anthony Rendon have been fantastic, too.

Thomas Lott

Chris Archer leaves game

Archer had a pitch sail high on him warming up for the second inning Tuesday night and immediately knew something was wrong.

Thomas Lott

Cardinals take no-hit bid into 8th

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings before he handed it over to the bullpen

Alexis Mansanarez

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Nationals' Scherzer nearing return

Scherzer, 35, has been out since July 25 with an upper-back strain.

E.Jay Zarett

Indians win, Harper shines

The Indians made a statement in New York, while the crack of Bryce Harper's bat reverberated across the entire National League.

Thomas Lott

Cubs' road woes continue

The Cubs fell to the Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday making them 0-10-2 in their last 12 road series.

Thomas Lott

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Juan Soto considered ‘day to day’

Soto suffered the injury in the seventh inning of the Nationals’ 7-4 win over the Mets at Citi Field on Sunday.

E.Jay Zarett

Mets stun Nats for 8th straight win

Anyone wanting to argue the 2019 Mets are a team of destiny could point to their stunning ninth-inning rally against the Nationals as proof.

Arthur Weinstein

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Nationals to sign Asdrubal Cabrera

There had been some speculation the Mets might take a look at Cabrera in the wake of second baseman Robinson Cano going on the 10-day IL.

Arthur Weinstein

Yankees sweep doubleheader from Sox

The Yankees won the opener 9-2, behind a pair of home runs by DJ LeMahieu, who was greeted by chants of "MVP!"

Arthur Weinstein

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB rumors: Braves eyeing Greene?

Atlanta got relief help at the deadline with a pair of All-Star closers.

Marc Lancaster

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 29

The Nationals third baseman hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to put his team ahead for good.

Alexis Mansanarez

Max Scherzer injury update

Scherzer, who has been dealing with upper back tightness, skipped his bullpen session Sunday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

Nats eye Daniel Hudson, Ken Giles

The Nats' bullpen is overworked, a fact underlined Thursday when 42-year-old Fernando Rodney blew a ninth-inning lead against the Rockies.

Arthur Weinstein

Red Sox blow out Yankees

The Red Sox had this game locked up in the first inning.

Thomas Lott

Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: July 22

Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.

Alexis Mansanarez

Max Scherzer won't pitch vs. Braves

Max Scherzer remains out with a back injury.

Bill Marx

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Max Scherzer injury update: Nats ace's trip to IL comes at bad time for rotation

Washington doesn't yet seem to know who will fill Scherzer's rotation spot this week and the No. 5 spot for the remainder of July.

Tom Gatto

Cody Bellinger, Dodgers top Red Sox

The Dodgers beat the reigning MLB champions handily on Saturday, and on Cody Bellinger's birthday no less.

Ameer Tyree

Arrieta could face discipline

Arrieta told Mets third baseman Todd Frazier he would "put a dent in his skull" during Saturday's game at Citi Field.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Realmuto interested in extension

"I wouldn’t be opposed to spending the rest of my career there," Realmuto said Tuesday after the MLB All-Star Game.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Trout pulling away in MVP race

Mike Trout is having a truly special season and that should not be ignored.

Thomas Lott

Players across MLB pay tribute to Tyler Skaggs

Corbin came up to the major leagues along with Skaggs, who died Monday.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Hapless Orioles destroy Indians

Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Twins, Rays struggle to hit

The Twins and Rays were tied 2-2 after the top of the second, but followed with 31 consecutive scoreless half innings.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Mike Soroka exits game early

Atlanta announced during the game that the right-hander was removed for precautionary reasons.

Chelsea Howard

Nationals release Trevor Rosenthal

Washington has recalled righty Austin Voth from Double-A Harrisburg after it released veteran reliever Trevor Rosenthal.

Gabrielle McMillen

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

Max Scherzer breaks nose bunting

The Nationals ace was hurt during batting practice Tuesday when he fouled a ball off his face while attempting a bunt.

Thomas Lott

Braves hope Keuchel can debut Fri.

"We’re taking it a day at a time right now," Braves manager Brian Snitker said Monday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Nationals GM discusses Max Scherzer

"We would have to command something that would be franchise-altering to consider moving him,” Nationals GM Mike Rizzo told The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

Astros may have All-Star in Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez because just the fourth player ever to hit at least four home runs in his first five career games.

Thomas Lott

Ohtani first from Japan to cycle

Shohei Ohtani may not be pitching this year, but he is helping the Angels win.

Thomas Lott

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Giants among baseball’s most interesting potential dealmakers

An early look at the big moves that might be made over the next couple of months.

Dan Bernstein

Nats make history with 4 home runs

Only nine times in MLB history has a team hit four consecutive home runs, but the Nationals have done it twice in less than two years.

Arthur Weinstein

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres' Paddack showing weakness

Chris Paddack has been virtually unhittable since making his MLB debut.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: May 27

Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rajai Davis completes trip back to majors, gets right to work with Mets

The 38-year-old outfielder is already a hit with his new club.

Tom Gatto

Robinson Cano gets hurt while running and Mets fans get another opportunity to rant

The veteran second baseman tried — and failed — to run out a ground ball. He wasn't the only one feeling the pain afterward.

Tom Gatto

Mets snap five-game losing streak

The win was a nice distraction from earlier headlines which included questions surrounding manager Mickey Callaway's job.

Alexis Mansanarez

Todd Frazier separated from Adam Eaton in Mets-Nationals skirmish

It was not immediately clear what led to the argument.

Dan Bernstein

Cubs won't protest Nats game

Maddon had formally protested Saturday's game, claiming Nationals closer Sean Doolittle used an illegal toe-tap delivery.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Joe Maddon protests Cubs' loss

Maddon argued that Nationals closer Sean Doolittle's delivery includes a toe tap, a move that has been ruled illegal in the past.

Arthur Weinstein

Sean Doolittle does a tap dance on Joe Maddon's mind games

The Nationals' closer powered through the Cubs manager's ingenious attempt to disrupt him.

Tom Gatto

This might be the best Kris Bryant we've ever seen

The infielder is posting career bests in multiple categories.

Dan Bernstein

George Springer making MVP case

George Springer hit a go-ahead two-run homer which would prove to be the difference in the Astros' win over the Red Sox.

Thomas Lott

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

Noah Syndergaard blows by Nationals, gets back to basics

Syndergaard has now lasted at least eight innings in two of his past three starts.

Dan Bernstein

Rockies prevail vs. Red Sox

Sale became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out at least 17 batters in seven or fewer innings, according to USA Today.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rays win behind 2 Diaz homers

Two home runs and four RBIs from third baseman Yandy Diaz helped Tampa Bay improve to 24-14 on the year.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs continue streak with 10th win

Chicago has homered in 15 straight games, matching its best run since 2002.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Boyd, Gibson, Peacock pitch well

You may not know these players, but they're all doing more than enough to deserve some attention.

Thomas Lott

Nationals' frustrating season hits new low with two defining moments vs. Brewers

A strikeout looking by Washington's Anthony Rendon and a three-run double by Milwaukee's Lorenzo Cain extended the Nationals' free fall.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees cruise to win over M's

New York jumped in front in the first inning when DJ LeMahieu doubled and Luke Voit followed with a two-run homer.

E.Jay Zarett

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers top Mets in 18 innings

Ryan Braun sealed the deal for Milwaukee with a double in the bottom of the 18th that brought two runners home.

Ameer Tyree

Jeremy Hellickson not happy with quick hook, but that's modern baseball

Washington's starter on Friday was pulled in the sixth inning even though he was pitching well. No one should be shocked that it happened.

Tom Gatto

Nationals fire pitching coach Derek Lilliquist, replace him with Paul Menhart

The Nats have some of the worst pitching stats in the National League, with the bullpen mostly responsible for them.

Tom Gatto

Mets spoil great deGrom start

The Mets started the year 9-4, but are 6-11 since.

Thomas Lott

Fernando Tatis Jr. hurts hamstring

The rookie shortstop stretched to catch an attempted force-out at second base and wound up in a full split that injured his hamstring.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Murphy leads Rockies to win

Daniel Murphy has played just two games since returning from injury but that didn't slow him down Friday.

Thomas Lott

Alex Gordon's unexpected turnaround, and the other coolest things from last night

Gordon hit his fifth home run of the season Monday, continuing his scorching start to the year.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: Who is Alex Verdugo?

The Brewers found out exactly who the Dodgers' left fielder is Thursday.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 17

The Braves' bullpen lost their second game in a row, while the Red Sox's relievers gave up four runs.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

Rosenthal strikes out first batter

Closer Trevor Rosenthal has struggled this season, allowing 10 batters to reach base before finally retiring the Phillies' Andrew Knapp.

Gabrielle McMillen

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

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