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Phillies hold off Nationals, 5-3, for third straight win

WASHINGTON — Two outs into the seventh inning of the opener of a doubleheader Friday, César Hernández surprised the Phillies by bunting for a hit.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Who Is the MLB Version of Steph Curry?

The first thing I’ll say here is I didn’t watch a single second of the NBA Finals. Sorry, it’s baseball season. So you don’t need me to tell you about how great Stephen Curry is at basketball. You hoops fans out there know far better than I do. That said,…

Sports Illustrated

MLB Power Rankings: Each Team’s Unsung All-Star–Worthy Player

They aren’t the first guys you think of from their clubs to make the Mid-Summer Classic, but they deserve to be there.

Sports Illustrated

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Nationals GM Says Team Is Not Trading Juan Soto

He says Washington is committed to building around the star outfielder.

Sports Illustrated

Power Rankings: Checking In As Teams Cross 50-Game Mark

The top three teams stay the same, but an electric back-end bullpen combo has the Brewers steadily climbing.

Sports Illustrated

Juan Soto trade rumors have begun. Where do the Dodgers fit?

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers rolled into Washington this week with one of the best records in the major leagues, a loaded roster, and championship aspirations. The Washington Nationals, less than three years removed from knocking out the Dodgers on their way to winning the World Series, have none of…

Los Angeles Times

Tyler Anderson dominates as Dodgers romp past Nationals

WASHINGTON — A steady rain fell during Monday’s game at Nationals Park. For most of the night, though, Tyler Anderson wasn’t on the mound long enough to get wet.

The Orange County Register

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After slow start, Sandy Alcantara dials in as Miami Marlins dominate Nationals

MIAMI — Pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. made his way to the mound in the second inning Monday to talk to the Miami Marlins’ ace who was looking very little like the title with which he has been bestowed. Sandy Alcantara was already at 35 pitches, already had to sneak…

Miami Herald

Taijuan Walker pitches 7 shutout innings as Mets win another series

WASHINGTON — Taijuan Walker contributed by far his best start of the year — seven innings, no runs, three hits — to help the Mets nab a 4-1 win against the Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Newsday

Nothing proves the Mets are for real more than this chaotic, double TOOTBLAN against the Nats

Bad baseball can be so wonderful.

USA Today Sports Media Group

McNeil's 2-run double backs Carrasco as Mets top Nats

WASHINGTON — Nearing the end of an important two-week stretch of schedule, 13 consecutive games against their fellow members of the NL East, the immediate group against which they must measure themselves, the Mets are — as manager Buck Showalter would say — presenting well.

Newsday

Jhonathan Diaz makes most of chance, helps Angels record second shutout in a row

LOS ANGELES — Jhonathan Diaz, a 25-year-old left-hander with three big league appearances to his name, was called up by the Angels to start against the Washington Nationals on Friday night, a chance for the Venezuela native to seize a rotation spot that slipped through the hands of Jose Suarez…

Los Angeles Times

Three-run homers by Garrett Hampson, Brendan Rodgers lift Rockies over Nationals

DENVER — Sneaky-pull pop, a power surge and the safety net of key double plays provided the Rockies with a 9-7 victory over Washington on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field.

Tribune News Service

The Rockies’ scoreboard operator put up a prescient message about heartbreak before a blowout loss

It's surprisingly good advice for both life and baseball

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Alex Cobb’s return to rotation goes off the rails in Giants' loss vs. Nationals

SAN FRANCISCO — About halfway into a top of the first inning that lasted nearly half an hour, Alex Cobb turned away from the rubber, took a couple strides toward second base and smacked his glove in frustration.

Tribune News Service

Nationals’ hit parade continues, but this time Giants prevail

SAN FRANCISCO — If the Nationals’ offensive onslaught Friday night came as a surprise, their hit parade found an even more unlikely master of ceremonies on Saturday in Logan Webb.

Tribune News Service

Michael Chavis, pitching and defense help Pirates secure another win

PITTSBURGH — It’s only eight games into the season, but the Pirates have already enjoyed a crash course on what’s possible when you get competent pitching. And it doesn’t matter how it comes. Just keeping the other team remotely in check allows the offense to do its thing.

Tribune News Service

Vogelbach, Contreras star, as Pirates overcome slow start to top Nationals, 9-4

PITTSBURGH — Lunch time Tuesday featured news that the Pirates had avoided an arbitration hearing with their best player, signing Bryan Reynolds to a two-year contract worth $13.5 million. It ended with a victory that was even more unlikely, especially after an ugly first inning.

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SI:AM | The Commanders: New Name, Same Scandals

Dan Snyder’s team is in deep trouble.

Sports Illustrated

Inside the Mind of Juan Soto, MLB’s Best Hitter

The greatest hitting prodigy since Ted Williams conquers baseball’s top pitchers with power, patience and contact.

Tribune News Service

Pete Alonso crushes first-career grand slam, Chris Bassitt dazzles in Mets win

WASHINGTON — Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded against a gassed 23-year-old Nationals pitcher. Alonso closed his eyes and took a deep breath on a 2-1 count. Then the Mets slugger sent Joan Adon’s 86th and final pitch of the night to the moon —…

Sports Illustrated

Everything You Need to Know Entering Opening Weekend

Yesterday was an absolute blast, but it was more of an abridged version of Opening Day because there were only seven games. The other 16 teams begin their seasons today, and there are plenty of great matchups to watch. Let’s run through a few of the ones I’m most anticipating,…

Sports Illustrated

Nats’ Dreary Opener a Reminder of How Quickly The 2019 Title-Winning Team Vanished

The 2019 World Series win now well in the past, Washington has begun what will inevitably be another rebuilding season.

Newsday

As usual, Mets win on Opening Day

WASHINGTON — After the rain stopped, the players waved, the flag unfurled and the anthem played, the New York Mets did Thursday what they so often do on Opening Day: win.

The Guardian - US

MLB 2022 predictions: Is the championship heading to Canada this year?

The Dodgers are as dangerous ever but will the Blue Jays emerge from the stacked AL East. Our team of writers have their say

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