The Twins announced plans Wed. to increase the length & height of Target Field's safety netting, becoming the 14th team to install or commit to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. They join the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Chisox, D-backs, Dodgers, Jays, Nats, O's, Phils, Pirates, Rangers & Royals.
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
Yankees officials were set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Gerrit Cole in California on Tuesday, and are expected to meet with Stephen Strasburg on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Some baseball executives believe that Anthony Rendon will be the first high-profile free agent to sign.
Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman figures he'll either find himself back with the World Series champions next season -- or out of baseball. "It's either play some more here or play more golf," he said Monday night.
Veteran catcher Yan Gomes has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Nationals, sources told ESPN.
Catcher Yan Gomes and the Washington Nationals are in agreement on a two-year, $10 million deal that will return the veteran to the reigning champions, sources tell ESPN. Gomes caught the final out of the World Series and will rejoin Kurt Suzuki as the Nationals' catching tandem.
A full postseason share on World Series champion Washington was worth $382,358, down from $416,838 for Boston last year and the record $438,902 for Houston in 2017. A share on AL champion Houston was worth $256,030.
The more than $99 million payment due the Washington Nationals from the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network was put on hold by a New York judge pending an appeal by the Baltimore Orioles.
The bill is coming due for what the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network should pay the Washington Nationals for television rights for 2012 to 2016: more than $99 million.
Joe Dillon has been hired as hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies under new manager Joe Girardi.
With Gerardo Parra off to Japan, we look back the mania created by his walk-up song that helped push the Nats to the World Series.
Gerardo Parra, whose "Baby Shark" walk-up song became an anthem for the Nationals and their fans, has agreed to a contract with the Yomiuri Giants.
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
The past few hot stove seasons have left some big-name free agents out in the cold. We look at which players are most likely to get frozen out this year.
A judge has ordered lawyers for the Nationals and Baltimore Orioles to submit a proposed judgment of what the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network should pay Washington for TV rights from 2012 to '16 based on the decision issued in April by an arbitration panel.
Will Juan Soto rise to the top? Can anyone unseat Mike Trout? Here's the first look at next year's hardware hopefuls.
Here's a breakdown on all the winners -- from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young and MVP -- why they won and what it all means.
If the champs can't hold on to their stars, what is their Plan B? Who else in the division will go all-in?
Will late injuries cost Mike Trout and Christian Yelich an MVP? Which Astros pitcher will win the Cy Young? Awards season is here.
After a week to catch our breath, we unpack our postseason travel bag to consider some performances and trends from a magical month.
Gerrit Cole might get a historic deal, but which available starter could be a steal? And which slugger could put a team over the top?
Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
The Nationals ended a 95-year World Series drought in Washington, D.C., by employing a different type of road map than that of most MLB champions...
Cole and Strasburg are about to get paid. But they aren't the only arms worth signing. Here's how our experts see MadBum, Wheeler and others fitting into a crowded crop.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
| New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
| Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
| Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |
