Real or not? Bryce Harper playing his way out of $400M deal
Bryce Harper's free agent season hasn't been a total disaster, but his average is down to .217 -- and $400 million players don't hit .217.
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2018 Schedule
37-31, 2nd in NL East
Hernandez, Solarte hit back-to-back HRs, Jays beat Nats 8-6
Teoscar Hernandez and Yangervis Solarte broke a tie with back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning, Randal Grichuk added a pair of solo homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Olney: This year's Home Run Derby should be Davids vs. Goliaths
With several headliners bowing out, the best Derby showdown would pit mighty mites such as Mookie Betts against super-sized monster mashers.
Scherzer's one mistake earns him the loss (0:36)
Scherzer loses 2nd start in row, Blue Jays blank Nats 2-0
Max Scherzer lost his second straight start for the first time since 2015 when Marco Estrada pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings and Devon Travis homered Saturday for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
Scherzer on his game vs. Blue Jays (0:41)
Travis breaks deadlock with 2-run jack (0:25)
The value of four-homer games -- and other wild nights
If Mike Trout, J.D. Martinez or even Scooter Gennett had their best day -- every day -- how high would their WAR be? Get your calculators ready.
Solarte homers from both sides of plate, Jays beat Nats 6-5
Yangervis Solarte homered from both sides of the plate, Devon Travis also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night, their fifth straight home victory.
Mark Lerner gets control of Nats from father Ted
Mark Lerner has replaced 92-year-old father Ted Lerner as managing principal owner of the Nationals.
BBTN: Soto Goes Off, Another Beltre Milestone, Virk's Top Baseball Flicks
Buster & Keith Law discuss Juan Soto's massive night, another milestone for Adrian Beltre, Kyler Murray's future and more (:48). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (22:55), Buster & Josh's Power 10 rankings (26:25), and Adnan Virk stops by to discuss the best baseball movies of all time (29:28).
'Strikeouts are sexy' but these pitchers are succeeding without K's
In an era so filled with whiffs that it's pushing Nolan Ryan himself down all-time lists, pitching to contact still exists.
What puts 2018's top rookies at the head of the class?
This season's top 10 first-year players aren't just earning their keep. We break down what's unique about their breakthrough performances.
MLB dads dish on when they knew their sons would be stars
Fathers of five All-Stars, including Mike Trout, Kris Bryant and Max Scherzer, reveal the moments they realized their sons had what it takes to make it as pro ballplayers.
Nats' Soto, 19, puts on show with 2 HRs in N.Y.
Nationals rookie Juan Soto, 19, has been a big leaguer for only a month, but with his pair of home runs in a 5-4 win over the Yankees, he became just the fourth teenager to have a multihomer game at any iteration of Yankee Stadium.
Teenage dream: Soto, 19, powers Nats' win at Yankee Stadium
Teenage rookie Juan Soto homered twice and drove in four runs, becoming the youngest player in 29 years to go deep in a regular-season game at Yankee Stadium, and the Washington Nationals beat New York 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Is Harper a 'selfish, losing player'? (2:17)
BBTN: Cabrera Hurt, NY Blockbuster? Brewers' Hader
Before chatting with Brewers' reliever Josh Hader (28:40), Buster & Boog Sciambi discuss Miguel Cabrera's injury, a potential NY blockbuster, Bryce Harper and more (:20). Plus, "Hembo Knows" (37:37) and thoughtful words from Hall of Famer Hank Aaron (41:31).
BBTN Scoreboard: Confused Cubs, An Injured Miguel Cabrera, And A Long Night For Bryce Harper
Buster breaks down Tuesday's action, including a devastating injury to a future Hall of Famer and mass infield confusion for the Cubs.
Revisiting award predictions, tough All-Star choices and more
Who leads the way for MVP and Cy Young? Which rookie has the brightest future? Our experts reevaluate their award picks at the almost-halfway point.
No hype, big results: The unsung hero on every team
Every club has someone whose performance has a huge impact in-game and on the season. Who's that guy on your favorite team?
Gregorius homers twice, Harper hit twice, Yanks top Nats 3-0
Didi Gregorius ended a long power outage with a pair of home runs, Washington slugger Bryce Harper left in the eighth inning after he was hit by a pitch for the second time, and the New York Yankees beat the Nationals 3-0 Tuesday night for their 10th...
Harper exits after second HBP, should play Wed.
Nationals star Bryce Harper left Tuesday night's 3-0 loss in the eighth inning after being hit on the left foot. He was hit earlier in the game on his right elbow.
Murphy returning for Nationals after 64 games
Nationals slugger Daniel Murphy has been reinstated after missing the start of the season rehabbing from right-knee surgery and will debut Tuesday night against the Yankees.
BBTN Scoreboard: Paul Goldschmidt Caps Off A Hot Week And Surprise Pitching Results
Buster breaks down Sunday's action, including a nod to the form of Paul Goldschmidt and a pair of aces taking tough luck losses.
2018 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 42 | 29 | .592 | - | W2 |
| Washington | 37 | 31 | .544 | 3.5 | L3 |
| Philadelphia | 37 | 32 | .536 | 4 | W2 |
| New York | 30 | 38 | .441 | 10.5 | W2 |
| Miami | 28 | 44 | .389 | 14.5 | L1 |
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.313rd
Quality Starts39Tied-5th
WHIP1.112nd
BAA.2214th
Runs28722nd
Batting Average.23522nd
On Base Percentage.31318th
Slugging Percentage.39420th