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Astros probe widens to almost 60 witnesses, 76,000 emails

Former Houston pitcher Mike Fiers sparked the investigation when he told The Athletic last month the Astros had used the…

December 11, 2019

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22 MLB teams to expand protective netting at ballparks

The remaining eight clubs already have installed netting that extends substantially beyond the far end of the dugouts, Manfred said…

December 11, 2019

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Strasburg, Nationals reach record $245M, 7-year deal

Washington and the World Series MVP agreed to a $245 million, seven-year contact, a deal of surprising size and length…

December 10, 2019

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Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34

Frates died peacefully, surrounded by his family, they said in a statement. “A natural born leader and the ultimate teammate,…

December 9, 2019

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Testing, no suspensions for opioids considered likely in MLB

Tony Clark, executive director of the baseball players’ union, talks to reporters before a spring training baseball game between the…

December 4, 2019

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Arizona Cardinals player suspended for betting on NFL

Cardinals’ Shaw gets ban through 2020

November 29, 2019

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Major League Baseball widens scope of Astros investigation

Manfred said MLB will be ‘firm’ in search

November 21, 2019

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Derek Jeter among 18 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot

Yankees’ shortstop could be unanimous pick

November 18, 2019

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LA Sweep: Angels’ Trout, Dodgers’ Bellinger win MVP awards

wins for third time; Bellinger claims first

November 15, 2019

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MLB checking after report 2017 Astros illegally stole signs

Major League Baseball has expanded its investigation into the Houston Astros after The Athletic website reported the team stole signs…

November 13, 2019

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Mets’ Pete Alonso, Astros’ Yordan Alvarez named Rookies of the Year

Sluggers combined for 80 home runs

November 11, 2019

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World Series champ Nationals take celebration to White House

Amid an impeachment inquiry on Capitol Hill and Washington feting its first Major League Baseball champion since 1924, Trump hugged…

November 4, 2019

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Rockies name Darryl Scott bullpen coach

Scott replaces Darren Holmes, who’s been in the role since 2015. Colorado is coming off a 71-91 season in which…

November 1, 2019

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Nats fans celebrate win – without climbing the light poles

It would be too much to say that the Nats’ underdog run to the title erased the divisions of this…

October 31, 2019

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Nats-Astros World Series third-least viewed

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon and Adam Eaton celebrate in the locker room after Game 7 of the World…

October 31, 2019

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Hall of Fame gets array of artifacts

Following the Nationals’ 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night, the Nationals and players donated several pieces. Other…

October 31, 2019

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Nationals, GM Rizzo earn ‘I told you so’ World Series

Sticking by decisions key to late run

October 31, 2019

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Stephen Strasburg goes from shutdown to World Series MVP

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after an out in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the World…

October 31, 2019

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Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

Kendrick, Rendon homers back Scherzer start, Corbin’s relief effort

October 31, 2019

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What to expect from Max Scherzer? World Series goes to Game 7

Because a World Series mostly devoid of drama suddenly involves the two most compelling words in sports: Game 7. Mad…

October 30, 2019

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Strasburg, Rendon rally Nationals past Astros to force Game 7

Houston can’t hold early lead

October 30, 2019

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Verlander, Astros can clinch World Series vs Nats in Game 6

Astros’ ace is 0-5 in World Series, has shot at redemption

October 29, 2019

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Astros hammer Nationals, take 3-2 World Series lead

Cole pitches masterfully in win

October 27, 2019

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Bregman grand slam helps Astros even World Series at 2-2

Urquidy fans final nine Nats batters in gem

October 27, 2019