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A’s Snap Losing Streak in Style with Blowout 15–1 Victory

The Athletics took on the Washington Nationals in the second game of this three-game interleague series at West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park. This game was a complete reversal of Friday night’s opener, as the A’s scored early and often en route to a 15–1 victory that had to feel good for a club that had […]

Game #98, Athletics vs. Nationals Game Thread

Last night, the Athletics kicked off the second half the same way they finished the first half, suffering an embarrassing 23-4 defeat to kick off this three-game series against the Washington Nationals. The team’s change at pitching coach did not provide an immediate boost, as several A’s pitchers combined to allow 18 runs in another […]

Should the Washington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. at the deadline?

This morning an interesting report came out that the Nationals have been talking with other teams about Luis Garcia Jr. ahead of the trade deadline. Garcia’s name has not been mentioned as much in trade rumors as the likes of CJ Abrams or Foster Griffin. However, moving the first baseman at the peak of his […]

LSU’s Tommy White Doubles In MLB Debut, But A’s Lose 23-4 To Nats And Dylan Crews With Jay Johnson There

TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES SACRAMENTO, California – There couldn’t have been many better times for LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson to go home than this weekend. One of his best former Tiger players, power hitter [...] The post LSU’s Tommy White Doubles In MLB Debut, But A’s Lose 23-4 To Nats And Dylan Crews With Jay Johnson There appeared first on TigerRag.com .

“Multiple Teams” Asking Nationals About Luis Garcia Jr.

Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is drawing trade attention from “multiple teams,” according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Spencer Nusbaum.  None of the talks have gone beyond “a preliminary stage,” as the Nats are still evaluating their plans heading into the August 3 trade deadline. One natural complication to a Garcia trade is […]

A’s get pummeled by Nationals to start the second half, 23-4

The “Second Half” of the 2026 MLB season began tonight for the Athletics against the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park in West Sac. After finishing the first half on a nine-game losing streak, the team hopes to get off on the right foot against the Nats. Gage Jump made the start for the A’s, […]

Washington Nationals vs A’s Game Thread

We have gotten some time to decompress and get away from Nationals baseball, but now we are back. The Nats head out west to play the Athletics in Sacramento. With two strong lineups and a small ballpark, there could be some fireworks on display this weekend.  The big news in today’s lineup is that Harry […]

Game #97, Athletics vs. Nationals Game Thread

The “Second Half” of the 2026 MLB season begins tonight for the Athletics.  They’ll pick up at home in West Sacramento against the Washington Nationals at 6:40 p.m. After finishing the first half on a nine-game losing streak, the team hopes to get off on the right foot against a Nationals team which sits in […]

Athletics Select Tommy White

July 17: The A’s have now announced also these moves, including Rooker’s transfer to the 60-day IL. July 15: The A’s will call up infielder Tommy White for Friday’s series opener against the Nationals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’ll be the major league debut for the former LSU star. The team’s transaction log at […]

New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. Change Before Dodgers Series

On Friday evening, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will open up their three-game series in the Bronx.The Yankees are coming off a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.Jazz Chisholm Jr. (who batted 5th) finished with two hits, one RBI and one run.New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. ChangeFor Friday’s […] The post New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. Change Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY .

How the Arizona Diamondbacks can reach the playoffs

Say what you like about the extra wild-card, it has certainly made things interesting. There’s really only a handful of teams in the NL who are out of the picture. Five (the Rockies, Giants, Mets, Reds and Nationals) currently have playoff odds below four percent, according to Fangraphs. Everyone else is at least in double […]

New York Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement

On Friday, the New York Yankees will be back in the Bronx for a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.They went into the All-Star break following a sweep of the Nationals in Washington, D.C. last weekend.Alex Rodriguez Makes Bold Aaron Judge StatementThe Yankees continue to play without their best player (Aaron Judge), as the three-time […] The post New York Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez Makes Bold Aaron Judge Statement appeared first on HEAVY .

What do you want out of the second half of the year?

Assuming the planned Nats trajectory is "do nothing, see you in 2027" do you want a mini-run after the break to get your hopes up? I say sure.  Better baseball is better baseball even in the pursuit of nothing. Do you have a goal win total for the end of the year .500 or bust!  Do you want to see these guys traded or re-signed (let's assume reasonable market contract - which means decently big but not crazy Miles Mikolas or Zack Littell? Take the bag of balls.   Foster Grif...

5 Mets Labeled Untouchable; Everyone Else Up For Grabs At Deadline

The New York Mets are one of the few certified sellers on the market as we quickly approach the trade deadline on August 3rd. How much of a seller will they be? According to reports, they have informed teams around baseball that everyone on the roster is up for grabs—except for five 'untouchables.' Mets have informed teams that everyone but Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, and Christian Scott is available, per @chelsea_janes . pic.twitter.com/OcEqL7oSMi — Underdog MLB (@Underdo...

Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates

The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pirates in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. Washington recently designated the former first-round pick and top prospect for assignment. He cleared waivers a few days ago and was outrighted to Triple-A. As such, he was not on […]

Robert Hassell III traded to the Pirates days after clearing waivers

So it turns out Robert Hassell III will not be staying in the Nationals organization after all. Earlier this month, Hassell was DFA’d, but he cleared waivers and remained in the Nats system. However, he got shipped off to the Pirates for either cash or a player to be named later this afternoon. The truth […]

Former LSU star Tommy White called up

Tommy Tanks is headed to the Show. Just two years removed from his star-studded time in Baton Rouge, former national champion Tommy White has been called up by the Athletics to make his MLB debut this Friday against the Washington Nationals. Who plays for the Nationals? Oh yeah, Dylan Crews. One of his former LSU […]

Trade Deadline Outlook: Washington Nationals

The Nationals have toiled in the basement of the National League since winning the 2019 World Series. The 2026 campaign has been a much-needed light at the end of the rebuilding tunnel. It took a revamped front office, a brand-new manager, and a roster overhaul, but the Nats are finally moving in the right direction. […]