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Dodgers on Deck: All-Star Game, Tuesday in Philadelphia

The Dodgers have the best record in baseball at the All-Star break, and will be well represented at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Andy Pages are in the starting lineup for the National League, with Dave Roberts managing the midsummer classic for a […]

Yankees seal sweep of Nationals on third-straight late comeback

When your offense is struggling to score runs, you better be razor sharp at all of the little things around the diamond, principally defense. The Yankees were on course for a flawless performance on defense until a nonchalant error from Jazz Chisholm Jr. appeared to have thrown the game away in the seventh. However, if […]

Angels Draft Brother of 2025 MLB No. 1 Pick, Son of Former Halos Outfielder

To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Los Angeles Angels selected shortstop Jaxon Willits with the No. 141 overall pick in the fifth round on Sunday. Willits is the older brother of Eli Willits, who the Washington Nationals picked with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He […] The post Angels Draft Brother of 2025 MLB No. 1 Pick, Son of Former Halos Outfielder appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Nationals Outright Robert Hassell III

The Nationals announced that outfielder Robert Hassell III has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester. As a player with less than a year of big league service time and no prior outright assignments, Hassell must accept the assignment and report to Triple-A. Washington designated Hassell for assignment a week ago, a disappointing […]

New York Yankees @ Washington Nationals: Will Warren vs. Cade Cavalli

The Yankees’ fight back in the first two games of this series has been nothing short of admirable. They overturned late two-run deficits on both days, scoring three runs in the ninth in the opener and four in the eighth yesterday. The home runs are starting to fly again against a Nats bullpen that is […]

Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees Game Thread

After back to back bullpen meltdowns, the Nats look to get off the mat yet again and try to avoid the sweep. Staying above .500 going into the All-Star Break feels big for the morale of this team. On paper, this pitching matchup should be favorable as well. The Nats are going with a lefty […]

Washington Nationals call up slugging prospect Abimelec Ortiz

The first piece of the MacKenzie Gore trade is coming to the show. Abimelec Ortiz is getting called up, and will be hitting third today against the Yankees. As the Nats look to add some lefty thump against right hander Will Warren, they turned to Ortiz who was already on the 40-man. It would not […]

Nationals Recall Abimelec Ortiz For MLB Debut, Designate Matt Krook

The Nationals announced that they have recalled first baseman Abimelec Ortiz from Triple-A Rochester. Ortiz will be making his major league debut when he gets into a game. Left-hander Matt Krook was designated for assignment to make space on the active roster. With Krook’s designation, the team has an open spot on their 40-man roster. […]

Orioles minor league recap 7/12: Pitching dominates as every affiliate wins

Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 3, Syracuse Mets 2 Nestor German was the story in this Tides win, twirling a dazzling outing of seven shutout innings, the longest outing of his professional career. He had more strikeouts (six) than baserunners (five), and it came against a Syracuse lineup in which all nine batters were guys with major […]

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Astros crush Rangers in the battle for Texas

The 2026 MLB Draft has dominated headlines in what’s been a full day of action around the league. The Yankees have the four newest members of their organization pending their signings with the team, and even managed to grind out another comeback victory against the Nationals thanks to eighth-inning home runs from Ryan McMahon, Trent […]

Yankees’ homers launch another late comeback, beating Nationals again

We might have to start calling them the cardiac kids! After a big, ninth-inning comeback to beat the Nationals on Friday night, we got a sequel on Saturday afternoon. Starter Cam Schlittler didn’t pitch well while managing an extraordinary start, and seven-plus innings of maddening offense gave way to a trio of eighth-inning home runs. […]

Washington Nationals select hard hitting local product Chris Hacopian

The pick is in, and the Washington Nationals selected infielder Chris Hacopian from Texas A&M. Hacopian is one of the best pure hitters in the draft with a rare blend of contact skills, power and plate discipline. He is also a local product, who went to Winston Churchill High School and the University of Maryland […]

Tigers Claim Andre Granillo

The Tigers announced that right-hander Andre Granillo was claimed off the Nationals’ waiver wire.  Granillo has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo, and no other transaction was required since Detroit had an open space on its 40-man roster. Granillo posted a 4.71 ERA over 21 innings for the Cardinals in 2025, then followed up his MLB […]

Washington Nationals MLB Draft tracker and thread

The MLB Draft is finally here. Today is the day that Paul Toboni and the new regime get to make their first selections which could change the future of the franchise. The Nats have the 11th, 42nd, 78th and 106th picks that will be made today. The rest of the picks will be made tomorrow. […]

“Shouldn’t Be Fine” – Yankees Manager Sends Clear Message to Jazz Chisholm Jr. After Narrow Win Over Nationals

It looks like Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s “We just got to remember who we are” admission finally worked for the Yankees in their series opener against the Washington Nationals. The team broke out of its offensive slump after closing its series against the Tampa Bay Rays with its first double-digit win in a while. The following […] The post “Shouldn’t Be Fine” – Yankees Manager Sends Clear Message to Jazz Chisholm Jr. After Narrow Win Over Nationals appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 7/11/26

After splitting their series against the Rays, one series was left between the Yankees and the All-Star break. The Nationals managed to take the lead late as Tim Hill didn’t have it in the eighth, but thankfully Washington’s bullpen gave it right back in the ninth to give New York their third win in five […]