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• Reports: Zimmerman, Nationals agree on deal
Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team according to multiple reports. The Washington Post first reported the agreement....2020
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• Source: Zimmerman, Nationals agree on deal
Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team, as first reported by The Washington Post....2020
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• Dusty Baker feels ‘wanted’ by Astros owner ahead of managerial interview
Dusty Baker is a hot name for various unexpected manager openings around MLB, but the one he seems most likely for is the Houston Astros job. Baker arrived in Houston on Sunday and spoke with reporters ahead of his interview with the Astros. Baker spoke highly of the Astros, calling them a “good team” and saying it would be an “honor” to manage the...2020
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• Cubs could bring Brandon Morrow along slowly in spring
Cubs reliever Brandon Morrow is healthy, which has rarely been the case throughout his Cubs tenure. Morrow should be on schedule for the spring, though the Cubs are keeping open the possibility of bringing him along more slowly than the other pitchers in camp. A different schedule would be purely precautionary, however, per MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian...2020
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• Report: Dusty Baker to interview with Astros for manager job
The Houston Astros appear to be stepping up their efforts to hire a new manager. According to Jon Morosi and Matt Kelly of MLB.com, the Astros are slated to interview Dusty Baker on Monday for their open managerial job. Baker, 70, joins former managers Buck Showalter and John Gibbons as well as Chicago Cubs third base coach Will Venable in intervie...2020
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• Cubs appear to be at a crossroads with Kris Bryant and beyond
The Chicago Cubs are one of two teams without a guaranteed signing this offseason, and there’s a good chance their caution continues. By all accounts, the Cubs should have a chance to return to National League prominence in 2020, only if they make significant strides internally, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times. On that fron...2020
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• Josh Donaldson signs four-year, $92 million deal with Twins
The Minnesota Twins signed All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson on Tuesday night, reportedly agreeing to a four-year contract worth $92 million. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Twins signed Donaldson to a four-year contract worth $23 million per season. The deal also includes a fifth-year option that could increase the value to $100 mill...2020
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• Josh Donaldson, Twins reportedly agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Twins reportedly have added a huge piece in their quest to repeat as AL Central champs. The Twins and former AL MVP Josh Donaldson have agreed to a four-year deal, Mark Feinsand first reported on Tuesday. Ken Rosenthal says the deal is for $92 million over four years, with a fifth-year option that could make the contract increase to $...2020
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• Former Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra gets 'Baby Shark' World Series tattoo
It took a bit of time, but Gerardo Parra has followed through and gotten his Baby Shark-inspired World Series tattoo. Parra, the former Washington Nationals outfielder whose change in walk-up music to “Baby Shark” led to something of a craze, got a long-promised tattoo of the World Series trophy, with a sunglasses-wearing Baby Shark as the centerpi...2020
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• Report: Twins still pursuing All-Star Josh Donaldson
While the Atlanta Braves are currently viewed as the favorites to re-sign Josh Donaldson, the Minnesota Twins reportedly remain in pursuit of the All-Star third baseman and still have a chance to sign him. According to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson, Minnesota remains engaged in discussions on Donaldson and both sides are having “nearly daily dialogue” abou...2020
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• Josh Donaldson, Twins reportedly agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Twins reportedly have added a huge piece in their quest to repeat as AL Central champs. The Twins and former AL MVP Josh Donaldson have agreed to a four-year deal, Mark Feinsand first reported on Tuesday. Ken Rosenthal says the deal is for $92 million over four years, with a fifth-year option that could make the contract increase to $...2020
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• Report: Gerrit Cole deal likely to exceed $300 million
Stephen Strasburg’s decision to sign a seven-year, $245 million contract with the Washington Nationals appears to have significantly impacted the market for fellow free agent Gerrit Cole. Cole, the best pitcher on the market, is now expected to fetch over $300 million, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The key here is the length of th...2019
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• Phillies reportedly in on All-Star 3B Josh Donaldson
The Philadelphia Phillies are active on the free-agent market this offseason, even after signing Zack Wheeler, and are reportedly interested in All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Phillies are among three teams in the NL East, joining the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves, pursuing the star slugge...2019
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• Stephen Strasburg becomes fastest MLB pitcher to 1,500 strikeouts
Washington Nationals All-Star Stephen Strasburg made history during his start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday evening. By fanning opposing pitcher Dakota Hudson in the fifth inning, Strasburg earned the 1,500th strikeout of his career. He’s now the fastest player in Major League Baseball history to that milestone. It’s taken the three-t...2019
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• Gio Gonzalez says offer from Yankees was only one he received
Gio Gonzalez made a somewhat surprising decision to sign a minor league contract with the New York Yankees earlier this week, but the left-hander really didn’t have another option. As in, there were no other offers. Gonzalez told reporters on Wednesday that the only offer he received this offseason came from the Yankees. That explains why Gonzalez ...2019
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Washington Nationals trade, contract, salary rumors
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• Reports: Zimmerman, Nationals agree on deal
Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team according to multiple reports. The Washington Post first reported the agreement....2020
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• Source: Zimmerman, Nationals agree on deal
Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team, as first reported by The Washington Post....2020
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• Josh Donaldson signs four-year, $92 million deal with Twins
The Minnesota Twins signed All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson on Tuesday night, reportedly agreeing to a four-year contract worth $92 million. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Twins signed Donaldson to a four-year contract worth $23 million per season. The deal also includes a fifth-year option that could increase the value to $100 mill...2020
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• Josh Donaldson, Twins reportedly agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Twins reportedly have added a huge piece in their quest to repeat as AL Central champs. The Twins and former AL MVP Josh Donaldson have agreed to a four-year deal, Mark Feinsand first reported on Tuesday. Ken Rosenthal says the deal is for $92 million over four years, with a fifth-year option that could make the contract increase to $...2020
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• Report: Twins still pursuing All-Star Josh Donaldson
While the Atlanta Braves are currently viewed as the favorites to re-sign Josh Donaldson, the Minnesota Twins reportedly remain in pursuit of the All-Star third baseman and still have a chance to sign him. According to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson, Minnesota remains engaged in discussions on Donaldson and both sides are having “nearly daily dialogue” abou...2020
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• Bryce Harper is still doing one crucial thing really well
The 2018 season is an important one for Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper. Not only is he hoping to play in October for the third consecutive year (and maybe, you know, win a postseason series), but he’s also preparing for a trip into free agency shortly after his 26th birthday.Harper earned his fourth consecutive (sixth overall) All-Sta...2018
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• Winners and losers from first month of MLB season
Believe it or not, we’re already one month into the 2018 MLB season. And while one month is far from a full season, it does give us a decent sample size of games to look at and really judge what’s happened.In the Bronx, Aaron Judge looks every bit the star that we saw in 2017. But in Queens, Matt Harvey has stumbled to near irrelevance. Expected ju...2018
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• 15 early-season MLB storylines worth keeping an eye on
The 2018 MLB season is still in its infancy stages. But now that we are into the swing of things, we can really take notice of some of the goings on.Through the early portion of the year, plenty of noteworthy occurrences have happened. Teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros are firing on all cylinders, despite some of the more notab...2018
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• Cubs reportedly showing interest in Brandon Kintzler
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly among the teams showing interest in relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler.MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported the news on the Cubs’ interest in Kintzler, though he says nothing is imminent. Kintzler began last season as the Minnesota Twins’ closer before being traded to the Washington Nationals. He posted similar stats with ...2017
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• Who are the Washington Nationals’ most important players heading into 2018?
The Washington Nationals have been a very good team for a long time now. However, their window for winning a World Series Championship any time soon may be closing. With key players such as Bryce Harper becoming free agents after this upcoming campaign, the time is now for Washington to bring home a championship. Here are three of the most importan...2017
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• Nats GM Mike Rizzo offers great quote about how he’s celebrated World Series
Mike Rizzo reached the pinnacle of his profession when his Washington Nationals won the World Series in late October. The longtime Washington general manager has been celebrating ever since. Rizzo offered a funny quote on Monday about what he’s been up to over the past month. Not only did his team win the World Series, but he also got married in Ja...2019
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• Sean Doolittle explains jersey number change, plan to make it up to fans
Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle has quickly become one of the most popular players on the team over the past two seasons, but any merchandise that has been sold with his jersey number on it is suddenly outdated. The left-hander is trying his best to make that up to fans. On Monday, Doolittle announced he is changing from No. 62 to No. ...2019
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• Blake Swihart posts touching tribute, in lineup day after brother’s death
Blake Swihart was in the Boston Red Sox lineup for Thursday’s Grapefruit League exhibition game against the Washington Nationals, just one day after learning of his brother’s sudden death. The Red Sox catcher also posted a touching tribute to his late sibling on Instagram. Swihart believes his late brother would have wanted him to play on Thursday....2019
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• Bryce Harper's social media activity interpreted as ‘writing on the wall’
With spring training opening up this week, anything involving Bryce Harper is getting scrutinized to no end, including what he’s done on social media. On that note, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson shared that he and other Caps players were suddenly unfollowed by Harper on Twitter. He’s viewing that as a potential bad omen that Harper won’t b...2019
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• Report: Phillies may shift focus to Bryce Harper after excellent meeting
The Philadelphia Phillies’ meeting with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper was apparently so successful that they may feel bullish enough to make him their primary free agent target. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the Phillies had such a good meeting with Harper that the team may shift toward making him their top priority instead of Manny Ma...2019
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• Why the New York Mets Will Be Unstoppable in the Postseason
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• Betts foot forward: Red Sox dominate Nationals
The Red Sox simply couldn't have scripted a better home opener than the one they had on Monday against the Washington Nationals. Playing under bright sun and unseasonably mild temperatures, the home team clicked in just about every way during a 9-4 victory....2015
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• Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon Exchange Words, Brawl in Dugout
2015
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• Madison Bumgarner, Giants Flashing October Form Right Now
2015
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• David Ortiz Says Dream Job Would Be Porn Star If He Weren't a Baseball Player
2015
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• Cain's 5 no-hit innings hold up for 100th win
Matt Cain was denied another chance at baseball immortality by being removed after five no-hit innings Sunday. But the right-hander achieved posterity by becoming the sixth pitcher to win 100 games for San Francisco since the franchise moved west in 1958, as he earned the decision in the Giants' 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals....2016
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• Small ball helps Giants overcome Nats' homer
Though definitive, clutch hits mostly continued to elude the San Francisco Giants, they supplemented their offense Saturday with enough little ball to generate a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals....2016
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• Matt Harvey Won't Be on Strict Innings Limit, Will Pitch in Playoffs
2015
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
2015
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• Mets' Wilmer Flores Hits Walk-off Homer in 12th Inning to Beat Nationals
2015
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Washington Nationals fantasy rankings and news
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• The case for the Nationals to win it all
Once again, the Washington Nationals resemble as much of an impressive fantasy baseball draft as they do a ballclub that actually exists in real-life. They are a stunning collection of mostly mid-prime talent that has sent 12 representatives to the All-Star Game over the past three years. Led by a former MVP winner in Bryce Harper and the two-time ...2018
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• Adam Eaton for Lucas Giolito 'Wow' Trade Could Come Back to Haunt Nationals
2016
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• MLB MVP 2016: Examining Predictions for AL and NL Award Races
2016
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• Bryce Harper's Historic MVP Season Suddenly Looking Like an Anomaly
2016
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• Matt Harvey's Latest Season-Ending Surgery Puts Bright Career at Crossroads
2016
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• Cubs could bring Brandon Morrow along slowly in spring
2020
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• Josh Donaldson signs four-year, $92 million deal with Twins
2020
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• Daniel Hudson returning to Nationals on two-year deal
The Washington Nationals are bringing back a key part of their World Series bullpen. Daniel Hudson has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Nationals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Hudson was acquired in a trade with Toronto last season and proved indispensable for Washington in the playoffs. He posted a 1.44 ERA in 24 regular season appea...2020
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• White Sox sign two-time All-Star lefty Gio Gonzalez
General manager Rick Hahn and the Chicago White Sox have done everything possible to turn the corner this winter and show that the rebuild is over. That now includes Chicago reportedly signing two-time All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez. A mainstay in the rotation for the Oakland A’s and Washington Nationals earlier in his career, the 34-year-old Gonzal...2019
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• Dodgers reportedly still trying to sign Josh Donaldson
The Washington Nationals appear to be the favorite to sign Josh Donaldson after they lost Anthony Rendon in free agency, but there are still multiple teams pursuing the star third baseman. One team that is still in the mix is the Los Angeles Dodgers. While teams may be concerned that the Nationals are going to drive the price for Donaldson too high...2019
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• Dusty Baker feels ‘wanted’ by Astros owner ahead of managerial interview
2020
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• Red Sox have reportedly discussed David Price trade with at least five teams
There has been speculation for months that the Boston Red Sox could try to trade Mookie Betts this winter in order to help them get under the luxury tax threshold, but it may actually be David Price who ends up in another uniform to start the 2020 season. The Red Sox have had discussions about a Price trade with at least five teams, Mark Feinsand o...2019
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• Grading the deal: Stephen Strasburg re-signs with Nats on $245M deal
So much for quiet Winter Meetings this year. It didn’t take long for the news to drop that the Washington Nationals re-signed Stephen Strasburg to a seven-year, $245 million deal. That means Strasburg is now in possession of (a) the biggest total deal given to a pitcher in MLB history, cleanly pushing David Price’s $217 million deal aside, and (b) ...2019
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• Getaway Day: Does anybody want to win the NL East?
Do any of you want to win the National League East? The others teams in the division don’t seem to want it. Going into Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals were separated by 3.5 games. The Phillies and the Mets were the only teams with winning records and each team has glaring holes that...2019
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• Bryce Harper's social media activity interpreted as ‘writing on the wall’
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