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Teoscar Hernรกndez hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1
Read full article: Teoscar Hernรกndez hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1Teoscar Hernรกndez broke up a scoreless game with a two-run double in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Yankees 2-1 to stop New Yorkโs season-best eight-game winning streak in a matchup viewed as a possible World Series preview.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Read full article: Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's returnTrea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.
Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1
Read full article: Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs after Max Muncyโs throwing error in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Monster trade: Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from Nationals
Read full article: Monster trade: Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from NationalsThe World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have pulled off a monster deal for ace Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner, getting the dynamic duo from the Washington Nationals shortly before Fridayโs trade deadline.
Scherzer takes care of Phils in his possible Nats finale
Read full article: Scherzer takes care of Phils in his possible Nats finaleMax Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings as Washington beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.
Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays
Read full article: Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top RaysTrea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday in a 15-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Schwarber socks 2 more homers, surging Nats beat Mets 8-4
Read full article: Schwarber socks 2 more homers, surging Nats beat Mets 8-4Kyle Schwarber homered twice, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 8-4.
Fedde back from COVID-19 list, leads Nats past SF in opener
Read full article: Fedde back from COVID-19 list, leads Nats past SF in openerErick Fedde returned after nearly a month on the COVID-19 injured list and pitched five sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to open a doubleheader.
Scherzerโs 9 Kโs, Avila RBI double lift Nats past Cards 1-0
Read full article: Scherzerโs 9 Kโs, Avila RBI double lift Nats past Cards 1-0Max Scherzer struck out nine in six scoreless innings to move up to No. 21 on the career K's leaderboard, and Alex Avila drove in the gameโs lone run with one of his two doubles, helping the Washington Nationals edge the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0.
Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th
Read full article: Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9thJuan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season.
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Read full article: Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching armHarris has a blood clot in his right arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday, March 19, 2021. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via AP)Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn't expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day. Carlos Martรญnez struggled in his fourth start for St. Louis. DODGERS 7, RANGERS 2Julio Urรญas made his fourth start for Los Angeles, allowing two hits in four shutout innings, striking out three. Adrian Houser made his fourth start.
Nats release Jeffress for unspecified 'personnel reasons'
Read full article: Nats release Jeffress for unspecified 'personnel reasons'WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. โ Jeremy Jeffress was released by the Washington Nationals on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified โpersonnel reasons,โ less than two weeks after the reliever agreed to terms on a minor league deal. The 33-year-old Jeffress was taken by Milwaukee in the first round pick of the 2006 amateur draft and has pitched for five teams over 11 years in the majors. Last season, Jeffress went 4-1 with a 1.54 ERA and eight saves in 10 chances for the Chicago Cubs. AdMore than a decade ago, Jeffress was suspended twice for violating the minor league drug treatment and prevention program. He has said he used marijuana to manage a severe case of anxiety and he was diagnosed with juvenile epilepsy in 2013.
Brad Hand gets $10.5M from Nationals, $6.5M of it deferred
Read full article: Brad Hand gets $10.5M from Nationals, $6.5M of it deferredFILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand delivers in the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Red in Cleveland. Brad Hand has agreed in principle to join the Washington Nationals, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)WASHINGTON โ Brad Hand knows his fastball's speed declined more than 2 mph over the past two seasons. So the Washington Nationals' new reliever is trying to reverse that trend. The deferred money will come in payments of $1.5 million due next Jan. 15, $3.5 million due Jan. 15, 2023, and $1.5 million due Jan. 15, 2024.
AP source: Nationals agree to sign All-Star closer Brad Hand
Read full article: AP source: Nationals agree to sign All-Star closer Brad HandFILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand delivers in the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Red in Cleveland. Brad Hand has agreed in principle to join the Washington Nationals, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)WASHINGTON โ All-Star closer Brad Hand has agreed to a deal with the Washington Nationals, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 30-year-old left-hander is poised to become Washingtonโs closer after leading the majors with 16 saves during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. After tying for last place in the NL East, the Nationals have acquired Hand, starter Jon Lester (pending a physical), slugger Kyle Schwarber and first baseman Josh Bell.
Healthy ace Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st win
Read full article: Healthy ace Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st winWashington Nationals' Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in New York. But he also looked healthy all the while a wonderful sign for the Washington Nationals. Scherzer showed no effects of hamstring trouble, navigating heavy traffic early for his first win this season, and Trea Turner hit a record-breaking leadoff homer to help Washington beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Tuesday night. Scherzer lasted six innings and threw only 45 pitches over his final four to finish with 105. The Mets hadn't announced a starter to replace Michael Wacha, who went on the injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation.
4-run 10th for Nats spoils Blue Jays home opener in DC
Read full article: 4-run 10th for Nats spoils Blue Jays home opener in DCThe Blue Jays are the home team in the game. They love to win and they love to celebrate.Toronto batted in the bottom of each inning, wore its white uniforms, played its walk-up music and blared OK Blue Jays, the club's traditional seventh-inning stretch staple. The Blue Jays will be using a minor league ballpark Buffalo, but thats still being upgraded to host major league games. Blue Jays: SS Bo Bichette (left hamstring) and OF Randal Grichuk (back tightness) sat out again. UP NEXTWith Stephen Strasburg out, RHP Erick Fedde (0-0, 2.25) will fill in again Thursday, facing Blue Jays LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (0-0, 5.79).